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    Posted: 14/December/2006 at 5:58pm

What sort of Portable Generator should be considered when running a Recoil 3 / eclipse / mytee Portable. I also am using heat and a Rotovac. Some instances I might be using a Tile & Grout cleaner?

I have an opportunity to do some construction clean up and at times no power will be available.
 
can anyone recommend a inexpensive tile / grout cleaner machine and green chemicals?
 
any one ever used a water otter?
can hook on to a porty to increase water pressure.
 
can any one suggest and supplier that has a good assortment of green chemicals?
 
Appreciate the help!!!
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As far as generators go simply add up the amps + wattage you plan to use and ask Briggs & Stratton or Honda for a model to drive it all.

Chemspec are on top of Green Chems that do a fine job.
 
We also suggest Grout Smart from Core Products for hard-surface 1-800-825-core or for very serious grout use Charge from Perform MFG. 1-800-423-9861
 
The OP Machine large or small is still an excellent method of cleaning floors and grout in a simple manor without excessive or expensive equipment.
 
For those in Canada these products are all available from KK.
 
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when you op grout do you use a brush?
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Toothbrush! LOL
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My op machine came with a T & G brush?Guitar
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Ever used it? Big smile
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Yes, you can use a brush with OP for grout. Even better if it is an actual Tynex brush with irregular brissel lengths for more effective reach-down into the grout lines.
 
When finished you can sop up with a cotton pad OP or use a squeegee and wet vac.
 
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better than these round t&g tools you hook up to a TM?
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If I was going into the grout cleaning business and was serious about it I would want both systems to assure me excellent results and having a back-up is always a smart idea.
 
I have found sometimes that high pressure works better and other times mechanical action works better. A combo of both is the answer.
 
A professional carpenter always has more than one tool in his toolbox.
 
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Most of the wood butchers I know usually showup with no tools?Guitar
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Maybe they only carry matchs, Doug?
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Originally posted by doug doug wrote:

Most of the wood butchers I know usually showup with no tools?[IMG]height=22 alt=Guitar src="http://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/smileys/guitar.gif" width=22 align=absMiddle>


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