can you change a pressure washer into a sewer jetta?

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LARRY

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Yes, just install the kits to convert them into sewer jetter.Set up your pressure washer outside to get started. Attach your pressure washer hose to your pressure washer and run this hose to the inside or outside drain you want to clean. Remove your gun/wand and attach the provided ball valve, jumper hose and hose reel. Install the provided jetter hose onto the hose reel and attach the desired nozzle for the job at hand.

How to stop humming noise from water spigot?

Tom Sellec

Purchased a drip kit for a tree that I am running off a hose. (I know it's ghetto). The spigot is making a humming/whining sound when attached. The hose is connected to the connector and then 1/2 in black flex pipe and then it leads to a three way coupler that connects around the tree with 6 drips. House was built in 1999 and this is on the back side of my house. The hose is about 20 ft long and the flex pipe is a max of 10 ft total.

The yard is undeveloped, but we have big plans. This is a temp fix until I can do it all properly and we want to get this tree going strong.

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As there is only a small flow of water coming from the tap, the washer or jumper within it is bouncing up & down making the humming sound.
To alleviate this you may just have to install a pressure reducing valve which only allows a certain amount of water to be emitted from the drippers. That way you can have the tap turned on full bore making the pressure reducing valve to do all the work!

Cheers!!

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Why is our water pressure suddenly much lower, and how can we fix it - inexpensively?

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nanashutte

Our house is 6 1/2 years old, and we have lived here the whole 6 1/2 years. It used to be, up until about 2 months ago, that 2 or 3 of us could all take showers at the same time (in separate showers, of course!), and we would have plenty of water pressure to go around. But now, all of sudden, if someone is using the shower, or the washer or dishwasher are running, we can't even get enough water out of a sink to wash my face! School starts again soon, and we have 6 people to get through showers, etc every morning! Help!!

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Your water could be very hard (high in calcium and magnesium) and it's created a concrete scale in your pipes. Go to Home Depot, buy some hardness test strips and see how hard you water is. If it's over 15 GPG (grains per gallon) or 256.5 ppm (parts per million/mg/L) you will have a scale problem. Either invest in a water softener or a anti-scale device.

Second problem may be your pressure regulator. (This is only for municipal water, not well water)

If well water find out your well pump capacity in GPM (gallons per minute) You may have to upgrade.

My guess though would be a scale problem. We see this all the time.

Get it treated ASAP, otherwise you will have to replace your entire household plumbing.

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Is there a nozzle that I could buy for a hose that would give me enough pressure to effectively wash my deck?

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WarrenerFa

I do not want to invest in a power washer, and need to seal my deck soon. There are a few dry days coming soon, and I want to clean my deck of dirt, etc.

Are there special nozzles that would make the pressure of the water coming out strong enough to get everything off?

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Hi

The inlet pressure from your household water supply is the ultimate limiting factor on the outlet pressure at the nozzle tip.
Generally household water pressure is 100 PSI at a maximum. While Pressure Washers used around decks generally operate at 800 - 2400 PSI maximum.

So you cannot get anything like the cleaning force of a Pressure Washer from a garden hose.

Now if you do not want to purchase even the lowest cost Pressure Washer from folks like Walmart for about $85.00, here are some suggestions for low cost options that should be an improvement over your typical garden hose nozzle.

Just as pinching off the flow with your thumb at the end of the hose as a kid, the more you restrict the flow at the end of the hose the more hitting force (pressure) and consequently the greater distance the water will travel.

At almost any hardware store or home center you will be able to find a SWEEPER Garden hose Nozzle. These are un-valved short nozzles with small orifices (openings) at the end, which is able to focus the water and let you use them to sweep dirt and debris forward with the water.

Another somewhat more expensive, but still relatively cheap, nozzle that has an even more restrictive orifice (opening) is an Adjust-A-Power nozzle. This nozzle has a rubber tube pinched by ball bearings to create an extremely fine focused stream. This is used by forestry services, where water supply is limited, for fire mop ups. It is also sold by some car wash specialty companies. Most Industrial Rubber companies have access to this nozzle through Dixon Valve.

Keep in mind with the lower water pressure the water flow will be greatly reduced vs. a pressure washer as well. So if the volume of water is needed to clean the surface, it will likely take dramatically longer to complete the job vs. a Pressure Washer.

Good Luck

What is the easiest and most effective way...?

Kate

to get paint off of a wooden deck...my parents are making me just scrape it and it's a pain to do and takes forever...is there a better way to remove the paint? Some of the wood comes up to when I scrape so it's not good...I seriously need help and some good truthful answers from your own experiences please

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Rent a power washer from Home Depot, or your local home improvement store. They're available for a few hours, or overnight. You can call for pricing.

