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This is addressed to any Los Angeles County pressure washers contractors. How does a contractor abide by the new law when you can't wash driveways and sidewalks between 9am - 4pm? This ordinance went into effect this past week? I haven't research the statues of the law yet but I'm hoping it...

Good morning gents, Two days ago I received a call from one of my regular monthly clients, she was in a panic because a next door restaurants' grease pit overflowed. We went the next day and cleaned the entire area with 200 degree 3500psi 5.2 gpm with a concrete cleaner. It removed the grease...

Good evening guys, I had hot water for three hours today when white smoke began pouring out the stack of my 12v Beckett, diesel fuelled heater. I immediately shut the heater off. When starting it up later, the heater wouldn't start. I had trouble on the last job I did, but I wasn't near the...

Hey gents, I've read your informative posts, and have learned so many trade secrets. (which by the way I'm so grateful) You've all talked about which chemical for what application, but never the dwell times for any particulate incident. I realize the condition of stains requires longer times...

Hello gents, I was about an hour from completing a scheduled clients public area, when whoosh my high pressure hose blew off the reel coupling. I saw that the hose is attached with a compression type fitting. Needless to say the job is still incomplete and I have to get another compression...

Hey PW professionals, What discount is a trade percentage for monthly washing. The area washed is usually as dirty month to month. (high traffic)

Hey there gentlemen, Has anyone used a soda blaster with their rigs? If so, living here in LA graffiti is abound. The city tries to stay abreast of the problems. But there are alot of problems to deal with. I would like some advice as to the strengths and capabilities a soda blaster provides...

Here is my rig I finally got together. I wanted the 12' trailer with the traffic here in L.A. Everything fits and there's still room to service the equipment. The 225 gal. tank and 35 gal. chemical tank take up the most space. The PW is a RK43 3500 psi 5.2 gpm [flag]

Oh wise power-washing gurus! Please help me with this reoccurring dilemma. I will power wash a parking stall (concrete) and it will look like you could eat the eggs that fried on them this summer. But..... the center line of oil stains remain. I've presoaked , Hot-water the begeeshes out of...

Is there by chance, anyone in California that has dealt with wastewater disposal citations? I'm new in this business and have got all the permits, certificate of liability, license, and equipment. I would much rather be proactive in this field, than to be cited for an unknown violalation. I've...

You pressure washing pros are the greatest! You take the time to help us new people get a better grasp of the business. Most of the replys you give are authentic and inspiring. Some are humorous. The fact remains, you've all taken the time and effort to answer the questions new people ask. Hats...