# Uncategorized **URL:** https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/c/uncategorized/1.md [Latest](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/latest.md) · [Categories](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/categories.md) --- ## [Cleaning up sloppy asphalt?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cleaning-up-sloppy-asphalt/41242)
**Author:** [@Corbin](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Corbin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 1:06am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cleaning-up-sloppy-asphalt/41242 "2026-10-30T01:06:15Z")
Prospect reached out to me about cleaning up the… I know it’s not called “overspray,” but I don’t know what else to call it… Left behind from this asphalt job. The asphalt was applied 2 weeks ago. How would you go about … --- ## [Anyone Ordered from KECsupplies.com Recently?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/anyone-ordered-from-kecsupplies-com-recently/41239)
**Author:** [@Benny](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Benny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/anyone-ordered-from-kecsupplies-com-recently/41239 "2026-10-28T11:36:02Z")
Has anyone here ordered from KECsupplies.com recently? I’m looking to buy some surface cleaner tips, but their website looks incomplete, nobody answers the phone, and their Facebook page looks spammy. On the other hand I… --- ## [Flagstone driveway](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/flagstone-driveway/41233)
**Author:** [@dcbrock](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/dcbrock)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 2:54am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/flagstone-driveway/41233 "2026-10-28T02:54:53Z")
I was contacted to bid this driveway, he refers to it as ‘flagstone’, and before I make a major mistake i thought you guys might want to have a look. I’ve read threads about flagstone, some say the usual surface c… --- ## [Calcium build up?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/calcium-build-up/41221)
**Author:** [@EmperorPW](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/EmperorPW)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/calcium-build-up/41221 "2026-10-25T14:56:23Z")
Does anyone know what this may be on this brick? I believe it is calcium build up but not to sure. And what chemical would be best to use? Thank you guys --- ## [Burner fuel pump bleeding](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/burner-fuel-pump-bleeding/40924)
**Author:** [@MrShineProWash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/MrShineProWash)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/burner-fuel-pump-bleeding/40924 "2026-10-24T14:53:37Z")
Bashing my head on a wall trying to get my 8 gpm burner to fire. I had just replaced fuel filter, electrodes, and nozzle towards the end of last year prior to adding antigel to the diesel and filling the tanks. It had be… --- ## [Soffit RGB lights](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/soffit-rgb-lights/41197)
**Author:** [@dcbrock](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/dcbrock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/soffit-rgb-lights/41197 "2026-10-10T00:02:17Z")
You all may have noticed the popularity of Govee or Gemstone soffit lights. I’m actually considering them for my house but anyone have issues with them when softwashing? --- ## [Predator Engines 30% off Today only 9/27/26](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/predator-engines-30-off-today-only-9-27-26/41165)
**Author:** [@Clean\_Blue](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Clean_Blue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/predator-engines-30-off-today-only-9-27-26/41165 "2026-09-27T14:09:55Z")
Harbor Freight has Predator engines on sale today. They don’t put these on sale very often. --- ## [Using an external loader](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/using-an-external-loader/41129)
**Author:** [@EmperorPW](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/EmperorPW)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/using-an-external-loader/41129 "2026-09-19T11:26:10Z")
I have a Simpson PS4240 4gpm. I have it connected with an external VRT3 on loader with a bypass going back to my buffer tank. I am having issues to wear both unloaders. keep fighting each other. I have put the VRT3 at a … --- ## [Ball Valve Connections](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/ball-valve-connections/41134)
**Author:** [@Bhelton](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Bhelton)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/ball-valve-connections/41134 "2026-09-15T14:22:01Z")
I see a lot of ball valves with BSP threads (male and female). Will these work with standard 3/8” NPT quick connect fittings? Thanks! --- ## [IBS, would you consider this a legitimate use of a ball valve?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/ibs-would-you-consider-this-a-legitimate-use-of-a-ball-valve/41133)
**Author:** [@Traskrider](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Traskrider)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/ibs-would-you-consider-this-a-legitimate-use-of-a-ball-valve/41133 "2026-09-13T17:24:09Z")
Saw this and thought of @Innocentbystander and his disdain of using a BV for rinsing- not disagreeing - but in the “heat” of the moment…… --- ## [Late summer slowdown is over? woohoo?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/late-summer-slowdown-is-over-woohoo/41130)
