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    What’re yall using for an air compressor?

    https://www.harborfreight.com/20-gallon-135-psi-oil-lube-vertical-shopauto-air-compressor-64857.html This was the one I put in, about a year ago at this point. I change the oil every 3 months. So far, no issues.
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    Pump backflow in Coleman filler tank

    As usual, you guys are right. I took apart the 4th check-value to find that it was completely broken down. New one in place and I am back up and running. As always, appreciate the insight.
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    Pump backflow in Coleman filler tank

    I thought I understood how the water flows in my wash worked, however, after today I am bit bamboozled and I hope to get some help. Issue: - When set to "Rinse", high-pressure wash, the 5CP pump runs and produces good flow/spray in the bay. All good. - A couple of days ago, water was...
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    Dollar Coin Jams

    I have the sensortron 77041 (https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-1215-ginsan-77041-insert-only-for-sensortron-coin-acceptor.aspx) and accept quarters (25c) in my bays. Probably once a week, I find one of the coin acceptors jammed with ... a $1 coin. Has anyone had experience with this? Any tips...
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    Coin reader help

    Thanks. Looks like it was just dead. Ordered a new one.
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    What’re yall using for an air compressor?

    When looking at Harbor Freight, make sure you get an oil-lubed compressor. Previous owner at my wash left me with a non-lube compressor, and it gave up after a month or so. I have a 20 gallon habor freight compressor. Change the oil regularly to keep it running and so far no problems. It's...
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    Coin reader help

    Looking for some help with the attached (picture) coin reader. For some reason, it is stuck in the "coin return" mode, i.e. the metal flap on the back is "in" such that each coin is simply returned. I have tried a new sample coin, but to no avail. If anyone could help me diagnose, I would...
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    Tri Foam in Self Serve

    I had a similar issue, but my problem was that my procon pump was bad. It pumped for a second and then didn't go anymore.
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    CAT Pump Valves

    Thanks Greg. Where can I get the "one free head" replacement? Is that directly from CAT?
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    CAT Pump Valves

    Thanks. Any idea what part number is to get the only the o-rings and teflon backups?
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    CAT Pump Valves

    I had a CAT pump with relatively low pressure. Since I am new to this, I figured I would start with replacing the valves. Replaced all 3 inlet valves and 3 outlet valves. All that seems to have fixed the problem. Pump is creating good pressure. However, is there anything that can be salved...
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    Procon Pump Question

    Thanks everyone. Closing this one up. I was able to diagnose the product valve that was not opening, and so no product was coming down (the gravity fed path) to the pump. I replaced the valve and now the product is flowing to the pump and it is still pumping. As always, appreciate everyone here...
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    Cat310 Pump Pressure Adjustment

    Another n00bie question. I would like to adjust the pressure on the output of this CAT pump. Do I turn the brass on top of the pressure regulator? Do I do this while the pump is running and then watch the pressure on the gauge? Picture below.
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    Procon Pump Question

    And another new issue popping up for me. I have a procon pump for the triple-foam. However, when the pump fires up (and is humming), I have nothing that is coming out of the pump side. I checked the input lines (the three colors) and they are pretty dry too. My question is: - Does the Procon...
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    Coleman Product Selection Issue

    I appreciate you guys not getting tired of me (yet). I have my multi-meter and it shows 24v when I put it the leads on the yellow cable and green (ground) - in the picture. Should I also be getting 24v on the white cable and the ground at the same time? (I think this is 24V AC if I am not...
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    Coleman Product Selection Issue

    It continues. I replaced the fuse, but I think the problem is with my solenoids. That is, I can now see pressure build up on the gauge when the pump runs - which is good. However, I don't have any product coming out the solenoids. (I only tested two). The good news is that the multi-meter...
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    Coleman Product Selection Issue

    10 amp fuse? So perhaps the issue is that I am reloading it with a 5amp fuse instead?
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    Coleman Product Selection Issue

    I have finally made some progress on this. - Figured out that product was not coming out. - Replaced the product pressure regular. Now when I fire up the pump, the product comes out (good news) - however, after a couple of times, the fuse will pop. Picture attached below. Is a popping fuse...
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    How Do You Prevent and Handle Property Damage at Your Locations?

    Agree with the statement above "If it looks like sh!!! people treat it that way". I have a wand/brush break ... probably once a month.
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    Flojet Conversion

    Ah good point. I had not thought about the solenoid getting stuck open.
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