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  1. J

    Absolutely Unbelievable

    Our local TV station runs a segment called “crime stoppers” where help is asked for in solving crimes. Since you already have pictures and names maybe they could embarrass cops into doing their job
  2. J

    A little bit of humor to start or end your day

    As I was lying in bed pondering the problems of the world, I rapidly realized that I don't really give a rat's ass. It's the tortoise life for me! 1. If walking is good for your health, the postman would be immortal. 2. A whale swims all day, only eats fish, drinks water, and is fat. 3. A rabbit...
  3. J

    My Rant

    And just this morning: "I didn't build this wash bay so that you would have a shady spot to wax your car. If you are here to wash, you're welcome...if you are here to detail your car, go somewhere else."
  4. J

    Wash Cycle Pressure Loss

    I had the check valve break a couple of times as Wahsnvac described. It drove me crazy for a day or so till I figured it out.
  5. J

    What to do when depreciation runs out.

    If you sell a wash you are subject to depreciation recapture. If you sell the stock of the corporation that owns the wash you qualify for capital gains treatment. This info came from the CPA I use.
  6. J

    Problem of water constantly running in ss bays.

    Congrats! Sounds like you finally fixed your dripping problem. My experience says dripping may return in a bay or two. Now you know how to fix it.
  7. J

    Problem of water constantly running in ss bays.

    I've done it to new ones as well as used.
  8. J

    Problem of water constantly running in ss bays.

    Periodically the same thing happens to one of my bays. I disassemble the check valve and stretch the spring till it is 50% to 100% longer than original. Some times I have to do it twice to make it seal under low pressure. I’ve never had one fail to open because I stretched to spring too much.
  9. J

    Mudders?

    Anybody got a sure fire cure for mudders? I've got a small group of kids that love to play in the mud and then come to my wash and make a big mess. Sunday is their favorite day, so I tried turning off the bays on Sunday night hoping they would go somewhere else. They just waited until...
  10. J

    Doctor Diagnoses Obama In One Sentence

    http://www.impeachobamacampaign.com/video-doctor-diagnoses-obama-in-one-sentence/
  11. J

    Blowing not sucking

    Try Amazon for these tip cleaners. http://www.amazon.com/US-Forge-Welding-Cleaner-00802/dp/B000UVR0NO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1349741952&sr=8-1&keywords=welder%27s+tip+cleaner You get +/- 20 different sizes with ribs in the middle of each one so you can saw on whatever you are trying to remove.
  12. J

    Blowing not sucking

    Sounds like an atomizer problem. Do you have a welder’s tip cleaner? Make sure discharge hole on the atomizer is free of restrictions. As a last resort, replace the new atomizer with the old one as long as it was working when taken out of service.
  13. J

    Water rates again!!! math involved

    Dig your own water well if you can. http://forum.autocareforum.com/showthread.php?t=8661
  14. J

    seal coating?

    Last time I had it done it looked great...for about a week. It was a lot of money just to make it look pretty.
  15. J

    Problem of water constantly running in ss bays.

    This was covered years ago here on the Forum. All you need to do is install a suction breaker higher than the holding tank. Add a check valve to the manifold above each bay which will let air when all functions are off.
  16. J

    U-Haul Dealership~Y or N?

    The repair shop next door had a U-Haul outlet. He complained all the time that they wanted him to repair their junk for free. He let it go after a couple of years saying even though he made a little profit it just wasn't worth the trouble.
  17. J

    Weed Killer

    Use a chemical soil sterilizer. Years ago I got a product called “Permatrol” from my local feed store and used it next to a fence line. I don’t know how long it lasts, but the ground was still bear when I sold the house a few years later.
  18. J

    A-OK Self Serve Manual

    Send me an e-mail address via private e-mail (click my name). I’ll scan what little I have and forward it to you.
  19. J

    A-OK Self Serve Manual

    I’ve had their equipment in my 7/1 for over 13 years. Most of the owner’s manual refers to the initial equipment installation and operation of the automatic. If you have a specific question I may be able to help. My distributor is still able to get A-OK parts from the original suppliers...
  20. J

    Potential New Owner

    Since this is your first purchase, why not hire a professional like Mr. Roman to guide you through the process and keep you from making a lot a dumb rookie mistakes.
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