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4000psi DOT mix with 3/4” stone. I’ve always done 6” wire mesh (this is 4” because that’s all they had) with 1/2” rebar along the perimeter. Plumber always uses this grid system, so that’s what we did here. I tie to the mesh grid when I lay the tubing. This is a MUCH easier system! I picked...

Been working all week replacing a slab for Waxman. Original contractor didn’t heat this slab on the north side of the building. The ice hasn’t been as bad as you’d expect but now it will be no issue at all. Original Carwash installer only ran two 1/2” runs of conduit to the auto cashier. One...

Do you only use Google Voice or do you have Google Workspace too?

I PM’d you. I’m in MA but my agent is in Concord, NH. I think they only insure in New England. I was referred to them several years ago by a local competitor.

What are people using for their Carwash voicemail/phone number? I don’t want people to be calling my cell at all hours. I know people used to use Grasshopper. Is that the best option?

I used to have 4 wash packages on my Razors and 1 buy-up. A few years ago I eliminated bottom package ($8) that about 7-8% of my customers where buying and just kept the $10,$12,$15. I later moved pricing to $12,$14,$18 without modifying the packages but added buy-up’s for Graphine (had been...

I had one site set up similar to Greg’s, but I had it run off of a spare pump. It made it easy to wash down without shutting down one of the SS bays. What IBA do you have? I’ve used the remote for my Razor to turn the inverted L around so it faces the wall and then I use the remote to mover...

I’m not going to go back and read all of the suggestions. I did see you mentioned you were running Google Ads. Have you tried Facebook advertising? Probably the most bang for your buck! You do need to set the market area correctly. I often see ads for businesses that are far (several...

Order new plug locks. You should be able to use the key if you clear the opening to the keyway. The tumblers aren't that close to the front of the plug. i'd try using a curved pick to pull out the pits of brass. You may need to use another really sharp drill bit to clean the keyway, just...

I had to replace my Dixmor weepmizer because the old style sensor is no longer available. How are people mounting the new sensor? I’d prefer to not have it just hanging freely from the building

I’ve had limited luck with using 3M VHB (Very High Bond) tape and multiple different types of adhesive chalk. The substrate has to be very clean and at a warm temperature to work in the best scenario. I would recommend nylon wall inserts and Stainless steel screws

I suspect if he had asked for reasonable compensation this may have gone another way. It just seems like a money grab number. This case doesn’t qualify for treble damages under MA law. Where did he come up with such an absurd number of?

Is this old Weil McClain boiler 80% efficiency with a single pump/single zone for the whole wash? If you go to a new 99% efficient the installer will switch to a short primary loop for the boiler and then the zones (secondary loops) will pull off of the primary loop with a separate pump for...

JBS has a foaming Ceramic just for this purpose!

Central Massachusetts. I’m cheap compared to my friend that is an hour west of me. I’d like to go up on pricing but all of the tunnels near me have just moved to unlimited plans because a big chain has finally moved into the city.

Yes, those Zeirden booms are only made out of tube.just get on a ladder and lift it from the hose end. It will bend back into place. I absolutely love these booms. Easy to fix and if you freeze up it is easy to remove the whole boom and shove it into the equipment room to thaw.

I’m at $18 for the top wash it that has triple foam and hot wax. The customer can add Graphine for $5 and bug off or salt neutralizer for another $2. So, my top wash with both buy ups is $25. I only offer 3 washes. I’m debating on adding another package at $27 or doing a monthly special...

JBS has a several ceramic options including a regular ceramic, high foaming ceramic and triple foam with ceramic. I wonder if you could use the yellow foam glo ceramic in place of the hot wax. I too would like to eliminate the hot wax. Curtain never looks as good as I want it. I’ve removed...

I don’t know how I missed this but Uncle Sam (Jim Holve) passed away on July 20, 2025. He was one of my favorite people to do business with. Always a pleasure to see him (always dressed as Uncle Sam) and his wife Helen at the ICA shows in his ShurVend booth...

I’m always most bothered by their urgency to get the plant off of their possession. Then as soon as the paint is off of the car they take off with no regard for the paint that is now all over YOUR property. I’ve had a few people clean up after themselves but the vast majority just leave with...