The water pressure makes it much easier, although you need to take care not to over-do it. If you sit the pressure in one spot, or hold the nozzle too close, you can damage the wood. Ask the salesman to give you a few tips when you pick it up.

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Looking for a good residential pressure washer?

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Mike River

I live in Calgary Alberta and I'm trying to find a good pressure washer to clean up around the house(deck,house,etc) I've researched the ones available at Canadian tire and sears and looks like there s more negative then positive, anyone who owns a good one I'd love to hear from you, thanks

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=== go to the local chain saw store and ask for help and advice about the P-W that is popular and is also long lasting .... buy it there and ask for warranty .................

From where should I buy a power washer or pressure washer in MN?

Julie M

Please help me in it. I want to buy a power washer or pressure washer for cleaning my hotel kitchen. For cleaning oil and black spots.

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First, consider if you will be using it enough to buy one. Rentals are cheap and you don't need to do maintenance or storage. Most Home Centers and Sears sell decent units.

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I have a large bathroom in my office. Is it possible to use an electric power washer to blast away dirt?

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Mae B

I saw one on sale for $200 in Lowes. How can you use an electric power washer indoors and hook it up to the water so I can blast away in the bathroom.

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I have used power washers inside. The nice part about them is that they use high pressure and low water, not the same amount of water as if you took a hose in. You still have to figure out how to get the water out,but it's possible. The ones at Lowes should have enough pressure(about that same as a car wash) to do most jobs. You can even get one that will inject soap or bleach into the water to clean grease or remove mold. I would be careful about using bleach indoors without ventilation though.

Did an even trade out at dealership but I want to trade back?

OKbabe123

Is there any way to do this? They completely screwed me. I traded a 2010 Prius for an 07 Audi a3 it's nice and fast but the sticker on it had the wrong mpg on it, they listed it For 30mpg when it really only gets about 18 and I really regret and miss it. They have my car listed on their site for 19,000 already andthe one I got Off their site was listed at 12,000. I was pressured. Get it the very next day with the tricks of it won't be here tomorrow someones coming to look at it now. Is there anything I can do?? Don't call me stupid and say no, that's NOT an answer and I will make sure to spam your answer.

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OverviewThe 2007 A3 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury wagon, available in 3 trims, ranging from the 2.0 T to ...

Overall average user rating - (42)
Price starting from $13391
Fuel economy up to 25 city / 32 highway
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All I did was to Google the vehicle to find this information. You were not screwed and the estimated MPG is posted online for anyone to find it. Your words, "nice and fast." When you drive "nice and fast" then not matter what the estimated MPG is indicated online, on the sticker, etc. goes out the door. I know how to drive a Prius to get 19 MPG. I also know how to drive a Prius to exceed the posted MPG. I have a 2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid and the estimated MPG is about 30 MPG. Last night on a 10 mile run, I recorded 38.2 MPG. What you are experiencing is called Buyer's Remorse. It is a classic human characteristic. If you went into this dealership unarmed, uninformed and with googly eyes towards a luxury brand vehicle, an Audi, then you, as the person in control of your destiny, made a decision and signed a sales contract. A contract is final when signatures are placed on the paper. Very sorry that you feel this way but a 2010 Prius is THE MPG champ on the market and obviously you were bored with the slow go performance and wanted more Umph! in your driving time. So, you got the Umph! and now you need to learn how to operate this car efficiently. But it is not a Prius. Nothing is. These are hard lessons to accept but what is done is done. There is absolutely nothing you can do but relax and get to appreciate the car in your garage or parking spot. Remember, anytime you go against a professional without proper defensive shields operating, you shall lose the match. So, have the Audi checked out at a mechanic since apparently you did not do that before the sale. This car is in the 70,000 mile range and maybe in need of a schedule service. This is a nice car and it is quite a step up in quality, performance and status from the Prius. I have owned a 2001 Audi TT Roadster since 2002. It took me three years to find it. I still have and it is a great source of fun and driving enjoyment. I use the ECON mode of the AC to save about two to three MPGs. I drive steady at 60 MPH on cruise to minimize fuel usage. I park quickly and away from other cars and I have zero dings on the car. I look ahead to coast to a stop and unless I have it at the MId-Ohio track taking lessons it is driven in moderation. I get comments all of the time. In fact, your A3, with 200 HP and 207 ft-lb. of torque can beat my car with 180 Hp and sub 200 ft-lbs. of torque. Oh, rather than premium fuel, I have used regular for over 10 years without any ill effects. I use synthetic blend engine oil and I have it serviced every six months. It is all original except for an alternator and one coil. Of course, shocks and struts are changed at 50,000 to 70,000 miles. And everything works except for the worthless headlight washer system. I took that out as the left side kept breaking for a reason Audi mechanics could not, or would not, locate. Best of luck.

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Where do find carburetor parts for Coleman Powermate pressure washer.?

