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    Vacuum Issue - Blowing 20A fuses

    Well I figured it out. Never underestimate your own ignorance. Apparently there was a 20A instead of a 30A in the first one. It's been running like that for ever ( I don't think I ever replaced that fuse ) . Then I mistakenly bought 10A in a rush to get out of Home Despot to avoid the mad...
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    Vacuum Issue - Blowing 20A fuses

    Why would it start doing this suddenly after 12+ months no changes - i.e. motors, etc.?
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    Vacuum Issue - Blowing 20A fuses

    I have a Fragramatic Combo vacs ( started with one and now 2 doing the same) that keeps popping the 240v 20A fuse after 5 seconds. Checked brushes, and even changed both motors and checked wiring still happening? Could the relay cause this? What else could cause it?
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    Tunnel closed IBA $ up

    Wow. We have 2 tunnels but really the 2nd one is insignificant. I'd say the EE is 90% of the business between the two and they're right across the street from each other. We have 150K
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    Fragamatics Turbo Vac Motor

    I've installed the 2 turbo motors. Did't really notice a difference in the suction ( measured with a gauge ) compared to the DOMEL 492.4 I buy from Windtrax
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    car wash tax preparers

    I have some rental properties along with my wash. I paid my CPA $3300 for all last year and this year I brought on a bookkeeper. THat's $300 / quarter for all. The money they save me in taxes along with the time is well worth it. I've tried the QB and even old school notebook accounting...
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    Longest lasting boom swivels

    I use Mosmatic's at both ends of the HP hose. I just replace them with new when they start leaking - I don't bother rebuilding them.
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    Poll: Biden or Trump is best for my car wash?

    Trump. I don't agree with everything he says/does, but lets face it, being business owners in this particular business, a strong economy is paramount. Basically a pandemic and complete shut down of the US economy with unemployment likely to hit 14.7% and fears of even 20% is what it took to...
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    Tunnel closed IBA $ up

    Yep. I had a full service 3 miles from me close down temporarily last year while they re-fitted with new equipment. Same experiences as you.
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    WASHWORLD RAZOR EDGE OR PDQ LASERWASH 360, THOUGHTS?

    I have 2 machines that are getting to the end of their lives. A Ryko Radius and Sotgloss XS. Although I could keep the machines running indefinitely the reasons for upgrading are many. Less problems/down time/lost customers Remote Access & Control New look Faster wash times I've also...
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    Carwash Closings

    Northern Italy has been on complete lockdown for longer than that with no end in sight. Although the daily deaths and new cases are going down, they're still significant and nowhere near getting right back on track. The only answer to this is we develop the herd immunity to it or if a vaccine...
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    How long will the covid19 virus be around...

    I always thought that elderly and those with compromised health should stay home. Everyone else goes back to work with masks, gloves, glasses and with the understanding to wash their hands diligently, use hand sanitizer always, and exercise proper hygiene. This economic shit down and "shelter...
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    Ryko Signature Series S.S Faceplate

    I believe it was RDM. Let me confirm when I get up to my wash later. I've got some other remanufactured things from them – specifically a printer for a WSII. I emailed them asking them if they could fix other electronic things and they said send it to them they'll test it and if it could be...
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    Ryko Signature Series S.S Faceplate

    I've never experienced that problem. I'd start with trying the relay board from another working panel. I've had 3 of them repaired. Usually the relay boards when they begin to shit the bed functions begin to not work then progressively all of them.
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    WASHWORLD RAZOR EDGE OR PDQ LASERWASH 360, THOUGHTS?

    What would you do if any and all service was 3-4+ hours away? Who would you choose then? I'm considering a Petit. My only complaint about it is the machine itself isn't very appealing looking.
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    Ryko Signature Series S.S Faceplate

    I have the same exact panels at my wash. I've fixed them many times from relay boards, to timers, etc. There is a company I used to test & repair I believe the relay board and the board on the side of the coin acceptor ( I forgot what it's called ). I'll find them in my email. What is happening?
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    Attendant wages..

    Are you guys giving them 1099's, W2's or "other"?
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    Your favorite Friction IBA?

    How long does the base & top wash take?
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    Fastest, best cleaning IBA?

    Wow. Bellanger needs to update the Freestyler to be more like the Cube. The Freestyler ( the video and the machine itself)looks like it was made in the 80's
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    Carwash Closings

    It's impossible to sanitize every surface to stop the spread of the virus. It needs to be up to the people to diligently wear PPE, wash & sanitize their hands, practice "social distancing", and self quarantine if they feel symptoms. From my microbiologist mom who has 49 years of infectious...
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