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    Cat 310 pulsating problem

    Having a problem with a Cat 310 pump pulsating. I've checked piping for leaks, put a spring kit in pump, checked downstream side. What could it be?
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    Best 1/4" tubing for bays

    The tubing is not exposed to the sun, it is just under the metal roof. It gets really hot.
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    Best 1/4" tubing for bays

    Currently have poly tubing carrying the chemicals to each bay. They have seem to gotten dryed out and cracking from the heat of roof . Would nylon poly tubing be a better product or stick with the polyethelene tubing? My car wash is about 5 years old.
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    American changer hopper problem

    My american changer is reading hopper fraud. Is there a way to fix it?
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    Timemaster TM5J problem

    My timemaster TM5J crapped out this weekend. It would take quarter but register no time. Then I unplugged it trying to reset it. Now it puts 99 minutes for every quarter. It will not do anything else. What to do?
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    Mean Green

    Does anyone use mean green? Thinking about using it for engine and tire cleaner. Where can I buy mean green in 5 gal or larger?
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    Foam brush soap jelling in tank

    Having trouble with my foam brush soap jelling in the mixing tank, it gathers on the screen and stops the flow of product to the pump. The pump goes crazy starving for product. Has anyone had this problem? Looking for answers.
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    Is this a good idea?

    Trying to attacted SS business. The younger crowd seems to go to near by larger town at a popular SS car wash, I guess its kind of a hang out place. My equipment is better,better chemical, price about the same. Thinking about adding bonus time. Currently my price is 1.25 for 3 min or .36 per...
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    Bonus time

    Thinking about adding bonus time. How does it work, currently I am at 1.25 for 3 mins. Any suggestions?
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    Air machine problems

    I have a 18 month old J E Adams air machine that is blowing air out of the exhaust on the unloader. I took it apart and cleaned it but same result. Is the loader repairable or do I just buy another? Where to buy?
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    Best deal on Cameras

    Check out CCTV Factory I used this company and was very happy. Installed myself. I sent them a diagram of my wash and they helped me setup a system. Weo other people used them and were happy. Much cheaper and a quiality system.
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    Fragrance machine visual display busted

    I have a J E Adam vargance machine with a busted display. Is there any other options besides buying a new display? I remeber seeing something on this forum.
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    ARO pump gets air locked

    My SS is setup with ARO pumps on the presoak, foam brush, tire cleaner. The pump on the presoak continues to get air locked. I have to relieve the air pressure at the regulator and it is fixed. What is causing this to happen and how can I fix it permantly?
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    Secret of attracting nighttime business?

    What is the secret of attracting nighttime business? My wash is dead at night. I have seen other washes that seem like they are busier at night than during the day. I have plenty of lighting. I am thinking of installing a sound system. Any ideas?
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    Readerboard messages

    I've just installed a readerboard for my 4/1 . I'm searching for messages ,specials to increase business or catchy sayings.
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    Can brush soap be used for high pressure soap?

    Just wondering if the foam brush soap can be used for high pressure soap? Is there any combinations that work?
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    ANOTHER new American Changer pays out $500!!!!!

    Mine did the same thing. American changer said they never heard of that happening before, but they did send a new hopper and pc board. Mine has a mars. American Changer will not admit there is a problem. They never offered to refund the money I lost. If someone loses thier money at my car wash...
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    High pressure wash question!

    Thanks guys, it looks like everyone is in agreement. Saving money is making money!!!
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    High pressure wash question!

    Is it nessicary to have presoak added to the high pressure wash pass? The original setup had presoak added to the high pressure wash pass (all wahes) and I was getting about 750 washs to the 55 gal barrel. Something happened and the presoak is added to the high pressure wash only on the best...
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    Building material

    What is the best building material, brick or block? What is the cost difference? What is the best way to connect the roof?
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