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  1. Sirocco Jerry

    Post a pic!

    Box Truck.. convenience meets serviceability This one was fun to build.. ..The customer let us run the hoses under the floor for a clear walkway, but we also made it very serviceable. I would have gone with electric-rewind Hose Reels. He did end up with a electric rewind VacHose Reel...
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    Sustainability.. What it Means

    So here we are.. 2013 is here and still, the MOST substantial focus in our lives is about Sustainable Relationships. .. In our things, people, and our business.. There must be Best Management Practices in security, health and maintenance. Along side our daily lives, the Environment has...
  3. Sirocco Jerry

    Water supply to pump

    Tank Feeding a 7gpm pump When a pump is 4gpm or over, ..and you want to go from Pressure-Fed with a garden hose, to Gravity-Fed with a buffer tank ..aka.. Holding Tank, You will need to re-plumb your pump with bigger hoses, preferrably dual hoses for the "perfect water supply". ..IF you...
  4. Sirocco Jerry

    Water supply to pump

    Tank feed for reliability Paul's right. ..also make sure you upgrade the feed line into the pump with "non-restrictive" thoroughfares. and as you feed over 4gpm with gravity-feed.. run dual feed lines to the pump.. follow my posts, or just call me.. I'm glad to help.. and I don't bite. :{)
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    Sirocco Performance Vacuums and BullDog PRO products by Jerry@PressureWasher.net

    Diesel engine vacuum.. 35hp latest "little Monster".. SDV5-35.. that's a 35hp Kohler 4cyl Diesel, with 800cfm blower, capable of 4 Vacuuming Surface cleaners, at 400 ft in opposite directions ! ..and a tiny footprint.. 20 x 36" Can you say.. "stadiums and warehouses at aMAAAZing WorkSpeed" ...
  6. Sirocco Jerry

    Heater Vent for roof mounting

    We have been asked many times over many years where to get a roof mountable vent for running heater exhaust through the roof or side wall of an enclosed trailer or box truck. Since (as you know) we only build for reliablity.. we put it off 'til we could get it done right.. Well, here ya go...
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    Briggs engine that "eats" ignition magnetos

    Briggs V-twin system from us gets a FREE upgrade kit at $n/c OK.. here's an update.. I talked with the master distributor for B & S.. the tech was shocked at what I found, and will be calling B & S this week for answers. Plus, I looked at doccuments to find a hiding indicator, and I found one...
  8. Sirocco Jerry

    Longer hose(s)

    Hose Leash is a MUST for pulling longer or larger hoses If you want to relieve stress on your arms and shoulders when you use long lengths or larger hose.. Remember- The wands are easier and less stress to manage when they are not dragging the hose ! Use a BeltLeash..
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    Briggs engine that "eats" ignition magnetos

    A brand new trailer-system (built by others) was brought in to our service center last week.. .. engine wouldn't run.. NO spark at either magneto.. Tracing wires because the trailer-assembler had added a few things to the electrical.. I found a cut ground wire disallowing the "kill" function of...
  10. Sirocco Jerry

    Kohler engines.. an opinion based on 40 years experience in small engines.

    So many ask.. "What's reliable in small gasoline engines ?".. I have meticulously watched the faults and failure that have come through our service dept. over the past 30 years, and I have to say, the way these engines are treated for a living, is the BIGGEST concern of all, you wouldn't...
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    Environmental Cleaning and Wash Water Control Certification Event October 2012 !

    Environmental Cleaning event Coming in October !!! with certification in.. Wash water control Place San Diego . .. .. Where: Crown Plaza Mission Valley Host: Sirocco & www.pressurewasher.net .. .. Date: Oct. 25, 26 27 more info at...
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    Sirocco Performance Vacuums and BullDog PRO products by Jerry@PressureWasher.net

    I have been a bit quiet in the blogs over the past 6 months because I have been Very busy at the engineering dept.. We have built more diesel and over 30hp systems in the past 8 months than in the previous 5 years. Also, the custom and especially compact configurations we are appreciated for...
  13. Sirocco Jerry

    I Need Your Input

    Box Truck system for residential cleaning Hmmmm. I'm thinking a 4cyl water-cooled Diesel.. ..eliminates gasoline storage problem, quiets the whole deal for residential everything, ..eliminates overheating issue.. especially if we do a remote radiator system for you, and soundproofing for...
  14. Sirocco Jerry

    Filtration to minimize water spots: maximize efficiency of, or eliminate De-I tanks

    I just got a "thank you" call from a new customer.. He ordered our Sirocco 1 micron FilterBank (rated 40gpm) to PRE-filter water running into his 2ea. 330gl black holding tanks with 1" float valves, as water source for the dual-wand BullDog Pro Pressure Washer we supplied him. Apparently, he...
  15. Sirocco Jerry

    Fellas its Jerry Birthday, pick up the phone an Call him

    Thanks guys ! .. I was out playing in the sand all day.. yesterday too in fact.. HDRA Off Road race in Plaster City was today.. 88 degrees, made new friends, figured out how to make the perfect rum drink with a Monster Drink.. Their Tea-Lemonade low-cal drink called Hehab.. I think they made...
  16. Sirocco Jerry

    Water Tank Filter

    Tank-Feed Pump filters In this image you can see a clear-bowl filter on EACH pump ..at 12gpm each, and fed with a fire-hydrant. that takes a 5" cleanable stainless steel 80 mesh element.. 10 inch version is also available.. for well-water.. use 5" for 5 gpm, 10" for 8gpm If you ever pump...
  17. Sirocco Jerry

    Inline feed pumps

    Booster pumps foe tank-feed should be avoided "up 'n over" is an accident waiting to happen.. WHEN it looses prime, the pump seals will suffer. ..same reason as these guys don't use a booster pump.. It will fail, and you still loose what you were trying to protect. If you run 1 1/4" rigid...
  18. Sirocco Jerry

    Power wash

    Crock Pot Cleaning gone wrong here ya go.. another funny ad.. .. a Tim the Tool-Man relative ?? Kitty wants it CLEAN ! or.. I'm thinkin' mexican food ! Ever hear of "Low-Profile Steam Cleaners" ?? ...aka.. Mini-dorks.. the "under-rack specialists".
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    Starting a Pressure Washing business ..On the equipment side..

    There are several factors in "Operating Costs".. Starting point.. Who can you trust ?? .. Being a do it yourselfer will either make it real easy to waste time "making your own mistakes" ..on half the right info, with NONE of the real-world “tricks-of-the–trade” experience, OR, .. if you are a...
  20. Sirocco Jerry

    Sirocco Filtration SALE !!!!

    every OWS filtration system sold by Jan 1st will recieve.. .. an extra set of cartridge filter elements FREE ! .. .. yes, they have a HUGE DIRT-LOAD CAPACITY, and they're cleanable, but.. we want you to NEVER have to stop in the middle of your work-day just to rinse filters.. Switch'em...
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