Recent content by Tim Mcculla

polymerized flocculent - Anybody know what this is? I was surfing the net and found this as a washers description for what he does. Sounds like the dude is set up but I'm not sure what he has. also, the 48" ride on Power washer. Do you think that is a Swaby? "Also, we will utilize our...

Any body every use Hydro Max Pressure washers made by BCE Systems? I never heard of the brand before and have come across one that is used. They look well built, stainless everywhere, huge fuel cells (13 gallon each) and pretty good specs. I was wondering how they hold up real world. Russ...

Is anybody running "pure water" through pressure wash equipment for "spot free" rinsing? Have you noticed it being aggressive toward the soft metals of the pump (brass)? Or any other ill effects on your gear? Thanks, Tim McCulla

I'll try to add a pic. First time. Did it work? Tim McCulla Excel Maintenance

Insurance Audit season that is. It seems every contractor we do work for is scrambling this time of year to get the certificates of insurance in so they don't get charged premium for our work. This is a good thing - we pay for the insurance and it forces the contractors to use lagitimate...

Hey Mark, you won the drawing for the brand new hot water Power washer Tom Vogel gave away at the ACR Products Open House/round table on Saterday. Since you were not there they had a redraw and Jack Kramer won. Oh well, maybe next time.

Does anybody else get workers through the H2B Visa Program? How did you make out this year? I'm not doing so good - I may not get any of my guys back!

The Factory Rep for the product that I'm currently using visited me at my job site with some very interesting information. He stated that any oil based coating material made after 1/1/05 will not be available for sale in any state from Maine to Virgina. This is as they are all scraping there...

What are you finding to work on cleaning the Trex (composit decking) type decking? I've found in previous seasons that bleach and detergent under low pressure works well. But, sometimes deep black spots remain - any magic tricks out there?

What contact manager are you using? I'm looking at ACT! and Goldmine. I downloaded the trial version of Goldmine and having problems - with basic tasks. I really don't want to look at ACT! because it will not allow me to import my QB Pro 2002 data.

I'm building a shop to house my equipment and trucks. Any of you have experience in prefab buildings? What type would you suggest? I've looked at: all metal Commercial style, hybrid - Metal truss with wood frame, stick built (traditional wood framing) and Pole buildings. They all have...

Looking to get input on: 1) pricing. 2) cleaning method. Type of cleaner, hot or cold, bead blasting? 3) type of sealer you would use. The job is for cleaning a vacant wharehouse for a new Tennant (my customer). It is a 25,000 square foot building that was used as a lumber yard for a good...

Anybody have script for prospecting people who call in for estimates? Here are the questions I ask. Let me know what you would add to shake out the 'Tire Kickers'. Or better yet attach your 'script' to the thread. 1) What are you looking to have cleaned? House, deck, driveway, fence...

It just figures! We get this thing together and they forcast 6 inches to a foot of snow to start at noon. Though I look forward to meeting eveyone - it is not worth traveling in that kind of weather. I'm going to reschedule for saturday 2/23/02 at Dave & Busters. Lets mark it down, talk it...

Power Wash networking Meeting Saterday, 1/19/02 5:00 PM At Dave & Busters entertainment Complex, on the watrfront in Philidelphia. Check them out online - daveandbusters.com, it is a real fun place. The site has important phone numbers and easy directions from anywhere. This will be a...