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    Replacing working IBA's for new equipment, when does it make sense?

    I recommend the replacement of equipment when it makes financial sense to do so. Typically new machines bring a 20 to 25% lift in volume and an increase in revenue per car of at least $2. With your long cycle times you should get a bigger lift in volume. Make sure the new equipment does the CPH...
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    Paystation that dispenses tokens for Free vacs?

    The Unitec Portal has an option for 2 additional hoppers so you can dispense tokens. Carolina Pride makes a dispenser that you can add to a Wash Select II
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    Your favorite Friction IBA?

    Adjustments are needed for your rear brushes and the operational jogging. It should do a real good job on the rear. Contact me if you need help.
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    How to get in touch with X Stream Wash Systems?

    They are in Richmond VA. Don Rennie
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    Does anyone know what this machine is?

    Sorry, I didn't know that info and was trying to help with a guess.
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    How many guys have 2 IBA's?

    Lee This is not the place for your inaccurate biased comnents.. There are hundreds in the Carolinas. Stop the fake news.
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    Needing to replace old RYKO Voyager

    The machine is probably over 20 years old. If the previous owner skipped on soap how do you think he maintained the Voyager. The brushes turn faster than you can turn the new wash material. All new motors and gear boxes. There are some good used machines. Have the local rep evaluate and do a...
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    Short bay, need suggestions...!!!

    We get full machine travel in the 32' 6"". I don't know the max vehicle length. It will do the 4 door pickups. My guess is 21'. They can answer your question
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    If you had an IBA with no heat and wanted to add it, what would you add?

    The floor heat should be able to heat the bay. The addition of automatic doors designed for a carwash will help operation and allow operation in real cols weather. I use airlift doors. They also have radiant tube heaters. You need radiant heat.
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    Does anyone know what this machine is?

    The machine was probably built between 1967 an 1975 be either Weben Industries or Nu Star. It has a small platform for the operator to stand on and operate. Thete is a steering wheel and cable system moving the side brush. The manual in bay was soon after replaced with the In Bay Automatic. The...
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    Short bay, need suggestions...!!!

    The Ryko SoftGliss MAXX will operate in 32' -6"
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    How many guys have 2 IBA's?

    The new Ryko SoftGloss MAXX can wash dually's
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    How many guys have 2 IBA's?

    Lee, Thats not factual or accurate.
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    How many guys have 2 IBA's?

    I would have 1 of each. In most markets the friction wash will do 60% to 70% of the volume. Express washes and competition are considerations. Ryko doesn't have a distributor in the carolinas. They sell, service and install direct offering considerable discounts on equipment. There are probably...
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