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    Another Kerosene question

    I read a post on another board saying that since kerosene doesn't have the lubrication properties of diesel that running kerosene will ruin the fuel pump quickly. What is your position on this?
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    Pressure and Temp drop

    How much high pressure hose can I run before it starts to affect the temperature and pressure at the end of the line? Assume it is hooked up to a surface cleaner that is running 90% of the time. I am running a 5 GPM machine at 3000 PSI.
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    Kerosene vs Diesel

    When I picked up my new / first hot water rig they have it set up to burn kerosene. What difference is there between using kerosene or diesel other than the price? Does kerosene burn cleaner or hotter? Diesel is more readily available here. Some stations have kerosene but you have to know...
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    Quoting Commercial

    I have been working on getting set up as a vendor with a large PM group. A few days ago I took a look at one shopping center they have. I measured over 60,000 sf of sidewalk and 4,500 linear feet of curb and that is not all of it. What kind of pricing is recommended for that large a property...
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    Quoting Commercial

    Here is a pic of an Eckerd near my house. The building could use a cleaning and I need to develop some commercial work for my business. How do you quote this type of work? Any suggestions for cleaning methods? I have been doing residential work. Before I approach anyone about a commercial...
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    metal ballusters on a wood deck

    I am in the process of doing my first deck. Have it stripped and ready for sealer. So far it looks good. Looking at pics posted on several BBS I see decks that have ballusters made of metal, plastic, etc. How do you prevent damage to these surfaces when applying strippers, wood brightener, etc?
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    12V vs Generator

    What are the performance differences between using a 12V system versus a generator for a hot water unit? I know the 12V system is cheaper. If the generator has an outlet it could run lights for night work. How do they compare when it comes to heating water, servicing, durability, etc.
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    DIY Rig

    Is there information out there on how to put a trailer rig together? If I bought seperate components how do you properly hook it all together?
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    Oil stain on Asphalt

    Anyone here have any ideas on removing oil stains from asphalt? I only have a cold water machine.
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    Equipment Inquiry

    Anybody ever heard of a company called Amazing Machinery in Chattanooga? I was on their site looking at trailer rigs. I thought there were some people on this list in that area. Any feedback on them?
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