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    Rotary pump vs. Flojet

    Following “best practices” for compressed air plumbing will significantly reduce moisture at the point of use. There are many piping examples available on the www, but, multiple drip legs are commonly recommended...especially in the humid environment of a car wash engine room.
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    New In-bay Safes

    Odd that you can't open any safe...you wouldn't expect to find all safes with failed solenoids? Maybe the line from the transformer has a blown fuse?
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    How To Remove Vac & Vending Islands From Self Service Car Wash?

    Rowe BC2800 is two 1400s with a single faceplate. Being open to the weather would be a concern. New shields are about $81 ea. New validators are about $530 ea. If the originals are included, I'd still buy a spare validator...they need regular "attention" at a busy location. It's not too...
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    How To Remove Vac & Vending Islands From Self Service Car Wash?

    Looks like they followed the installation manual to the letter. (Meaning, the islands are bolted down and filled with concrete!) Check out the instructions: http://www.jcolemanco.com/products/vacuum/island/index2.htm
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    Grass stains on baseball pants???

    https://www.facebook.com/erin.zadigian/posts/10153732437083983
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    New In-bay Safes

    A failed solenoid or broken electrical conductor can be overcome by adding a manual release wire to the lock plunger. Secure a stout wire to the lock plunger. Fish the wire to the meter box or, to a junction box on the top of the bay wall. Fashion a “tee handle” from a large bolt or metal...
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    You've been around, how long?

    Faded memories… I recall trading some brand new meter box timers for a “Banner Ad” on Pitzer’s new forum. And, meeting forum members at the first forum dinner. And, discussions about converting to the new Golden $1 coin…and, when would the industry figure out a way to accept credit cards in...
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    Belanger Chameleon Stik LED lights

    Sounds like your Chameleons are suffering from "Reptile Dysfunction". [sorry]
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    Need Help With Source for Vac Filter Bags

    You might try these guys. They're SS equipment is Southern Pride's doppelgänger. http://carolinapridecarwash.com/vacuum.htm
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    New In-bay Safes

    Being that I'm a bit of a "gadget freak", I'd consider these: http://www.idxinc.com/carwash/safes.htm No Keys! Wire them to a toggle switch inside the equipment room, power up the bay, select your rotary switch position and CLICK!, the safe unlocks!
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    Triple Foam Unit Repair

    Yeah, I've got 2 versions. Both allow owners to adjust the timing sequences when installed on the LCD LOGO/SmartRelay. Version2 tracks the time used...total time and each bay's time. It works with the LCD display models or the 0BA8 with the webserver. Both can be adjusted to produce 6 colors...
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    Asme or Non Asme Boiler Storage Tank...

    No. And, you really don’t want take my word on it! I had a bad habit of arguing with inspectors. They really don’t like being questioned about their “rulings”. Maybe you’d like to see a list of projects where I was personally responsible for delaying the issuance of the CO…due to my...
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    Triple Foam Unit Repair

    I'll do it for $198. :p
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    Asme or Non Asme Boiler Storage Tank...

    If your facility is subject to state boiler inspection, you may not have a choice. ASME approval is not required on water heaters with input of less than 200,000 BTUH and tank capacities under 120 gal. Above those capacities, most states require ASME …including expansion tanks. As far as I know...
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    Triple Foam Unit Repair

    So, Mike, What happened to the LOGO? They are typically very durable and don’t just lose the program. Is it dead? Are you sure it’s getting power? The power leads are marked P1 & P2 (the first 2 screw terminals on the top left). Carolina Pride probably fused the power lead. The Inputs are...
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    Triple Foam Unit Repair

    Alternatively, you could retrofit to the IDX MX48. Although a bit "spendy", they too are quite reliable https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-12720-idx-multiplex-control-mx-48.aspx
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    Triple Foam Unit Repair

    The Siemens LOGO! is a programmable logic relay. The base module provides 8 inputs and 4 outputs. Expansion modules add 4 more inputs and outputs. If the module features an LCD display and curser buttons, it can be programmed without Siemens’ software. The module provides built-in timers...
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    Uh, oh!

    So… Yesterday, after realizing that I’d chased off another potentially loyal customer, I took your “admonishment” to heart and began working on my customer skills. First, I was hanging off the ladder, feverishly fixing a customer-damaged boom when a gentleman steps into the bay. Him: “Can I...
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    HP rinse on bay 2 - water trickles down FB hose bay 1?

    Since you’re using water weep on the lp system, I suspect a leaking weep system check value is the likely cause. HP water hits the leaking check valve, sending water backwards into the weep system. The water finds the path of least resistance and shows up as a leak in the lp system’s...
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    I didn't do it!!!

    Over the last four years I’ve watched as an old, ramshackle motel near my home: 1. Got graffitied 2. Closed 3. Reopened 4. Closed again 5. Fenced off 6. Rehab started…new windows, doors and paint 7. Rehab stalled 8. Graffitied, again 9. Rehab restarted, again 10. New bathroom fixtures 11...
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