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Do us all a favor and run your plan by someone. People here are extremely helpful. Our opinion doesn’t cost you anything but people here to help you giving our own time. It’s as frustrating for us as it is for you to throw money at a solution only to find out you had better options. this...

I skimmed the previous comments so excuse me if this has already been discussed. Have you checked the tip on the hydrominder? If it is clogged it obviously won’t draw. If the screen on the hose connection is clogged the volume of water won’t be enough to draw chemical at the proper rate...

Are you a member of your local Carwash association? They are a great resource and usually have an insurance program Western Carwash Association has a program that people said good things about

Had this happen on a new install in 2004. Service company made all the hoses on site with replaceable hose ends. The guy used an impact gun to install each part. He spun the rubber off the hose. Most of the hoses lasted a few months. It really sucks to be the new wash in town and your...

I’m not a PDQ tech and have never touched their equipment. In the automotive world, when I see lots of faults that are seemingly unrelated I always start checking grounds. Check and tighten all of the wire connections stating in the main power panel (use your best judgment and work safely)...

Merry Christmas JJJ! Miss seeing you at the shows.

I use a few of the Kleenrite KleenPak line, High Ph for high pressure soap and Aquaguard for my clear coat. I also like JBS Storm presoak, and I use JBS red triple foam detergent for my foam brush. I’ve been using KR Kleen-White tire for 25 years. I should probably try something else...

It was 8 degrees here in North Central MA this morning. I was checking cameras and saw this gentleman with the high pressure gun shoved in his exhaust for a full wash cycle (5 minutes). He finished, revved the engine a few times, shooting water about 10 feet, and left the property. I think...

Can I use this MDB Cryptopay swiper on a ShurVend? The MegaVendor is listed as compatible. I know the MegaVendor and ShurVend are both rebranded AMS machines. Would this swiper work with only certain software versions?

Fast fill valve and a backflow preventer before the fill is the proper way

It’s called a Phoenix connector. These used to come with Carolina Pride SS meter boxes. I think Etowah Valley Equipment has them. Kleen-rite is showing out of stock https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-31906-phoenix-contact-12-pin-female-printed-circuit-board-connector.aspx

Fixed up some wiring for a friend of mine this week. I don’t have a great picture of the after but the before pic is crazy but it was working.

I’m sure almost all of the customers would just use credit card in your scenario. However, they may choose the carwash up the road that still accepts cash for their next wash. If customers have money in their wallet in any form (bills, coins or credit) I want to make it as easy as possible to...

How many bays away from the equipment room is the IBA? What size tubing are you using? Foam curtains need lots of flow/volume. AnalyticWash is on the right track with the larger injector. I also agree with IB Washin, these curtains never look good. Temperature changes or a little wind break...

I use Seal nuts but I don’t lube the switch when I install them. I do spray some silicone lube on the stem when I lube my locks.

Electro switch. I don’t think there is any significant difference between Electroswitch and Shalco. Years ago I only used Shalco and they would work for several years. Now both brands last about 3 years at the most.

I’m replacing a seized rotary switch on a SS faceplate. I thought some people would like to see the insides. 1st photo shows where the switch corroded causing the switch not to move. The corrosion is at the bottom of the switch at the spot where the stem protrudes from the body. The water...

My old Etowah Valley credit card timers had a voice feature. It would announce which function was selected and give a verbal last minute warning to add more money. really miss not having it after switching to CryptoPay.

I’ve been around this forum long enough that I remember huge debates over adding bill acceptance, credit cards, air dryers etc. I think most of the urban washes already have all of the latest and greatest upgrades that were available pre-COVID. Smaller market washes are adding items as budget...

Silly question, these pumps can operate on 120VAC or 220VAC. There is a switch on the end of the motor under the cover that needs to be in selected for the correct voltage. Do you have the proper voltage selected? Is this a reclaim pump or a booster pump for the city water supply?