**Author:** [@CleanWNC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/CleanWNC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/late-summer-slowdown-is-over-woohoo/41130 "2026-09-11T19:40:33Z")
You always get a late summer slowdown in this business. Well, maybe not YOU :face\_with\_raised\_eyebrow: , maybe you’re booked out for months in advance year around and in that case this threads not for YOU :joy: but I th… --- ## [Alright guys best why/chemical to remove oil stains](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/alright-guys-best-why-chemical-to-remove-oil-stains/6870)
**Author:** [@Lujano\_Ray](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Lujano_Ray)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/alright-guys-best-why-chemical-to-remove-oil-stains/6870 "2026-09-08T13:05:55Z")
Have had some that are pretty old and having struggle used 10% concentrated. What's your best why?? --- ## [Removing injector on a 4gpm](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/removing-injector-on-a-4gpm/30448)
**Author:** [@Nickski](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Nickski)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/removing-injector-on-a-4gpm/30448 "2026-09-02T15:31:34Z")
Since I don’t use it and never will, would I get more flow of I remove this injector, or is it not even worth messing with? It’s on a 4/4200 machine. --- ## [DIY Soft Wash System Support](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/diy-soft-wash-system-support/40833)
**Author:** [@SCPressurePoint](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/SCPressurePoint)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 11:57am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/diy-soft-wash-system-support/40833 "2026-08-30T11:57:08Z")
Hey everyone. I’m making my own soft wash system and have a bunch of stuff in my cart and I decided to get AI to make a diagram so I can see exactly how everything will fit together. let me know if it looks right. This i… --- ## [Bidding fast food](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/bidding-fast-food/41075)
**Author:** [@dcbrock](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/dcbrock)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/bidding-fast-food/41075 "2026-08-27T19:27:14Z")
Hey guys, I did a search with mixed information. I got a call from a Chick-Fil-A manager to come bid his restaurant and possibly a couple others. I really don’t know how to bid this, especially not having hot water. I… --- ## [M5 twist not pulling chem](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/m5-twist-not-pulling-chem/41078)
**Author:** [@LoganWashesStuff](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/LoganWashesStuff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/m5-twist-not-pulling-chem/41078 "2026-08-27T17:33:39Z")
I can downstream just fine with my normal Jrod nozzles, but my new M5 seems to not pull chem. I think it may be too small of an M5, but it is rated for up to 10GPM while I’m running only 8GPM. Never ran this nozzle befor… --- ## [Expensive Ipe wood deck](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/expensive-ipe-wood-deck/40820)
**Author:** [@dcbrock](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/dcbrock)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/expensive-ipe-wood-deck/40820 "2026-08-26T12:43:02Z")
Thought I’d check with you guys before I screw it up. This is a long time window cleaning customer of ours that asked to clean her deck. It’s called Ipe aka ‘Brazilian Walnut’ and is very weather resistant. I just nee… --- ## [Beginner Pressure & Soft washing rig](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/beginner-pressure-soft-washing-rig/40619)
**Author:** [@AverageArce](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/AverageArce)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/beginner-pressure-soft-washing-rig/40619 "2026-08-22T17:27:25Z")
My Starter Pressure Washing + Soft Wash Setup (Predator 4400 / 4.2 GPM) Hey everyone, just wanted to share the basic rig I’m putting together for driveways and simple house washes. I recently built my own double-RO wat… --- ## [Out of curiosity- 40 gpm pressure washer?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/out-of-curiosity-40-gpm-pressure-washer/31481)
**Author:** [@Corbin](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Corbin)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 11:52am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/out-of-curiosity-40-gpm-pressure-washer/31481 "2026-08-22T11:52:38Z")
I was browsing one of the pressure washing supply website, can’t remember which one. I saw some very large pumps- 20, 30, 40 gpm at 3000 psi, etc. If someone wanted to use one of these pumps behind an engine, how would t… --- ## [WW XForce off balance](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/ww-xforce-off-balance/41050)
**Author:** [@dcbrock](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/dcbrock)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 12:59am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/ww-xforce-off-balance/41050 "2026-08-22T00:59:33Z")
I think my semi-Asperger’s brain might have figured out why my XForce surface cleaner bar sounds like a steam train and vibrates. The guys at Southside suggested I change the cartridge, no effect. Changed with new nozz… --- ## [Pressure washer not getting enough water](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/pressure-washer-not-getting-enough-water/41020)
