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I use a delavan 5850 and got into the bad habit of not flushing after use towards the end of the season last year. I've noticed the pump does not seem to have as much distance and flow as it once did. Just curious if anyone knows of or uses a solution to clean the internals of their pump. I use a descaler for my...

Boy some hands on training would be nice oh ,and a quick ? what is the best or correct respirator to use. I would love some hands on training

Ok got 2 big jobs! The only thing is the roof comes down at a 45 . That is not a problem the problem is that right under this is 7 BLACK awnings cover in mold! No doubt over spray will get on them and they dont want to take them down! Not only that they would like to have them cleaned as well and they are black...

I was wondering if anyone can share with me the health risks associated with Gloeacapsa or any other algae, lichen etc...

I wanted to give a big thank you to Chris with Apple Roof Cleaning in Tampa, FL for referring this customer in need of roof cleaning services to me. She had found Chris on the Internet and since Apple Roof Cleaning doesn't service the Jacksonville area, he sent her my way. This home was in the Jackson...

I would like to get into roof cleaning but i need to know the equipment needed and some instructions.I'm a newbie to the roof cleaning world .

Hello, my name is Owen Baldwin owner of Extreme Power Wash. We have been going strong now for 3 years. I spend most of my online time on flatwork forms and just happen to run across a link to the RCIA and I am very happy to be here. I found the link 2 days ago I wish it would have been 2 years ago. Just can't stop r...

I always soak the ground with running hoses, directly below the roof edge and near downspouts. I do this 1st and throughout the course of the job, with the plants tarped. Then I remove the tarps and water the plant tops etc too. It would be nice, if a Chlorine Neutralizer existed, that would not be harmfu...

Just saw where someone has a Delavan Power Flo 12 volt chemical water pump for cheap. It's in good condition,but it's only rated at 5gpm and 45psi.Will that be good enough? For this price I think I'll get it at. I'd hate to pass it up ,but I know the most of you use the Delavan Fat Boy 7gpm. Any suggestions...

I passed the certification test today by the skin of my teeth. Boy Chris is tough when it comes to the Certification Test. I have been on the phone 2 hours and he asked questions that I had to guess at, I was afraid that I would fail it but luckily I passed it. I can see why a guy will do well with this certificat...

I want to thank you Chris for taking the time to go through the lengthy process of certifaction. I figured I was well prepared not only from all the excellant information shared here by truly experienced, trained and sharing professionals. But also the trails and problems I have encountered while on...

Can someone point me to the right place?I know,by reading,that having a drain plug and or spout on the bottom aint good.I live in SC and I'd sure appreciate someone who can direct me in finding a tank that's used for this please.Thank ya'll so much.I hope it won't be long til I get my equipment and call to g...

8 gallon $90 Stainless surface cleaner $250 336 406 0862 -- Edited by Aheron on Friday 26th of March 2010 10:28:32 PM

Hello everyone! First off I have to say thank you for all your advice and helpful information. I am just getting started and have about all my stuff ordered (Thank you Lori!). I have been reading/searching till my head hurts, and can't make up my mind on going with an enclosed trailer. I have a 6'x10'x...

Titan air compressor. Briggs Motor. $550 336 406 0862 -- Edited by Aheron on Friday 26th of March 2010 10:29:35 PM -- Edited by Aheron on Friday 26th of March 2010 11:28:22 PM

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For homes that have awnings, how do you protect them from bleaching? And if they have the same algae what is the best way to clean them?

Hi all - I'm new to the forum but have been in the roofing biz for 17 years. It seems easier to clean em than replace em so I'm doing my research and appreciate all the info that the veterans share here. Is anyone willing to share the ratios SH, TSP and H20 that they use or is that too much to ask? I don't want t...

Here are some pictures of one of the roofs we cleaned this week. Great Lakes Roof Cleaning uses only soft wash methods with custom blended cleaning agents to remove the black streaks and algae from roofs.

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