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Thanks Jerry!! I can't wait to get it up and going!!

Thanks!!

Awesome!! I can't wait to get it running, every time I look up I'm missing a fitting, or hose clamp.. Lol

@@TheGoodLife62 it is a custom build, and $3800 with the gx630 on sale. The gx690 was a bit more

@@SP-mg3li hey man!! I actually price by square footage, and it varies with different styles. I charge $0.10/square foot on Vinyl fencing, and $0.20-$0.25/ square foot on unstained wood.. So a 10x6 panel would be $6 for vinyl each side, and $12 for outside wood $15 for inside wood. The inside takes longer because of the 2x4 and 4x4 frame. The cattle style fencing I would probably be around $0.15-$0.20.

I actually broke one of the ports off when putting my Jord together.. it has been great as a 3 nozzle though 👍

@@I5ZQ8 thanks!

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Hey, thanks for watching!! I got it at Lowes, and it is adjustable so it will probably work on your Tacoma. Almost 2 years and it is like brand new, no issues other than scraping off some paint with the ladders. Here's the link if you want to check it out www.lowes.com/pd/WEATHER-GUARD-TR801-A-WEATHER-GUARD-174-DEFENDER-SERIES-8482-Truck-Rack-Black-Matte-Aluminum-Full-and-Compact-800lb/5001766791

I agree 😁

Thanks man!! Lol I know, I wish I could have moved up sooner. I am hoping to do something similar when I have a helper/sub join me on bigger projects!! Double sounds really nice right now!! Thanks for watching man!!

Thanks man, I can't wait to get the machine running out In the field hopefully it will solve my daylight issue lol!!

Thanks man!! The hard work has definitely been paying off this year, but hopefully the 8 will make it a bit easier!! Happy thanksgiving man!!

Great question!! So when I started out I definitely undercharged several clients when I first started. I so far have maintained the original price quoted when they call back. On average it costs me about $45 in marketing in order to obtain a new client. You can easily justify that much of the shortage. I have definitely pushed for referrals while at the job the 2nd time, and don't forget your 5 arounds! Being seen in the neighborhood, and having a neighbors referral is gold!! I would say every 2-3 years raise your price, and try to recoup some of the difference, but if you can turn the returning customer into 2-3 referrals. You'll make it back on the new business easily. As long as you know how much to charge now for the new clients, just keep taking care of the people who are coming back year after year!

Sounds like you're a master of your craft! Love to hear you've done your homework!

​@@steppspressurewashing I agree with your points in the video. I do not care for the gurus and salesmen you see in these trades....industry is dominated by them with bad information.

@kdwindowcleaning thanks man!! There will always be guys selling something lol!! Thanks for watching!!

Thankfully we don't have to reclaim the water in NC!

I have the 24, and I have only used it on one job... Window cleaning hot put on the back burner. I was able to reach pretty far with this one

I love it!! I haul it with at most 10 gallons in it, never full! The bypass is wonderful! I have never had issues with feeding on my Direct Drive with this yet! It's been about 10 months of continual use!

@ you haul water in it? Does it ever slosh out from driving ? I just bought 2 large vertical tanks for my trailer to haul SH and surfactant

@@Thetruthhurtstrump2024 never had water slosh around because I only carry about 10 gallons or less. I do not use it for water transport

@@steppspressurewashing oh well my 2 tanks will probably be filled all times with SH and the other with soap, i have a 330 gallon tote that i have for water but i always drive with it empty

@@twill8210 I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Are you planning on a spring launch?

@ yes. Most homes here are stucco. Any recommendations on sh percentage %. Also. I’ve stil yet seen pricing videos on average cost. Do you charge based on sqft ?

If i remember correctly stucco is around 2%, but I've never done stucco... Here's a video I made on how I set my pricing. ruclips.net/video/Fc3nfjSXgYY/видео.html

@ thank you much. Keep up the good work. Love the videos

Thanks for the tip! I actually put a few coatings of a secret family recipe for oiling wood... Herculiner might be better though!

@steppspressurewashing We gave ours a light sanding to remove the shine and knocked off the dust then applied the Herculiner.

@@SP-mg3li nice!! I'm a big fan of wood preservation, and I love the oil because I can add a little. Or a lot depending on how I feel. Also it's really cheap lol!!

Yep, I'm planning on doing some time lapses with my tripod soon! I have a go pro, but haven t used in in almost 2 years... I will need to dig it out for some new vids!!

Here's a video I made about my uniform with links for everything ruclips.net/video/m1lKS2C56g4/видео.html The jacket is from queensbro, and it is SH resistant 👍

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!! I wash year round, but not below freezing. I have never winterized the pump, because I keep it in the garage where it can stay above freezing. Having winter gear helps a lot.. I didn't have proper gear my 1st winter, and it was brutal. You have to stay dry lol!!

