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    Zero Pressure Regulator to eliminate Float Tanks

    Maybe I am missing something but I do not understand why chemicals would affect the diaphram. The educator that sucks the chemicals is past the diaphram. Only the fresh water should touch the diaphram unless..... there is some minor siphoning action going on. If so, the hydrominders wioth...
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    RFID for Vacuums

    This is one view and obviouslly this person is not the target market. The same crituqe could be used of many strategies. Buy the car with the higher trim level and get certain options standard. Buy the sandwhich and fries and get a free drink, and on and on. Although not specified in the post...
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    hydro minder vs hydroflex

    Also noticed no seperate shutoff for wach air and water feed. Seems like you have to shut down the entire system for an issue with one solenoid. I have seperate shutoffs for each pumping station air and water supply so nothing needs to be shut down to swap out a solenoid or hydrominder. The...
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    Temperature Change Effects

    An issue I have had is that scum seems to build up on foot valves, screens and in lines faster in warm weather. This can impede proper chemical usage. Check all foot valves, screens, and even lines to make sure this is not an issue. I stopped using certain products because of thhis problem...
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    hydro minder vs hydroflex

    I watched the video. A. Attractive system. Does it save space? Maybe some. You still need space fore the chemicals. Typicaly there is room above for a traditional pumping station or injector pump. B. Expensive components with 2 HP Pumps (1 plus Backup) motor starter and timer. C. Serious...
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    Temperature Change Effects

    need 411 on type of complaints. Not cleaning? Not a good show? Hot weather bakes on the bird poop and tree sap. Needs more dwell time. Not really a chemical issue. Condensation causes pipes to sweat. Water flowing thru pipes makes them cooler than the surrounding warm moist air and the water...
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    Vehicle Damage Report

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    chemicals an informal poll

    Name Brand - Rain X. All SS products - Kleen Rite. Tunnel Low PH, Triple Foam Soap, Triple Foam Polish , Sealer Wax, Kleen Rite. Wheel Cleaner and Drying agent, now from Simonize Rep. Why? IMNSHHO KR gives best bang for the buck, Cleaning and show. Could not find Drying agent and Wheel...
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    Newbie Here, with pre-mix question

    Not familiar with your set up but the first question would be does the HP Soap draw ONLY from the soap tank? My sysem and many others draws from the Water / Rinse tank and a solenoid also opens for the HP tank when HP is called for allowing the HP soap to be drawn into the water supply to the...
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    Bay signs

    Perhaps the sign should say: "Customers bucket washing while others are waiting will be shot for being inconsiderate. Survivors will be shot again."
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    Bubbler V2

    In all my Tunnels I use Low PH Pre Soak. Where I have Triple foam I just use the KR triple foam which is not low PH. Brush feeds are all supplied with a weaker low PH solution. The original video showed KR Cherry blossom Foam Brush soap because that location has SS bays and I had the product...
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    700 Line Cameras

    Do you feel 4 lines provide sufficient coverage?
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    historical specs for carwashes

    Sonnys has some info on their site. I have lots of AVW stuff which seems to go thru refinements frequently. A few years ago I caled for repalcement conbveyor rollers. They offerred me a choice of A or B. When it came and didn't fit I told tem I needed C. Seems the older unit had a smaller arm to...
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    foam brush only available seasonally to reduce waiting?

    Tough question. Most wish they had this problem. IMNSHO in the SS business you are selling time. The more time each customer pays for so much the better. I can see how this might adversely afefect those who are waiting. As you say, get them started ASAP, don't make them go to changers by...
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    KR Lighted Vac Claw

    Thought it looked too good and customers would want to keep them.
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    Bubbler V2

    It is part of the basic wash. It replaces a foam stick I had overhead in addittion to the ones on the sides.
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    700 Line Cameras

    The only issue I have had with lower price system is the 480 L cameras. Upgrading to 600L where needed made them well worth it. For instance, in a tunnel shot seeing a car drive tru or the brake lights go on does not require a lot of resolution.
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    Bubbler V2

    See videos below for the Next version of my Tunnel Bubbler. Shortened the trough to 6'. Have never dissassembled the big name units but I think this has a couple of advantages. 1. Cost - Not including the pumping station it has about $500.00 in parts. 2. The Blower is not mounted in the...
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    700 Line Cameras

    Anyone using 700 line cameras and can give thoughts on how they compared with 600 line cameras?
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    flex service site plan ...

    1. I see you are in Texas so cold weather is not a concern. Why do you think you need a 150' Tunnel? (Are you adding a Buff and shine option after the typical wash and dry in the tunnel?) 2. There is an old saying "The Line is your sign". Put the vacs (assuming the top is North) along the west...
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