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That would be another tick in the "against" column.

I don't think there are instructions. This will show you where the parts go. https://www.generalpump.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/YU5221-Unloader.pdf

At least that part is an easy job since the whole burner rack slides out. I've cleaned them with torch tip cleaners. It's probably not the right tool, but if you're careful you won't enlarge the jets. You pretty much have to push the buildup into the pipes of the rack, which you can clean out...

Those usually have a 2-stage valve, and it looks like the gas is coming on full which will cause the "flame-out."

I see grocery bags of stuff left at my wash all the time, usually just stacked on a vac island. I'll have to watch and see if it happens right after the first of the month. I'm pretty disgusted with the way food cards are misused here. I was at a convenience store one night getting a drink...

Right angle drill. Switch to a Cobra lock with a Medeco core, and weld a strong tab in the way under the keyway.

You can't dispense quarters from a CC-based machine. Your merchant processor will not allow it. On top of that, you will gain NONE of the advantages of taking CC and you will lose about 6% every time someone gets quarters. You could start with two CC acceptors in bays for the cost of adding...

Don't do it. Your customers won't want to buy tokens with their card. I've seen several try it and they would always pull it out after a couple years. Adding CC to bays and vacs is so much cheaper now, and with it set to count-up your customers only have to swipe once and they can wash until...

Same. I use 1/2" hose with push-lock barbs, no clamps needed, and a flare union at the pump for quick replacement of the check valve. Along with this ball valve, there's enough restriction for the pump to pull soap and wax without throttling the ball valve...

FWIW the way I plumb pumps, if I'm not getting wax it can only be because it's too diluted, the solenoid isn't energizing, or the plunger seats have swelled. The Coleman Super Saver stands are similar enough that if you're getting soap in the bays, you should also get wax unless one of the same...

Just as handy as looking in the tank and seeing if it's just water. ;)

How exactly is it jamming? Is something (like the wires) in the way of the coins dropping through? Is the acceptor positioned in the frame correctly? Does the acceptor reject good coins? I used to have an acceptor in the same bay jam often. I finally realized it was every Tuesday, so I...

Don't just close the ball valves halfway, you need to run the pump with the trigger pulled and adjust the valves so the pump is running smooth and quiet without cavitation on soap but the valves are closed to the point you hear the rattling and open just enough to smooth out. There's probably...

There may be a problem with the wax in the tank.

If you ever have a Hamilton changer, you'll never question the extra expense. The Mars acceptors need service about once every two years, and that costs barely $100. The hoppers need the plastic parts inside replaced once every two million or so quarters, longer if they're cleaned before they...

A regular hand truck works. You'll need to use a ratchet strap to make the drum easier to lean. I've used a good drum dolly, it's easier to move them around but it's almost as much work to lean the barrel over which is the hardest part...

No, the wax is gravity-fed. If the soap works, the wax should too, You have a leak that's getting on the wiring. That will make the plug-in wire connections corrode. Fix the leak and clean the connections, then see if the solenoid coils are energizing by holding a screwdriver over them. You...

It's likely the power went out before the tornado did its damage to your place. If you're diligent about keeping electric panels and cabinets closed, you probably won't have any damage. If things were open and got wet, use the learning experience to train yourself and your attendants to keep...

Is it viable? Short answer is, it depends. If you're going to pay to have everything done, probably not. Rural town, probably not. 4 bay self serve with no automatic, probably not. Complete build for $300,000? Probably not. You aren't going to get a $300,000 loan for a car wash. You're...

I use the large screw-in ones, mainly because that's what almost everyone around here has. I hate the push-in ones because they're so hard to get out without destroying them. I've worked on at least 500 different car washes and I've only seen the small screw-in ones a couple times.