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I picked up a 8 camera analog HD system at sams for $350 that will do all the things you want. There are many others to choose from.

It will depend on your location. I sold a wash last year because the buyer wanted the land. I sold for double the amount per square foot compared to existing land values. If you sell make sure you get to remove anything you want as they will just scrap it anyway.

Always good to get the money flowing to you instead of away from you. Looks great, Best of Luck.

When I have had trouble with US not reading well on a floor, I take a large piece of aluminum plate and anchor it onto the floor in the midddle of the bay. It helps the US find the front and rear of the car better. The other day I was testing my trifoam in the front of the bay. I forgot to rinse...

Where you live will effect what metal you use. In the Northern climate you have to account for snow loads. Also the span and distance between the purlins need to be considered.

ICA did a study several years ago and found that 35% of the water does not go down the drain, It is carried off or evaporated. Check with the ICA doe the report.

Here is a way to look at your profit when comparing your price raise. Lets say you are at $2 for 4 minutes now. A general industry rule of thumb is a 35% variable cost for soaps, water etc. So at $2 you are making $1.30 per cycle. Raise your price to $3 per cycle and your COGS does not change...

Check your spot free rinse water first to make sure a check valve is not letting water back into the tank. Your spot free rinse should take care of any chalking or residual hard water.

Randy is right, try to get a system with ball cameras. A couple of other places I have purchased from are Supercircuits and Securitycameraking.

I have 5 automatics and they also do others in the same trip along the way.

I have used a maintenance contract since I started 20 years ago. At first my distributo offered it free for the first year after a purchase. They would come monthly. Once I had to start paying for it I have them come every 3 or 4 months. I feel it has been worth it as I have very little down...

I also prefer the Swann software vs. the Lorex system. I found out that my HD Lorex cameras will not work on my HD swann system. Both give good quality picture in the analog HD format.

2900 people in the town. How many SS bays total are there? A old rule of thumb is that you need 1500 to 2500 people per bay to be viable. The town may simply be not have enough population to support 2 washes.

Great looking wash and towel station. 20 years ago I started offering towels and learned that the towel station needs to be bolted down or cemented in. My last custom made stainless steel station cost me $1800. A guy recently backed into it and his insurance company is sending me a check for a...

It has built in motion detection and will notify you if anyone is the area.

We have all seen the Ring.com doorbell advertised for home monitor. If someone rings your doorbell it calls your cell phone and you can see the person as well as talk to them. It all goes through your WIFI system so there is no monthly charges etc. Bill Pitzer had rigged something up similar...

Ryko just announced a special on their fully loaded soft gloss XS tri foam detergent, cold wax , rain shield, wheel scrub, on board dryer. Comes with complete install for$99,900. Big savings if you are looking for a good friction machine. I might pick one up as it is $30,000 cheaper than just 3...

My bill counter saves me at least 3 hours every week. I know I used to do it by hand. I do not look at it as a expense but rather as a money maker. The time saves you lets it pay for itself many times over.

July 2016 Professional Carwash and detailing magazine is devoted to water treatment. Might be a good idea to pick one up to read.

The first thing you need to find out is how hard the water is where you are at. It is measured in grains. I have 22 grain hard water which is very hard. I would call a local supplier and have them give you a bid and try to find out what the local water hardness is. From there you can shop around...