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If you have a cord plugged into an outlet, for example: a lamp cord, and you are not using the lamp and it has not been turned on. Is your electricity still running its power through that cord?
Answer
Well, yes and no. There are different ways of measuring electricity. I'll explain Voltage, Amperage, and Wattage to you.
Voltage is how much "pressure" the electricity has as it tries to push it's way into something. Think of voltage as water pressure in a pipe. That is why you see DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE signs, if you get close enough, electrical energy will force it's way into you much the same way a jet of water from a good pressure washer will tear a hole in your skin.
Amperage is how we measure electrical current. Think of it as water flowing thru a pipe. The faster the flow, the higher the current. Electrical current is measures in Amperes, or Amps for short.
Wattage is simply a measure of power. Volts x Amps = Watts. If you want to put that into perspective, 1 horsepower is 746 Watts, so a 1/2 horsepower garage door opener for instance uses 373 watts of power, not including the built in light.
Now, if you leave your lamp plugged in, there is "electrical pressure" (voltage) present at the switch on the lamp, but since the switch is open (OFF) the light bulb itself is cut off from the voltage. Without any voltage to create a current flow (amperage) in the wires, the light bulb can't consume any power (wattage) or affect your electric bill in any way.
Well, yes and no. There are different ways of measuring electricity. I'll explain Voltage, Amperage, and Wattage to you.
Voltage is how much "pressure" the electricity has as it tries to push it's way into something. Think of voltage as water pressure in a pipe. That is why you see DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE signs, if you get close enough, electrical energy will force it's way into you much the same way a jet of water from a good pressure washer will tear a hole in your skin.
Amperage is how we measure electrical current. Think of it as water flowing thru a pipe. The faster the flow, the higher the current. Electrical current is measures in Amperes, or Amps for short.
Wattage is simply a measure of power. Volts x Amps = Watts. If you want to put that into perspective, 1 horsepower is 746 Watts, so a 1/2 horsepower garage door opener for instance uses 373 watts of power, not including the built in light.
Now, if you leave your lamp plugged in, there is "electrical pressure" (voltage) present at the switch on the lamp, but since the switch is open (OFF) the light bulb itself is cut off from the voltage. Without any voltage to create a current flow (amperage) in the wires, the light bulb can't consume any power (wattage) or affect your electric bill in any way.
Pressure/power washing as a business?
Q. I was considering starting a Pressure/Power washing business and would like to hear from anyone who has done this or is familiar with this type of business. I want to start it part time and see how it goes before comitting. Anything special I need to buy? Whats the best way of going about it? How to set prices?
The following is done in an almost perfect imitation of Shreks voice (Since I'm 1/2 Scottish, its quite easy, lol)
DONKEY! I was thinking of doing mostly flat work and possibly trying to find some fleet work as well. Question about water. What source should I use? Available source from the customer or should I invest in a portable tank? I'd like to stay away from chemicals, at least in the beginning because I know there are lots of restrictions and of course the cost thing. I am looking at this, right now, as a starter business and dont want to get in over my head from the start. Thanks to all of you for your help.
The following is done in an almost perfect imitation of Shreks voice (Since I'm 1/2 Scottish, its quite easy, lol)
DONKEY! I was thinking of doing mostly flat work and possibly trying to find some fleet work as well. Question about water. What source should I use? Available source from the customer or should I invest in a portable tank? I'd like to stay away from chemicals, at least in the beginning because I know there are lots of restrictions and of course the cost thing. I am looking at this, right now, as a starter business and dont want to get in over my head from the start. Thanks to all of you for your help.
Answer
There is a company that offers manuals and training for starting a pressure washing business. This is a great field to get into. We started out as a pressure washing company in 1992 washing decks in our area. We expanded to house washing and even did some commercial. We no longer do the services part of the business because we realized that there was more of a need in the area for a supply store. We started off using chemicals that were only doing half the job. We stepped up to finding a chemist locally to make our own. We now sell nationwide to hundreds of pressure washing companies. We are able to give educated and honest answers to our customers because we have done the work and have used our chemicals in the field.
As for some of the pricing issues, that is a touchy field. You can't set your price too high or no one will use your services. On the same hand, you can't set your prices too low or you will go hungry. Don't be afraid to be higher than some of the others. If you take pride in your work and the time to do it right you will be worth every penny. This is what we did and we also got the "please-fix-what-he-messed-up" jobs; When the customer chooses the cheaper guy and they chewed the wood up or steaked the house.
Also, decide what you want to do. There are many facets of pressure washing. Wood care, residential cleaning, commercial cleaning, fleet washing, and flat work (concrete cleaning) are some of the more popular areas. This will help keep you from having to buy too much equipment and will also help you from being overwhelmed in the beginning. Decide a specialty first and then branch out once you have mastered the specialty.
Check out the websites below. Some products to consider are:
An X Jet
A flat surface cleaner
A commercial pressure washer (4 GPM 4000 PSI)
Chemicals
Manuals, training and certification
Good Luck!
There is a company that offers manuals and training for starting a pressure washing business. This is a great field to get into. We started out as a pressure washing company in 1992 washing decks in our area. We expanded to house washing and even did some commercial. We no longer do the services part of the business because we realized that there was more of a need in the area for a supply store. We started off using chemicals that were only doing half the job. We stepped up to finding a chemist locally to make our own. We now sell nationwide to hundreds of pressure washing companies. We are able to give educated and honest answers to our customers because we have done the work and have used our chemicals in the field.
As for some of the pricing issues, that is a touchy field. You can't set your price too high or no one will use your services. On the same hand, you can't set your prices too low or you will go hungry. Don't be afraid to be higher than some of the others. If you take pride in your work and the time to do it right you will be worth every penny. This is what we did and we also got the "please-fix-what-he-messed-up" jobs; When the customer chooses the cheaper guy and they chewed the wood up or steaked the house.
Also, decide what you want to do. There are many facets of pressure washing. Wood care, residential cleaning, commercial cleaning, fleet washing, and flat work (concrete cleaning) are some of the more popular areas. This will help keep you from having to buy too much equipment and will also help you from being overwhelmed in the beginning. Decide a specialty first and then branch out once you have mastered the specialty.
Check out the websites below. Some products to consider are:
An X Jet
A flat surface cleaner
A commercial pressure washer (4 GPM 4000 PSI)
Chemicals
Manuals, training and certification
Good Luck!
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