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  1. soapy

    Towel Program

    I would hand a towel out to every car that comes in and have them give it back as they leave.
  2. soapy

    Tell me about a well and well water.

    A couple of other things to look into about a well. Not sure what the laws are in Kentucky but in the west you need to have the water rights to pump water from the aquifer even if it is under your property. I have the water rights for 13,000 gallons per day. It would also be good to see if can...
  3. soapy

    Pressure and nozzle size

    I like my 1508 tips. When you hold the gun the 15 degree feel more powerful than a 25 degree and 15 has more cleaning power at the point of impact.
  4. soapy

    Tankless water heater water pressure drop....

    If you look at the inlet side of your Paloma you will see it probably has a restrictor installed. You can remove this and get more flow through the heater but with a little less heating of the water. That is how I have been running mine for 25 years.
  5. soapy

    Tell me about a well and well water.

    I have been on well at my house for 33 years. I have replaced the motor/pump 3 times but that is mostly because it pumps 500 feet up because I live on a hill. There are basically 2 different systems that are used now for domestic water. The old fashioned system uses a pump and expansion tanks...
  6. soapy

    Validators for self serve bays

    Mars. I would wait for Randy to reply because he is up all the new things related to validators more than anyone else on this forum.
  7. soapy

    Solenoids

    US SOLID states that their coils are not rated for continuous duty but are fine for up to 8 hours at a time. Their Normally open solenoids would not work for a weep system but normally closed should be fine for car wash applications. The Parker solenoid that failed was only 18 months old and...
  8. soapy

    Solenoids

    I found the 24 volt ac on their website. They also offer motorized ball valves which might work better in some applications.
  9. soapy

    Solenoids

    I usually stock a few solenoids for quick replacement. I put in my last spare 1/2 solenoid yesterday and went to order a few replacements. It seems that solenoids of all brands have really gone up in price in the last few years. More than doubling in price. I ordered the standard ones and also...
  10. soapy

    Foam generator media problem

    I have always used the course Scotchbrite material from a autobody store. It seems to stay in place and does not breakdown.
  11. soapy

    Pressure and nozzle size

    1508 at 1200 psi. A lot more impingement. I tried tips with less volume and found it took me much longer to clean each bay.
  12. soapy

    Chemical Costs

    5% is the average from a survey the Ica did years ago.
  13. soapy

    Stickers for CC insert

    I took a actual picture of my hand inserting a credit card into a Etowah valley reader and had a decal made of the picture. I put it right next to the swiper and it eliminated problems. It was very inexpensive to have a local decal shop make it.
  14. soapy

    50 Years...It's a wrap!

    I know you like Vegas. When you are around there give me a jingle and I will take you for some desert rides.
  15. soapy

    Bad reviews

    I once got a bad review on a wash.I sold 3 years earlier that had been torn down a replaced with a retail store. Took Google 6 months to get rid of the review.
  16. soapy

    Stringers successful with MEI

    What type of Bill validator are you using.
  17. soapy

    Winter wiper fluid and KR Foam Brush concentrate?

    You can use methanol or RV antifreeze.
  18. soapy

    They just keep getting dumber.

    Last year a guy with a large enclosed trailer totaled one of my automatics. 170K for a new one and his insurance paid.
  19. soapy

    Dual injecting methanol and foam brush soap

    My least favorite job next to sucking mud is to thaw out foamy brush or wands so I tend to mix it a bit strong and figure the extra $100 I might spend during winter is better than trying to get enough hot water out in the bays to thaw them out.
  20. soapy

    Softgloss Front Gear Box Failure

    Are you sure the arms are not bent? If they are that would put a lot of stress on that flange.
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