Popular Post Bikeguy Posted August 18, 2022 Popular Post Share #1 Posted August 18, 2022 The picture below is from 2 days ago. The last time I power washed the driveway was 14 months ago. I finished that today. Next is a sidewalk to our front door and the paver brick walkway and patio at the rear of the home. I never knew just how dirty it was from tree sap, etc... until I started to clean the driveway. This part took 2 days, working only 2 1/2 hours per day. Hey I'm old... and I didn't want to run the well for more than that. The well has never run dry, and I don't want to find out if it can run dry. The entire driveway took about 9 1/2 hours to clean. (My old home we could run the well dry. I was more than happy to pay to connect my old home to city water when that was possible. ) 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted August 18, 2022 Share #2 Posted August 18, 2022 It looks nice. I miss cement driveways. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Razors Edge ★ Posted August 19, 2022 Solution Share #3 Posted August 19, 2022 Power washing, like lawn mowing, can be very therapeutic as it is a clear "accomplishment" when completed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted August 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Razors Edge said: Power washing, like lawn mowing, can be very therapeutic as it is a clear "accomplishment" when completed. And I get to use my gas power washer. It already has lasted longer then the last 2 electric power washers I used at my old home. The only bad thing... it's LOUD.. hearing protection helps a LOT. It does a great job. 2.8 gallons of water per minute for 2 1/2 hours. My well must have a good supply of water. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted August 19, 2022 Share #5 Posted August 19, 2022 17 hours ago, Bikeguy said: The picture below is from 2 days ago. The last time I power washed the driveway was 14 months ago. I finished that today. Next is a sidewalk to our front door and the paver brick walkway and patio at the rear of the home. I never knew just how dirty it was from tree sap, etc... until I started to clean the driveway. This part took 2 days, working only 2 1/2 hours per day. Hey I'm old... and I didn't want to run the well for more than that. The well has never run dry, and I don't want to find out if it can run dry. The entire driveway took about 9 1/2 hours to clean. (My old home we could run the well dry. I was more than happy to pay to connect my old home to city water when that was possible. ) My BiL has a power washer and I wonder how it would do on my cement porch and since-1948 sidewalks? I may try it for fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 19, 2022 Share #6 Posted August 19, 2022 Speaking of wells running dry, here is a nice tribute to Otis Redding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 12string Posted August 19, 2022 Popular Post Share #7 Posted August 19, 2022 In related news, the Colorado River is now empty, investigators are trying to figure out who used it all . 1 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 19, 2022 Share #8 Posted August 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, 12string said: In related news, the Colorado River is now empty, investigators are trying to figure out who used it all . Did you mean the Illinois River? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 19, 2022 Share #9 Posted August 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, 12string said: In related news, the Colorado River is now empty, investigators are trying to figure out who used it all . OK, you are giving longjohn a run for his money for POTD. Streamers for petite's car in case anyone missed it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 19, 2022 Share #10 Posted August 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, jsharr said: Did you mean the Illinois River? Illinois cross drilled to tap into the Colorado. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted August 19, 2022 Share #11 Posted August 19, 2022 33 minutes ago, 12string said: In related news, the Colorado River is now empty, investigators are trying to figure out who used it all . Likewise, the River Jordan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted August 19, 2022 Share #12 Posted August 19, 2022 Hopefully you had the circular power washer attachment. That is the only way to power wash flat concrete surfaces like driveways and sidewalks. The regular nozzle takes so much tine and precision, but can always use them for cleaning the edges that the circular can't reach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted August 19, 2022 Share #13 Posted August 19, 2022 40 minutes ago, 12string said: In related news, the Colorado River is now empty, investigators are trying to figure out who used it all . 35 minutes ago, Philander Seabury said: Illinois cross drilled to tap into the Colorado. 6 minutes ago, Tizeye said: Likewise, the River Jordan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share #14 Posted August 20, 2022 7 hours ago, jsharr said: Did you mean the Illinois River? At least you are on the correct side of the centennial divide. I'm about 1/2 mile from the IL River. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share #15 Posted August 20, 2022 8 hours ago, Tizeye said: Hopefully you had the circular power washer attachment. That is the only way to power wash flat concrete surfaces like driveways and sidewalks. The regular nozzle takes so much tine and precision, but can always use them for cleaning the edges that the circular can't reach. Only the regular nozzle. That's why it took sooooo long. But... I took my time and got it all done. Yeah... I need to buy the circular power washer attachment before next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted August 20, 2022 Author Share #16 Posted August 20, 2022 On 8/19/2022 at 12:01 PM, Tizeye said: Hopefully you had the circular power washer attachment. I ordered my power washer surface cleaner. Google found me a list of 'the best' surface cleaners. This wasn't my first choice, which I could only find on Amazon. (I don't buy from Amazon, unless it is the ONLY choice) I also purchsed a extension for my wand. I'm tall and I got tired of being slightly bent over to get the nozzle close enough to the concrete to do a good job. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll guess this will make the job go considerably quicker next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted August 20, 2022 Share #17 Posted August 20, 2022 I need to seal my asphalt driveway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted August 21, 2022 Share #18 Posted August 21, 2022 5 hours ago, Bikeguy said: I ordered my power washer surface cleaner. Google found me a list of 'the best' surface cleaners. This wasn't my first choice, which I could only find on Amazon. (I don't buy from Amazon, unless it is the ONLY choice) I also purchsed a extension for my wand. I'm tall and I got tired of being slightly bent over to get the nozzle close enough to the concrete to do a good job. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll guess this will make the job go considerably quicker next year. Yes. Definitely need the long arm. Looking at the I think I use to have the Simpson which lasted a couple of seasons but was the red plastic version. From the illustration, I know the sprinkler design is the same. It gave way at the turning joint as water spewed out there. Replaced it with the Karcher that has a much heavier jet system and no problems. Home Depot apparently carries both and about the same price. Lowes was slightly less on the Karcher, but more on the Simpson. May want to take a look at them in the store. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share #19 Posted August 21, 2022 4 hours ago, Further said: I need to seal my asphalt driveway That sounds like a messy job. At when I least power washing concrete, I just get wet. (unless I go over the edge too far and the dirt splashes back at me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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