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Alright so this has never happened to me before, I am always very strict about taking before pictures before me or any of my guys get started on a job. However, this job was a commercial quote for a country club, and so the decision making process about which company they were going to go with had to go through their board and took about 2 weeks. I took photos 2 weeks before I got the job, no windows were broken, just a bunch of moldy siding and concrete. My mistake was not taking pictures when I got there since I already had photos from 2 weeks ago (dumb move I know).

We finished the first house and the first side of the second house and it looked great. As we were moving stuff out of the way and wetting the siding, my guy noticed a hole in the window. It was too late to take a picture since the siding was clearly wet and we didn’t notice it before we got started.

We continued to work, and someone who was early to bring their kid to swim practice (country club has a big pool) noticed it and started insinuating we broke it. He called the main guy on the board who gave us the job and he texted me. Now, he’s on our side. He knows the amount of pressure we use is impossible to break windows unless you stand a foot away from it (I have an X-jet that I use to apply chem and water so it’s never strong pressure). The window also only has the front pane broken (a strong blast of water at a higher setting would’ve taken both panes out not just one) and he told me there were guys who came to cut the grass that week who could’ve easily hit a rock while edging. They have cameras over the area that should prove it wasn’t us. I’m just curious how some of you guys who have owned a pressure washing business for a while would handle this situation.

I have insurance btw if I can’t prove that it wasn’t me. Thanks in advance.

I bought a new pump head for my little Troy Bilt pressure washer but didn't notice that it didn't include the little brass inserts that the older models used. As is it just sprays water from between the pump body and the head. 3rd picture shows the same pump head that includes the 3 brass inserts, but I can't find those parts being sold separately. Can someone tell me what the actual name of these inserts is? Or maybe a source for buying them? Thanks.

I’m looking at bringing one over but trying to understand what headaches I might run into.

Main things I’m wondering:

Did you have issues with CE / UKCA compliance or did the supplier handle it?

Any problems with customs, VAT, or unexpected fees?

Electrical / engine differences (voltage, pumps, etc.)—anything that needed modifying?

Shipping damage or logistics nightmares?

Insurance / liability side once it’s in the UK/EU?

Hey Mods, could you maybe add a new flair? I’m pretty set on “halfway” however I’m open to options. I think “During” has a nice mumble to it.

Looking to prep these panels to stain as I want them to match a newer section of my fence, well, at least as close as I can

I quoted this customer for wash, sand, stain of their 2 tone deck. it was in horrible shape. Peeling everywhere. Floor sanded up alright but then I get to the white rails... it's not normal stain. I'm guessing it's latex. peeling up in long strips. gumming up my sandpaper. won't stop peeling. I'm hoping to get away with not stripping anything vertical but the tops of the band rails and horizontal boards are bad.

Question is how much extra would you charge to remove the tip of the hand rail / sand all of the extra peeling? I was going to try citrus stripper thats a gel and I can target the top. Not sure if there are better options as I've already washed and sanded the entire floor.

Any help would be appreciated for extra removal of peeling latex on the hand rails

I've used only water on this stuff before and it was fine for getting rid of all the debris/cobwebs/etc (houses in this neighborhood are all surrounded by mulch and wooden basement window wells, so SH would cause a lot of discoloration), however this time there seems to be some sort of staining in this section (maybe from a grill or fire pit, not sure). Does anybody have any experience cleaning this stuff with chemicals that can offer some advice?

This section has a concrete patio under it, so no worries about discoloration on any wood/mulch

Washing same day the 37 yards we poured this morning. Sand finish using 03 topcast

Hi guys, this piece shot off my pressure washing hose connection of my Vevor 4400psi 4gpm. I know its a pos its my back up machine. My question is do I need to replace the entire pump? Cant find the part anywhere. I think the threads are shot. I only used it like 30 hours maybe. It shoots out with some force.