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Safety Tips for using a Portable Generator

Joe R — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:56:57 +0000

Porta Potty Rental

Author: John Biles, Jr.

Most of us have used a porta potty at one point in our lives. These portable toilets were created to give access to bathroom amenities in areas where plumbing is unavailable, or the need for a rest room is low. A lot of work goes into actually maintaining these units, and there are some things that should be considered before you take that next step.

Customer service is vital when it comes to the rental of the porta potty. Unless you want to be the person cleaning and emptying these units, you need to clear that service with the rep you are setting up service with. The trained specialist will be able to tell you how many units you will need for your event exactly. They will also inform you of all the charges you can expect to pay in regards to your rental.

During the time you are working with the representative, be sure to find out the cleaning schedule for the portable toilet that you rent. A good company will perform regular service on these units. If they are left too long they begin to smell and can become a health hazard. If there comes a time that the unit is really bad, check and see if there are additional charges for customer initiated cleaning.

Sanity is important too. Be sure the customer service agent goes over how they clean their porta potty rental units before delivering them to a new client. They should be using products that kill viruses, bacteria and fungus that can be found in unsanitary areas. If you don’t feel that their method is sanitary enough for your standards, you can choose to go with another company.

When your unit is delivered, you need to check it over before you sign off on it. You are responsible for any damage that the unit sustains while it is in your possession. If you notice anything wrong write it on the invoice and have the driver sign that they witnessed the same problem as well. Be sure it is clean and can lock before you accept the unit as well. Any other concerns that arise should be handled through the customer service department of the company you rented the portable toilet from.

Now, you have some ideas on what to take into consideration when it comes to renting the unit. But why would the average person want to rent one of these units? On a day to day operation, most people won’t want to, unless they are working on a construction site where a unit would be needed to help take care of the waste of the workers. But beyond that there are some other options.

If you are hosting a backyard party you will want to have a unit available to prevent numerous people going through your house, some of which you may not know well. If you are doing a remodel job, you don’t want workers covered in grime using the family restroom and this gives them an option. If you are holding an event at a location that there few or no bathrooms, this provides a good solution. Or any event where you don’t want to clean up restrooms after, the porta potty is a perfect solution.

Once you have determined a need for a porta potty, find a reputable company with a great work ethic to handle your needs. Many times you can find a great family owned business that deals with the portable toilet rentals to help meet your needs and provide you the best customer service of all.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/tools-and-equipment-articles/porta-potty-rental-2713465.html

About the AuthorJohn Biles is president of J & J Services, who services Nashville and Middle Tennessee area with Dumpster Rentals, Portable Toilet Rentals, and Pressure Washing

Several Safety Tips For Using A Portable Power Generator

Author: lisa lucero

Whether you have chosen a gas powered generator, electrical power generator or any other type, you need to make sure that you are aware of all the safety precautions. Using a portable power generator can be hazardous if you do not know what you are doing and are not using caution and common sense. There are a few tips in particular that are going to help make sure that you do not get electrocuted. Stay Safe To avoid electrocution while using a portable power generator, make sure that you never plug the generator into a wall outlet, and you always need to read the instruction manual before using. Even if you have used another type of portable power generator before, if this is a different make or model you are still going to have to read the instructions because there are probably going to be at least a few differences that you will have to be aware of. Another important safety tip for using a portable power generator is to make sure that you never store gasoline in the house. Whether this is gas for your generator or for anything else it does not matter, the point is that you should never store gas in the house to begin with. At least if you have a shed or other housing unit somewhere on your property, this is going to be safer than storing it in your home. Remember that if you are going to have to connect the generator to your house wiring, you don’t want to take on the job yourself. Unless you are a qualified electrician or otherwise have experience in this area, this is something that you are really not going to want to mess around with. Have a qualified electrician, someone who knows what they are doing, take care of this for you so that you know the job is getting done right. As long as you have your portable power generator properly connected and you keep all of these safety tips in mind when you are using it, then you should be fine and should not have any problems. Just be smart and be safe and you should not have any troubles with your generator. Available at you rental store.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/tools-and-equipment-articles/several-safety-tips-for-using-a-portable-power-generator-2606446.html

