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    water runs away from the drains...help!

    I'm doing a fairly large area and it seems the water likes to run away from the drains and settle it areas that are making the job twice as hard. it's indoors and squeeging all this water is becoming a pain. Any ideas? I've used the search and people have said to use a shop vac. any other ideas...
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    factory floor/tire marks

    Hey guys, I have a big job tomarrow and I need some advice on cleaning a factory floor. What chemicals to use ect. There are some tire marks from fork lifts that i would like to get out, other than that it's mostly grime with some oil. Any help would be greatlyl appreciated, thanks guys...
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    Cleaning pool screens...

    Hey my pressure washer came with goggles and they see every job through to the end. ppe is a must in my book. The lady I'm doing has the same size screen as me, so i will practice it on mine first. i appreciate all the help guys. if i can ill get some before and after pics. peace. thaddaeus
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    Cleaning pool screens...

    Thanks guys. I figured high pressure wasn't the way to go. I need to pick up an x-jet. havn't had a use for one but now I will. What do you generally charge for a pool screan cleaning? i havn't seen any price giuds on them. I would say it's on the larger side. Thanks again for all your help...
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    Cleaning pool screens...

    Any tips on doing this? My neighbor wants theirs done and I havn't done one before. Whats the best method? chemicals, I dont want anything dangerous falling into the pool. They are older so they don't swim much, but I dont want to mess up the ph since they do have grandkids that come over...
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    Biggest mistake of my life!

    yeah even a little bleach splashed up into the face or even worse the eyes and serious things can happen...EXCELLENT POST! thanks man. Thaddaeus
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    2.8gpm w/ surface cleaner?(possible or not?)

    Yeah I was affraid of that Mark lol. Money isn't in abundance right now, but I want to upgrade asap so my customers feel they are getting quality work done. I put forth a quality effort myself, but looks kinda funny showing up with a residential machine. Thanks for the help man, greatly...
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    Where To Buy Equipment ONLINE?? Any Tips?

    Anything for people not in Cali...just curious since I'm across the country. Thaddaeus
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    Hot water in a cold water unit?

    My machine is a Briggs and Straton Troy Built. 3000psi and 2.6gpm. I am looking into the hot/cold water situation now. Just wanted to be sure before I went and started the job. Anything I can do to help with the heat? Thanks. Thaddaeus
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    2.8gpm w/ surface cleaner?(possible or not?)

    Hey thanks for the replies guys. One thing I've learned from doing a few jobs is that I'm going to need a bigger boat(machine). Hopefully I will be able to upgrade to a higher GPM soon. I looked at the nothern tool sufrace cleaners and found this one Even though it's rated at 2.6gpm, if...
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    2.8gpm w/ surface cleaner?(possible or not?)

    I have just started in PW and doing smaller side jobs to make a few extra bucks. One day hopefully I can expand with larger jobs and equipment. Until then I'm using a 7hp 3000psi 2.8gpm machine. I have a larger job coming up and I was wondering what size surface cleaner(if one at all) would work...
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    Cement brightener

    hey drivewaysonly...any luck with the HF acid and the brick? I am curious to know myself. Look forward to hearing from you ! Thaddaeus
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    Hot water in a cold water unit?

    Hey guys! Just joined the forums and wnated to say hello to all. I just got going in t his buisness and so far i'm loving it. Working my way through college and so far I have had luck with a few jobs. My next job though has all hot water coming from their water supplies. My pressure washer is a...
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    100,000 sq/f factory

    If you were to do a factory that was once a food plant and 100,000sq/f what would you use? I'm talking chemicals, machine, ect. Stains aren't bad, a little grease here and there and probably more oils like peanut oil and canola oil ect. The factory is no longer in use so i don't think food safe...
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