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Slacky

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #20 on: January 25, 2018, 10:51:34 pm »
I知 just branching out in to pressure washing. First job tomorrow.
what machine you using ?





p1w1

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #21 on: January 25, 2018, 11:36:58 pm »
Think you may find that flat surface pretty useless with that machine. I used to have a 15 lt per min machine and even then i always turned to a turbo nozzle as the flat surface cleaner doesn't give great results and found using a turbo nozzle just as quick. That machine has 12lt per min and the surface cleaner is recommended for at least a 14lt per min machine.
Perhaps ok for decking but it wont shift stubborn staining on patios etc.
If using the custys tap i recommend just checking the flow when pricing, I remember doing one job  and forgot to  checked there tap flow and when i went to use it it flowed like a dripping gutter and the job took forever as the washer was using it quicker then the tap could supply water. Also good idea to check soakaways as if there blocked you end up with a load of standing water.

Slacky

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #22 on: January 26, 2018, 12:01:33 am »
That machine has 12lt per min and the surface cleaner is recommended for at least a 14lt per min machine.

Ive had a few conversations with Spinaclean about that. They supply them with the correct nozzles for the lower rated pressure washer. We'll see tomorrow.


Think you may find that flat surface pretty useless with that machine.

They sell the two as a package.


If using the custys tap i recommend just checking the flow when pricing,

I'm planning on using a bin as a reservoir. Using a custy's tap would render most surface cleaners obsolete I'd imagine.  :)

p1w1

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #23 on: January 26, 2018, 12:13:27 am »
That machine has 12lt per min and the surface cleaner is recommended for at least a 14lt per min machine.

Ive had a few conversations with Spinaclean about that. They supply them with the correct nozzles for the lower rated pressure washer. We'll see tomorrow.


Think you may find that flat surface pretty useless with that machine.

They sell the two as a package.


If using the custys tap i recommend just checking the flow when pricing,

I'm planning on using a bin as a reservoir. Using a custy's tap would render most surface cleaners obsolete I'd imagine.  :)

Thats what i used to do use a wheelie bin but if the flow is really poor it will take ages to fill it up and the washer will empty it quicker then it can be filled, in general never had problems but i got caught out that once which made me make sure i checked it everytime after when quoting . Good luck anyway, if you haven't got one already a turbo nozzle is a good investment.

Plankton

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #24 on: January 26, 2018, 12:24:40 am »

Slacky

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #25 on: January 26, 2018, 12:54:39 am »
That machine has 12lt per min and the surface cleaner is recommended for at least a 14lt per min machine.

Ive had a few conversations with Spinaclean about that. They supply them with the correct nozzles for the lower rated pressure washer. We'll see tomorrow.


Think you may find that flat surface pretty useless with that machine.

They sell the two as a package.


If using the custys tap i recommend just checking the flow when pricing,

I'm planning on using a bin as a reservoir. Using a custy's tap would render most surface cleaners obsolete I'd imagine.  :)

Thats what i used to do use a wheelie bin but if the flow is really poor it will take ages to fill it up and the washer will empty it quicker then it can be filled, in general never had problems but i got caught out that once which made me make sure i checked it everytime after when quoting . Good luck anyway, if you haven't got one already a turbo nozzle is a good investment.

I値l let you know, thanks.

I値l take some pics and time the job.

Steve Newres

Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #26 on: January 26, 2018, 06:35:57 am »
Have you got a new van Matt or are you shuffling things about as I壇 imagine you can稚 fit everything in at the same time now.

Slacky

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #27 on: January 26, 2018, 08:24:16 am »
My van is like the Tardis mate.

Although Ive got one of the reels on quick release, which helps.

Slacky

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #28 on: January 26, 2018, 08:25:41 am »
Im hoping to get another van as the year progresses if plans work out.

Tom-01

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #29 on: January 26, 2018, 01:59:16 pm »
We never use our FSC anymore, makes the job a lot longer.

We use just a turbo nozzle and a normal one for cleaning up.

Steve Newres

Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #30 on: January 26, 2018, 03:11:43 pm »
My van is like the Tardis mate.

Although Ive got one of the reels on quick release, which helps.
I値l bet a picture would be amusing. Dread to think.  ;D

Slacky

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #31 on: January 26, 2018, 04:14:45 pm »
My van is like the Tardis mate.

Although Ive got one of the reels on quick release, which helps.
I値l bet a picture would be amusing. Dread to think.  ;D

You need to go back to the 'dark side' we're professionals over 'ere thank you.  :)

Slacky

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #32 on: January 26, 2018, 04:16:19 pm »





She was chuffed as nuts, got a 」20 tip.

Frankybadboy

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #33 on: January 27, 2018, 08:04:16 pm »
what about the black spots  ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll

Slacky

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #34 on: January 27, 2018, 08:09:14 pm »
What about 'em ;)

You don't want it like new, it'll be far too long before they have it done again if you do too good a job on it.

Stoots

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #35 on: January 27, 2018, 08:11:12 pm »
what about the black spots  ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll

Thats a typical job done by a window cleaner giving it a blast over with an underpowered machine as an "add on".

Depends how much they were paying and what they were expecting i guess.

Looks a poor job to me too  :-X

Slacky

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #36 on: January 27, 2018, 08:25:18 pm »
Like the first job you do in everything comes up like you're an experienced and competent operative yeah?

I don't think so.

lal

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #37 on: January 27, 2018, 09:11:57 pm »





She was chuffed as nuts, got a 」20 tip.

Thats a nice job done there Matt.

Steve Newres

Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #38 on: January 27, 2018, 09:21:28 pm »
He's done such a good job that the birdbath has been scrubbed away!

Slacky

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Re: New services that I've started to offer!
« Reply #39 on: January 27, 2018, 09:37:42 pm »
Thats a nice job done there Matt.

Cheers mate!