RDM Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 12 hours ago, mappy said: The staircase photo is my fave. Steps cleaned other than top backboard. Right side railing done, left side not. It’s been years since we’ve seen the true wood color. sanding and staining the railing has now been added to our to do list. Thankfully the decking is composite and in great shape. Nice job on the deck. Just a thought... Our deck is about 900 sq feet and the annual power washing is quite a chore even with a 3000 psi gas powered pressure washer with extension hose. For years I just used a wand with adjustable nozzle. Slow and tedious at best and when adjusted to a fan spray pattern the pressure is not equal throughout the pattern. The result is stripes on the deck boards that look fugly. Bought a power broom attachment and tried that, but the 3 nozzles dilute the pressure just a bit too much. (looks like this - https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200747603_200747603 ) Because of the reduced pressure on each nozzle, ended up having to slow down and/or do repeated passes to get the boards clean, which takes too much time. Three years ago we bought the ideal power washer accessory everyone with a deck should have. Is called a Rotating Surface Cleaner attachment. There's various sizes and designs. Ours looks something like this - https://www.homedepot.com/p/MTD-Genuine-Factory-Parts-15-in-4200-PSI-MAX-Quick-Connect-Rotating-Surface-Cleaner-for-Gas-Pressure-Washers-490-245-V003/310449923 It really works well. With two nozzles that rotate around inside the housing, the pressure is diluted, but not too much like with the power broom. The nozzles rotate around very fast under the housing and really do a great job. It cuts down the time needed to do our deck boards by at least half. Still have to use the adjustable wand on the railings, which is tedious at best. If you and/or anyone else does not have a rotating surface cleaner, highly recommend one. They are well worth the expense in saved time and energy. Much easier to move around than a power wand because it rests directly on the boards. The consistent distance between the nozzles and the deck boards also provides much more consistent results than a wand. Good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebman Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Wow you guys are sure getting a ton of rain! Could you send me some please? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice-Regent Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, 40westwx said: Its true.. this is the story of the haves and have nots. in the global pandemic scenario, It seems like the more money you make.. them less essential your jobs is.. LOL Welcome to 20 years ago .... upsides man. It makes you notice reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40westwx Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 7 hours ago, Vice-Regent said: LOL Welcome to 20 years ago .... upsides man. It makes you notice reality. A lot of times.. I need to read your posts over and over again to try and understand what they mean. But I cannot.. can you explain?.. I want to understand you better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 @C.A.P.E. did you watch that finale last night? WTF lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 hour ago, mappy said: @C.A.P.E. did you watch that finale last night? WTF lol not yet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 28 minutes ago, C.A.P.E. said: not yet!! let me know when you do and we can chat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 hour ago, mappy said: let me know when you do and we can chat. Hopefully I will get to it tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Covid thread seems to have nosedived in the last 24-48 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, snowfan said: Covid thread seems to have nosedived in the last 24-48 hours. try 72 or since Friday night. One culprit IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Looks like my work day has just ended. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Pimpernel Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 minute ago, C.A.P.E. said: Looks like my work day has just ended started!!! Fixed your post for ya! Now get to work (on all that beer)!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Always in Zugzwang said: Fixed your post for ya! Now get to work (on all that beer)!! Happy hour has begun, so yes I have a new project to work on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Pimpernel Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 minute ago, C.A.P.E. said: Happy hour has begun, so yes I have a new project to work on. The most fun project of all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Just now, Always in Zugzwang said: The most fun project of all! Drinking a 120 is a bit of a project. It takes a while, if you know whats good for ya. lol. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydreb Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 45 minutes ago, C.A.P.E. said: Drinking a 120 is a bit of a project. It takes a while, if you know whats good for ya. lol. Lol, the photo is a little blurry and I thought it was the elusive 220 Minute IPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, losetoa6 said: Is that some low voltage circuitry diagrams i spot on the background compooter.. Yes you would appreciate that! It is IEC sinking/sourcing arrangements for electronic circuits- specifically PLC DC input and output modules and connected field devices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 So, an hour later, I am just finishing this DFH 120 min IPA. Ofc ABV wise, its like drinking 3 'normal' beers lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltimorewx Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 13 minutes ago, C.A.P.E. said: So, an hour later, I am just finishing this DFH 120 min IPA. Ofc ABV wise, its like drinking 3 'normal' beers lol. Yeah, I need a break again after Saturday. Drank two 13%’ers, a 9% and a 7%. All 16 oz cans too lol. Felt a little crappy for a few hours yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Just now, Baltimorewx said: Yeah, I need a break again after Saturday. Drank two 13%’ers, a 9% and a 7%. All 16 oz cans too lol. Felt a little crappy for a few hours yesterday. That is a pretty hefty haul in one go there champ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltimorewx Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 minute ago, C.A.P.E. said: That is a pretty hefty haul in one go there champ! 5 years ago, I wouldnt have had much of a problem with it...now I can’t do it lol. Mind says go for it, body next day says no way Jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Just now, Baltimorewx said: 5 years ago, I wouldnt have had much of a problem with it...now I can’t do it lol. Mind says go for it, body next day says no way Jose Yeah I know better lol. I am one and done when it comes to the super high gravity stuff. I might have a glass of red wine with dinner and thats it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 After the beer I just drank, I’m now out except for one duclaw dessert porter. Looks like a curbside trip is on my list tomorrow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltimorewx Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, C.A.P.E. said: Yeah I know better lol. I am one and done when it comes to the super high gravity stuff. I might have a glass of red wine with dinner and thats it. Yeah I’ll get it in my head eventually...I’m pretty much out of booze right now and I think I’ll keep it that way until I pick up my RAR order sometime next week lol. That’ll be a nice break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltimorewx Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Just now, WxUSAF said: After the beer I just drank, I’m now out except for one duclaw dessert porter. Looks like a curbside trip is on my list tomorrow. What DuClaw is it? Sweet baby Jesus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Baltimorewx said: What DuClaw is it? Sweet baby Jesus? Yup. Which I like (and maybe this chilly weather this week is a good time for it), but it’s not a beer I want while vegging out after work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Pimpernel Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 23 minutes ago, WxUSAF said: After the beer I just drank, I’m now out except for one duclaw dessert porter. Looks like a curbside trip is on my list tomorrow. Well...just make sure that you're not passed out ON the curb awaiting curbside pickup, wondering where the hell you're at or what you're doing there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris78 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 By the looks of the covid 19 thread today we need sports back open asap lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltimorewx Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Chris78 said: By the looks of the covid 19 thread today we need sports back open asap lol. Korean baseball league starts tomorrow lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris78 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Just now, Baltimorewx said: Korean baseball league starts tomorrow lol Lol. Well I guess its a start. If MLB season is shortened it should make the playoff hunt more wide open. Still wont help the O's lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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