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Thought Id share this with anyone who might find it interesting. To make things a bit more enjoyable while I'm pressure washing, I keep my IPOD in a fanny pack and run my ear bud headphones underneath my "ear muff" style ear protection. My IPOD runs about 7 hrs. without charging, so I can...

Hi guys, Im really going crazy trying to figure out how this downstreaming works. I guess I've been 'upstreaming' via my pw directly. I dont do alot of house exteriors, mostly decks and flatwork. Can some explain this process to me in simple terms? 1. Which tool will I need for this? 2...

Okay, I know, one is more powerful than the other. :rolleyes: Thing is, Im having a very difficult time getting my hands on this 12% powder, still dumping 3 gal. of the basic 3% bleach into a 5'er with some laundry detergent, dropping my chem hose into the 5'er, running it straight through my...

Hey guys, so I went to mix up a batch of Dawn mixed with 3% bleach. Thought I read on this forum that this was a good all purpose cleaning mix. On the Dawn it says " Do NOT mix with Bleach"...so, naturally, I DID! About 1o minutes later I felt like I was gonna pass out, so I masked up and...

I'm getting tired of mixing up my batchs of efc38 and hd80 at the jobsite, curious how any of you guys deal with pre-mixing and storing your mixes. I dont have room for big drum containers, so it would have to be in smaller batchs. My thought was 5'ers with tight lids... Anything better out...

Thanks for the input on my new postcard advertising image, I appreciate your input! Hi Guys, the following is just to share some of my experience when it comes to successfully marketing a residential pressure washing business. Most of my target market brings in over 150K p/year and own...

[hello] Good to be back on the forum again! Man, so much incredible information on here for guys that want to strengthen their skills! Right on guys! Okay, so this may qualify as a new poll, not sure... Everyone seems to have their own "recipe" when it comes to mixing...

Hi, thought I venture out another question for all you pros on the bd. Whats your set up with guns/triggers/lances/tips truck storage? I have a campershell on my new truck, run the pw machine up my homemade ramps and chain it to the inside of the bed so it doesn't roll around. I throw...

Hi Guys, So I bought a src-600 shurflo backpack pump sprayer, the battery charged type unit. Was under the impression that it would be a safe, effecient way to spray my decks with sealant after pw work. I got all set up to spray my first deck this morning and the damn thing had a small...

Hi Guys! As most of you know by now, im fairly new to the use of caustic strippers. It was me who posted the F-18 vs. Hd-80 poll, so thanks for all of your brilliant input! MUCH appreciated! So know Im faced with the question as to how to best apply this hot stuff! I did one deck last...

Hi guys, Struggling with my decision about buying a surface cleaner. Should I invest in the less expensive hover-style ( e.g. 24" whirl-away) or pony up the money for a wheeled unit (e.g. 24" steel eagle)? I have a 3750PSI cold unit @ 4GPM. Maybe that will factor in on size of surface...

Hi Guys, Ive ben getting so many differing opinions on which type of surface cleaner to use lateley. Its going to be my next big investment, I know I cannot do without it, but im still vexed as to whcih unit will be right for me. I know it can come down to personal choice, but I would love...

F-18 MAx vs. Hd-80 ? Fastest Stripper/Deck Cleaner - Today , 10:11 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for all of your input on the Behr v. F18max post. Survey says... BEHR is a BIG joke! I found that one out the hard way yesterday...

undefined Hi Guys, man, im learnin so MUCH on this great site, thanks all of you guys who have taken the time to post responses to all of my rookie questions! So, heres another one... Do any of you have experience with using the 'twin turbo nozzles'? Im thinkin it could be a great time...

I am considering buying a surface cleaner and was wondering what experiences you all have regarding wheeled OR floating/hovering? Any tips on making my purchase? Greatly Appreciated!!!!!! :)

Hi Guys, I do alot of deck sealing and have previously been using the single gal. basic everyday pump sprayer to apply the sealent to the deck. Problem is, I always have to pump the damn thing and it really burns me out after ahwhile! Can any of you recomend a good sparayer for this kind...

Sorry for som many posts lately! I'm new to this forum and have learned an immense amount ovr the last couple days from all of your great replies! Okay, so I've been hearing about these turbo jet nozzles, I do alot of moss removal from brickwork in my area, wondering if one of these nozzles...

Curious what all you guys use for pre-wash detergent on driveways? Looking for a good chem to speed the work up if possible... Thanks in advance for the input! [wsmile]

[hello] Im pretty new in here (asmany of you know by now...) I'm curious where most of you buy your gear at online? I am looking for an 'easy-pull' gun ( I have carpal tunnel pretty bad, and it was recomended to me to pick up one of these...). Also I want to buy a surface cleaner...

Man, I really love this site, so many insightful tradespeople! Okay, another question... I do ALOT of moss removal hjobs, mostly on brickwork. My questions: 1. Best tool... Wand or Surface Cleaner Machine? 2. Detergents, any thoughts to make it go quicker! Thanks!!!!! [hello]