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I agree with Whale of a Wash. I would like to add "you really haven't breathed really extra brisk fresh air" until you have been out in the country here in North Dakota, parts of Montana, parts of Minnesota, parts of Canada & Alaska during the winter until you have actually experienced it. No...

Based on being open for only about 2 months & with the North Dakota winter --- I can agree with Big Leo that time must be allowed for the business to gradually build up. I have been trying to convince people that if they dry the dog & get it in the vehicle right away the dog should be alright...

North Dakota ---- 6% on all vended items ---- 6% use tax on everything bought from out of state. We were audited about 9 years ago ---- they went back 7 years on larger items ---- some educational purchases might not have happened if we had known they were going to be quite like that. When I...

Bubbles, I agree with BigLeo. I am starting to think by the sound of them doing whatever against some walls that some dogs affect vulnerable surfaces. I can hear it when I walk by the building. We used 14 gauge stainless.

Check with Raypak ----- an engineer told me that on a newer model they built it for & with similar heat reclaim as you describe. We have a 399K Raypak that is dormant because our more efficient Hydrotherm pulse condensing boilers are available at night when the Raypak tends to be needed for our...

Bubbles, I would say stainless for tubs would clean up better, scratch less & will not fatigue like aluminum is more apt to do. I could be wrong, there is such a thing as anodized aluminum which is harder etc. I am not that familiar with the overall UL or ETL process but I have read on this...

Lisa, It is surprising how uplifting little acts of kindness can be----especially when they are mutual. We have a suggestion box & over the years we have received Christmas cards & even random cards (all year long) either in the box or in the mail actually detailing why they appreciate us...

Has anyone used or considered using Mars Token Notes? If they can't be counterfeited too easy it seems like they could be a good fit for gift certificates for our brand new Pet Wash & also for if we add bill acceptors in our self service bays & maybe on our Mega Vend. We had a party come in...

EasyWash, Price point is $5 minimum for 7 minutes with 10% bonus for Tues thru Thurs. There is a 60 second grace period. In my last post in response to Bubbles I was more thorough in my answer. What kind of coin meters are you using? Mike

Bubbles, My tub sizes are 48" by 30" depth. I did see a huge St. Bernard at a animal supply store that I suggested during a visit could be brought to us but might be more comfortably washed on the floor. It will be interesting if she takes me up on it. It seems like there would be no real...

Bubbles, Price point is $5 minimum for 7 minutes with 10% bonus for Tues thru Thurs. There is a 60 second grace period so they can add even just a quarter or dollars within the 60 second grace period after their initial time stops. Free 15 second disinfectant text on a button comes up & stays...

Bubbles, Each operator & builder has a different set of logistics & will have to do some soul searching on what approach is a good fit for them. For us, we had to have controls that would also deal with the logic of the "green" harvesting of the heat off the laundry dryer exhaust surface...

rph9168, You probably want to fix that problem on your computer anyway----I guess it could be a bandwidth issue though. I might have to pass on additional pics for awhile. Mike

Here it is Thanksgiving 2009 coming up tomorrow & one of your fellow car wash operators is very thankful to the Lord that this worthwhile addition is now completed. I am also thankful for the support from the various distributors & manufacturers around the country & those of you through the...

Earl, That birds on our payroll is the type of thing that would make most people chuckle. It seems like it would register in their mind which would help them remember your specific carwash

I don't want to read more into what you guys are saying but it sounds like your experience with bill acceptors is even better & more proven than the maintenance required for credit card swipes. Are you guys thoroughly cleaning the Mars acceptors on a regular basis? Thanks for your replies.

From a few reliable sources I have been told that the single acceptors are more trouble free long term than the multicoin acceptors or the bill acceptors. We do give out dollar coins for some other equipment from 1 changer & can easily convert the other changer. The changer also is so the...

We are somewhat stuck with 8 removable coin box front panels that are wider & shorter than any replacements that KleenRite or any other supplier has available. We would like to avoid replacing our whole coin boxes. The existing stainless coin boxes & existing panels are thicker than...

Bubbles, This is what I came up with: http://www.pbp1.com/dynamic/pm/pm_details.asp?PN=HLMFD2 & also www.yuckos.com. http://www.yuckos.com/dogipot_holder.html I went with yuckos on some of their indoor poly dispensors & outdoor aluminum dispensors & a case of biodegradable 1 year shelf life...