I am new to self serve carwash industry. I find this website so valuable, have learned so much. I was wondering what tip you prefer to use in your self serve bays? I have used 3206's sold at kleen-rite but wondered what others use and why?
What tip do you prefer on gun in self serve bay?
- Thread starter A.Milton
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We use a 1505 nozzle at 1400 - 1500 psi. The 1505 nozzle with the narrower 15 degree angle gives the customer the impression that they are getting lot more pressure than they are. When they pull the trigger these is some kick to the gun. The15 degree nozzle also makes it easier to hose/wash out the bay.
DiamondWash
Well-known member
Randy I forgot what pumps are you using Cat 310 or 5CP's?
Thanks I'll have to look into the 1505.. I have an older set up too, i believe they called it 'old school' when i bought it.I am still getting familiar with everything and I mean every little thing. I spend alot of time reading past posts on this forumn and have learned so much. I thank you all.
MEP001
Well-known member
I run 2506 at 1200 PSI. If we had a lot of people with mud or other heavy stuff I'd probably go with a narrower tip, but the 25 degree covers better. I run the V-spray - MEG tips lose much of their impact more than 12" away, and most customers are at a couple feet. There's also less risk of someone injuring themselves with a V-spray.
sjb
Active member
Last year I switched over to the 2504 tips as they only put out 2 gallons per minute at 1000 psi. In Atlanta, were my wash is, has one of the most expensive water cost in the country so this has had a positive effect on my bottom line. the negative is, they do clog up more ofter.
Greg Pack
Wash Weenie
I use a 2506 imeg
Stuart
Member
I have 4006 online for the past 15 plus years.
washnvac
Well-known member
2505, with 1200 psi at the pump.
DiamondWash
Well-known member
9506 imeg would be interesting
I, too, have 6 bays. I've always wondered about hose sizes for those 2 bays...if a smaller or larger size line/hose would make a difference in getting product to them quicker. Jeff_L do you tweak the size of your hoses to those 2 bays?
MEP001
Well-known member
If you're referring to the bay hose just from the boom down, a smaller hose makes a minimal difference in how fast product reaches the gun. The best ways to get it to the tip faster are to have separate lines for each low-pressure product to the boom, to mix the product with air, and to use a decent amount of pressure. I also purge the bay hose with air so if the next customer starts on a low-pressure feature it hits the tip in about four seconds.
soapy
Senior Member
I like a 1508 at 1200 psi. I see alot of mud. For every 25% increase in water volume you double the impingment on the car surface.
cantbreak80
Maybe I need new clubs
I like 4007 at 1200psi...
They deliver almost 4gpm to the customers (who never complain about it)
and the 40 degree pattern speeds up bay floor cleanup for me.
They deliver almost 4gpm to the customers (who never complain about it)
and the 40 degree pattern speeds up bay floor cleanup for me.
Greg Pack
Wash Weenie
Mep, is there a simple way to do this?