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  1. soapy

    Tire Shine Machine

    I have 3. I bought one and built the other 2 myself. Spray gun with brush. $1 per minute. They are used in summer and not so much in winter. I built mine with 2 solenoid so that after time was used the second solenoid opens and depressurize the hose and system. Without it system could be used...
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    In-Bay and Vac Station Lights

    I have a bunch of T5 HO fixtures that I run in my auto bays 24\7 and I have yet to replace a bulb. Going on 6 years now.
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    advice on RO Systems

    Be sure to get one with automatic backlash feature. Saved lots of money by not having to replace membranes all the time.
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    Property Tax comparison question

    3 ss bays and 2 autos on acre of ground- property tax runs around $7000 per year. 6% sales tax but does not apply to car wash sales since they are considered labor and labor is not taxed in Idaho.c
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    Greetings and salutations!

    Welcome to the forum. I look forward to your participation because that is what makes this place work.
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    Wet Towel vs. Glass Wipes

    I have found that wet towels work better but a glass cleaner towel with the word "glass" in the title sells better in the glass front vendors.
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    Ice falls in SS bay alleged Damage

    I had a long cold spell a few years back that let ice build up on one of my SS bay walls that was bare concrete block. One day the temps warmed up and the sheet of ice about 6 inches thick did come off the wall and then fall and hit a car doing about $1500 damage to the car. This was about 15...
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    Is it too early to think about Las Vegas?

    I just ran down to check and Vegas is still there. Saturday I was on Lake Mead swimming, temps. were a little cool at 78 but that beats the teens I found when I got home.
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    Unlimited washing for self serve?

    The cost of using a rfid type system on a SS by could be a large barrier. From my research it cost between 10K to 20K to add it to a existing auto cashier. You would probably have a higher cost per bay to add it to a ss bay. Alternative methods might be needed. If you already have Credit card...
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    Do you give good friends / family free/discounted washes?

    I give a few friends and family free washes but they respond in kind with their services or products. My dad used to tell me that you have to make money from your friends because your enemies won't do business with you.
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    How many cars

    You can ge the simoniz titration kit from Kleenrite for under $20.
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    How many cars

    Have you titrated your chemical for final dilution? Your application seems about right for cost per pass. You should be cleaning well at the 300 cars per barrel rate.
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    Using DEMA Mixrite for Chemical Deliver

    I use a dosatron chemical pump on one of my touch free IBA. It is fed water from a onboard rotary pump that pumps around 11 gallon per minute. I have been using this setup for over 14 years and have only replaced the pump once. It is very consistent and obviously reliable. What ever pump you go...
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    Fill in the blank

    I do visual check and see what is the most glaring thing to standout and fix it first. Otherwise swap out the free towels so I can get a batch in the washer, that way they get washed while I am cleaning bays etc. so I can get them in the dryer before I head to the next wash.
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    s/s spray guns

    I have used Cat, Suttner, giant in the last 25 years all seemed good with cat probably being the best for me until I tried the AR AMERICAN guns with the large round dot on the side. It has a textured back strap that makes them easier to grip. No problems ever and less than $22 from KR.
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    We’re about out of the car wash business, can’t take much more

    Sorry to hear this. I live in a much milder crime area but I am armed full time now. Employees are also. Sad that society has got to this point.
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    infrared heat

    I use it in all my IBA. The best way to heat a IBA IMO.
  18. soapy

    Exit door occasionaly staying open

    When it happens try wiggling the wire on the back of each photo eye. That is where they usually go bad FME.
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    Exit door occasionaly staying open

    Open your door control buttons and check for corrosion on the wires. I have had electricians wire the door controls through the buttons and seen this problem caused by a bad contact.
  20. soapy

    Loud buzzing from NO weep solenoids.

    Generally a 24 volt coil will work at 22+ volts. It may be possible that your weep solenoid only shut off during sfr to provide clean water.
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