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    Small Claims Court

    Well Robert, I live in the real world, reject your reality and substitute the one we live in. #1. I was there. It was a Van. Pressure difference was not readily apparent from a visual inspection. #2 In reality, in an EE with one loader, the idea of walking around each vehicle to inspect is not...
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    Turbo Vacs

    Can't say I keep track of how old my motors are but I typicaly run them until they die. I would guess 2-3 years ... BUT by that time the whole thing is so corroded I couldn't see any point in replacing anything. But perhaps my customers are tougher on my stuff. I am under subpoena to...
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    Turbo Vacs

    I have not had a problem. Use bunches of them. Can't help but think something else is going on like a hole in the filter bag. Do you notice a lot of dirt in the top where the motor is? Nay other unusual visual signs?
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    Small Claims Court

    Attny / Plaintiff was not only unable to prove it, they submitted zero evidence of negligent operation, or malfunction. Sample of Judges comments: "I know how those car washes do, they can throw you off the track and throw you back on again" Or in the case where I submitted video of how the...
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    Small Claims Court

    Can't speak for any particular jurisdiction, however the "American Rule" is that the prevailing party does not recover attorney fees unless there is a contract providing for such or unless another exception like a statute applies. Costs - Filing and service of process fees are typically awarded
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    No more Coins..CC or Cash Only..Very Nice.. 54% Cards.

    I don't recall the rep who set me up but the customer service phone number on my monthly statement from Associated Merchant Services is 877 273 8191
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    No more Coins..CC or Cash Only..Very Nice.. 54% Cards.

    Last Month with First Data it was 4.6% all in. I think better months have a slightly lower % . In some months it runs 5.5%. (Note, this also averages in the EE Transactions.)
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    Help! Need timer to shut off vacuum timer.

    There are a couple of former National pride Locations in the area that share a property line with residential and are required to shut down at about 9:00 pm. Car washes are often deemed a "Special Use" for zoning purposes and all sorts of restrictions can be lawfully imposed as a condition of...
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    Hand Held Dryers

    This is byond my level of competence but I think there is an issue with regard to Blowers, compressors, vacuums, etc. with regard to not only how many CFMs they can produce but at what pressures as well.
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    Hand Held Dryers

    The duty cycle spec would be an issue. Of course you could get the 2 year protection plan for $7.00. Would be interesting to see how often they would replace it. Also can't help but wonder that what the units use what are really designed as vacuum motors as Blower motors and if things...
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    No more Coins..CC or Cash Only..Very Nice.. 54% Cards.

    It's on the web. (I never use it. Just wait for monthly statement).
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    Hand Held Dryers

    Unless you are getting a volume discount order one of each. Install both in busiest bays as a trial. Then decide. You can always try and sell the one you like least.
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    No more Coins..CC or Cash Only..Very Nice.. 54% Cards.

    I have Cryptopay with First Data.
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    Good investment?

    Some industry surveys have averages at $1500 / mo/ ss and $4500/ mo IBA so that would be $13,500 x 12 = $162,000 / year Gross. Wha are projected fixed costs - Rent, Debt Service, real estate taxes, Insurance, labor, scavenger, etc. Projected operating expenses, - Utilities, Maintenance...
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    Small Claims Court

    You are rolling the dice unless you have video which shows the driver doing something stupid. Is the driver taking you to court directly or did their insurance company file a subrogation claim? One thing I tried was to bring a video of how the wash works and tried to make an anology to a...
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    Top Brush Control Idea \ moved the robot

    More https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbszVGzUNEE
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    Top Brush Control Idea \ moved the robot

    Here is the reversing and knuckling top brush https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JymIiRM7Fo
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    Self serve tire shine machines near vending

    years ago I always bought Thomas. Then they had some issue and were impossible to get. To say they are now pricey is an understatement. KR Sells gast and I have been happy with them . I use a chuck that does not hold air in the line. Much easier on the compressor.
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    Belanger Spinlite

    This is a very real concern. Been thru some newer washes with the Lava / Sheet type flow and once the first one hits your windo you really can't see much for the rest of the tunnel wash. Some operators have added a rinse for the windshield beofre some extra services so the customer can get...
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    Slugbuster II - Paraplate wiring

    Info I just rec'd: Earl; here is the info per Doug Parker Power timer with 24 volt ac transformer hooked to line & Neutral. Then connect yellow to line Black to neutral and blue to + coin switch. Put a jumper from - coin switch to neutral. Purple wire is not used on this timer. Tape off...
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