Kev Martin

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #20 on: January 09, 2017, 12:46:59 pm »
Indeed I've found the best way to put them off is to tell them how much 25 ltr of the good stuff (resiblock product) costs.
Works every time  ;D

That's true . So what about sealing patios , imprinted concrete etc are they worth doing ?

Without being funny I think you are trying to run before you can walk!  You have been out and bought yourself a load of gear and then you came on here asking for advice.  Nothing wrong with that, but a few have pointed out that the FSC you have bought is a bit OTT for that machine and advised you change it!  Then suddenly now you have jumped onto sealing and you haven't even cleaned a couple of drives yet!  My advice is forget sealing for a while and get yourself a couple of PW Jobs under your belt and then start looking into sealing afterwards when you have some experience of PW'ing

Firstly thanks for the reply . Maybe your right in the kind of person that's wants to know as much as possible so I do kind of come across as running before I can walk. But as far as the flat surface cleaner I'm not sure what the problem is as the machine that will be running it is a Honda gx390 and runs at 21litres per min ?

All i said was go and clean a few drives before you start worrying about the pro's and cons regarding  sealing.  If your happy with the FSC then use it!
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Smurf

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #21 on: January 09, 2017, 02:11:53 pm »
As already mentioned below the weapon of choice for most that want to clean filthy, moss and weed infested block paving is a turbo nozzle that is rated for the type of washer being used.

Do you have a turbo nozzle?

If not I suggest you get at least one that is matched to your washer and practice a lot using one before you go out to do your first paid job.

M Roberts

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #22 on: January 09, 2017, 02:45:23 pm »
If you are cleaning driveways what you really need is a mono rotary scubber and wet vacuum 

Happy New Year  :D


Del Boy

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #23 on: January 09, 2017, 03:03:23 pm »
As already mentioned below the weapon of choice for most that want to clean filthy, moss and weed infested block paving is a turbo nozzle that is rated for the type of washer being used.

Yes I've got a turbo nozzle that was the one that ablitarated my drain pipe lol



Do you have a turbo nozzle?

If not I suggest you get at least one that is matched to your washer and practice a lot using one before you go out to do your first paid job.

Smurf

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #24 on: January 09, 2017, 03:06:07 pm »
If you are cleaning driveways what you really need is a mono rotary scubber and wet vacuum 

Happy New Year  :D

Please don't start Kev off again  ;D

Smurf

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #25 on: January 09, 2017, 03:11:56 pm »
As already mentioned below the weapon of choice for most that want to clean filthy, moss and weed infested block paving is a turbo nozzle that is rated for the type of washer being used.

Do you have a turbo nozzle?

If not I suggest you get at least one that is matched to your washer and practice a lot using one before you go out to do your first paid job.
Yes I've got a turbo nozzle that was the one that ablitarated my drain pipe lol

God help your paying customers with a nutter on the loose with a turbo  ;D


Del Boy

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #26 on: January 09, 2017, 03:17:41 pm »
As already mentioned below the weapon of choice for most that want to clean filthy, moss and weed infested block paving is a turbo nozzle that is rated for the type of washer being used.

Do you have a turbo nozzle?

If not I suggest you get at least one that is matched to your washer and practice a lot using one before you go out to do your first paid job.
Yes I've got a turbo nozzle that was the one that ablitarated my drain pipe lol

God help your paying customers with a nutter on the loose with a turbo  ;D

Hahaha hopefully that was just a one off smurf

Smurf

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #27 on: January 09, 2017, 03:22:46 pm »
What jetmac belt drive washer with an AR pump did you get in the end as gleaming don't cover pressure washing using a washer above 3900 psi ?


Del Boy

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #28 on: January 09, 2017, 03:55:53 pm »
Sorry smurf you lost me ?

Smurf

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #29 on: January 09, 2017, 04:08:17 pm »
Put it another way can you post a link to the washer you bought so I can take a look at the spec please. ;)

Del Boy

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #30 on: January 09, 2017, 04:22:56 pm »

Smurf

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #31 on: January 09, 2017, 04:27:26 pm »
Thought so...did you buy it as a package? http://jetmac.co.uk/products/tornado-dual-tech-20-inch-stainless-steel-package-featuring-honda-21-litre-3000-psi-washer

If you don't mind me asking  what made you decide to go for a belt drive AR  (ANNOVI REVERBERI) pump?
Also are you based in Ireland?

Del Boy

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #32 on: January 09, 2017, 04:40:22 pm »
watched a video on you tube and I got the impression that belt driven machines are better because it's easier to just change the belt if it was to snap.

Smurf

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #33 on: January 09, 2017, 04:50:50 pm »
I've not tried a belt drive myself but all the same looks a good bit of kit  ;)

Del Boy

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #34 on: January 09, 2017, 05:08:00 pm »
Thanks smurf well it's good enough to blast an hole in the guttering lol

Smurf

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #35 on: January 09, 2017, 06:22:52 pm »
Just goes to show what too much pressure and flow rate will do  ;D
Now don't go breaking any glass as those turbos can be lethal with flying debris especialy too close to pee shingle, bad motar joint etc  lol

Iain macdonald

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #36 on: January 09, 2017, 07:48:27 pm »
Take look at addseal very good sealers and I have never once had any problems when using it like a lot other sealers on market

waterforce

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #37 on: January 10, 2017, 10:46:56 am »
Because Honda don't make a cylinder single cylinder engine that will run a 202 pump. So you pump in not running at full chat...it,s only about 11 ponies. You need around 15 to run a 202 /Evo pump which in turn will run that FSC effectively.
We seal loads of driveways and patio's it's good money.






Smurf

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #38 on: January 10, 2017, 11:33:09 am »
Interesting... I take it you have tested this flow rate out then or have dual pumps confirmed this?

Hmmm... now that is confusing to say the least ::)roll  ...http://www.dualpumps.co.uk/products/SA202__Interpump_WS202_Pump_RS500_Gearbox_Assembly

waterforce

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Re: Smart Seal
« Reply #39 on: January 10, 2017, 11:36:34 am »
Do dual build the same spec machine?  If they don't there will be a very good reason.