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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: davysb on February 26, 2013, 02:04:48 pm

Title: Turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: davysb on February 26, 2013, 02:04:48 pm
Is it ok to use a turbo nozzle on a block driveway ? And can a car go on it between washing and resanding ?
Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: chris scott on February 26, 2013, 02:16:12 pm
No it's not suitable.,  If you "have to"  be careful that you dont undermine the base layer that supports the block else it will all move.  You are aiming to remove about a 10mm of the kiln dried from between the block and not the coarse underneath. The car will be ok but sanding should take place sooner rather than later.My number is 7973216502 if you need more info.
Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: davysb on February 26, 2013, 03:19:48 pm
Cheers Chris
                     Il go at it with the ordinary nozzle on , how many days of dry weather do you recon before resanding ?
Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: chris scott on February 26, 2013, 04:02:54 pm
Do you have a flat surface cleaner? If not consider buying one it will pay for itself very quickly. 
Regarding the nozzle use the turbo it will be quicker and the results will be better...just go easy it's not idea.
 A day or so at this time of year. Try a little test area first before you empty a whole bag on the drive. You need to use kiln dry sand...if it gets damp it "balls" up making it impossible to  work with.
Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: Simon@Pristine Pathways on February 26, 2013, 04:22:15 pm
All I use is turbo on block paving, much faster than fsc and better results. Re sand next day if dry, get paid move on!

Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: davysb on February 26, 2013, 04:44:34 pm
Iv a flat surface cleaner there ( norhstar 18 inch ) , only used it a couple of times cause it didnt seem very  good but thats probabley because i was only using a 2600 psi machine ? Gona have to rent a bigger machine for this job , Il try it and the turbo and see how it goes .
Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: Blast Away on February 26, 2013, 05:29:33 pm
You will struggle with a fan nozzle when it comes to weeds like in the clips below. Don't worry about using a turbo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-gQsi6c9JE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIfOVx6oJJU

Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: davysb on February 26, 2013, 07:04:53 pm
That looks the business ! Lookin forward to getin stuck in now , what size of washer was that being used ?
Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: Griffus on February 26, 2013, 07:34:55 pm
Turbo on BP every time.

Just use a bit of common sense and don't go in too close.
Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: BDCS on February 26, 2013, 07:52:48 pm
I use the FSC then tidy up with the turbo.
Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: Blast Away on February 26, 2013, 07:52:59 pm
That looks the business ! Lookin forward to getin stuck in now , what size of washer was that being used ?

20hp, 200 bar @ 30lpm.

Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: Blast Away on February 26, 2013, 07:53:54 pm
I use the FSC then tidy up with the turbo.

Same here mate but this particular drive on the videos the FSC was pointless.
Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: trevor perry on February 26, 2013, 07:59:28 pm
I use the FSC then tidy up with the turbo.

Same here mate but this particular drive on the videos the FSC was pointless.

 get them turbos fitted to your FSC but make sure everyone in a 200m radius is wearing a hard hat and full body protection  ;D
Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: BDCS on February 26, 2013, 08:00:22 pm
It would seem that the concensus of opinion is that a turbo nozzle "is" suitable on block paving  ::)roll.
Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: Blast Away on February 26, 2013, 08:07:36 pm
I use the FSC then tidy up with the turbo.

Same here mate but this particular drive on the videos the FSC was pointless.

 get them turbos fitted to your FSC but make sure everyone in a 200m radius is wearing a hard hat and full body protection  ;D

Deffo be doing that Trev  ;D
Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: davysb on February 26, 2013, 08:14:27 pm
The machine im gona use to do the job is 3000 psi @15 lpm , hope its powerful enough cause the drives 30 metres long  :-\
Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: chris scott on February 26, 2013, 08:23:13 pm
Your machine will be fine..take your time . Remember to wash all the windows and plants down. Get the water off the windows with an old windscreen wiper so it dont leave spots. Clean up the mess you leave in the street .Knock on next doors apologise for the noise and give them your card.
Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: davysb on February 26, 2013, 08:35:21 pm
Cheers thanks for all the advice its been a big help .
Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: chris scott on February 26, 2013, 08:41:05 pm
All I use is turbo on block paving, much faster than fsc and better results.
Really?
Title: Re: turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: Neil Jones on February 26, 2013, 08:42:08 pm
I want that in the you tube vids, I can't have it so i'm off for as cry.
Title: Re: Turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: Jettaway on March 01, 2013, 12:29:57 pm
Turbo nozzle is fine on block paving, as said just use a bit of common sense, be weary of what's around you and only place the turbo as low as it needs to go for each weed.

Just out of interest, will a turbo blast the roots out or does it just cut through the root to take the leaves off? If I've always wondered this as the joints seem clean but you can never really tell.
Title: Re: Turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: chris scott on March 01, 2013, 04:06:20 pm
Turbo nozzle is fine on block paving, as said just use a bit of common sense, be weary of what's around you and only place the turbo as low as it needs to go for each weed.

Just out of interest, will a turbo blast the roots out or does it just cut through the root to take the leaves off? If I've always wondered this as the joints seem clean but you can never really tell.
Turbo nozzles are not fine on block paving.
I would say you have only pruned it and watered it..... pruning encourages big buds...oops sorry wrong forum!!
Same principle applies.
Title: Re: Turbo nozzle on block drive
Post by: Kevin Miller on June 12, 2014, 11:39:27 am
Turbo nozzle is fine on block paving, as said just use a bit of common sense, be weary of what's around you and only place the turbo as low as it needs to go for each weed.

Just out of interest, will a turbo blast the roots out or does it just cut through the root to take the leaves off? If I've always wondered this as the joints seem clean but you can never really tell.
Turbo nozzles are not fine on block paving.
I would say you have only pruned it and watered it..... pruning encourages big buds...oops sorry wrong forum!!
Same principle applies.

Really???