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AL THEJUNK

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Any small-engine repair shop should be able to help you. Failing that, Coleman has a customer-service website.

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Why want my pressure washer start?

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ERIC

Brand new pressure washer won't start

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Make sure you have the switch on "ON", and have the trigger pressed on the gun. Also check the oil level on the machine. Remove the oil sensor wire and try to start it, if it does you need to change the oil, if it doesn't you can try taking off the carburetor cover and air filter, spray some carb cleaner, if it starts your carburetor is bad so you might need to get some work done on it.

If you need any parts, like a new air filter or oil for the machine etc. you can go to http://www.roncoshop.com where you will find it all in a very good price.

Is it possible to use an air compressor as a pressure washer? If so, how?

chloedarci

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husky tools makes a spray washer for a compressor I got mine at home depot. it was part of a tool kit ,(spray gun etc.).

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HOT electric water pressures vs. COLD electric water pressures

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pearee

Which is better for what duty? Is hot or cold better for vehicles, side walks, vinyl siding, windows, brick buildings/houses, wood, removing paint/stains, etc. And also- what is a good PSI for these sort of things? Thinking between 2000 and 4000? What is best..? Thanks!
YES!!! I'm sorry I do mean pressure washers!!!

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Are you talking about a pressure washer? There are pressure washers used primarily by commercial companies that do in fact provide hot water, but these are very expensive. Regular cold water pressure washers come in a variey of psi levels, usually starting in at around 1,500 psi for an electric one, and around 2,000 psi for a gas powered one. The higher the psi, the more cleaning capability it has. The trick is to use a chemcial designed for the task you are doing, allow the chemical to "work", then rinse it off with your pressure washer. Far too many people rely on water pressure alone, which (depending on what it is that you're cleaning) may or may not do the job. For example, for vinyl siding, soffit and fascia, etc. I've used a mixture of bleach and liquid Spic 'n Span in a pump-up garden sprayer. Put a good amount of each in the sprayer, slowly add water then apply the mixture to the house. Allow it to work for 10 minutes or so, then follow up with a good pressure washer rinse. This kills the "critters", mold, mildew, and removes the dirt etc. For my painted concrete driveway, and brickwork around the house, I use "Rust-Aid" which is available at Home Depot. Apply full strength, allow it to work, then blast it off with the pressure sprayer.

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How can an air compressor be used as a pressure washer?

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eahheretik

Hi, how can an air compressor be used as a pressure washer? I assume some sort of attachment with a place for a water hose to be attached? And where can I find such an attachment? Thanks in advance!

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use a sand blaster instead of sand put the hose in water it will shoot it out of their like you wouldn't believe.

How to replace sillcock with specific problem?

jweber560

I have a Woodford 17 sillcock that leaks only when a hose with an attachment is on creating some back pressure. Replaced all the washers etc. and the problem persists. Can anyone identify the likely problem and recommend a solution?

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Local hardware stores sell replacement kits for the back flow preventor that is leaking. U will have to turn off the supply to that faucit inside to replace that kit.

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Where can I buy boat cleaning supplies in bulk?

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Questionma

I would like to start a boat cleaning business and would like to buy big 5 gallon or 55 gallon drums of cleaning supplies and waxes and polishes. Is there a website or supplier? Thanks for the help, I am a college student and just wanting to make some extra cash in the summers.

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Cleaning supplies for boats are not really much different from most everything else. Ok! Guys calm down! Yes, there are a ton of "Boat products! Special care should be exercised when it comes to environmental issues. (Green Products). Vinyl plastic, Canvas parts, Fiberglass, some upholstery issues.

But, Soap is Soap.

Other than some "caustic" products I've found you can do about as well at Costco, as from "wholesalers". I even find useful things at the Dollar store.

I once bottled my own brand of Boat wash. I bought drums of a pretty good cleaner, bottled it and labeled it. it retailed for about half the price of Name brand "boat cleaner".

The trick is to "know" what works and what doesn't.

You can buy wax and rubbing compounds, from "Automotive Paint" wholesalers. Like Sherwin-Williams Auto Paint stores. (Different from their regular paint stores.)

But you can also get set up to buy from boat stores, like West Marine or Defenders Boat supply. The more you buy the better the price. However the bulk savings are small in comparison to other businesses. (Read: "are not worth the effort")

I think the biggest thing you need to know about is the use of buffers, pressure washers, etc. Be very mindful of safety. Wear goggles. Rubber gloves, long sleeve shirts etc.

I need help figuring out how to pressurize a 55 gallon plastic barrel.?

Tommy Cox

I run a portable detail shop and I need to pressurize a 55 gal barrel to force more water more quickly to my pressure washer. I guess what I need are some suggestions on where to find a small compressor and how to attach it to the barrel.

