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    voltage irregularities for Hamilton cycle inhibit

    Need advice regarding how to fix voltage changes from D&S 5000 to Hamilton Cycle Inhibit relay. The change in voltage throws the Hamilton into a "Car wash in use, please wait" status. Any ideas on how to fix would be appreciated.
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    Sand Pit Pumping - Looking for ways to minimize the cost

    With the tighter economy, I am looking for ways to save expense money without sacrificing customer satisfaction. I spend $1k per year having sand pits pumped at my SS. Does anyone know of a clever way to minimize or eliminate this cost? THANK YOU...
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    Bulk Marketing Mailer Advice Needed

    Need some advice - PLEASE. I need to increase my marketing efforts for my 6+1. I have a new express tunnel opening up in a month or so that is about 1 mile away. I need to step up my marketing. I was considering a post card type bulk mail campaign to 500 homes within a 2 mile radius. Any...
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    FRP panels without silicone?

    Polymax - how do you clean it? I installed the 1/4" Polymax from Farmtek, and it is great. I haven't figured out the best way to clean it though. Any ideas? Thanks!
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    Exit strategies

    Duane, Just curious, what did you end up doing about your situation?
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    Solar for heating water

    Has anyone heard of heating self serve or floor heat water using solar panels on the roof? Is this something worth investigating? Trying to keep expenses down. Thanks.
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    How to sell a car wash

    I am considering selling one of my 2 car washes (I would like to retire). I want to keep the land. Does it make sense to lease the car wash to an operator for 20 years in addition to having them pay me an upfront payment of $100,000? I have added about $175,000 in improvements to the wash in...
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    D&S 5000 freezing up when below 20

    I am also looking at adding a door to one end of my IBA to help minimize the freezing problem (Denver). I am strongly considering a polycorbate door via a local and reputable distributor. The cost installed is around $7,500. Question: will the spray freeze and hamper the door lift capability...
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