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    Coin slides replacement

    I’ll try giving them a call, although it’ll probably have to be an expensive one as I am located in Australia
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    Coin slide replacement help

    Hey guys, I’ve got an old piece of equipment that I want to put a new coin slide on, I have tried an ESD coin slide, but due to the metal cutouts on the inside of the coin box, it doesn’t physically fit, it used to use a single comet token slide but That was long gone, I’m hoping that someone...
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    Coin slides replacement

    Forgot to add this photo, which also shows the tongue that holds the central bolt in place when inserting it
  4. ACTcarwashlover

    Coin slides replacement

    Hey guys, I’ve got an old piece of equipment that I want to put a new coin slide on, I have tried an ESD coin slide, but due to the metal cutouts on the inside of the coin box, it doesn’t physically fit, it used to use a single comet token slide but That was long gone, I’m hoping that someone...
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    Laundry extractor queries and questions

    Hey guys, I’m gonna be picking up a laundry extractor for personal use, does anybody have any tips and tricks on how to repair and maintain them? yes, you can say that they are a deathtrap here, criticisms and comments are welcome This is actually my second extractor, the first one that I...
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    RIP MEP001 You will be missed

    You will be missed MEP001, My condolences to your family and friends from Australia
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    High-pressure pump question

    at the moment it appears to be running quite well on ISO 68 oil Which is normally used for high pressure pumps here, I’ll see if I can try and give you a call later tomorrow although be forewarned that it might be at a really unusual hour due to time differences As I’m In the same time zone as...
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    A little bit of humor to start or end your day

    Mind if I take this and share with one of my aviation friends?
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    Timer question

    ahhhh Okay, It appears to be putting out 24 V when the motor is not connected, but when it tries to start it looks like it’s dropping And probably quite significantly, I’ll have a bit more of a look at it later on Tuesday
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    Timer question

    Sorry I didn’t get back to you, at the moment It currently has the original timer, And I found out what the issue is, after testing the timer and the motor starter separately, both seem to work fine separately, but I have noticed that when you have the timer connected to the motor starter it...
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    Timer question

    Hey guys, I’m going to be replacing the timer on my vacuum as it appears to have lost its programming, as when a coin or token triggers the coin switch, it just pulses the contactor And does not start timing The timer is original to the vacuum and considering it’s about 24 years old, At least...
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    What was your worst customer?

    It sounds like the guy was trying to push on the stickers thinking it was a control panel, on an unrelated note do you have a foam brush?
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    What was your worst customer?

    It really makes me wonder what can an operator do To either warn customers about the dangers of sucking up flammable liquids, or potentially having some sort of system where there would be a sensor inside the vacuum that detect any sort of presence of flammable gases, vapours or liquids and then...
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    Erie/Hog Hair Brushes - Customers abusing brush

    at least through my observations of using multiple different self-service washes, hogs hair is good As it’s gentle, but sometimes it doesn’t clean properly if You’re not putting some extra force in it, nylon cleans quite well if it’s lubricated well and flushed constantly
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    Erie/Hog Hair Brushes - Customers abusing brush

    How so? As me personally I’ve never seen it in person
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