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Wax, I chopped an existing SS bay in half. Back half add'l pump room, front half pet wash. Size is 16" x 14 with 2 National Pride tubs. I didnt have room for a knee wall or petition between the two tubs and at first thought it would be an issue. 6 months later its working fine, no problems...

Promised that I would update you on the results of my charity coupon sale for the local high school marching band. We printed up 1,000 tickets with 2 - $10 washes on them. They sold for face value and I was to donate 50% of the proceeds back to the band. The fundraising committee chair updated...

Jeff and others, Thanks for the replies. The valve is actually a DEMA Model A414P.3, 24volt valve. And it is still sticking closed when I unplug the weepmizer. I had a spare and was going to change it out, but figured I would see if anyone knows how else to free these things up. I bought two...

Thanks guys, I guess i dont know what a pilot valve is. I looked on KR's site for an ASCO 8210 but could only find a rebuild kit for $354!! How much does a valve cost and where can I find one?

I've got a new Carolina Pride Performa system at one of my locations that uses a Weepmizer tied to a Watt's solenoid valve. I wanted to test the system before it gets real cold, so I unplugged the weepmizer hoping to see the valve open up and start weeping the bays. Unfortunately the valve...

Definitely want the fan tips. I have them on all 9 of my air shammee's

Probably the most frustrating issue that I deal with on a daily basis at my washes is garbage left behind by customers. I never would have suspected that people were such hogs, and care nothing about filling and overfilling our trash cans with household garbage, batteries, water pumps, and...

Thanks for the input guys, I appreciate it. I looked on KR's site and found Bobs CASA valve which is part No. FVRC810-12. I couldnt find a viton rebuild kit for it though. What does CASA stand for?

I have two new Carolina Pride Performa Self Serve machines that were installed earlier this year. One is a 4 bay SS and the other is a 3 Bay. The heated rinse water tank is filled with a Watt's float valve. These things are not holding up and start leaking almost immediately, constantly...

1gr8-wash, I wouldnt hesitate to buy another one of these. The two I bought last year were serial # 16, and 17 so they were obviously early units. There were some glitches, but they have basically been worked out and I'm happy with the machines. The software is very user friendly, and I have...

Big, I've always agonized over implementing price increases, and then a month after doing it, I'm kicking myself for wating so long!! Any time I've made a change we might get 3-5 complaints, but more than anything its just people that didnt notice the change and wondered why the machine didnt...

Sorry guys....I look at threads on this site every day, but never seem to remember to check for PM's! The new machines have been working pretty good, although our summer volumes in upstate NY are 50% of what the winter months are. We've had some issues with arch rotation errors, but PDQ...

I just finalized arrangements with our local high school band who have been planning fundraisers for a trip to march in the 2011 London New Years Day parade. I had 1,000 wash cards printed up with 2 of our top IBA washes on each of them. They will sell for full face value and I will donate 50%...

Run stub drains out to each end of the building, just in case you decide to add another bay years down the road. That makes it much easier to tie into the drain system, without having to tear up paving or concrete.

Bill....Kiss my Ass! I'm not sure how that will make you feel better, but I figured I would give it a try since you asked! LOL

We just rebuilt a 5yr old Fragramatics combo unit. New decals, replaced the leaking display, etc. We also installed a new hose, pistol grip because the old one was weather checked and the outer cover was breaking off leaving strands of wire sticking out. My question is that the new pistol...

I was under the impression that Nu-Wall from Arcadian had HF in it, but Klean Wall from AP Formulators didnt. Am I mistaken??

Theres a good chance all of those kids were or are involved in Scouting. It's an organization that makes good kids into great young adults be they girls or boys. Support it whenever you can!

Lighthouse, make sure that you have good signage where the nozzle is hung. I assumed people would know what they were, but 6 months later they were still customers who were surprised to find out that it was a blower!

Definitely want the fan tips. My usage is not causing me to make extra trips to the bank, but I do see more motorcycle guys in the bays than before. Word gets around quickly in those circles.