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  1. soapy

    Where to get metal troughs

    I am running mine under the roof.
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    Where to get metal troughs

    I run everything through 6 inch PVC pipes. Waterproof electrical boxes in each bay for the manifolds.
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    Cameras

    I have a older model dvr that will work.
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    Cameras

    Yes I have a router on the other side of the house but the dvr cannot connect wirelessly to it.
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    Cameras

    I bought a Lorex 2K system for my house about a year ago and finally got around to installing it. Turns out unless I also buy a router and hook it up through the internet the DVR will not work. I just wanted a simple system to record things outside the house. It won't even show video until I...
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    Bob 1" FVR400-16 float

    I just replaced one of mine this morning. I have been buying a large volume hydrominder type of valve from Kleenrite part number IN437pn. They usually last me a couple of years before they start dripping. Cost is about $121. I made a manifold with 4 3/4 inch solenoids and tied each one to the...
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    New SSCWN

    The one I just got a couple of weeks was also very good. Keep up the good work!
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    Advice on this interesting CarWash 4 sale

    One other catch to check on is that after the lease runs out is there a clause that the land must be returned to its original condition. That can be a huge cost at the end of the lease when no money is coming in. It also could include the cost of a phase 3 environmental analysis.
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    Advice on this interesting CarWash 4 sale

    Usually a long term lease deal like this will have options for renewal as well as escalator clauses for rent. Does it have a triple net clause , meaning you pay taxes, insurance and maintain the building etc. is good order. In California if you have lease with less than 20 years on the lease you...
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    Shoes that stand up to car washes??

    I have been getting Sketchers lately. Not that they are waterproof but my feet feel much better at the end of the day.
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    Simplisafe or Ring or ADT?

    I bought system from GE called the SIMON. I have it hooked into the land phone lines I have at the washes and it will call be if anything is triped. No monthly fees.
  12. soapy

    My Coinless Install

    How much did it cost per devise?
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    Been searching but no luck

    Etowah Valley equipment also makes custom coin boxes.
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    WW1.0 Spot Free is not working neither Auto or SS Bays

    What kind of repressureization pump do you have. Procon pumps will eventually have impellers breakup and even though the motor might run no water will come out. Start at the outlet to your pump and see if you have pressure there first.
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    Pit/sand trap cleaning

    YOu should get your pit waste tested and keep the results. EPA specifies that it should be dry before it can be taken anywhere off of your property. You can legally dump it on your own property and let it dry as long as any water runoff stays on your property. After it has dried it is considered...
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    When would you consider replacing your machine?

    With 7 express washes in my town of 60,000 I see no market for me to try to compete on the friction side so I will stay with touchless to offer a different wash process.
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    When would you consider replacing your machine?

    A new wash will cost probably around 3K per month. No doubt it should bring in more money but is it enough to cover that cost. One thing that will help offset that is you will get to use some depreciation on the new machine to minimize taxes. I replaced a OHD last year with a new radius and it...
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    R/O tank backing up?

    Put a check valve in the line that feeds the SS bays first. Each bay probably already has one and one of them is not checking. If you have another person around you could check each bay and isolate the bay with the bad check valve and replace it. I like to have a check valve on each bay and one...
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    Chemical Tank Supplier?

    I bought some from Sonny's years ago and you might also look up Uline company.
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    Coolest thing you’ve found

    I did find a bank envelope on top of one of my garbage cans full of money.
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