@@powerfulimprovements Joe you know it. I’m working on my trailer today replacing the wood, I’ve got some equipment ordered and I’ll start building it in hopes to finish by early December. Then I’m going out to get it!!!
I've been watching you for 2 years now. I have no idea how u get this much business. I spend so much on all types of marketing and only work like 2 days a week. I would love to be as busy as you.
Hey Joe, I have 2 Skyvacs and it helps move things along if you keep a 5 gallon pail of warm water next to you to suck through the vacuum to keep it clean. Also Garret at Skyvac is the man! He can help you get the camera setup so you can monitor while you work. It is a learning curve for sure if you are used to doing this a different way. Once you get the rhythm it is excellent.
Hi Joe the sky vac is under powered for residential and commercial work you are doing, interceptor is more suitable for your needs, you can have remote cyclone setup on the interceptor 👍👍
I thought the answer, just to have a cleaner situation and faster is not keep going up and down the ladder. Go up once to inspect (or with camera) Then just vacuum whatever you can up, and then pressure wash the rest out the drains. Playing with it with your hands cant possibly be quicker if you have to keep moving the ladder, and pressure washing alone makes a big mess and if its a lot of mud, can be difficult. So to me, you are overthinking it. Vacuum, wash, and done.
@@powerfulimprovements I dont know. people always asking what do you do with the mess. Seems like the vacuum eliminates that, but I havent done gutters yet so i dont know the best results. If you say its only one or the other, I would go pressure washer. Too many restrictions on the perfect operation of the vacuum and the pressure washer is an all in one solution with the best end result on the gutter itself. A vacuum just cant compete as far as I can see.
@@powerfulimprovements also, in my opinion you can get better results if you use soft neck. Have a look at my video to see how I move back and forth to get more dirt out. ruclips.net/video/Vf3GgRyHWvM/видео.html
Additionally to your existing vac I'd recommend something with more umph around 3600 watts we have 4 maxhines like this and power speeds up the job but from that what I've seen in videos from US you have lighter material then us in Eire so maybe it's not necessary. We ofter come against bushes growing in gutters therefore power counts
@@powerfulimprovements Smallachines as you have shown are excelent in terms of manouverability, you can drag them up the ladder etc... thank you for it. Thank you for showing people many features of different type of equipment. Many creators push for the baddest biggest machines of all sorts and you are really showing as it is. For electrics I recommend cord reel with a guide we have alot of them without the guide and they are driving me nutts. On another note there are petrol propelled models of gutter vacuums and you can also use existing motor or generator to free yourself from cords. I can send you few links if youtube allows with machines. For rinsing gutters you can use a tip with 2 nozzles which you can place inside the gutter and use an extension lance standing on the ground. I can send some photos of these devices
Joe, good morning!! Love the content, keep it coming. I know you talked about your seasonal agreements before in a video, and you do the second gutter cleaning free as part of it. But I don’t remember, or maybe it wasn’t mentioned. But do you give any discount on the house wash as well with the seasonal agreement? Or just the free second gutter cleaning? Thanks!!
If you are ever looking for a subject to discuss for your viewers, can you explain what using too small of a tip or injector does to a pump? I don't know the answer and I feel like you do. I know Mike Carmody said not to use the 1.8 injector on the 10 gpm . This stems from just having to replace my (1100 hours)8 gpm pump after experimenting with 1.5 and 1.8 injectors for acid applications. Also I used another tip which was too small ( for an 8 gmp) for about 10 hours on a job and my pump was never the same. Still did houses fine but psi loss for surface cleaning made me change it. Thank you in advance.
That would be a great topic. I feel like with 1100 hours you have more experience than me. I’d say, for me, that if I can feel/hear the machine being stressed switch up. On my 8 it hates the 1.5. The 1.8 is ok, somewhat restrictive, so slight labor, it loves the 2.1. Hardly any restriction. I guess in summary I would say if the machine is begging don’t use that tip or injector
@@powerfulimprovements I agree now that I made the mistake I can recognize your points of the machine telling me what it doesn't like. Yeah I'm done with too small injectors and that tip, I only use the 2.1 anymore. You have made more inquiries with pressure washer supply people and have more knowledge about the subject. Also I love no soap for house washes, thanks to you!
Do you happen to have a video where you do a full straight through house wash? I have to figure out what is taking me so long and where I am going astray. I have the same setup.
