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He knows his stuff don't he
Thanks for the great video! You downstreamed with the X-Jet and the Sharp Shooter, then rinsed with the X-Jet? Just learning the process. Thanks!
@@tomdayton3399 x jet makes a soap nozzle called the M5DS which is what I use for soap application. Then I rinse with the original XJET nozzle
I have a bunch of Level-Eze, they are way cheaper and I love them. You are supposed to chop the end of your ladder off but you don't actually have to do that. With Level-Eze, you don't have to click the lever on the bottom; they just work opposite each other with a rod running through the bottom rung. Better in my opinion.
Never tried those.
What PSI do you usually run through your surface cleaner?
3k, so 1500 each nozzle
@@steppspressurewashing Would a pressure gauge before the surface cleaner read 1500 or 3000 in that case?
I would say 1500, I have never tried it with the SC. Just the 25 degree tip.
I can't wait to get the new trailer on the road!!
Thanks for watching!!
Very good show son
Thanks!!
Y'all be safe out there!!
But how do you know they are going to pay for those three words those add on things I do you know they’re not thinking it’s included in what year already there for, so how do you differentiate that without sounding like you’re just trying to Sale something?
These items are discussed before any work begins, so they have the opportunity to say yes. If I see something that needs to be cleaned, I will offer to clean it for a certain price "while I'm here". Basically attempting to add on a small service, but also add value for the customer. I have a minimum charge, and all of the while I'm here add ons are usually small stuff that would not be worth $125 to have me come back out.
@@steppspressurewashing thank you!
Clever feller
You’re a million percent correct sir! Easiest upsell worlds on earth! Let’s do It now while I’m here
Yep, $30 while I'm here or $125 for me to come back...
Pretty slick dude ain't he!
Does the xjet reduce pressure?
@@shanenorth8663 While running the x jet drops my pressureto about 500psi. Different nozzles operate at different pressures
Thanks for watching!!
Thanks I'll follow ur Advise As Much As I Can👍
Tell me bout them easy breeze winders plez
They're Easy and also Breezy
Thanks for this video. This is my 2nd summer in business. Around the middle of June my phone stopped ringing. I thought I had done something wrong. I so glad you posted this to let me it slows down during these months.
Jeff, My 2nd June I almost quit because I couldn't get the phone to ring... Keep it going, find what works for you on getting clients, and lean hard into that this fall.
Hang in there son. This was a good learning experienc
Great advice son
Sure glad im not on that list. You do such a good on my house
Hey is that my house in the back ground?
Is that guy your brother?
@@JohnStepp-sg6uh Not that I know of... Lol!!
Good grief son you sure did a good job on that green monster
I sure proud you are such a good child
With the belt or gear driven pump, how do you run your overflow tank? Are you just getting more power from it being belt/gear driven or is that belt also running something else at the same time? Sorry I know it sounds like a silly question. I've just never seen one of these setups up close. I have seen the belt driven pressure washers obviously.
So the belt and gear system actually reduces the rpm that is coming from the engine. The result is a slower speed of rotation of your pump, and way more torque. I don't know the exact science behind why the extra torque pulls water, but it does for some reason lol..
@@steppspressurewashing thanks I appreciate the reply.
@akbuilder7626 what equipment did you get for that price? Trying to price things out. Thanks in advance
@akbuilder7626 what equipment did you get for that price? Trying to price things out. Thanks in advance
@akbuilder7626 what equipment did you get for that price. Trying to price things out. Thanks in advance
How do you price gutter cleaning? Specifically, maintenance cleans?
@@aurorasoftwash I have a base price for a 1 story up to 1250sqft home with 2 straight gutters $99. From there I add an additional $15 per 500sqft and $50 per additional floor. There is also a $50 fee for impacted gutters, and additional cost if the gutter system is more complex needing more ladder placements. I.E. instead of a 50ft stretch of gutter line you have 2 10ft sections 4 5ft sections and 5 2ft sections.
@@aurorasoftwash I also offer discounted rates for those who elect multiple cleaning per year. I have one client that I do for $89 every 3 months. It's also takes 30 minutes because I do it every 3 months...
@@steppspressurewashing awesome, thanks for sharing! What do you mean by impacted gutters?
Do you have a personal vehicle or just use your work truck as a personal vehicle as well?
The work truck is my personal vehicle, so i do a lot of loading and unloading.. When i first started everything fit on the trailer, so this wasn't an issue. Thinking about a bigger trailer soon
U make sure you do every job correctly.