Agreed! Love the longer format! So relaxing and satisfying. Keep it up!

Thanks for watching!! I'm glad you enjoyed the longer video! 😁

Amazon used to sell the 3 way j rod holder, but now the link wont work.. I actually broke my 4 nozzle by putting too much force on it... It was supposed to have a shooter tip as well... The 3 way has been perfect though! You could probably just cut the weld on a 4 to make it a 3

@@jerrymeyers2075 nice!! What Ratio do you pull with the 1.8? I look forward to seeing what your new setup is!!

Yeah, it takes considerably lesstime to do clean offs than clean outs. So I generally charge less. I also do maintenance plans that include guard repair, and thats a bit more than standard clean offs.

@@Chris-bl2fe hey Chris, so this is a question that I get every month or so. Most of my clients are expecting me to use their water, but for those tat ask i usually say our industry standard is to use the water available onsite, and there would be an extra charge for water delivery. I then explain that the difference in the water bill will be less than $10 usually. Having a screenshot would help though

@steppspressurewashing thanks for the info and all you do to help others👍

I'm haapy to help!! Thanks for watching!! 😁👍

Bingo!!

@@Lutriix about 2 gallons of SH for this size. Approximately 1400sqft

Hey, so funny story... I actually use Sodium Metasilicate as my primary wood cleaner. When I was washing the non wood siding on this one earlier in the spring I got some runoff of my house wash mix on the wood, and it came out great. I then washed a small section of the house with house wash mix, followed by oxalic to brighten and balance the PH of the wood. It came out great, so I did the entire back of the house like this. Here's the video where I did a small section earlier in the year ruclips.net/video/9BaZfFMJzh8/видео.html

Thank you for watching!! I also appreciate the compliment! I try to balance my BS with useful information lol!! I hope you are having a good weekend!!

@@williamcooper3176 that's awesome!! Yeah, signage on your truck/trailer is a no brainer imo. It is semi permanent advertising, and relatively inexpensive compared to the return! Thanks for watching William!!

Thanks for watching Brian!! I appreciate your kind words, and I am very glad I made the cut! 😁 I sell a bit of software from time to time, haha. But I promise my subs are legit! I hope you have a good weekend bud!

@@renostubbs8504 that is true!! A lot of my best customers have unfortunately been through some unprofessional experiences. It makes a big difference in developing trust with the clients!!

Thanks Chris!! I love how white painted rails look after a bit of house wash mix!! Lol!!

Yep!! 👍👍

Not one call in 4 years (knock on wood) for plant damage. If something looks a bit tender I will give it a good soaking with clean water before and after. I have had customers cover their plants with plastic bags, and they basically hot cooked inside... But nothing from SH. I will even water down my mix a bit if a client is really anxious.

I use a 2.1 injector. Adding an extension after the gun cuts down on the atomization. I don't know the exact science behind it, but I think it is because the water churns while passing through the valve in the gun. And the straight pipe allows it to flow easier out of the nozzle.

Sounds like you are using wise counsel from Dave Ramsey. Also, maybe in February when it's slow, you should take some of the painters business, by painting some houses!

@@Lostintime31 6x12 is still a pretty nice size!! And I'm loving the tandem axle. I have a drop receiver because it was free with the trailer. But when more weight goes on the trailer I will have to switch to straight. What is the towing cap on your Ridgeline?

No, not yet 😁

I do, depending on the day. This one was pretty shady, so not too hot 😁👍

Nope, I had a local sign company print and install

A less expensive alternative to a regular tank is a used IBC tote. With your larger trailer you now have the space needed for that.

I am planning on getting a 275 gal IBC tote to feed the 8gpm. The 50gal vertical tank will remain the buffer for the 4gpm. Hopefully I will get to run both at the same time next spring

I totally agree!! I also like the cage on the IBC for extra tie down area. The 8 gpm was my intention for the larger trailer. My layout currently leaves room over the axle for an IBC and an additional pressure washer next to the 4 gpm. 😁👍

On a totally unrelated note I've been dying to ask you a question since I started following you. How and why did you decide on a navy blue shirt for pressure wising with SH? It's got to be tough keeping it from getting stained.​@@steppspressurewashing

@@Lostintime31 lol, well I have several colors that I wear. Really the trick is just wearing 100% polyester. I used to wear white from head to toe, but darker clothes hide the dirt, and mud better. No issues with the synthetic fabrics bleaching out 👍

I have, but the price on everything is almost the same. My local pressure washing store sells the gx690 without muffler for $2200...

Sodium Metasilicate: in a measuring cup 6oz per 1 gallon of water. Oxalic acid: in a measuring cup 5oz per gallon of water. It is important to allow both to dissolve fully before use. I mixed these onsite about 2 hours before use, and left them in the sun. They dissolve better with warm water. It would also be acceptable to mix them the night before.

@steppspressurewashing thank you so much for the info it's a big help