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    Rowe Changer Parts (BC1400/BC200)

    Are the BA50s still worth anything?
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    Coinless Mobile

    Thank you for that update Mike!
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    CAT Pump Valves

    5CP 2120W pumps come with a one free head replacement. You can call cat and send them in directly. However you will have to send in your bare head after you strip all the parts off it. They return a new bare head with an R stamped on it, the R indicating it is a replacement head and will not...
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    CAT Pump Valves

    Save the old valves and install new orings. Your broken o-ring may be a sign of head washout. If the new valves break their orings you need to replace the head. 5CP pumps get one free head replacement.
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    Best Offboard dryers

    10K is small in the scheme of things. I've considered replacing my premier setup several times. A good dryer setup will outlive your IBAs.
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    Coinless Mobile

    Thanks for the info Randy. Keep us posted. The coinless system has worked without any major issue for me but Ive recently noticed a lot of people getting their $5 credit and using it and that only. I'd be willing to remove the $5 sign up incentive altogether from my system if that is an...
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    Best Offboard dryers

    This is based on a purchase I made in 2019. I do not know if they have changed since then, but I will share my experience. I've had several lines on my IBAs- McNeil, sonny's,Belanger, international, and premier. In my opinion, Premier is WAY behind on perceived flow and perceived drying...
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    Triple shine getting into hot water line

    Foot valve should prevent that. Make sure your hydrominder discharge hose has a small hole drilled into it to break the siphon. You don't have to run that hose back to the hot water tank, you can draw directly from the solution tank and adjust tips accordingly.
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    Camera systems?

    Lorex works fine for the money but their app is slow.
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    Self-Serve Interior

    I've never seen metal panels at a wash but in my mind stainless would be the only long term metal option. All wall coverings will require occasional cleaning and. I love my extrutech PVC panels and wouldn't consider anything else unless you are in a low income neighborhood with vandalism, then...
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    CAT 31DS Pump issues

    Why I never liked Mark VII. Just different enough to say it's a "special" proprietary pump without really being any different.
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    Canadian quarters in US

    Haven't seen one in years. I guess all my mechas reject them. Have seen a few from central america laying around the lot.
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    Self serve carwash increase rent,worth staying or buying it?

    Ask yourself Is it worth 20K/year to have to hassle with the wash? I doubt it, and that's roughly what you're looking at. Good luck, tough situation.
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    Cash Counting Machines

    Depending on what you do they are simple but may require multiple steps to get the bills ready for deposit. The first thing I do is run the bills in face mode. This sorts into two pockets depending on how they are faced. it does not count the bills at this point After that, I count the...
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    Graphene

    I'm getting a $4 upcharge for my top wash, which essentially is the mid Level wash with premium CCP. If the performance is there enough for the customer to notice I'd argue the cost is manageable.
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    United WS2 retro fit drill bit size?

    I drill a pilot hole with a 1/8" Bosch cobalt bit and use a Milwaukee step bit with pretty good success. I run both with a lot of pressure but very slow RPM(maybe 100-200 rpm)
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    Paraplate BR-5

    That little hidden o ring on the end of the stem seems to usually be the culprit for me when leaking. Hope you guys are wrong about quality going downhill because I just bought the BR-10 for my spot free pump pump and they ain't cheap.
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    Google reviews

    I'm not wasting time or energy on google reviews. Her review itself will likely reveal she is being unreasonable. I don't get many one stars but it happens. Hasn't hurt business yet. keep the place running well and you'll get enough good reviews to keep you well in the 4s.
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    Procon Pump Question

    First check for badly clogged inlet strainers in the three color tanks. Take the pump off the motor by loosening the clamp and pulling off. Go start the bay and make sure the motor is indeed running. You should also be able to twist the pump shaft with your fingers. If you take the pump hose...
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    Coleman Product Selection Issue

    When a particular bay is energized you should be able to get 24V across the yellow and white. if you can get voltage to ground but not to white then your problem rests with the white wire. As mentioned above it looks like someone has been working on that and may have made a bad crimp. trace it...
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