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    Using hydraulic fittings?

    Got my hose reels yesterday and mounted them on the trailer. Going to have to have a 90 degree fitting. Will regular hydraulic fittings work in a pinch on PW hoses and equipment other than the quick connects? Also I need a short hose to go into my reels. Can I chop the hose and take it to...
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    What chemicals do you keep in your arsenal...

    I'm going to a chemical supply place in memphis, tennessee towards the end of the week. What all chemicals do you keep in your arsenal to do the following jobs? I'm planning on doing deck work, parking lots, driveways, and vynil siding to start with. What kind of quantities should I be...
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    Questions on concrete cleaning...

    What is the best chemical to use on concrete to brighten it up and return it to the original pour color? Oh, btw, I used hot water alone on some concrete and it does a darn good job it just doesn't brighten it up.
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    Credit repair... fact or fallacy?

    Posted from another thread: So does anyone have any questions for me?
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    Who here has used generac chemicals?

    Grandma ran up on a large lot at an auction. She got 10 gallons of the vehicle/boat wash for $2 a gallon. I still got a chance to get some more at that price from the guy who bought it all. Think its worth it?
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    This is just too funny...

    Check out the third pic down at what is going on in the window... http://www.btinternet.com/~crillboy/property_morephotos.cfm.htm
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    OT- parking lot striping...

    Does anyone do this along with pressure washing? Seems like there might be some extra money in it... you clean the lot and while its nice and clean put down some new striping making it look like a million bux...
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    Easiest way to reclaim?

    I'm worried about the EPA and local authorities bearing down on me so I have decided to build some sort of way to reclaim the water. I'm not interested in sucking it up, just putting it in a tank and then do some basic filtration, just enough to not clog the drain up. I have a few...
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    Marketing gimmicks...

    Ok I have been toying around with several ideas... what about doing car washes? Scenario #1: The gimmick is to pair up with a gas station. You offer the gas station a low ball rate to clean their lot in exchange for an opportunity to wash cars at their place of business for $2-3 each with...
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    Confused... its getting near crunch time...

    Ok I have been thinking long and hard and the time has come to make the purchase of my first power unit. I've considered the following: Lowes has a Troy Built unit, 13HP direct drive 3700 PSI with a 4.0 GPM AR pump for $999. Northern Tool has a similar unit direct drive with a CAT pump...
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    Total Noob. Whatcha think?

    Ok I've decided to take the plunge into the pressure washing field and I have many questions I need answered. 1. My primary power source will be a cold water, 13 Hp, 4.0 GPM @ 3500 PSI, belt drive unit. I am planning on starting out doing residential work and light commercial, mainly concrete...
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