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    Solenoids for corrosive lo-ph triple foam? (And product suggestions?)

    Here's the results on a Kip all-stainless solenoid from using Stinger's trifoam: That hole goes through to the outlet port.
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    This is a dumb question but I’m new to the business

    Get one of these: https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/hammers-pry-bars/22-oz-solid-steel-framing-hammer-61512.html Most of the time I can hook the claw under the manifold and the head will reach down to the front of the stand. I can push down on the hammer with one head and tighten the...
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    Best Vacuum motors for self serve?

    Do yours ever rust completely through before they die?
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    regulator selection and setup.

    I've switched from the Paraplate BR-2 to the SMC 555 series. The SMC last just as long, and I've never seen a catastrophic failure of one. I use the brass ones (The 5550090), and I don't think I have ever replaced a bad one. The difference in the two part numbers you posted is probably the...
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    Dad Joke

    I'm not a dad (as far a I know), but I like telling kids dad-type jokes. My favorite is to tell a kid a corny knock-knock joke, then after I tell it I say "I have another one but you have to start me," so the kid says "Knock knock." When I say "Who's there?" the kid looks very confused.
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    Best Vacuum motors for self serve?

    I use the Domel 492 motor and change the brushes every other year. I have yet to have a motor go bad. I can't even get a year out of a Kleen-Rite VMK19 motor.
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    Splash and Dash Not Taking Coins

    The Sensortron is the same and will exactly replace yours. You can save a few dollars and order the insert only. The Slugbuster will replace it. You currently have a unit with a yellow, a black, and two red/green wires, one of which combines with the black wire. The Slugbuster will hook up...
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    Sun Shield Vs Rain Shield What Is The Difference

    https://www.carwashforum.com/threads/ryko-amtt-receipt.20922/
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    Tire Cleaner and Presoak setup

    That's actually a good thing. If the check valve fails, high pressure will come back through the air line and bleed out from the regulator, and it's your indicator that there's something wrong. It won't do any harm, and it prevents blown tubing lines. Your Flojet is probably bad. When the...
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    Cat 310 pump low pressure seal

    If you removed the ceramic plungers from the pump, you absolutely must replace the copper washer on the bolt. If you don't, water will most likely leak through the plunger bolt and get into the crankcase. I replace all the washers and seals anytime I remove the plungers.
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    Air Logic Triple Foam Dilution

    I've used the JBS and like it too.
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    Tmemaster TM5-J Self Serve Timers

    You can use almost any universal remote for the Dixmor timers. I'd be glad to mail you one if you could spend a couple minutes with your existing remote and the universal one to do an experiment.
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    Environmental Insurance? Anyone else receiving solicitations for this, and also anyone using it?

    FWIW I get letters from companies all the time trying to sell me things I don't need.
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    Air Logic Triple Foam Dilution

    One, you can get a more accurate result by putting a second draw hose on the Hydrominder and pulling from the mixed chemical in the tank with one of them. It's trial and error to figure out the tips, but it works and you don't have to hand mix anything. Two, switch to something better. The...
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    Tire Cleaner and Presoak setup

    Check valve. I mixed up a couple of threads. https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-23214-fluid-controls-cv-100t-1-4-in-f-x-f-stainless-steel-check-valve-3500-psi-4-gpm-ptfe.aspx
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    Vacuum cleanouts and homeless

    And if someone complains, tell the police that you've had a rodent problem in the vacuums.
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    Vacuum cleanouts and homeless

    You shouldn't need all that. If you can get a spring to close the door, the suction will hold it shut.
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    Tire Cleaner and Presoak setup

    If you use the same Fluid Controls valve I mentioned in your other thread, make sure you use at least 3/8". I put a 1/4" on a medium-pressure spot free line once, and the plastic tabs that hold the valve together broke off and let the poppet blow through and jam into the fitting. The only...
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    Low Pressure Check Issues!

    They never have enough when I order, but it doesn't usually take long to get them.
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    Low Pressure Check Issues!

    I use the PTFE. The Viton and Buna-N o-rings can come off the poppet. The Teflon ones can't, or never have in my experience with them.
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