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drive surgeon

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #40 on: October 13, 2008, 10:39:42 pm »
not started to advertise graffiti yet need a hot washer and biggger van first to hold a 1000 litre water tank.  hot water is best.

Richy L

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #41 on: October 13, 2008, 10:42:56 pm »
i only use cold, and it does a good job.

i dont have enough work to justify buying a hot washer

drive surgeon

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #42 on: October 13, 2008, 10:45:23 pm »
i know, i was looking at one for 7 grand. jesus its not a good time to be investing. need to get a big van forst, do you have a water tank fitted inside your van mate, you need to keep it topped up on big jobs.

Richy L

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #43 on: October 13, 2008, 10:47:26 pm »
i have a couple of drums i can take out of my van. about 300ltrs each.

You dont need much water really though, unless you're there all day

drive surgeon

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #44 on: October 16, 2008, 04:35:06 pm »
did you bang a quote in for blocks rich? any response?

drivewasher

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #45 on: October 16, 2008, 06:14:17 pm »
i have a couple of drums i can take out of my van. about 300ltrs each.

You dont need much water really though, unless you're there all day

My machine is a pretty standard one uses 15 litres a minuite so 2x 300 liter tubs will only keep me going for 40 mins MAX
I'm always in the poo, it's just the depth that varies

drive surgeon

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #46 on: October 16, 2008, 06:26:13 pm »
you using 1000 litre tank dw ???

Richy L

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #47 on: October 16, 2008, 08:28:19 pm »
Yeah, it only lasts about 40 mins for me too on full power, but you dont need full power for graffiti removal.

I did put in a quote, and its being concidered. I think it looks promising!! :)

drive surgeon

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #48 on: October 16, 2008, 08:33:08 pm »
well done rich!  lets hope you get it. :D

drivewasher

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #49 on: October 17, 2008, 10:53:15 pm »
you using 1000 litre tank dw ???

I use A large wheelie bin tank in van (380 litres aprox). But I keep it filling with a hose and a large bore ball valve
I'm always in the poo, it's just the depth that varies


drive surgeon

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #51 on: October 26, 2008, 10:02:39 am »
well done rich, were theyhappy with the price, are you sealing it?

trevor perry

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #52 on: October 26, 2008, 05:24:25 pm »
hi richy
 if you get the job how do you intend to move the chewing gum if you only use a cold powerwasher, are you thinking of using a hot box or will you hire a steamer.
better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove any doubt

Richy L

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #53 on: October 26, 2008, 07:45:13 pm »
hi richy
 if you get the job how do you intend to move the chewing gum if you only use a cold powerwasher, are you thinking of using a hot box or will you hire a steamer.

there is no chewing gum. Its a posh private hospital so they dont have a problem with it


drive surgeon

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #55 on: October 31, 2008, 04:26:16 pm »
how did job go?

Richy L

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #56 on: October 31, 2008, 05:36:24 pm »
im going to be doing it at Christmas time.
Just hope we get some dry weather.

Would sealing be a problem if its dry, but cold?

drive surgeon

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #57 on: October 31, 2008, 05:38:48 pm »
yeah as the joints wont dry in cold weather unless you get all joints out to around 15 mm depth, leave for a few dry days,  get the sand in, then seal quick before moisture soaks up into fresh sand!  no rain withing 12 hours of sealing, no vehicle traffic for 24 hours, foot traffic 8 hours!


drive surgeon

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Re: big blockwork cleaning job
« Reply #59 on: December 05, 2008, 05:16:21 pm »
 :o why rich? bad news? :o