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I have left mine in place to rebuild it before. However, it was diagnosed with a bad spring and that isn't included in the rebuild kit, so I bought a new one. I did tear into it further; after removing solenoids and hp lines I was able to unthread the unloader from the CAT pump. Now I just...

Time to replace the unloader on my touchfree. I came in early to begin the repair but stalled out quickly. I can't figure out how to get the unloader unscrewed from the pump and HP line. The bypass was easy to remove. It looks as though there is no swivel but there must be./? Side Trac 700...

I would choose Nashville first then San Antonio and/or Chicago (cause I haven't been). Though I have only owned a carwash for 6 years, I started attending the ICA show much earlier to educate myself. I had a super time in Nashville as well as San Antonio. The band America played at the...

There is a variable drive involved to lug along slowly as demand is low then ramp up fast when the wash is running at capacity. The whole shebang is costly ,IMO, but hard to deny the cost savings; 35 cents per 100 cu ft for electricity cost vs. 3.65 buying it from the town. Plus maintenance...

It will be all of $15,000 for my well project(complete) based on the first few estimates. I am getting one more and making a decision. I know my usage over a 6 year period. I think I know the electricity cost to pump 100 cu.ft. of water. Am I missing anything?:)

Get to the Golden Gate Casino for some old fashioned go-go dancers. No nudity, just a nice sexy show, low-key and classy. If I were going this year you'd find me there at least 1 nite maybe 2.

You could provide them with receipts from your periodic pit cleanouts, or some such record of your upkeep with system cleaning. How much was the bill for cleanup? Was there any provisions in your permit (from the city) when you built that outlined these regulations you are supposedly in...

I have seen a new trend gaining momentum: people wearing their pajamas out in public. It is unacceptable and should not be confused with 'casual dress'. It displays laziness. It tells the world 'I give up'. I am not sure when it became socially acceptable to wear one's p.j.'s out in public...

Sounds alot like the 'waxman' approach. I like it!:D

What would a shop charge to re-dye carpets?

I just added Monster (big can) for $2. We'll see. Water is the highest profit and does okay. Mountain Dew is my best seller, by far. Employees buy alot of it. I have raspberry iced tea, Cherry Pepsi, Coke, Orange Crush, Root Beer and Sierra Mist. My advice is keep mixing it up and finding...

So what's the point? That the stuff is bunk? No surprise. I have a friend who takes the goat weed. The placebo effect can be quite powerful, remember.

Yes I thought of a solenoid for HP wax, which I think is inside the gantry on my setup. If that were sticking closed it would dump psi out the unloader relief.

The techs who perform the work are highly skilled at it. It is difficult. The shop must be sanitary and dust free. We used to offer it but got out of it for many reasons.

Intermittently, the HP wax on my touchfree only goes to 200psi. Seems like the unloader (General Pump YU5221) is dumping the pressure. Asked a few friends and they said it may be a broken spring. I have the exploded view and it looks like there are 2 springs; one big one and one little one...

I would change your touchfree pricing to: $8,9,10,12. I would run the combo unit as friction only and charge: $4,6,8,10. Why? Touchfree costs more to operate in soap, water and power. Plus I feel in some markets it has a higher perceived value than friction (regardless of cleaning results...

I finally caught the whole Modern Marvels episode on carwashes. AWESOME show, featuring Cloister Carwash. If you haven't seen it yet, you should. This fall I plan to visit Cloister as part of my Kleenrite expo visit and vacation in peaceful Amish country. Can't wait, as this place appears to...

Not interested in this type coating, as it reminds me of Blue Coral's 'Touchless One Step Acrylic', popular 15 years ago. A sealant should be something that can wear off, IMO. That may sound contradictory in nature, but I don't care. I appreciate the input, but am in no way interested in...

Is that a relay in the cashier or on your wash somewhere?

I'd like to offer a paint sealant like the new car dealers sell. 1. Price point (give a range so we don't violate any laws) 2. Best product? 3. Application method? 4. Warranty? 5. Reapplication language? TIA/Waxman:D