What tip do you prefer on gun in self serve bay?

[A.Milton]

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?

 

[Randy]

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]

Randy I forgot what pumps are you using Cat 310 or 5CP's?

 

[Randy]

Cat 310 with a Cat regulator, powered with 3 hp Baldor motor. This set up is 32 years old

 

[A.Milton]

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]

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.

 

[MudMoney]

I use 3206 tips for years.

 

[2Biz]

+1 on the 2506 and 1200psi....Experimenting with different tips is just something I haven't done yet!

 

[sjb]

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]

I use a 2506 imeg

 

[Stuart]

I have 4006 online for the past 15 plus years.

 

[washnvac]

2505, with 1200 psi at the pump.

 

[Jeff_L]

1505 for the 4 bay's closest to the equipment room, 1506 for the two bays furthest away. Running the pumps at 1250psi.

 

[DiamondWash]

9506 imeg would be interesting

 

[A.Milton]

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]

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]

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]

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.

 

[trentu]

I was using 2507 then switched to 2505s and haven't heard any complaints, running at 1100psi, can anyone tell me what the difference in MEG vs iMEG vs other tips? thx

 

[Greg Pack]

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.

Mep, is there a simple way to do this?