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You won't be able to apply much more than 10psi to the drum safely. You will run the risk of blowing the lid off the drum or rupturing it. Metal drums with removable lids have a 2in and 3/4 in bung and vet holes. You can use the 2inch bung with a reducing bushing to thread a dip tube onto one side of the bushing and a nipple on to the other side. This leave you with a 3/4 in vent hole where you can attach an air hose to. Use a regulated air source with a 10 psi limit.


It would be far more effective to use a water pump to feed your pressure washer instead of the pressurized drum idea. Also much safer.....

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How can I remove rust stain from a concrete driveway?

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missbeehay

I have tried a pressure washer with special concrete concentrate, straight bleach and even KLR but nothing seems to take it off? Any other suggestions?

Answer
How to Remove Rust Stains from a Driveway

Iron can leave rust marks on your concrete drive that may seem impossible to remove. Here are some methods to use for removing those unsightly red stains.

Steps:
1. Mix 1 ounce of tri-sodium phosphate (TSP) in a gallon of hot water. This chemical can be found at hardware and paint stores. Wet the concrete and use a scrub brush to apply the solution. Scrub vigorously and let the solution soak into the concrete for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse well.

2. Try a product called Iron Out, which is sold in plumbing supply stores.

3. Combat really bad stains with a pressure washer and muriatic acid. Apply the acid as directed by the manufacturer, leave it to soak for a few seconds, and follow with a pressure washer set at 2,500-3,000 psi. Sprinkle baking soda over the cleaned area to neutralize the acid and wash again.

Anyone give me your opinion on what size pressure washer to buy or name brand??

lift&shift

I need a pressure washer that will take chunks of mud off atv's and trucks but still be able to wash a car without damaging it.I have an electric 1500psi now and it isnt powerful enough.Want to buy a new one but not sure what size i really need.I have seen the 3000 psi's for around $400 but do i really need one that big??Any opinions anyone on what you have or have used before??Thanks.

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I have a sears 2,500 psi and I love it, I bought it on sale a couple of years ago for under $300 and mainly use it for washing my vinal siding on the house and garage. it has a 6 HP engine on it and will clean anything off concrete and I'm sure what you need it for it would do a great job.

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buying a power wash,how much it realy cost?

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Douglas P

Hi,
I have a cleaning services business i will start also window cleaning and power wash cleaning, so a i need a power wash and my cosin has one Karcher 4000 PSI Gas Pressure Washer #G4000SH with is grate and runs and looks nice he is not using it any more and he ask me $600$ it need only a gun extension.
i look at ebay and amazon and the same machine is around $850 to $899(on sale).
i realy apreciate all help especialy from experts.

thank you!

Technical Details:Karcher 4000 PSI Gas Pressure Washer #G4000SH
4,000 psi gas-powered pressure washer with 13 hp Honda GX series engine
For heavy-duty cleaning jobs
Features high-performance commercial-grade pump with brass pump head
Includes stainless-steel wand, 50-foot hose, and full set of Quick Connect nozzles
75 pounds

thank you all

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I have a cleaning business and pressure wash frequently. That sounds like a good price but make sure that the engine is Honda. I have two pressure washers and Honda will last forever. My 4000psi was 900 brand new. Good luck to you.

how much this power wash realy cost?

Douglas P

Hi,
I have a cleaning services business i will start also window cleaning and power wash cleaning, so a i need a power wash and my cosin has one Karcher 4000 PSI Gas Pressure Washer #G4000SH with is grate and runs and looks nice he is not using it any more and he ask me $600$ it need only a gun extension.
i look at ebay and amazon and the same machine is around $850 to $899(on sale).
i realy apreciate all help especialy from experts.

thank you!

Technical Details:Karcher 4000 PSI Gas Pressure Washer #G4000SH
4,000 psi gas-powered pressure washer with 13 hp Honda GX series engine
For heavy-duty cleaning jobs
Features high-performance commercial-grade pump with brass pump head
Includes stainless-steel wand, 50-foot hose, and full set of Quick Connect nozzles
75 pounds

thank you all

Answer
Why not rent an electric one for those jobs. Bet it would be cheaper in the long run.

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bed bugs!!!!!!!!!! They are killin me..:((?

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priya

Ok..I know they gonna be on my bed tonite and bite me when im asleep. I have one rash on my face and I am so scared. Please tell me what should I do to make them stop biting me?
should i put something on my face like sandlewood, lemon, or turmeric so they wont be able to bite me..i dont sleep until 12 or 1 cuz im scared of them. please telll me what should i do i cant even sleep in other room cuz they r not emplty. what should i do? pleaseeee tell me

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Pest control
Diatomite is also used as an insecticide, due to its physico-sorptive properties. The fine powder absorbs lipids from the waxy outer layer of insects' exoskeletons, causing them to dehydrate. Arthropods die as a result of the water pressure deficiency, based on Fick's law of diffusion

There are more frequent reports of success in controlling bedbugs by the use of diatomaceous earth as an environment friendly barrier to which the bedbugs cannot develop a resistance. The diatomaceous earth abrades the waxy cuticle that covers an insect's exosekeleton, causing them to die of dehydration[citation needed]. Bedbugs exposed to diatomaceous earth typically die within two days of contact.

