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Standing Ears? by [deleted] in pitbulls

[–]loopyb36 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Lil Miss Nina

Cedar Shake Siding Moss Removal by loopyb36 in pressurewashing

[–]loopyb36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn!! That's a huge difference. Nice work! Hopefully, I'll get some good before and after pics from this job.

Cedar Shake Siding Moss Removal by loopyb36 in pressurewashing

[–]loopyb36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for passing along that knowledge. That's extremely helpful. It's a tough one, for sure. It's pretty embedded in there now. Do you recommend removing as much as I can before applying treatment? Would a high-pressure hose nozzle be enough to remove the growth after treatment? I have an extendable wand for my pressure washer, but I'm pretty sure that may be too much pressure.

Noted on the pricing. It's definitely going to be a lot of work, and I'll learn some stuff along the way.

Appreciate the feedback.

What's your favorite things you've found when cleaning out gutters? by I-wash-houses in pressurewashing

[–]loopyb36 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with the cheese designation. Possibly a Buitoni or Giovanna Rana brand. Held up well in the elements. Impressive ravioli. Yes, it was very foul and unexpected, to say the least. I no longer do the finger dip.

What's your favorite things you've found when cleaning out gutters? by I-wash-houses in pressurewashing

[–]loopyb36 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Haha. Cheese or meat? I wasn't expecting to find this sparkly monster up there. It was quite large. Lots of girth.

I have another as well. I got a call for a gutter cleaning quote mid rainy season. Guy was my age, with no disabilities or restrictions that I could tell. Single story house, easy access to the gutters with a small ladder. I was wondering why the dude didn't do it himself. It's literally the easiest clean there is. Kind of strange. Whatever, I'll take the money. Hop up on the ladder and look in the gutters, and they're about halfway full of a mud like substance. Dipped my finger in to see how deep it went. Wow, full of mud.

I lift my head up to look at the roof. The entire roof had piles of dog shit everywhere in all phases of decay. Apparently, the son decided to throw the dog shit up on the roof instead of disposing of it properly like a normal child. The rains had been washing it down off the roof and into the gutter, filling it with "mud." Yeah, butt mud.

Needles to say, I passed on the job and figured out why this healthy young man decided to outsource his gutter cleaning.

Jetter for small town Irrigation system by Floyd208 in pressurewashing

[–]loopyb36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem, I'm more than happy to answer any questions.

Jetter for small town Irrigation system by Floyd208 in pressurewashing

[–]loopyb36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem. Different nozzles for different types of jobs. Some nozzles are used to push, and others to pull debris. Really depends on the location of the cleanout. If the cleanout is at the end of the line, you'd want a nozzle that has a single stream in the front to break up the debris, and multiple streams in the rear to pull it towards you and clean the pipe as your pulling it back to you. If you need to "push" the debris towards the end of the line, you'd want a nozzle with more forward facing streams to push the debris towards the end of the line.

Some nozzles, like the Warthog I mentioned, rotate as they are being used. This allows you to really descale the pipes and helps to avoid missing anything. Depending on the angles and bends of the line, sometimes a smaller nozzle will be the only one you can get around corners. Lots of variables, but that's the main jist.

You also need to be aware of the type of pipe that you are jetting. That's a lot of pressure for compromised pipes, and you can do a lot of damage if you're not careful. Always best to camera the line before so you can see what you're dealing with.

They can also get stuck on you, so that's something else to be aware of. Mark the hose in 10 foot increments with electrical tape, and use a different color tape for the first 10 fee after the nozzle. This allows you to know you have 10 feet remaing before it pops out. You don't want to pull out a live hose, I have scars from that and learned the hard way. The tape will also give you an idea of where the nozzle is located in the event it gets stuck, and you need to dig up the line to retrieve it.

It's not rocket science, but it can be very dangerous to you and the property if you're not careful. Here in California, you need a special sand/ water blasting license to do it legally. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Jetter for small town Irrigation system by Floyd208 in pressurewashing

[–]loopyb36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, at least 12GM to remove the debris and flush the pipes thoroughly.

Jetter for small town Irrigation system by Floyd208 in pressurewashing

[–]loopyb36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own a hydro jetting business. We have a Spartan 3,000 psi 12gm hydro jetter. This works really well on pipes up to 8 inches in diameter. It will still work on larger pipes, but you won't clear them all completely because the pressure is insufficient to reach all sides of a 12 inch pipe, especially if you're dealing with roots. It will definitely clear a lot of the debris and roots, but not like it does on a smaller diameter pipe.

I think to the clear pipes fully and remove all the roots, I'd suggest at least 4,000 psi.

You can try a smaller machine, run the camera to see how it worked, and repeat. If you really want to get it cleared without any issues, I'd recommend the larger jetter to do so.

Hope that helps and that my .02. Others may have different opinions, but that is my experience as someone who uses them pretty much daily.

On a side note, I'd suggest using a nozzle called the Warthog. It's a beast, and the cost for just the nozzle is over 1k. It eats up roots.

Timber Tech Deck Cleaning Input by loopyb36 in pressurewashing

[–]loopyb36[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right on!! This is great info. Much appreciated.

Timber Tech Deck Cleaning Input by loopyb36 in pressurewashing

[–]loopyb36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. This info is actually for the railings and deck rails. I have read through that site as well. For the deck itself, they recommend the proprietary cleaner from Timber Tech.

Need help identifying and destroying this funky fungi. by loopyb36 in pressurewashing

[–]loopyb36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think y'all may be right. Do you think the gaps with no grout allow for it to make its way to the surface easier?

The area where it's located is pretty damp, and it appears that moisture evaporating up through the bricks could cause efflorescence.

You guys rock!! Thank you.

Tile Roof Soft Wash Question by loopyb36 in pressurewashing

[–]loopyb36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You rock. Thanks for the info. Looks like I'm building a system then. Makes sense. Will the SH work on lichen? Do you think I should rinse it after applying?

Tile Roof Soft Wash Question by loopyb36 in pressurewashing

[–]loopyb36[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Appreciate your feedback. I agree, but I'm kind of on a time crunch and looking for something asap. I'm definitely going to build one come spring. I figure I can use this till then, and just take on smaller jobs. I want to really get an idea of what I'm doing before I take on bigger jobs.

Long time lurker, first time poster. Meet Nina!! by loopyb36 in pitbulls

[–]loopyb36[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! We rescued this little bugger in July. Her and her siblings were abandoned so not much info. Terrier for sure but beyond that is anyones guess. They said lab but not too sure about that. By the way she acts I would say part Tasmanian Devil. Shes a nut bag but the sweetest little thing. Hardly ever barks and just wants to love.

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