**Author:** [@puresmokies](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/puresmokies)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/pressure-washer-not-getting-enough-water/41020 "2026-08-20T11:58:09Z")
Hello, first post. I need this fixed as fast as I can. I have just bought my first trailer and set up this trailer (been running this stuff out of my car) and I am trying to learn how this stuff works. I have a 4.0gpm … --- ## [You've been putting a dishwasher part on a 4k PSI machine and wondering why it keeps failing](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/youve-been-putting-a-dishwasher-part-on-a-4k-psi-machine-and-wondering-why-it-keeps-failing/41034)
**Author:** [@dperez](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/dperez)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 1:37am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/youve-been-putting-a-dishwasher-part-on-a-4k-psi-machine-and-wondering-why-it-keeps-failing/41034 "2026-08-18T01:37:31Z")
I’m not here to sell you anything, in fact I’m much too busy to even defend it properly. But I’ll let you in on a dirty little secret. You’ve been putting a dishwasher part on a 4k PSI machine and wondering why it keeps … --- ## [SESW Super 8 pump](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/sesw-super-8-pump/41038)
**Author:** [@MrShineProWash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/MrShineProWash)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/sesw-super-8-pump/41038 "2026-08-12T11:09:18Z")
Does anyone have the SESW Super 8 pump? I accidentally redeemed points for the $200 rebuild kit and can sell it for cheap, win win. If not, it’ll go on ebay. Just bought another 6 gpm water dragon pump a few months ago… --- ## [Commercial quote help](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/commercial-quote-help/40232)
**Author:** [@Dallsheep](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Dallsheep)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/commercial-quote-help/40232 "2026-08-10T22:51:20Z")
A business is very motivated to get this property finished before submitting pictures to their insurance company and have been pretty lax with maintenance. It looks like two large buildings and they need to roofs cleaned… --- ## [Calcium/Mineral Deposit Help](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/calcium-mineral-deposit-help/41009)
**Author:** [@HydroRiley](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/HydroRiley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/calcium-mineral-deposit-help/41009 "2026-08-09T17:31:04Z")
I’m in an underground garage that has thick calcium Deposit coming down the wall (painted concrete). I’ve given it about 15-20 coats of pure EchoChem One Restore (I was told it was the best option for this) - sometimes g… --- ## [Apartment Cleaning / Stained Wood Question](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/apartment-cleaning-stained-wood-question/40992)
**Author:** [@Shine](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Shine)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 12:32am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/apartment-cleaning-stained-wood-question/40992 "2026-08-08T00:32:15Z")
I have an apartment building to clean, but I am concerned about how SH will effect this stained wood. Stain is clearly already fading in areas. First thought is to walk away, any input? --- ## [Cashflow Anxiety](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cashflow-anxiety/40997)
**Author:** [@Corbin](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Corbin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 1:05am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cashflow-anxiety/40997 "2026-08-03T01:05:56Z")
Some days I wonder if being a business owner is just not right for me. I do fine when I have a lot of calls coming in, as I did earlier this year (Did $50k in business between April, May, and June) but when the phone sto… --- ## [Melt Spider Webs - No SH](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/melt-spider-webs-no-sh/40989)
**Author:** [@MrShineProWash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/MrShineProWash)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 12:02pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/melt-spider-webs-no-sh/40989 "2026-07-28T12:02:28Z")
Hye guys, looking at offering an additional service and dont know if anyone has already done this. There are several affluent lake communities in my area and during cleaning of a lakefront property, the owner told me ab… --- ## [BE Whirl-A-Way](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/be-whirl-a-way/40994)
**Author:** [@MrShineProWash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/MrShineProWash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 12:05am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/be-whirl-a-way/40994 "2026-07-27T00:05:25Z")
Hey guys, question on the BE Whirl-A-Way. I am running 8 GPM and can pick up a “used once” 24 inch BE 3 bar for $400 reasonably located near me. I actually have a spare 3 bar and bearing because I accidentally bought the… --- ## [Review questions](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/review-questions/40988)
**Author:** [@MrShineProWash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/MrShineProWash)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 6:58pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/review-questions/40988 "2026-07-26T18:58:57Z")
I’ve read quite a few posts, but they’re all quite old, so I wanted to circle back and start a convo to see if any better methods have been identified. I’m in my first full year and just recently started getting Google … [Next page](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=1)