The first bit is from diatomaceous earth, and the second is from Bed Bug both from wikipedia.
It's night here so I'm going to assume just for some where to start it is the same where you are. First strip all linens and bed clothes, and wash and dry, the wash will kill all bugs and drying will kill all eggs, mix some dish soap in a squirt bottle with vegetable oil and fill with water and shake, I'm assuming you can't get to a garden store like Lowe's and even they may not have it in stock yet. I'ts usually used in gardens for insects, but you can read the Bed Bug source below and vacuum the bed then spray the bed with a fine mist, it will kill in any bugs until it drys so get it as damp as you can stand it, because the solution only is a contact spray, when you get to a garden store and get some diatomaceous earth, then you can really get something accomplished, mix the diatomaceous earth in with the spray mix and spray everything pillow and all, keep repeating the processes, but diatomaceous earth needs to be left even where you sleep, It is so safe they feed it to lifestock for their well being, and has been used in Humans as a dewormer, all forulations sold in the USA have the level of silica so low as not to be of any danger to human health. Keep a bit of humor to keep you brave with diatomaceous earth you have diatomaceous earth which like the energizer bunny just keeps on killing. If you could eventually get some of the encasements for your mattress and pillows which are air tight they eventually build the level of co2 to levels that will kill even the eggs. Although I mostly would just persist with the diatomaceous earth, and cleaning with the washer and dryer. Good Luck it's hard for professionals, BedBugs were thought to have been eradicated, with DDT, now they just ignore the stuff and almost any another poisons.

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I have a situation here...I have been Evicted and I need to find a lawyer to protect and serve disabled people?

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CHEF

When started living at Watauga Woods in Orlando, Florida they LIED to me about the violence, theft, and on top of that LITTER. I cant put up with this place because they just care about the money and being able to be happy with the money. These are HISPANIC and I never discriminate but they put on all the make up and using money for the pool and only the small area of WATAUGA WOODS! I am very upset that they evicted me but I didn't sign any papers. Other news the Maintenance people are getting free rent and use of the hand held car washer outside their area. I noticed more disabled people are getting irritated about this place. Well my car has been STOLEN once, my life is miserable because of the bullies, theft of my car and front license plate, and trash in the pond...they lied about the pond, telling me its only a drainage area, ok well why is it there living creatures in the pond?, Does anyone have any good powerful lawyers that I can pay cheap to get money back big time! I know that they lied about a bunch of things. I could not even stand this...I wish they would have told the F@@King truth...I would never ever liked that place in the first place...Well Now I have to suffer and make things worse for me.

Answer
So, why were you evicted? That's probably pretty relevant to your argument.

"Florida they LIED to me about the violence, theft, and on top of that LITTER. I cant put up with this place because they just care about the money and being able to be happy with the money."

Caveat emptor. Seems you didn't do your due diligence in researching this place. Why are you being evicted again?

"These are HISPANIC and I never discriminate but they put on all the make up and using money for the pool and only the small area of WATAUGA WOODS!"

It's Florida there's going to be Hispanic people there, it's a given. I'm not sure what make up has to do with anything. Pools are expensive to build and maintain. I have one myself, it's basically a $35k hole in the ground that you throw $70 in chemicals into every month.

"Other news the Maintenance people are getting free rent and use of the hand held car washer outside their area"

Could be an arrangement they have with the proprietor, I don't think use a pressure washer/car washer is even worth mentioning.

"Well my car has been STOLEN once"

It happens

"and trash in the pond...they lied about the pond, telling me its only a drainage area, ok well why is it there living creatures in the pond?"

Umm, there are going to be living creatures in any non-chlorinated body of water. This is biology 101.

"Does anyone have any good powerful lawyers that I can pay cheap to get money back big time! I know that they lied about a bunch of things. I could not even stand this"

The more "powerful" the lawyer, the more he/she is going to want in legal fees. At any rate all that matters is what was on your lease contract. If it's not in writing, chances are it's going to be hard to prove from your end.

"Well Now I have to suffer and make things worse for me."

If you've been evicted then you'll be suffering somewhere else at least.

New to the Army- What can I expect when my husband goes to Korea later this year?

Sadie

My husband is currently in Fort Leonard Wood- MP OSUT. We recently discovered that he will have to serve a 1 year unaccompanied tour to Korea.

