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    free vacs again

    A lot of people drank the free vac Kool Aid. Since many have stuck with it they must feel it works for them. I know some who have tried it and done away with it, or so I have heard, and some who have restricted it to car wash customers.
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    Car Wash Show to Chicago in 2014.

    I have only seen on line videos and magazine stories, so I do not have enough knowledge to form an opinion as to how well it works. The units I hav seen are seperate tunnels used after the car goes through the regular tunnel. Some apply the polish with hand held sprayers. It seems like a...
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    High Pressure Solenoid Valve reccomendations?

    No, the system uses a series of 5 floor monted tapeswitches, each triggering a pair of solenoid valves. Opposing ones on passenger and Driver side. Each opens as the tire activates it. The Viper shine PLC controls the "On Time" so no tunnel controller functions are needed. The issue is one...
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    Car Wash Show to Chicago in 2014.

    Not sure of the exact year, but I think my first show was in Chicago in 1965 or so. Went with my father. I kid Dan Pecora / Erie Brush that I think the size of his booth now is the size of the entire show then. A few years later recall seeing a radical blower by a company I think was called...
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    Car Wash Show to Chicago in 2014.

    Yep, I agree hard to believe that change will happen. But, plenty of shows skipped Chicago and we have seen change. Will it be real? I know one thing for certain "Time will tell" Interesting that you consider Rahm Emanuel to be a "Union Guy". Not my perception so far.
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    Retrofit Bill Validator

    Probably a demographic thing. HAve had a couple bill acceptors attacked. But so far knock on wood not so bad.
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    Car Wash Show to Chicago in 2014.

    It will be intersting to see exactly which venue is booked. LAast time it was in "Chicago" it was actualy Rosement which is a stone's throw from the airport. Even if it's in the City, it's like vegas, lines of Cabs waiting to take you anywhere. There is also a public transit train from the...
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    Retrofit Bill Validator

    I used Etowah Valley add on boxes with acceptors. Now listed on the Website at $689.95. The acceptor is about $295.00 without the box, so the Box is an extra $400.00. The add on box makes it easier to notice the acceptor has now been added. Initialy bought 4. Within a month I was convinced I...
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    Car Wash Show to Chicago in 2014.

    Curious as to why San Antonio was your #1. I did not find a wide variety of other stuff to do there. Also, flight arrangement was not nearly as easy as most other cities mentioned.
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    High Pressure Solenoid Valve reccomendations?

    Both of the above max at 1200 PSI which I think is a little low for the usage. I think the valve needs to be "Over Spec'd at about 2000PSI for durability.
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    High Pressure Solenoid Valve reccomendations?

    As many know I am a big fan of the Viper shine unit becasue there are no moving parts. I have always felt this system could be adapted for high pressure wheel cleaning. The unit has 5 pairs of solenoid valves. Each valve on each side supplies 2 nozzles. Each pair is triggered by a floor...
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    night life n vegas

    AFAIAC any show that you can see outside of Vegas you should not see in Vegas. Vegas has stuff you can't find anywhere else and that is the kind of stuff you should see. Among them are the Cirque De Solei shows. O Ka Luv if you like the beatles) Are some of the best. Reccomend not more than...
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    Your Thoughts On City Complaints of Sand

    If you think the testing near your site was not accurate take your own samples and have them tested. If they test differently then bring this to their attention and ask for a re test with "Split Samples" . Also ask for detailed test results including "Chain of Custody" . There results may...
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    Vacuum Island Concrete caps?

    Well, I never had dirt in the form. Always solid concrete or some bloicks and bricks to take up some space in the center then fill the whole thing with cement. Learned the hard way to never, ever again run the electrical up under the island. Drilling the rebar in also doesn't work when a truck...
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    Best Sellers In Your Drop Shelf Vendors

    Stopped Selling little trees a while ago when I got into the custom Fresheners. Nice to see my ad hanging from the mirror. Nice reminder where to go when the car is dirty. Acceptance has been great. Even had some request those instead of the tree. Other items that sell well AA cleaner packs...
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    Vacuum Island Concrete caps?

    You might want to consider: Go to the Home improvement store and getting some patio Block. Put these on the sides of the form once. It worked OK. Not sure how it will accept drillinig for anchors or if you are going to set threaded anchor rods in the concrete to accept the vacs. That would be...
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    Your average number of washes per day/month

    Sadly I bought in to those averages before nailing down a deal to acquire a location with SS bays. Then I learned (here!) that the larger the number of bays the less the average unless you have a gangbuster location; and If the SS is paired with an EE Tunnel you can expect that to suck a...
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    Air Solenoid for foam brush

    Never had this happen. To answer your question you would need to specify the brand and model of solenoid. You should also consider the age. If quite old, it may be counterproductive $ and time wise. . You'll replace one part only to find another problem and so on. Then there is the aggravation...
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    Your average number of washes per day/month

    Is there a link to the story? Was it purely a SS or did it have IBAs as well? Are your numbers car volume or Dollars?
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    Saving on water Bill again?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCeWU7F2ryA&feature=youtu.be Smoke and mirrors or good stuff?
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