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    Cameras - Deal or No Deal

    I am going to throw in a hard drive and keep it as a spare for the time when I need one.
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    Cameras - Deal or No Deal

    http://www.amazon.com/Surveillance-Security-8x600TVL-Weatherproof-Resolution/dp/B00GH4JARC/ref=sr_1_12?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1385902503&sr=1-12&keywords=Zmodo+600TVL+Outdoor+Home+Security+Camera+System Bought it for the Cameras. $229 for 8 600L cameras. We will see how they work. No hard...
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    Tunnel Heaters

    Have Plastic Doors at exit and they help. At buildings with oversize entrances I narrow the opening in the winter to accomodate the largest vehicle using Plastic strips i remove in Spring. Cuts down on the wind somewhat. Thanks for the input. Seems no magic bullet vis a vis corrosion issues.
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    Tunnel Heaters

    Good question and the answer is I have no frickin idea and I think it varies greatly depending on various factors. Starts out at whatever the City of Chicago delivers it at. Then it may travel along 100' or more of piping in the tunnel and gain or lose heat. Then I have hot and cold lines...
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    Tunnel Heaters

    Heating when we are closed is not an issue. I know the concrete retains heat, but I am skeptical how long it would last after 7:00 am with all the water running across it.
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    Air machine

    I believe Mr. Hofman has a selection in his bays for compressed air wih a seperate boom and hose. I think he regulates it down to 60psi. It has a trigger gun set up. People can use it to blow out moisture from under trim as well as debris from interiors and engine compartment. I could see...
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    Tunnel Heaters

    Trying to keep equipment from Freezing. Tunnels range from 90 - 190 feet. Up to about 120 feet a 300K BTU at each end does the job. After that I need a 3rd heater in the center. The biggest issues are at about 15 degrees and colder. At those temps I have used torpdo heaters to supplement.
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    Air machine

    I think important considertations for Stand a lone are: 1. Location, location, Location. It is best to put it at a "Choke point" where everyone entering can easily see it. Using an existing compressor to supply air may or may not allow this placement. 2. Security of coin box. Great looks are...
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    Air machine

    Why "Double Solenoid"?
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    Tunnel Heaters

    I would think air flow CFM would be important. They are rated 400K BTU 2500 CFM and 800K BTU 1.5 Million BTU at 7700 CFM http://frost-fighter.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/DF-400-DF-1500-Brochure.pdf A ceiling Hung Lennox by Contrast 390000BTU is 4400CFM...
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    Tunnel Heaters

    I'm in the midwest. Typical tunnel heaters are ceiling hung "Unit heaters." Gas / forced air. Have had several brands - Reznor, Modine. ADP, Lennox. Heater corrosion in Damp areas is an issue with moisture laden with soaps etc. Misting in the air and laying on the Units 24/7. Have tried...
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    Whats your thoughts on adding bill acceptors to combo vacs?

    I don't know what "a Lot" is , but the upgrade for Bill acceptors was around $1000 5 years ago. That included the accepter.
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    Mud grids - a solution?

    I also think shoveling mud on te floor to the side somewhere where it can dry and then you can dispose of it is more efficient that putting it in the pits and having to clean it out of there. Althoug the desing of aving a ramped pit that you could simplydrive a bobcat into is the bees knees.
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    Whats your thoughts on adding bill acceptors to combo vacs?

    My JCs withhout acceptors have regular round locks in the door. With Bill acceptors they have medeco plug locks covering Allen screwspls there i the Stainless round bar going across the bar secured with a discus type lock in a housing. The trick would be to ad a good layer of locking...
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    JE Adams Shamp n Vac fried Board

    Friend has an 18 month old JE Adams Shampoo N Vac. Seems the circuit board fried and he has to replace for about $500.00 while it's bad enough that he has to spend this on an 18 month old unit he is concerned as to what caused it. Doesn't want the new one to fry. Any ideas as to cause?
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    Whats your thoughts on adding bill acceptors to combo vacs?

    I have not added any but I have purchased some with acceptors. Luv them. Have not added any due to the addittional work to make the coin / bill acceptance area more secure.
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    Why do I Bother!!!!

    Probably what you did. Don't be concerned with what the clueless think,
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    Your help needed: Recalling your favorite SSCWN stories/articles/covers

    The "Uncle Sam" photo. was great as was the layered lock feature. I also think there was something about what to have in a tool box / spare parts list.
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    Bubblizer,Tsunami,Wall of Foam,etc.

    Seem to get lots of comments on the Bubblizer. Most from the car waiting to enter seeing it on the car ahead. Stuff like "What's that guy getting?" I never get that much foam. Currently at .05 per car for soap. Trying to get it down with a different product. Have heard the Lava type archs...
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    Air machine

    Back in `1985 or so I started an air machine business with a partner. We did this on a revenue sharing basis. Partner bought me out when I got too busy with the washes. My thoughts. KISS IS BEST. Fancy readouts became a maintnenace headache. Built in Gauges were a maintenance and theft...
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