I have a great idea since you're gonna go out and buy yourself a real the plug it in why don't you use your little portable gas generator leave it on the truck leave the hose real by the truck or find a way to mount it somewhere on the truck and reel it up from the truck and just pull the cord around the house just like you would pressure washing
That will absolutely be the route I go as gutter cleaning evolves for me. I’ve got my eye on a slightly larger generator already. The little one I Have doesn’t like me. I’m sure I’ll be doing things by hand for the rest of the season.
I don't think I'm sold on that sky vac. In that situation I would rather disconnect downspout from gutter outlet and flush it out of gutter with water.
@@powerfulimprovements eliminate messing with vac. Usually you flush out anyway so if you disconnect downspout flush out sediment and it will fall to ground. The downspouts usually just have 2 screws or 1/8" rivets. If they have rivets drill out with 1/8" drill bits when done just put 2 crews back in with cordless drill.
That mossy shed roof was disturbingly satisfying to watch. 🤪
Right!?
Love my SkyVac 5 years running no issues Massachusetts
Nice to hear
Haha you gotta love Joe and Powerful Improvements, my favorite channel by far!
Thank you for following. Now go find something productive to do 😂✌🏼
@@powerfulimprovements Joe you know it. I’m working on my trailer today replacing the wood, I’ve got some equipment ordered and I’ll start building it in hopes to finish by early December. Then I’m going out to get it!!!
@@razur9065 nice!! Please share your build
@@powerfulimprovements Joe, i don’t have a youtube channel that anybody watches lol so i wouldn’t know how to share the build.
I've been watching you for 2 years now. I have no idea how u get this much business. I spend so much on all types of marketing and only work like 2 days a week. I would love to be as busy as you.
Where do you live?
@@powerfulimprovements maryland
Use the flat one this way you create a better suction
Hey Joe, I have 2 Skyvacs and it helps move things along if you keep a 5 gallon pail of warm water next to you to suck through the vacuum to keep it clean. Also Garret at Skyvac is the man! He can help you get the camera setup so you can monitor while you work. It is a learning curve for sure if you are used to doing this a different way. Once you get the rhythm it is excellent.
Great advice
Good evening and blessings always
Thank you
@@powerfulimprovements your welcome. The. Video just ended. I appreciate you ❤
Very interesting stuff 🤓
Thank you
I keep 3-5 built sutner guns on the truck. They can break so easily. And a shut off valve on the soft wash hose for easy gun swap.
That’s a great idea
Hi Joe the sky vac is under powered for residential and commercial work you are doing, interceptor is more suitable for your needs, you can have remote cyclone setup on the interceptor 👍👍
I can see it next year
I thought the answer, just to have a cleaner situation and faster is not keep going up and down the ladder. Go up once to inspect (or with camera)
Then just vacuum whatever you can up, and then pressure wash the rest out the drains.
Playing with it with your hands cant possibly be quicker if you have to keep moving the ladder, and pressure washing alone makes a big mess and if its a lot of mud, can be difficult.
So to me, you are overthinking it. Vacuum, wash, and done.
Why vacuum and pressure wash? One or the other. Today was simply gaining some experience with the vac
@@powerfulimprovements I dont know. people always asking what do you do with the mess. Seems like the vacuum eliminates that, but I havent done gutters yet so i dont know the best results.
If you say its only one or the other, I would go pressure washer. Too many restrictions on the perfect operation of the vacuum and the pressure washer is an all in one solution with the best end result on the gutter itself.
A vacuum just cant compete as far as I can see.
Good morning Joe! Are planning on taking on more commercial work next season and the years to come Lord willing?