Any tips on what we can expect? We are both pretty much clueless when it comes to the military lifestyle, as we are newcomers. (I think I am about to start a serious 'crash course' in Army Life 101!) I really want to keep a positive outlook while he is gone, but am starting to freak out about him being gone already. Will he have the opportunity to take leave and travel back home at all while he is there? If so, will the Army pay for the travel? Will I be able to have a good line of communication with him while he is there?

Also, any tips in regard to things for me and my kids while I am home? I read a post that mentioned the Soldier's & Sailor's Civil Relief Act. Where can I find more info on that?

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Hello. There is so much you will learn along the way.

But its most important to have your entire household registered with DEERS. Get every power of attorney (general, auto, taxes, housing). Be sure that before he leaves, you have a list of important numbers:

His Rear Detachment Number
FRG contact
MP headquarters
Car repair shops you trust or used regularly
Doctors Numbers/ Clinic
Husband's rank and division information as well as a DSN number for where he will be assigned.
Bank Membership numbers and all account info
Utility Co/Phone Co numbers
Nurse Advice Line number (in case someone is sick and you need medical advice)
Daycare Numbers (register your children with CYS and daycare programs if you have not already)
Your husband's AKO/DKO email address
(its also best to sign up for ako account for yourself that way you can send him video clips to that address because if he has no access to outside net and only with ako army sites he won't be able to IM any other way with you but from AKO)

Keep a complete list of your children's shot records, blood types, and a list of emergency contacts and family members should you need it.)

Also be sure your tax records, passports, and any other important papers are organized so that you can access it quickly. Its a good idea to have a three in one printer copies-scanner-fax as you will have to fax things and also scan docs for you husband at times.

Be sure your husband is registered for a absentee ballot if he wants to vote as well as keep copies of his deployment orders and LES (leave and earnings statements) as this will come in handy if you are getting legal help etc on post and require more docs.

Your husband should have his will done and also clear up all life insurance policy information. This way if something unthinkable does happen, you will be prepared. I am not trying to scare you but a year in a life is unpredictable. It also helps to have your will outlined and you can do it free at the legal office.

I keep a letter of how I care for each child daily, our schedule, and whom I would want to step in should I be unable to care for them (like if I broke my leg or had to have a surgery etc).

Try to get your health stuff cleared up. Get your annual PAP, teeth cleaning, eye exams and all that out of the way. It will reduce your stress a lot. Have the car tuned up and fully repaired SPARE no cost. You need to know how to put air in a tire using a pressure guage, how to refill engine oil and check it, and also where to put the windsheild washer fluid, just basic things. The rest can be handled by a mechanic if you need it at some point. Having towing services/roadside assistance is a very important thing!

Also program your cell with the above mentioned number list. I keep a list of all websites that I have an account with, my ID and passwords. This way if you forget you can look it up. Also having a budget outline is really so helpful. List each bill, the usual amount owed, and the dates that you are billed and which credit card or account it is billed from. Then you can easily manage bills. I have all my stuff set up on auto pay that way I don't have to constantly freak about missing a payment.

Lastly, you need to think of child care. Be sure that you always have the option to use childcare at least once a week if you feel overwhelmed or must get some time for yourself. Its important to make time for yourself as well as to be strong and keep it together.

Get yourself and your kids signed up for some activities in the early months after he leaves. This will transition you and keep you busy because its hardest in the first few months.

Your husband should get leave days. Usually at the holidays they allow families to either come there to see him or for him to come to you. They will pay for his travel to come home but not for the family members. He can choose to save leave days until later so that he visits shortly before his assignment there ends or he can come at some other time.

Korea isn't a bad assignment. In fact it really beats IRAQ or AFGAN. My husband is in Iraq and its quite a different story there... In the first months you may have trouble with sleeping without him there. I take sleeping pills or sleepy time tea. It helps.

But most importantly invest in a good camera. Take lots and lots of pictures and videos as much as you can. Burn them on CD and mail them to him every month. That will be most valuable to him because he can see kids and see that you are all fine. Its important for him to see how the kids are growing and doing. Email daily and anytime you feel the need. It keeps him updated on how you are.

Family may pressure you a lot about visits but if you are feeling you can't play hostess for guests, then simply let them know that you have too many things happening. But that they are all welcome to come when your husband comes home to visit on his leave, that is if he wants them there!

Be careful if you live on base or in a army community. I mean simply, don't communicate too much about your personal life. This way you won't have people trying to make further issues for you. Instead of calling a FRG or REAR D about something its best just to call the police or mechanic or whatever and deal with things directly. Because you don't want to give people the impression that you can't cope alone. Also don't be forced into FRG or any meetings. All they need is your email address and there is no need to bug you about how to balance your check book if you are obviously grown up enough to know that! I think mostly young wives are the ones that can't manage things... Anyway, I hope I gave you a full list of things.

