questions regarding cleaning exhaust systems

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Aarons

New member
Hi everyone,
I have just joined this forum, and so far, have found some pretty good info, as well as interesting/funny stories. However, I have a few questions that I hope someone will answer ....

1. I have been approached about cleaning the hood's at B.K., and am trying to find a ballpark price figure to bid at ... i have cleaned 3 hoods in my pressure washing career, asian hoods on top of the that ... but I dont really know of a price for the B.K.'s. My biggest reasons for asking, are to try and keep the pricing competetive, and still make some money.

2. What are the best chemicals to use?

3. What are the ones to stay away from?

4. What is the most difficult part of cleaning the hood system?

Any answers would be greatly appreciated

Thanks ....
 
All of these questions have been covered in the past-please do a search for each question-then come back and we can help you. In fact your seach will keep you up for days on these topics. :)
 
David Saulque said:
All of these questions have been covered in the past-please do a search for each question-then come back and we can help you. In fact your seach will keep you up for days on these topics. :)
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Could you have not just spent an extra minute to answer one or two of the questions .... I could search for hours I am sure, but I am asking now because someone somewhere has found something different about the way to clean these things .... and I am sure to another person, it could be valuable knowledge as well. However, thanks for your idea
 
You will have to pardon David, all the newbys ask the same questions. After awhile, it gets boring. Try to ask something we have not been asked before.
1. Enough to make a profit after paying insurance, lisence, equipment repairs, broken/lost tools
2. The ones that work
3. The ones that don't work
4. The greasy stuff

Now questions for you.
1. Where are you located?
2. Why did you try Chinese first?
3. What equipment do you have?

you are welcome

Douglas Hicks
General Fire Equipment Co of Eastern Oregon, Inc
 
I didnt mean to sound as if I was coming off the wrong way, sorry about that.

The reason I did asian hoods first was the money, after I cleaned a chinese guys house once, he offered me a pretty good sum to clean his hood, with no experience, it took me about 7 hours (of hell) to get it clean. However, he payed me 600 bucks to do it, which I dont think was too bad.

I have been mainly doing flat work, gas stations, shopping centers, banks etc. etc., with a marriage to Talladega Motor Speedway for a month !!! I have been doing the outside of B.K.'s for 6 months now, and they want me to give them a bid on the hoods as a package, covering 62 stores.

My main reason for considering this is I have been cleaning on average 80+ gas stations a month for years now, and my back and feet have about had it pushing the scrubber around. Not saying this is the easy way out, but it might change the angle for a while.

As far as equipment, I have a couple of Delco's, hot/cold, and a few cart belt drives, and far too much other junk.

Hope this may shed a little more light into it ... and I think mainly I need a few price ranges to work with.

Thanks again
 
Because you want a quick solution to your issues-you should slow down and do a search on each topic. All of those topics I, we have answered in the past more than once. If you feel slided by the response, well I am way to busy to become bogged down with issues that are at you fingertips just for the asking. This is why the search button was added.

You question on price should be looked at as per your location only. My price in California has no relationship to you or your customers. Plus the government takes a jaded look regarding groups trying to establish price on service
 
If you are looking for an easy out from flat work I'd recommend day cares and nursing homes for hood cleaning. Burger King's are anything but easy.

I would have to say the best cleaner I've found is the Duct Smoker. I also recall seeing a post a while back about a 45000 psi washer. You might check into one of those.

You might also check into certification. ;)
 
I got 2 of those things, run in series. I have to strap a 2x4 to my back so I can stay upright! I have to work fast though, I almost melted an aluminum hood last week. Did a chinese place tonight, In and out in 30 minutes. Now I am looking for a vacuum that will handle 30 GPM, that's 1800 Gallons per hour. I'm also looking for a 1,000 gallon water tank and trailer. Do you have any idea how long it takes to fill a 1,000 tank with a garden hose?

Douglas Hicks
General Fire Equipment Co of Eastern Oregon, Inc
 
I, for some reason, am picturing Mary Poppins ... under pressure of course
 
Douglas Hicks said:
Do you have any idea how long it takes to fill a 1,000 tank with a garden hose?
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I'm working on designing an adapter for connecting the washer directly to a fire hydrant. This will eliminate the need for mounting the washer to a tanker truck. It's tuff backing those down narrow streets sometimes.
 
Hey Aarons,

Name and phone numbers are required in signature lines now - can you fix that up please :)

Mr. Hicks,

We need a number in your sig line as well.

Thanks Guys,

Celeste
 
I've got a source for hydrant adaptors and wrenches.. 4" into a 2" hose or a 3" into a 1-1/2" hose. great time savers.
 
signature edited ... i hope
 
How about a steamer port to 1 inch forestry?

Douglas Hicks
General Fire Equipment Co of Eastern Oregon, Inc
541.523.7600
CCB 78491
WA GENERFE 061D
NFPA 0123425
is this enough numbers Celeste?
 
Why don't you design a huge evaporator that will supply 30 gallons a minute, it's humid enough I'm sure, and at the same time dry up some of this humidity, we will all thank you for that.
 
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