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    Vac it up system.

    If not using gas pipe/tubing,I would use flex only at the bends so that any future repairs would be easier.
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    Vac it up system.

    25+ years ago I installed orange tubing -from local nat gas supplier. One piece from trap to vac connection then one piece with a bend to slow the coins down into the safe. Not one smash through yet ! Now that I said that, I better keep my fingers crossed.
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    Power Rain issue

    Mac, you should be able to buy spiral hose wrap from your local hydraulic repair shop. They should have it for 1/4 hose up to 6" for bundling. For single hose temporary protection, i cut off a piece of 1/2" water hose,split it,then zip tie it around the hose. This usually ends up as a permanent...
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    Power Rain issue

    Powerain issue Mac: If your sensor is working,you have to screw it in a few turns .Your top bar track is worn and when the pressure is on, it pushes the bar away from the sensor. This has happened on all my powerains . Jimbo
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    Opinions On CustomKraft Self Serve Kit

    I have been in ss for 47 yrs. My CustomKraft has been doing great for 12 yrs .The changeover is 12 seconds for the 4th bay from equip. room.It would be less with a bigger nozzel. I dont have to climb up to the trough to work on hoses and check valves anymore.It takes only one adjustment per...
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    WS II credit card reader

    I have 2 dual card readers for washselects with all the parts and instructions. I used them about 8 months then switched to Wash Card in all my bays.
  7. J

    You Car Wash didn't work!

    It looks like the arm is hung up on a snow plow.
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    3$ wash competition

    Thanks everyone,I don't want to do negative promotions.The $3 wash competion has helped,not hurt my business.We have a Powerain touchfree,Istobol 5 brush and 4 ss bays.We are now changing all our lighting, remodeling ext.is our next project.Quality,service,cleanliness has been our goal for 46...
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    3$ wash competition

    Been in car wash business for over 46 hrs. I've never ran ads or made signs like I'm thinking of doing now. I would like to get some pro and con opinions. "WE FIX 3$ WASHES"
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    push button bay meter

    I bought six Magic Wand touch coin boxes over seven years ago and only replaced one control box.I also replaced the decals once and I need to do again.No problems at all with the touch pads .I never want to fool with rotary switches again!
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    Moving FB from wall to ceiling

    I use 2 'maxi-flex' booms bent into a z shape with a cheap pipe bender in my bays.Mounted them about 3 ft apart.Easy to service.they cost about $ 110 (about $210 now from kleen rite) 6 or 7 yrs ago ,and still good as new.
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    Drying Aid not working

    Have you checked all the connections on the chemical line?
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    min.Nat. electric code ?

    Thanks everyone.46 yrs in this business and never had a problem before.The electricans came back to work today so that the UL inspector can do his thing when they are done. Spent all day yesterday working it out with all involved.I doubt it is finished when he is done, because he included a...
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    min.Nat. electric code ?

    My electrical inspector wont let me put the cords and control cables on my new Istobal M18 thru the wall and in the equip. room.he wants them hard wired and in conduit.he says it is min. national code, is it?
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