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  1. Monte

    Do I need hot water for touch- free automatic

    I have 5 different sites...each one different water options. I operate 7...PDQ 360+s. I use HF presoak. 2 sites have no hot water, therefore... I run my presoaks alittle hotter. I'm having no problem cleaning cars...
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    Laserwash G5 intermittent arm rotation fail

    I'm familiar with the 360+, not the g5. But....it sounds like you have an issue with your prox sensors LOSING the arch, the first place I would be looking, not with mechanical failure. On the 360, the analog prox sensor communicates the arch rotation....which you seem to have lost. Again...
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    Cost

    Adding a thought I haven't heard here yet...last couple years I got all my SS bays from $.75/minute to $1/minute....but I left the $3 to start alone. I put up bold simple sign at each coin box showing the start price and rate. We have had very little kick back....because we kept equipment...
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    Package bundle options

    We offer 6 washes for the price of 5..at each of our packages $15,$12 & $10. We do alot of bundles...no complaints. Except for the typical question " How much for an unlimited monthly membership?" Short answer, We don't offer that here.
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    Georgia Self Serve- lower profits than expected

    IMO....top revenue requires an attendant. Period. Customers become long-term loyal because a good solid personable human is there helping and checking on things. You will get a return on that labor expense.
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    PDQ Error - Trolley Motor over current fault

    I believe I got that 6 months ago on my 360+....I decided to change motor/gearbox. That cleared everything up...but never can be 100% what specifically was the problem. I think it was tired gearbox.
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    What system/model is this?

    I like it....I wouldnt be afraid of setting up that system in one of my sites. My experience has been, the older, simpler systems can be dependable and bullet-proof..while the more sophisicated, newer systems give me grief. Also, I am glad I started with an older straight-forward system like...
  8. Monte

    CryptoPay Tap Plus?

    Has anyone boot-legged a Crypto swiper onto a Unitec Portal Ti yet??? Crypto told me they dont offer a retro-kit for the Portals....but I want to find a way...
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    Stacking Paid Washes at Pay Station

    I see this alot....in my situation, the guy exiting the bridge to drive under the stand alone blowers...decides to backup and use up all his time. If he is able to be seen by the bridge exit ultrasonic/sensors, the brain thinks its the stacked wash and will get confused. Alot of the time, the...
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    Stacking Paid Washes at Pay Station

    What IBA? On board dryers? Distance from bridge to SA dryers???
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    CryptoPay Tap Plus?

    Dont think you can do that....I understand the QR code options are one and done. I put a plus on a vac to experiment. We have same concern, we really want an attendant card, but it isnt available.
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    Laser wash 360

    What was the error code for that issue? Thanks I have not seen that yet.
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    Laser wash 360

    Be more specific....there are a lot guys here that will help, if you are more specific on the issue.
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    Chemical choices for IBA

    For you guys who like to compare and experiment with other brands....you should try CK Enterprises line of products. We were Quest for 3 years....good results, clean cars, but when prices went up...we gave CK Rep a chance to trial his line. We are now 100% sold on their products and ability to...
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    Finally a credit card reader that accepts tap and chip cards

    I'm trying to find out about what CC/contact less units people are using on there IBAs. I have all Portal Tiplus units. Apparently, Crypto doesn't offer retro-kit on these...cause, that would definitely be my first choice.
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