Yes I hope to
Once you feel in your hands that vacuum hose is too heavy just rinse it with water. Don’t wait till you finish your job. It will make your job easier
Much appreciated
@@powerfulimprovements also, in my opinion you can get better results if you use soft neck. Have a look at my video to see how I move back and forth to get more dirt out. ruclips.net/video/Vf3GgRyHWvM/видео.html
Additionally to your existing vac I'd recommend something with more umph around 3600 watts we have 4 maxhines like this and power speeds up the job but from that what I've seen in videos from US you have lighter material then us in Eire so maybe it's not necessary. We ofter come against bushes growing in gutters therefore power counts
We absolutely need an upgrade
We absolutely need an upgrade
@@powerfulimprovements Smallachines as you have shown are excelent in terms of manouverability, you can drag them up the ladder etc... thank you for it. Thank you for showing people many features of different type of equipment. Many creators push for the baddest biggest machines of all sorts and you are really showing as it is. For electrics I recommend cord reel with a guide we have alot of them without the guide and they are driving me nutts. On another note there are petrol propelled models of gutter vacuums and you can also use existing motor or generator to free yourself from cords. I can send you few links if youtube allows with machines. For rinsing gutters you can use a tip with 2 nozzles which you can place inside the gutter and use an extension lance standing on the ground. I can send some photos of these devices
This is one of alternatives to Skyvac but I'm not sure will they be available in US and I have to admit that Skyvac is really good
@@powerfulimprovements I forgot that you mentionned interceptor yes that would solve all cable issues
Joe, good morning!! Love the content, keep it coming. I know you talked about your seasonal agreements before in a video, and you do the second gutter cleaning free as part of it. But I don’t remember, or maybe it wasn’t mentioned. But do you give any discount on the house wash as well with the seasonal agreement? Or just the free second gutter cleaning? Thanks!!
Basically just the free second gutter cleaning
Is leaking because probably has a hair line crack , it happens to me as well, is probably a very small one. Just like mine
Prob Bob ally
If you are ever looking for a subject to discuss for your viewers, can you explain what using too small of a tip or injector does to a pump? I don't know the answer and I feel like you do. I know Mike Carmody said not to use the 1.8 injector on the 10 gpm . This stems from just having to replace my (1100 hours)8 gpm pump after experimenting with 1.5 and 1.8 injectors for acid applications. Also I used another tip which was too small ( for an 8 gmp) for about 10 hours on a job and my pump was never the same. Still did houses fine but psi loss for surface cleaning made me change it. Thank you in advance.
That would be a great topic. I feel like with 1100 hours you have more experience than me. I’d say, for me, that if I can feel/hear the machine being stressed switch up. On my 8 it hates the 1.5. The 1.8 is ok, somewhat restrictive, so slight labor, it loves the 2.1. Hardly any restriction. I guess in summary I would say if the machine is begging don’t use that tip or injector
@@powerfulimprovements I agree now that I made the mistake I can recognize your points of the machine telling me what it doesn't like. Yeah I'm done with too small injectors and that tip, I only use the 2.1 anymore. You have made more inquiries with pressure washer supply people and have more knowledge about the subject. Also I love no soap for house washes, thanks to you!
@@chrisstoner6913 peace and love my brother
Do you happen to have a video where you do a full straight through house wash? I have to figure out what is taking me so long and where I am going astray. I have the same setup.
I do not. Feel free to text me and we can review your process 860-942-3855
No tip but the karma Gods will work it all out. Great vid, as always!
Thank you!
So the smaller orifice injectors pull more chemical? more than a 2.3? which is normal for 8gpm?
Yes. Smaller restricts water more. 2.1 is optimal for 8
hey joe. how does the skyvac hold up in the rain? do you think driving around with it in the box would toast it?
I’m sure it won’t like rain
I have a great idea since you're gonna go out and buy yourself a real the plug it in why don't you use your little portable gas generator leave it on the truck leave the hose real by the truck or find a way to mount it somewhere on the truck and reel it up from the truck and just pull the cord around the house just like you would pressure washing
That will absolutely be the route I go as gutter cleaning evolves for me. I’ve got my eye on a slightly larger generator already. The little one I Have doesn’t like me. I’m sure I’ll be doing things by hand for the rest of the season.
Do you guys know what the nozzle tip #s are for downstreaming soap and then the rinse tips for the 4gpm machine ?
That I don’t remember. But if you call Southside and tell him you need a jrod set he’ll hook you up
@@powerfulimprovements 🇺🇸
I don't think I'm sold on that sky vac. In that situation I would rather disconnect downspout from gutter outlet and flush it out of gutter with water.
Hey Rick. Why disconnect?
@@powerfulimprovements eliminate messing with vac. Usually you flush out anyway so if you disconnect downspout flush out sediment and it will fall to ground. The downspouts usually just have 2 screws or 1/8" rivets. If they have rivets drill out with 1/8" drill bits when done just put 2 crews back in with cordless drill.