Try to get all your kids passport applications in before he leaves so that you won't have any issues if you decide to go to him. Applying for a passport for a minor child can get complicated if the other parent is not present to sign the passport application. (In worst case you could use his signature for him if you must apply alone, no one has to know that and you have power of attorney.)

Be sure if you change any passwords or information that you notify your husband about it so that he won't be locked from an account. Have copies of his drivers license, birth certificates, and any other important information. Because he may ask you for this at some point.

Your husband should take advantage of the shopping markets there in Korea. They have a lot of very beautiful houseware items. He should at least get a Korean blanket and some silver chopsticks while he is there to bring back to you. :)

Best of luck and you will be fine.

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I live in Florida and my sidewalks get green and slippery. What is the best substance with a pressure washer?

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karliedee7

What is the best chemical/substance to use to clean the green off my sidewalks using a pressure washer?
Thanks.

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Bleach works. That green slimy stuff is mold. It grows everywhere in FL, you can't leave anything outside. It should be our state flower, lol.

Best chemical solution to use with a pressure washer?

WenchOtheW

I will be using a pressure washer for the first time to clean concrete sidewalks and building exteriors for a large condo association. What cleaning solution should I use? Keep in mind I am trying to be cost efficient as well and I will most likely require several gallons. Thanks.

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I just use bleach. It's diluted so much you can't smell it and it seems to work fine on the mold and dirt that accumulates in Florida. You have to soak the building or sidewalk first, then go back over it with high pressure. There's also Rust Out, or mix a solution of Iron Out. But bleach is the cheapest and usually the high pressure will be enough to clean whatever needs to be cleaned and you also want to be environmentally friendly.

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What size pressure washer do I need to reach the second floor siding of my home?

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bryan p

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Hi Bryan,

What you need is a wand extension. If you are renting the washer they will have them. It adds about 8 feet to your "reach".

I would recommend at least a 2500 PSI washer, 3000PSI would be better.

Norm

Task Force Pressure washer Wand help?

G

I bought this Task Force Pressure washer Model TF2000 about 3 years ago at Lowes. I tried taking it back to Lowes but they discontinued this product. The problem I am having is: the gun wand extension is split. So when I try to wash, a lot of water sprays all over the place.

I want to buy a new part but can't locate it. I found on Amazon (i left the link below)
"Pressure washer 80005 Universal Pressure Washer Extension Lance with Fan Nozzle"

http://www.amazon.com/Powerwasher-80005-Universal-Pressure-Extension/dp/B000EEQ9KW/ref=sr_1_13?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1338061743&sr=1-13

Will this work with my Task Force TF2000 Pressure Washer? A lot of the reviews say that it fits some, but not all.
Any help?

Thanks in advance.

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I don't know where your pressure washer is cracked but this website shows how to repair a cracked pressure washer pump housing, this same method may work for your cracked pressure washer as well
http://repair-fix.blogspot.ca/2012/04/how-to-repair-cracked-pressure-washer.html

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How can I best clean my deck?

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my2dogs

I will be doing this without a pressure washer and would like to use something non-toxic if possible.

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Buy one of those large boxes of Arm&Hammer baking soda, and a large bottle of vinegar (how much depends on how big your deck is).
Wet your deck down with the hose and then sprinkle the baking soda all over.
You can just sprinkle the vinegar around out the bottle or you can get a spray bottle and spray it around, it should "foam" up when it hits the baking soda. Let that sit for a few min.
Then take a broom ( I recommend a push broom) and scrub it into the wood.
Rinse off with the hose and let dry!

The Baking Soda serves as a soft abrasive and cleaner, and the vinegar serves as the "acid" to "eat up" the dirt.
I'm glad to hear that someone cares about the toxins and the outdoors, thank-you!

What is the best way to manually clean my house's siding and brick?

david d

I do not have a pressure washer.

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If your trying to do it yourself and save money, there are places that rent those power washers, we used to have one and it cleaned everything from the masonry to zapping the grime from the concrete of the driveway. I've seen a few people use something like those "brooms" that soap up, similar to the ones at those car washes. They hook up to the garden hose, and I think a lot depends on the solution you use, and what you're trying to clean.

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Need some opinions and some advice?

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HondaRGurl

Ok so my husband just found his foster father after 13 years of not speaking to him. The foster father had had a brain tumor and they got into an argument and he kicked my husband out at 16. My husband is now 29. About a week after we had contacted him for the first time he told us that he wanted to give us a house in Ohio. He wanted to give it ti us. No rent, no mortgage payments he had fully paid for the house already. The house is 101 years old but looks to be in good shape.I would be moving 500 miles away from family to move up there next to him. He swears the he would take car of anything that we would need ( dishwasher, washer dryer, new paint job, and new carpet and anything that were to fail while we were living there) the only thing he wanted was for us to pay the taxes ( which i CAN afford) and if we ever decided to sell the house he wanted half of the profit. I dont know whether to be leary of this of not. It is the person who raised my husband mose of his life.
How would you find out if the house had any loans or leins on it or if there were back owed taxes?
What kind of steps would you take moving like this. He wants us to move by November 1st because he says he doesnt want the house vacant for an extended period of time and that if we didnt want it he was going to sell it.

