FAQs
Can I Use Sand? Friday, 29 January 2010 11:05 |  Written by Administrator |  |  | 
Can I use Sand? Sand, like any abrasive will deteriorate ALL equipment it is used in. Sand in nature causes natural erosion to the environment. Sand is commonly used for sandblasting paints and concrete surfaces. Sand is used in sandpaper for the purpose of wearing away surfaces. The question is not WILL sand wear out spray equipment but WHEN it will wear out spray equipment. The fact that one spends $1,000 or $18,999 on spray equipment does not matter. The parts that will normally wear on this unit because of sand use are the impeller and the pump housing these can be replaced by you in about thirty minutes for less than $100.00 Contributing factors: Length of time pump is operated In the following experiment, the pump manufacturer is using a mix of only water and sand. This is a highly concentrated slurry mix and is considered extremely abrasive on any equipment. Typical sand loads used in driveway sealer applications are quite a bit less. It is our opinion that this particular pump stands up to sand erosion better than any other pump of similar design. How does this particular pump stand up to sand usage ? Click here to read a bulletin directly from the pump manufacturer:
We have many customers that use sand in their mix design. I don't necessarily encourage it, but I don't necessarily discourage it either. I would be in a position to view sand as an abrasive material that could reduce the life of my equipment. However, some customers believe that since the cost of the equipment is relatively inexpensive, they are willing to take that chance. The cost of replacing the entire motor and pump is $414. This when compared to replacing parts on more "industrialized equipment" is considered very cost effective. Sometimes, it can cost upwards of $60.00 per hour for the expertise to repair technical equipment. This also does not usually include the specialty replacement parts to repair this type of industrialized equipment. The advantage of our economical spray unit is in the fact that it is easy to maintain, repair, and replace if necessary. Last Updated (Sunday, 04 September 2011 11:19) |
How Much Money Can I Make?Friday, 29 January 2010 10:35 | Written by Administrator | | |
One of our biggest sales catagories are those who say "I cannot believe how much I was charged to sealcoat my driveway or parking lot, so I thought I would research this business. That's how I found you, because you have the lowest priced, most sensible equipment."
This Example assumes a material cost of 0.03 cents (3 cents) per square foot.
An average 2 car driveway of 1,500 square feet (25 foot wide and 60 foot long). 25' x 60' = 1,500 sq. ft. 1,500 sq. ft. x .095 cents (9½ cents per sq. ft.) = $142.50 (total price) Approximate time needed per driveway for one person (includes preparation and sealing): 1,500 sq. ft. or less 1hr. 10 min.
Your profits exponentially grow by the size of each job as your set-up and drive time are constant. The bigger the job site, the more you make. Lower your profit margin and watch your competition get scared, and your schedule get booked full. If you follow our recommendations, you will do the best work in town, and soon be at the top of the economic food chain in your town. Last Updated (Sunday, 04 September 2011 10:57) |
