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last dayton booster pump i got was to replace a sta-rite pump. got mine from steve c at autowash maintenance; just call him and give him your sta-rite part # and he can get the right pump. price was competitive too. 1 800 395 2155

things to check: contactor for blower motor. wiring inside jct box on motor ( i've had bad connections there before that were burnt ) never had a vfd go bad but i guess they could. the way i troubleshoot is start at either end as well as check / / change the easy stuff first. for example...

and i've got a much nicer office.

friction machines have more moving parts that can harm vehicles and people. that isn't an opinion it's a fact. mitters, wraps, spinning brushes all are dangerous. the same or similar equipment is in conveyorized automatic washes and those are staffed while open. this is not to say that a...

friction and touch free have strengths and weaknesses. touchfree strengths: 1. few damage claims. 2. consistent prep-less cleaning. 3. low labor (runs ok unmanned) weaknesses: 1. touchfree cleaning is somewhat limited. friction strengths: 1. cleans well. 2. dependable machinery...

nope not my place

And to answer your questions: yes, IBA's can be made to run consistently. errors happen but much less frequently than when i was new at this. you learn preventative maintenance, which spare parts to inventory, who to call for help, etc.

1. Are you on site daily? If not, I would be on site as much as time allows in order to watch the LW 4000 operate. 2. First thing I look for is customer error. On my IBA, it's common for customers to be in the wrong spot to start a wash. 3. begin a troubleshooting / repairs/ maintenance...

This http://abcnews.go.com/US/video/car-rams-car-wash-28224082 can happen and does happen at car washes! Hold regular safety meetings with all employees to discuss safety at the car wash. Lets keep our employees and customers from being injured!

i have doors so freezing is less of a problem. I have thought about doing what soapy does; sounds like a great idea! I rarely shut down a bay of SS; just for repairs mostly. I raised my start up price to $3 to take some of the sting out of cleaning up after the snow and mud removal customers...

yes this is true to some degree. but if you think about it, why wouldn't you plan to exit? you began with a plan for the wash when you began right? layout, equipment, # of bays, profit centers. why not plan a when and how scenario that suits you and your 'future self'? you can always...

why not just add the rail heat line into your floor heat manifold? that's how mine works.

i thought all business owners had a succession plan. kind of surprised by the lack of serious replies here. oh well.

being in the used car business is a great way to learn more about cars. first thing we do is google the problem and do research that way. good first step. second is running it by a trusted mechanic. we have three that we use. one guy works at a fast lube plus moonlights. another guy works...

use your hand held controller and try to post manually. that may work. if not, calling hamilton tech support is next.

i have fired employees for texting at work after being told not to. we give employees proper breaks throughout the work day. they can text etc then. i am on site so it is easier to police. one tip; busy employees have less free time to be distracted. I keep a list of things to be done...

I've playing a different song, something more like this than hotel cali: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hiUuL5uTKc

Has anyone sold a used car or detail business and if so how did you value them?

What are the ways you have planned for your eventual exit from the carwash and/or detail business? I love what I do but intend to sell some day and want to begin planning now so it can happen when and how I want it to happen. Thoughts?

Has anyone tried this product for wheel cleaning (hand use in a pump sprayer for washing a car by hand).? https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-8418-simoniz-brake-away-wheel-cleaner-55-gallon.aspx If so, what is your opinion of it? TIA Waxman