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    S.S. couplers (envirospec)

    I will be upgrading my unit and will be spending big bucks for equipment... When I went for couplers I had priced locally and then I had looked at the new All American s.s. couplers from envirospec and they were 10 times cheaper than locally... Has any one tried these "NEW" s.s. coupler, for...
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    Am I low Balling

    In the past I have wined, screamed, pulled my hair and even ground my teeth... Had a call on new construction, to just clean the decks... 12 decks in total, well 8 really the other 4 had concreat bottoms with rails... decks were 9 by 18 with 18 running foot of rails, no steps... you will have to...
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    people

    Can not understand customers, Had a phone call wanted a house wash... Went and did my bid... Said no problem, Then he wanted his deck bid, Which in the past was always a hard sale for me... Simple deck, 150 sq and 25 running foot on spindles, Only problem no access from outside unless you scale...
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    graffiti

    Looking for comments on graffiti products and guards to protect for future mishaps... Was thinking about 1000 psi to 1500 psi with a 40 degree tip... All seems to be on flat concreat wall or block, Painted surface... (Some painted some not) Realize will have to paint wall again to achieve a...
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    Car wash pits

    I was wondering if anyone cleaned car wash pits... Just need some advice on cleaning them up and removing debris out of them... Time it took and applications that was entailed... I also seen in the Delco mag that they had a sludge sucker, Has anyone used these... This seems like it would...
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    Solid fuel

    Hello Grease pipe cleaners, I did a search on solid fuel cooking came up with vary little info... Seems like surface tension is high, especially on aluminum? Acculimation is high after 30 days, and no one wants them cleaned until its to late or difficult to clean... Is this like Oriental...
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    Hard sale

    I have posted this on one other board, but did not get the response that I was hoping for... Get a call on a deck, clean and seal... 12 by 30 total sq.ft. I charge about 1.25 or 75.00 labor, that would be a two step on deck, then seal with two coats of wolmans F and P .... I will charge a...
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    Test

    Just trying a few things... Matt:)
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    Phone book

    I was wondering if all posted in phone book for exhaust cleaning, Will be putting in phone book for residential work, But heard that exhaust work was to specialized for the phone book, that direct contact was the way to go on something like this... Please reply!!! Thank you!! Matt
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    Bad wood

    Never had to replace wood on deck before, Would time and material be out of line for charge on something like this or should i go with a higher price for finish on deck....I dont charge any more for decks that need a little bit of sanding to smooth out boards that are rough... Thanks Matt
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    How to do better

    I have been pressure washing for about 1 year, Went full time at the beginning of march...I do alright but want to do better...The problem is money, I just make enough to keep it working...Not complaining at all, Love every day and keep my big ears open for new things...But need the money to get...
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    plants

    The other day I was doing a deck, Fogged plants real good with water, Within 2 hours I pulled drop cloth off of plants and had wilted plants from the heat and humidity in area...Heat soars to 95 to 96 degrees with heat index to 105 degrees...Please explain what I can do....Thank god the customer...
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    What are the Best home brews Pressure washing

    I was wondering if anyone adds TSP to there home brews... Also does the cem. that e-spec sells limonene works well as they say...Currently use good alkiline soap foamed on but am limited with results, with out scrubbing... Matt
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    Stain on siding

    How are people taking stain off of siding, Have a few drops on white vinyl siding...Oil base semi-transparent...Have used mineral spirts, rinsed well, no cigar, Went to straight vinager with little bit better apperance, but no cigar...Would like to keep it simple... Tried to cover up from the...
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    pricing conflict

    I am a rookie to exhaust cleaning, But have done some with a old contractor, the pricing conflict that i am having is do i still give them a price for a first time cleaning, even when they take care of the system... Went to a fish and burger joint, told her it would be 525.00 for first time...
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    Cancelled appointments

    I been thinking of putting a cancelation fee on customers who cancel on day of appointment... I plan on putting 48 hour notice to all calls on cancelation.. People tell me at door, When i call 48 hours in advance to confirm booking... Is that standard practice or am i looking for trouble on this...
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    Airless v.s. deckster

    Just bought a airless sprayer, Almost bought a deckster but the price was to high v.s. the airless...What is the difference so i will know. They dont look like they have much to offer that is different... Always pad or rolled stain on before... Will never do that again!! rookie from Iowa matt
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    Power wash equipment

    Deal with a company called Dultmeier Sales (local).. First time i seen name was on turbo filter in a different post... I feel they are inexpensive and comparable to e-spec, But heard bad report on e-spec. Has anyone used Dultmeier besides myself.. Quality looks good,Never had any problems in...
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    volunteer work

    I was wondering if any or all did volunteer work for any charities... I do it myself for personal pleasure but seems like they always want to print company name...Does it seem wrong to agree to this free advertisement...Many say no it is not. Volunteer work would be in AT&T Pioneers or the...
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    ground in motoroil

    Landed a wonderful job of degreasing a full service auto repair bays, yeah right.. Grease pretty thick.... Will be using hot water, no spinner, Just the brush if any.... Thought of using tsp pre-soak, with some foaming degeaser. Has anyone used this type of degreaser before with luck.. Will use...
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