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  1. MEP001

    Injector setup

    You should be able to increase the strength of the products in the tanks and be good. I think we discussed once about having to throttle the water supply ball valves to force the pump to draw more chemical, but I don't like to do that. I prefer to run 1/2" hose from the tank to the pump using...
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    Injector setup

    I'm using Duo-Clean from Scotch Plaid, not likely something that would be convenient to you. You might try the combination of Simoniz Correct and foam agent some people here are using - it probably comes out similar to what I use. I just got tired of mixing powders.
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    Advise needed, first time potential buyer

    One thing to keep in mind is that with a 6 bay SS 1 auto it's usually the auto that's carrying the wash, and the vacuums are some nice gravy. An express exterior with free vacs opening nearby can decimate the auto and vac revenue. I try to look at a wash opportunity by determining its...
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    Injector setup

    I don't know, I'll have to get a pH test kit or a titration kit and see.
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    Injector setup

    Are you sure they're injectors? Typically you have holding tanks for water, soap, and wax, and when the solenoids open the chemicals flow unrestricted. You could pump the soap to the bay pumps, but I feel like that would be tricky to keep consistent. You'd need the pressure of the soap really...
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    Advise needed, first time potential buyer

    Is that "take home" the net? Can it be backed up with at least two years of tax returns? What SS functions? What brand of equipment? Exactly what automatic?
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    Hot water float valve doesn't fully shut off. The previous one didn't either?

    The seats of those valves erode over time. There's probably a groove eroded into it which makes it need more pressure from the float to shut off fully. It will get worse until it won't shut off at all.
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    Hot water float valve doesn't fully shut off. The previous one didn't either?

    I quit using them for that reason. They either fail to open fully or they fail wide open. For me, neither is an acceptable option. I prefer the 1" Walters which is kind of a pain to rebuild, but I keep a spare ready. I've heard the Jobe is good but I can't screw it in with the tank being so...
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    Changing the time on Fragramatic Vac

    Last time I checked they didn't have any and had no estimate on when they would get more. Also $150 is a lot to spend for something you might use once every ten years or so.
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    Vacuum Issue - Blowing 20A fuses

    Not sure, maybe check the voltage. Make sure it stays around 120V when the unit starts and doesn't dip or increase when you start the one on the same island, if there is one. I've seen a loss of common cause all sorts of voltage problems even though the vac still runs.
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    Vacuum Issue - Blowing 20A fuses

    There are two fuses, one for each motor? Try MDL-10 fuse. That's a slow blow. ABC-20 fuse might be blowing from the startup load which can reach 60 amps.
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    Changing the time on Fragramatic Vac

    You could mail me your timer(s), I can plug them into my units, set your price and mail them back. PM if interested.
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    Hydrominder Eductor

    Make sure the solenoid is opening fully. The eductor won't draw properly if the flow is too low. Pull the hose off and remove the tip and see if there's strong suction when it comes on. Check the foot valve and make sure the screen isn't clogged or the valve itself isn't bad. This is the...
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    Changing the time on Fragramatic Vac

    It's not an infrared device, it's a corded unit. If you happen to be in the central Texas area I could come by and do it for you, but I'm not willing to loan or rent mine out as I can't get a replacement.
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    New tunnel wash on well and septic system

    I have no personal experience, but there are several washes in my area running on well and septic. Have you determined anything about the water quality and the gallons per day you can pull from a well at the site?
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    Damage claim from dryer

    So the dryer managed to miss his satellite radio antenna and on just one side grab the leading metal edge and partially rip it off?
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    Cryptopay on Fragramatic Vac

    Cryptopay will work with any timer in count-down mode because it just sends coin pulses to the timer. If it's not too late, think about canceling your order for the light segments and get them from mouser.com. https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/604-TA20-11SRWA You'll pay as much per segment...
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    Hydrominder Eductor

    Can't tell much from your picture but it looks like an eductor from a 525: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-2104-525-hydrominder-medium-volume-9-5-gpm.aspx It's not repairable, it's just PVC.
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    Damage claim from dryer

    I'd certainly watch the video before doing anything else.
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    CarWash Superstore

    I know someone who does this. He says he pays for the privilege and it's okay, but he's abusing it so bad he's costing them way more than the $99. He also refuses to put someone's regular phone number in his phone instead of their toll-free number even though it costs him nothing either way...
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