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    JBS vs. Blendco

    Marco Marinelli is my JBS rep, and he has been excellent to work with.
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    JBS vs. Blendco

    I haven't ever worked with Blendco, but the mixing drum should allow for a lot of control of your high pH. The JBS is harder to tweak. If you decide to try the JBS, I like the Action line for regular road film and bugs. I use AT-101 Low pH for my first pass, and AT-102 High pH and AT-150 High...
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    Start auto wheel well error NEED HELP

    Correct, 0424006 only works when it sees a signal from 0424005. You are probably going to have to reach out to PDQ to get a replacement.
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    Start auto wheel well error NEED HELP

    I forgot the new style is also cheaper. Unless the bridge is stopping too soon and the T bars are blocking the backup eyes or you are getting sun light directly on the VT eyes, you are on the right track with it being a bad eye. If this was a retrofit, then you might also want to make sure the...
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    Start auto wheel well error NEED HELP

    I don't know what brand they were. They are the old style. PDQ switched to Banner Eyes when they redesigned the VT. They are part number 4070003 for the receiver and 4070004 for the transmitter. The banner eyes can be wired to one of four different frequencies and are quick disconnect. You...
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    Start auto wheel well error NEED HELP

    0424006 is the receiver for frequency B, while 0424004 is the receiver for frequency A. They are different frequencies to prevent cross talk. They are not interchangeable.
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    PDQ Laser 4000

    Docking Dryer rollers are different from bridge and trolley rollers. They require bearings for the extra weight. If you are considering improvements, then think about a replacement stainless bridge from PDQ. They are about $30,000 dollars and come with all new motors, gearboxes, covers, festoon...
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    Color Scheme for our Car Wash

    So I voted for 2 because it catches the eye from the road, but the sign works better on 3. If you reversed the ombre it might work better, that would put the yellow at the bottom and help the giraffe, sun, and lettering stand out more.
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    Arch covers

    I forgot to add that the first picture is of an arch cover that is 10 years old.
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    Arch covers

    These are pictures of the playground padding installed. Initially I just cut for the nozzles. This is cheaper and easier but will allow the outer padding to slip down occasionally. After seeing the new Razor Edge arch cover, I made one with a piece of 1" tubing. This one locks the padding in...
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    Adding a drive through wheel chemical applicator

    I simply programed for the wash to do the undercarriage with rust inhibitor. Then rather than plumbing from the rust inhibitor solenoid to the high pressure pump, I plumber out to the bay.
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    Adding a drive through wheel chemical applicator

    I have them on all 9 of my Laserwash 4000's. It didn't drive sales, but it does do a good job on the wheels and rocker panels. We use to have most of our customers spraying their rooms before going in. Now almost none spray there rims, they just buy one of the washes with the wheel cleaner.
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    Arch covers

    The black rubber pipe insulation from Lowe's (part number 21377) goes over the bare arch to insulate it and make it large enough for the inside dimensions of the post padding. The post padding then goes on the outside.
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    Arch covers

    We use playground post padding. They come in 8 foot sections and a variety of colors. You can purchase them at a playground supply store or online. It still runs about $120 for a lower and upper arch with ties and pipe insulation, but they have about a 10 year life span, dramatically reduce the...
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    Water damage to IBA control box

    Are you sure this was caused by water damage? It is unusual that the VFD closest to the vent didn't get wet, just the one sandwiched between the other two. I would think that this could only happen if the water dropped straight into the Trolley VFD, which would lead me to check the door seals.
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    Laser M5 problem

    I would start with the reclaim solenoid valve. If it doesn't close the reclaim will continue to feed the pump as long as it has more pressure than the overhead tanks inlet side of the pump.
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    Recommendations for new touch free wash

    You could just replace the 4000 bridge with a stainless steel one from PDQ or Wash World for less than $35,000. If a distributor installs them then they come with warranty. The 5 we installed in 2017 still run great.
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    Laser 4000 stops at the back of vehicle!

    Also don't forget to make sure the ultrasonics are clicking.
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    Laser 4000 stops at the back of vehicle!

    I am assuming that the machine is getting stuck on the tbar at the rear passenger side of the vehicle, based on what you have checked so far. I would start by checking the interposing relay. It controls the passenger side measurement. If it is not working correctly then the trolley will go wide...
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    Laser 4000 stops at the back of vehicle!

    Do you have a Virtual Treadle?
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