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    VOTE: Being a self serve car was owner is easy....

    I've owned 3 other types of business, and IMHO it's the easiest to manage of all of them. II have more freedom and flexibility - 'm able to be away more often and for longer amounts of time than the others.
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    Ryko softgloss maxx 3

    Possible an intermittent interruption in electrical connection? I had the exact issue on a proximities sensor on my radius that would works a few times and then not.
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    My Coinless Install

    Question to you - Have any of your customers provided feedback as to the take rate of the app? What kind of percentages are they seeing? I've heard reports of other owners reporting figures below 10%? Is that accurate?
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    Power out AGAIN

    That sound like hell. Only advice I can give you? Maybe consider moving to a free(er) state?
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    Saving a few $$ with Zoro Tools

    Damn. Gotta watch this thread more. Just ordered $800 of replacement regulators/separators/oilers from Grainger
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    Why is Kleen-Rite Shipping so much?

    Overall I'm happy with the service and prices but like we all know there is always room for improvement.
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    Why is Kleen-Rite Shipping so much?

    They did something similar to me. I place a ~$2500 order. I specifically noted in the "note" box to ship as one order as I wanted the free shipping. They ended up shipping my order in 3 shipments, and then charged me for al three. I called them and they graciously apologized for the error...
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    I want to wire a relay off my WeepMizer to control my electric trough heat.

    Hi guys - When I bought my wash, they originally plumbed a loop off my floor heat into the trough with no independent control. The problem with that is that I keep the floor heat as low as possible and it was too low for the trough and I'd get occasional freezes. I ended up running an...
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    KR triple foams

    I tried the Bubble Up stuff for my foam brush. When I diluted it and installed the recommended tip, I had a HELL of a time - make that impossible - getting it ANYWHERE near how I had my foam brush looking with Blendco Pink Foam Brush product. I ended up pulling it straight from the...
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    Flex 5 combo ... thoughts?

    So is that thing able to profile vehicles with ladder racks, bike racks, etc and compensate for it?
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    Advice on this interesting CarWash 4 sale

    Looks good. Good luck. What kind of lease is he offering you?
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    Flex 5 combo ... thoughts?

    What teller are you guys using? I'm thinking about a Flex 5 as a friction machine a a Petit 360 as my touchless. Have heard a lot of good things about both machines.
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    When would you consider replacing your machine?

    What would you guys think would be the min cpd that would justify and could support a new machine at these prices?
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    Pit/sand trap cleaning

    I have a drying area. Let it dry and then call a guy to haul it away or I have my attendant put 10-15 buckets a week in our dumpster.
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    Pit/sand trap cleaning

    My manholed interceptors I bought a 10' handy clam and have my attendant do 2 wheel barrows a month. I also have him do the same on the pits. I also have a Ring O Matic which in my opinion is absolutely indispensable ( at least for a SS) .
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    When would you consider replacing your machine?

    I had a passing thought a while back about just having 2 touchless machines ( I have a touches and a Soft Gloss ) and marketing the wash as a "safer" option to brushed washes. I get A LOT of customers that come to my wash complaining of damage from the EE near by. For now I like having both...
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    Coolest thing you’ve found

    Sounds nice.
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    Shoes that stand up to car washes??

    The ones I linked above. I will say that the grip is phenomenal and has withstood both bleach and Kleen Wall and still clean up nice.
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    Shoes that stand up to car washes??

    I've tried a lot. These are my favorites: https://www.zappos.com/p/adidas-outdoor-terrex-swift-r2-gtx-black-black-black/product/8984822/color/24150
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    When would you consider replacing your machine?

    How do you know when the gearboxes are failing?
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