Termite control tools equipment strategy

Termite Tools Strategy:

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Selection

Maintenance

Andrew Greess

NPMA SW Conference

Albuquerque, Jan 2014

Ground Rules:

- Don’t assume “common” sense

- Share Experiences

- Ask Questions, or else... (this will be really boring!)

(c) Quality Equipment & Spray 2014

Ground Rules: There are a lot more termite tools then there used to be!

We are not going to recommend specific products.

We are going to suggest a strategy for selection & use.

Ground Rules: Saving money on the wrong tool is not helpful!

Termite Equipment Critical Assumptions: - Boost Productivity

Get jobs done faster Get jobs done better Fewer/no callbacks

Termite Equipment Critical Assumptions: - Boost Productivity

Get jobs done faster Get jobs done better Fewer/no callbacks - Reduce Downtime

Equipment problems Equipment not available Right Equipment not available

Why? Because that’s where the money is!

- Boost Productivity - Reduce Downtime

Why? Because that’s where the money is!

Source: NPMA 2010 Business Operating Ratio Survey (page 19)

Selection

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Selection

Standardize Buy Quality Good Design Right Product for the Job Availability of Replacement Parts Availability of Options

Selection

Standardize

If you don’t standardize, you end up with junk in the corner!

Selection

Standardize Buy Quality

Selection

Standardize Buy Quality Good Design

Selection

Standardize Buy Quality Good Design

- Easy to Use - Comfortable - Access to Filter - Easy to Clean - Easy to Maintain

Selection – Good Design?

How do you put the gas

in it?

Where’s the

Filter?

Selection

Standardize Buy Quality Good Design Right Product for the Job

Selection – Right Product

Need to Drill 1 Hole?

Need to Drill 1 Hole? Need to Drill 100 Holes?

Single Job

Foamer

2 jobs/month Foam

Single Job

Foamer

2 jobs/month

Foamer

2 jobs/week

Single Job

Foamer

2 jobs/month

Foamer

2 jobs/week

Foamer

2 jobs/day

Single Job

Selection

Standardize Buy Quality Good Design Right Product for the Job Availability of Replacement Parts

Selection

Standardize Buy Quality Good Design Right Product for the Job Availability of Replacement Parts If not, it’s a throwaway!

Selection

Standardize Buy Quality Good Design Right Product for the Job Availability of Replacement Parts Availability of Options

Selection - Options

Options can increase the

usefulness of the tool!

Selection - Options

Secure It Inspect It Proper Use Pressure Issues Prevent Freezing Assign Equipment to one Person Report Problems

Secure It

Secure It (& Clean the Threads)

Inspect & Test It

Inspect & Test It Is it: - Secure? - Intact? - Leaking? - Working Properly?

Proper Use/Training - Training

- Example: Your Spray Wand is NOT a Crowbar!

Proper Use - Your Spray Wand is NOT

a Crowbar!

Pressure Issues - Don’t Overpressurize

- Release the Pressure

Prevent Freezing

Assign to 1 Person No Sharing! Individual responsibility extends equipment life

Report Problems Problems ALWAYS get Worse!

Report Problems Problems ALWAYS get Worse! - It leaks - It doesn’t hold pressure - It doesn’t spray right - It doesn’t sound right - It doesn’t feel right

Maintenance

Maintenance – By Technician – By Management

Maintenance – By Technician

Check the filter (know where it is!)

Check the filter

Clean it Out

Check the filter

Clean it Out

Check the filter

Clean it Out

Check the filter

Clean it Out

Check the filter

Clean it Out

Check the filter

Clean it Out

Clean/replace tips

Check the filter

Clean it Out

Clean/replace tips

Use this

Check the filter

Clean it Out

Clean/replace tips

Use this

Not this

Clean the filter

Clean it Out

Clean/replace tips

Carry Emergency Repair Kit

Clean the filter

Clean it Out

Clean/replace tips

Clean the filter

Clean it Out

Clean/replace tips

Calibration

Use only Water

For a given set of circumstances - Specific piece of equipment - Tip - Adjustment - User/speed/rate - Temperature

Maintenance – Management

Preventative Maintenance – Saves $$

Spot Checks

Training & Retraining

Spot Checks

Assign Equipment to Individuals

Spot Checks

Problem Reporting & Tracking

Spot Checks

Problem Reporting & Tracking

Mission Critical: Back Up Plan!

Termite Equipment Strategy

Summary

(or thank goodness he’s almost done!)

Termite Equipment Strategy Selection:

Remember the Objective: Productivity

Standardize

Get the Right Tool for the Job

Quality: Remember Use & Maintenance

Termite Equipment Strategy Use:

Inspect & Secure

Train & Re-Train on Proper Use

Watch Pressure & Freezing

Assign Equipment to 1 Person

Encourage Problem Reporting

Termite Equipment Strategy Maintenance Technician:

Clean filter

Clean it Out

Clean/Replace Tips

Emergency Repair Kits

Encourage Problem Reporting

Termite Equipment Strategy Maintenance Management:

Preventative Maintenance

Spot Checks

Assign Equipment to 1 Person

Track Problems

Mission Critical requires Backup Plan

Termite Equipment Strategy

These points apply to most equipment!

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