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  1. soapy

    New $5 Bill Test Results

    I found that my cummins jet scan money counter will count the new $5 bill with no upgrades. I had already upgraded my bill acceptors a while ago and I got 3 of the new fives last week.
  2. soapy

    Vandalized Bill Changer - estimate % lost

    I have one location that has in bay bill acceptors that has been running for 5 years. It is always around 15% of bills received in the bays and 85% bills in the changer. I just added some in bay bill acceptors at another location and the rate is 30% in bay bill acceptors and 70% through the bill...
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    credit card readers

    I just installed several as you know. After getting over the ryko SS wiring it was very easy to install. I got mine with a coin box so everything was prewired. All we had to do is match up the function wires and power wires to the 1/2 of plug that was supplied. We also had to have 2 wires for...
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    Ryko OHD down. Need help.

    I have also seen the small air solenoids trip the Q13 circuit breaker. They are labeled Y.. and sit right below the small wiring panel in the pump cabinet. All you have to do is unplug one wire from them and then test it. I have had to replace more of the air solenoid coils than anything else...
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    Ryko OHD down. Need help.

    My best guess with the info. you provided is that the first photo eye is being tripped and sending the signal for the rocker panel blaster to work. Something related to that signal is what is causing the Q 13 breaker to trip. I would start first by looking at the coil on the soleniod that opens...
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    Charge backs on credit cards

    Is it just me or does it seem like AMerican express gets charge backed more than all the other cards combined. I am thinking about dropping them since they are the majority of the charge backs and the minority of card charges.
  7. soapy

    OHD boost pump

    The boost pump does not supply RO water on any of my OHds. It is supplied by a seperate pump. If all three functions are low using 2 different pumps I would look for a kinked line or a line with a hole in it. All three functions will use the same manifolds so start to check there. If you have to...
  8. soapy

    Foam brush no foam, all liquid

    There has to be a air injection line somewhere. If the air compressor is running all the time foam brush is called for I would check to see if you have a broken air line somewhere in your system. Many systems will run a air line out to the bays and inject the air right above the foamy brush. One...
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    Dog Wash vs. Bay Upgrades

    I think I will be happy if I get 15% or more on CC. I know it will build over time. I tried at one location to use a token CC machine and had very poor results for usage.
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    Dog Wash vs. Bay Upgrades

    I think you can get a complete dog wash setup for around $7500 each from Kleenrite or Dultmieir. I was quoted this at the recent show. I am in the process of changing out my coin boxes that only took coins to boxes that will take bills, coins and credit cards. THe boxes will also have talking...
  11. soapy

    Ryko door control

    I have all my doors on individual switches so they can be shut off as needed. Each door should have its own thermostat so you could just turn up the temp on the door you want to stay shut.
  12. soapy

    Dog Wash vs. Bay Upgrades

    At the recent SCWA meeting in Dallas they had talk about dog washes. Most were doing about $800 per month or less and the operators did not really look at them as a big profit builder but rather as a loyalty builder for their washes. They felt it created a buzz about the wash but did not create...
  13. soapy

    Southwest Car Wash Show Report

    I had a great time at the SWCA show. I thought they had a good turn out and put on a great show. The education programs got everyone involved and were really good. The Texas people are friendly and great to be around.
  14. soapy

    Car Wash Renovation

    I have seen some touchless automatics advertised for 60K without dryers or ACWs you could add those and get an auto installed for about 80K. You could get the SS side going for under 100k with new equipment. I would probably lean towards having more than 1 auto if the location is as good as you...
  15. soapy

    delayed soap application on Ryko voager II

    sounds like a foot valve or check valve in the suply line has gone bad.. The delay is because it is having to refill the supply line each time it starts.
  16. soapy

    Wash Sales

    My top wash is about 70% of the volume on my IBAs.
  17. soapy

    New Operator Issues

    Your Soft gloss should run you around .05 to .10 cents per wash for the foaming detergent per car. A general guideline for you Radius would be about 35 to 50 cents per pass of presoak each. In answering your other post it might be a good idea to try some other chemicals if your distributor is...
  18. soapy

    Guy hits building going through dryer

    I had a similar thing happen about 6 months ago when a guy forgot to put his car in park and got out to do something in front of the automatic bay. The car rolled forward and hit the entrance door. He started yelling at my son saying who is going to pay for this damage to his car. My son looked...
  19. soapy

    Zep Price Increase?

    I can confirm that Blue Coral is going up 4.8% on March 1.
  20. soapy

    New Detail Shop; Floor Heat or No?

    I have a tire store with 6 large overhead doors and it uses floor heat. The temp recovery is very quick and it keeps the workers feet and working area much warmer. I added a couple of ceiling fans to kkep the air circulating and it has worked out great the last 20 years.
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