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Lawn Aeration

Joe R — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:31:08 +0000

Lawn Aeration

Lawn Aeration is a process that perforates the soil with small holes that allow water, air, and fertilizer through to get closer to the roots. This enables the roots to grow deeply, producing a healthier more vigorous lawn. Your lawn shows signs of stress and the need for aeration if it doesn’t turn green after fertilizing, or there is a presence of many worn areas throughout your lawn. Lawns only need to be aerated about once a year, and some, if they are only receiving moderate maintenance, need aeration about every two years. If your lawn has a problem with thatch (the composting grass from past mowing), it may be necessary to aerate a couple times a year instead of once as required by most lawns.

Thatch eventually forms a layer that acts as a barrier over the soil. Using a lawn aeration device to break through the thatch is much easier and less drastic than dethatching the entire lawn. An aeration device consists of a special tool that removes plugs from the soil. They’re available in motorized or manual tools, however, unless you’re aerating a small area, the manual tool is not recommended. These can usually be rented from landscaping companies or a tool rental store at a reasonable rate. There are two types of tools that are marketed as lawn aerators. One will simply punch holes in the soil, but will not remove plugs. This will only compact the soil around the holes and the holes will probably fill back in quickly. It’s recommended that you use the type that will actually remove the soil plugs, instead of poking holes in the soil.

An effective tool should produce holes at least three quarters of an inch in diameter and penetrate three inches deep. Also, the plugs should be no more than three inches apart. Aerate on a day that the ground is moist, but not soppy. If you aerate soil that’s too wet, or too dry, the aerating device will not penetrate the soil fully. The plugs that are left behind with aerating can be disposed of a couple ways. The best is probably just leaving them on the surface to dry for a day, and then mowing them to provide a beneficial top layer to your lawn. Other ways of disposing are raking them to break them up after they’re fully dried, or leaving them in your lawn to break down naturally. However, leaving them can make your lawn unsightly for a couple weeks, while the plugs are breaking down.
Article by www.greatlandscapingideas.com

Time to Rent? Help Your Rental Company Help You!

joe — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:54:05 +0000

Here at GRS Rents we work with customers to find the best equipment solutions for their upcoming projects. We do our very best to completely understand your projects so that we can ensure you end up with the right equipment – the first time! How do we do this; you might wonder? Well, it’s quite simple! We take the time to speak with you and completely understand your project. We hope that you’ll take our questions as an assurance that we’re working hard for you; not an annoyance while talking to a guy at the rental store.

Here’s what we’re likely to ask:
1) What type of project are you working on? – We want to understand the application for the equipment you’re asking for. We bring in new equipment all the time and may have a new machine that you’ve never seen before!

2) Do you have any special needs for this equipment? Specific features that you’re expecting? – The GRS Rents staff wants to ensure that the equipment we supply you with completely fits your expectations. We hope you’ll take the time to completely inform us of any specific features you need on the equipment you’re ordering. This information will help ensure that you get what you’re expecting from GRS Rents.

3) Have you or the person that will be using the equipment used this type of equipment before? – It doesn’t matter if you order your equipment from our Crystal Lake Rental Store, Marengo Rental Store, or East Dundee Rental Store – We want to make sure that whoever is using the equipment knows how to operate it safely and with all available features!

4) How long do you think you’ll need the equipment for? – We’re taking the equipment out of rental inventory specifically for you! Let us know how long you’ll need it for to help us accurately plan rental equipment for all of our customers!

So, you see, when the staff at GRS Rents wants to talk about your project with you – we’re just trying to help! We want to envision the work being done and confirm that everything will go according to plan. Stop by GRS Rents in Crystal Lake, Marengo, or East Dundee or just give us a call at 888-477-7687 to plan your next project!

You can reach each store directly at:
GRS Rents – East Dundee: 847-428-7070
GRS Rents – Crystal Lake: 815-477-8888
GRS Rents – Marengo: 815-568-1100

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