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Yup, I have one though I have never used it. The key is KNOWING that your motor is out. If you don't know it's out, having a spare motor or check valve is useless. And, as you know, you can't rely on your customers to tell you that one of your vacuum or in-bay dryer motors is out, and suction...

Yes, when all 3 motors are working the suction is great! Bu like your vacuums, when 1 motor goes out the suction drops considerably. Customers don't that and it's not always feasible to test your dryers every day, throughout the day to check if all 3 motors are working properly. That's why...

My car wash is located on the West Coast - in Citrus Heights, California (close to Sacramento). I went through WCA to get my insurance, and for the last couple years my carrier has been Oregon Mutual. Good rates and they cover charity fundraiser events. Refer to Randy's links above to reach...

I have looked at both the 1 motor & 3 motor dryers, and will ONLY go with the single motor dryers. Last year we took a road trip and found a couple car washes in the bay area that have the 3 motor dryers (Air Shammee & Blasto Dry) and I was NOT impressed! :O They must have had a couple...

Coincidentally, I purchased 4 Star Shower Projectors for my home that are staked into my lawn, pointing at my house and up to my trees. They work great, easy to install, and no ladders to climb. But they're NOT vandal-proof. Anyone could come along and steal the lawn stakes or bases. How...

Great tip! :)

THANK YOU Seattle Guy for recommending Litenetics.com!! Last month I ordered 3 sets of 100' spools (using larger C9 bulbs, warm LED color, 12" spacing) and put them around the top of my car wash. The magnet is located at the base of the bulb, with a wire that runs in-between. They were VERY...

I'm glad to see this discussion. I've seen conflicting information about the BLUE and GRAY foot valves from various car wash suppliers, so I did a little on-line research... According to the website www.support.ascepco.com: The difference between EPDM and Viton seals is range. Viton can...

Over the weekend, I had a problem with one of my vacuums. The coin acceptor (Slugbuster II) was jammed with a quarter. When I opened it up, I found melted wires going to the Paraplate T24400 timer. The jumper wire (green wire) going from Neutral #2 on the timer to the Coin Switch - had melted...

I'd been researching a fix on Carwash Forum for months, but couldn't find any information on-line. I talked with a couple carwash owners who told me if was "possible" with a relay, but I couldn't find a wiring diagram on the ePort. When I called ePort, they were vague too since they don't know...

How to disable ePort credit card reader with Hamilton "validation shut-down error" For those who might have read SSCWN's article on "What's the Deal with Credit Cards" (Spring 2015). I was quoted in the article, and I wanted to give you an update on how I've been able to inhibit the ePort...

So far, so good - I just cleaned it today. After I cleaned it, I was there for another 4 hours with NO problems to report. Also, for those who might ask, the ePort credit card reader was an add-on to the front of my Hamilton DRS and dispenses $1 tokens only (not quarters). No news is good...

Here's a review of the SmartCard Reader Cleaning Cards from Kleen-Rite (Item #CCC2040). When I installed the ePort credit card reader on my Hamilton changer 9 months ago, Tiffany with USA Technologies told me that I don't need to do any cleaning or maintenance on the unit. Really? Hard to...

Sounds like an accident just waiting to happen... Good thing you moved the snow cone stand! If one of your customers had hit one of those kids running around, it would have cost you way more than whatever rent he was paying you. Your nightmare would have gotten worse.

I have a SS carwash in Citrus Heights CA, and have owned it for 12 years. When I first bought it, I was warned against putting up a "refund" sign with my phone #. I was told that "every Tom, Dick and Harry would be calling me for $20". Well, I can honestly say that in 12 years I have NEVER...

UPDATE! Here's a follow-up to my food truck experience from May... I arrived at my carwash yesterday morning, and noticed a small red trailer parked at the donation drop-off center behind my carwash, selling tacos. Coincidence? Hmmm... Out of curiosity, I headed over there and turns out it...

Excellent questions to consider! I'm glad I waited on this issue, instead of jumping in with an agreement. I don't think a food truck will bring me more customers. It was more a convenience for my current customers. You're right CARWASH11147, the extra revenue would NOT be worth the...

Thank you for all your great feedback, this is very helpful! Creating a list of expectations is a GREAT idea (thanks Stuart)! My carwash is VERY busy on the weekends, and my main concern is safety. I don't want the food line, to interfere with customers trying to drive into my lot or line up...

We haven't discussed an exact dollar amount, but they are offering to write me a check for leasing a corner of my carwash. They are also willing to give me FREE tacos! LOL

I just received a phone call from a local food vendor who wants to sell tacos and hot dogs at my carwash site on weekends. He has a small 7' x 14' trailer to sell food out of. He already has a license from the county health board, business license and liability insurance - he's just looking...