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Let him sell it. Don't allow him to pressure you into making a major move and incur major expenses until you are certain. Remember, after moving in to this house, the foster father may use this "gift" as leverage to guilt his way back into your husband's life.

Get the house appraised by a trusted local house appraiser, and take the appraiser's report seriously. Share a copy of the report with the father-in-law, and ask him to complete the improvements and repairs *before* you move in. Find out who his lenders are (banks, credit unions) and visit them to find out what you can about any debts owed on the property and house.

Last thought: if the foster father is truly giving you the house, then he must give up any ownership of the house to you. Taking care of your living expenses is a major red flag-- letting him do so is a way of making you dependent on him.

04 rm 125 wont kick start or run well?

gerrythibo

ok so last season my 04 rm 125 stopped running and i thought it was due to bad gas or a fouled plug. So i just took it in and rebuilt the top end and the carburetor and added a v force 3 reed valve kit. but now that its done i have the same problem, it wont kick start. i can pop start it and it runs really crappy with no power. i double checked my jetting and im running a mikuni tmx38 with a 450 main jet, a 35 pilot jet, the air screw 1-2 1/2 turns out and my stock needle at notch 2. my engine has compression it has a brand new spark plug with a good gap, the exhaust and exhaust valve are clear but it still wont run even with the air filter on or off. the way its running is it wont run on low rpm's and high rpm's are flat and powerless. could this be a timing problem? and if so how would i adjust it? i would really appreciate any help i can get on this, thanks.

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hey Jerry,Check the end of your spark plug for warped head or leaking H.Gasket antifreeze droplets will be at your plugs tip if so !!** 1st;did ya point that lil arrow atop the new piston to the front towards the exhaust exit?2nd, if ya took the throttles slide out the top,dude make sure its in correct,it only goes down fully to the bottom 1 way,and 3rd,,check the end of the plugs cap,hold the sparkplug wire(it doesnt unjscrew at the ciol end!!ONLY the cap unscrews off,see where it screwed in on the end of the wire,snipp just a 1/8 inch off to have clean wire not all corroded for the cap to reseat and screw back onto,PURPLE OR BLUE SPARK NEEDED,,,white or yeller wears out a feller whos kick start'n her !!4th,, my man, carefully drain your carbs bowl at its bottom and catch the fuel into a old glass jar etc,see if theres any crapp in it or any water you will easily see due to it dont mix with gas and seperates when you swirl the countainer side to side,water gets in the plastic tank just from temp change day to nite,CONDENSATION,or also from carwash pressure spray if ya aint got the lil vent hose off the gascap to the kneck(vent =entrance) if it aint there bro,unscrew your carbs mixture adjustment(**NOTE THERES A SPRING WITH A WASHER THEN A LIL O RINGon this mix setting screw) and spray a zapp of carb cleaner(get a can of it at walmart or auto parts stor for 4 bucks or less,,BUT ****Take Note **** gently screw it in til it LIGHTLY bottoms out AND COUNT HOW MANY TURNS BEFORE REMOVING IT,,to be able to get the air/fuel mix back in the ballpark of where it was,try turning it 1/8 of a turn at a time once it is warmed up,if you turn it 1/8 one direction and it slows the idle,,STOP,,go put it back 1/8 the opposit way to where it was,then move it 1/8 turn further,IF IT SPEEDS THE IDLE a tiny bit,,adjust the idle set screw down,then try to keep going 1/8 turn on the mix screw till it wont raise the idle,but every time you go 1/8 a turn and the idle speed increases,lower the idle screw back down,when 2-3 time of doing this and it stopped making it idle faster,YOU NOW HAVE THE CARB SET PERFECT AS IT CAN BE TO THE WEAR OF THE TOP END,and it should pop off 1st or 2nd kick w/no choke now,..if not the smaller of the 2 jets inside of the bottom of the carb in the bowl area needs to be removed then GENTLY pass a lil wire you pull out from a wooden BBQ grill brush,jerk a few unrusted wires out of an old school BBQ brush that Gpa uses,it will be of correct size to NOT make the lil jets hole any bigger at all or scuff it to where it wont flow correct,thats RM '101' schoolin,you know enough to pass brother,dont drop any lil 4 screws or the lil rubber tip off of the float that shuts off the fuel when the level is correct,,i sugest working over an old beach towell,if ya drop them itty bitty things,youll find em !

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