Hi I was wondering how it’s been so far with this setup? I’m curious what your pressure washer is and is the pump rpm 3400-3600? I have a belt fed but it’s 3400 rpm same as direct drive so the manufacturer says it does not pull from a tank.
Hey Anthony, I actually don't know what my RPMs are. But this setup has worked perfectly for me all year. The motor rpm should be the same whether it's Direct Drive or belt drive. But the belt gears should spin the pump at a lower rpm than a DD. Try pulling out of a 5 gallon bucket and a short hose. That might save you from needing the verticle tank.
Thanks for watching!!
How has your buffer tank been working with a direct drive pressure washer? Been thinking of installing a gravity-fed buffer tank to my direct drive unit. Is it worth it? Thank you!!
It has been amazing!! It feeds my pump without issue, and bypassing to the tank is a game changer. 10/10 highly recommend!! I just wish I could ride without emptying, but 50 gals fills up pretty quickly..
@@steppspressurewashing is there any more to it other then putting the tank above the washer? Could it work if it was level with washer?
@@AJK-3 no, I think as long as the water level is higher in the tank than the inlet for your pressure washer
How to get jobs
Here's a video I made about getting leads. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pWyA3Lmim6m_pKg.html
Another teaching stepp. Chip off the old block. Good job son!
Thanks Dad!
Big job good job well done.
Thanks Dad!
I just can’t find anything that works on marketing what tends to work is it better buying leads
What are you trying for marketing? All marketing is buying leads in a sense, and you will most likely have a lower ROI for marketing during the summer than the spring. Here's a video I made about my marketing experiences kzread.info/dash/bejne/pWyA3Lmim6m_pKg.html
Good video son
Thanks Dad!! 👍
Great tips!
Thanks!!
In my slump days , what makes it good for me is I also do handyman work, i do it year around, when my pressure washing is slow that helps get me through the year to. Have a great day and try and stay cool
Thanks man, and good luck getting through the summer!!
Thanks for watching!!
Don't forget to stay hydrated guys!!
When you are giving your clients "Arrival window" What hours do you typically use? And when you don't arrive in the beginning part of the window, Do you call your clients and let them know that you are running behind from a previous client, or do you just show up anytime during that arrival window?
I usually just give them a 2 hour window then call when I'm on my way with an exact time.
Not trying to be rude but with any wfp research you would find this setup is not what you need. Also being spaced out like that should be using traditional window cleaning in this scenario.
@@All_cleanexteriors I agree, more research was needed.
Build your own ro/di setup super easy and way cheaper
I will have to look into that. I've been looking at the xero di tanks. I think they're around $350
So you think the xjet is better than downstreaming with the actually pressure washer? I’ve got a Simpson 2.5 g per minute pressure washer with a built in down stream injector. Do you think running the regular downstream injector on the pressure washer would be better? Or run the xjet instead?
@@Steve0thegreat if you already have the dsi you are pretty much ready to downstream, which is what I do 95% of the time. You will eventually need a stronger mix, and the X jet will be needed for that.
@@steppspressurewashing do you think it would be best to go ahead and get the xjet? I’m getting the best hoses for this. I am going to buy a surface cleaner, maybe 14 inch.
@@steppspressurewashing thanks for responding, I’m nervous about starting this man.
@@Steve0thegreat that's normal, but you'll never know until you try it! Focus on client acquisition, and have a strong financial plan in place when you start. There are busy seasons, and slow seasons so make sure you are budgeting for both.
@@steppspressurewashing yeah, I’m really trying to figure out what to do in the winter so I’m not stuck without pay.
Out of all the videos I have been watching in my research for beginners start up, I must say this has been the most informative and transparent. Thank for you sincerity and humbleness!
Thank you so much for the kind words!! I am glad you found the video useful, and i hope you continue to enjoy future content!! 😁👍
You're crazy Bro...LOL!
I know 👍
I used a xjet today on a hose and driveway. I use 50 ft of hose for my xjet, and it works perfectly fine. It can be a pain at times, but it does work good
Yep!! It's definitely an effective tool. A pain at times yes, but I love my xjet!!
I am going put a trailer together and get my ass moving.
Good for you man!! We're about to slow down some for the summer, but it wouls be good to be ready for Fall. Might not slow down as much where you are, just depends on how hot it gets