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  1. Rfreeman

    Looking to buy my first car wash

    I don't think there is a way using water records to verify that bc too many factors, auto vs ss revenue, water consumption of the auto, the ss etc etc. I would look at changing the auto personally. My first wash was a 5 + 1 as well with a water wizard too. I pulled it out went with a soft gloss...
  2. Rfreeman

    Hamilton DRS Hopper Motor Swap

    Update so I was able to install the new motor on my hopper and get my machine up and running, its been a little over a month. Ironically, when I tested the motor on my bench it worked???? I don't think it was motor I believe it was the switch (I think that's what its called) where the quarters...
  3. Rfreeman

    Zips carwash(tunnel / express)

    HAHAHA! :p For those of us that don't want to risk the 4-5 million or more to get into it, this is a good way to enter the market!
  4. Rfreeman

    Zips carwash(tunnel / express)

    So then technically if there is a mister by you are you competing against yourself???
  5. Rfreeman

    Zips carwash(tunnel / express)

    Called it: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210624006062/en/Mister-Car-Wash-Announces-Pricing-of-Initial-Public-Offering
  6. Rfreeman

    Gun discharge fitting and wands

    Thanks for the replies guys, yeah its sounds like this isn't the norm for you guys. I was actually looking at making my own wands as well buying the galvanized stock and cutting the threads myself. Maybe even going all stainless steel with hopes that it will last longer. I have a small...
  7. Rfreeman

    Gun discharge fitting and wands

    Hey guys just checking what everyone uses for wands and guns in their bays? I ask because I have 3 washes, 18 bays total, and it seems it never fails there is at least 1 or 2 bays everyday that have a broken wand or broken discharge fitting at the gun. I did notice they have stainless wands...
  8. Rfreeman

    Help with spot free delivery pump

    Slash, were you able to locate the gray fitting on you flow meter? I was replacing a spot free pump from the freeze down here in Texas and I found out that 2 of my 3 flow meters are broken as well at the same fitting.
  9. Rfreeman

    Forum......I have a problem???

    Good morning guys....yup it was my rinse tank float switch. Apparently it lost its buoyancy and tripped the switch. Removed the float for now and up and running. First time this has happened 9 years in and still have a lot to learn. Have a good week and as always appreciate the help!
  10. Rfreeman

    Forum......I have a problem???

    Thanks guys I will try that. I know my rinse tank was full that was the first thing I checked but honestly I didn't check my other tanks and this is the first time this has happened.
  11. Rfreeman

    Forum......I have a problem???

    I have a JC pump stand and none of my pumps kick on. If I press the contractors they work but put money in the bays and they don't kick on. All the breakers are fine and over loads are not tripped. I did see what I think is a relay that is tripped (pic attached) can anyone tell me what it's for...
  12. Rfreeman

    Air Shammee vs Air Shammee II

    Did you mount the blowers in the ER? If so how well do they work having to blow all the way to the bay? Any pics of your setup?
  13. Rfreeman

    Looking for 55 gal mixing barrel

    Cool I'll check Monday and let you know.
  14. Rfreeman

    Looking for 55 gal mixing barrel

    Coach I believe I have one at one of the washes.let me check and I'll holler and let you know
  15. Rfreeman

    Anyone going to the South West Car Wash Show?

    I'll be there....its in my back yard
  16. Rfreeman

    Tips on painting the awning / fascia

    Coach I just painted two of my three washes with direct to metal from Sherwin Williams and so far so good. I hired someone to do it because I didn't want to jack with it myself and my guys were busy on other jobs. First, I would give all the surface a good power washing to knock off dirt...
  17. Rfreeman

    Hamilton DRS Hopper Motor Swap

    Trying to swap a motor on one of my hoppers and having a hard time removing this piece (sorry don't know the specific part name) I removed the 3/32nd Allen set screw now I'm trying to remove this piece to get to the 2 Phillips screws behind it which I believe are still holding the motor in...
  18. Rfreeman

    Looking for an EIC for Hamilton GoldLine

    I have this EIC sitting in my office from a older model Goldline let me know if you are interested....its collecting dust
  19. Rfreeman

    self serve spot free equipment central Texas.

    MEP on here is in that general area might be worth shooting him a P.M. If not I would recomend finding a soap distributor locally to see if they know of any "car wash techs"
  20. Rfreeman

    How far away do you consider competition

    You would be suprised at some locations here in N TX. I know of one wash where the brick is falling off all over the place exposing the structural support beams and people still pack the place.....of course it helps he's at .25 to start! I don't know how much time but it still crazy how many...
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