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    Futura

    dbrown, the doors are controlled by the photo eyes if they were installed correctly. You should have door functions on your controller that will open and close the doors. Have you tried opening and closing them remotely from the controller? Thats where to start. Let me know if I can help.
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    Merry christmas

    And a very Merry Christmas to all. Have a blessed New Year as well.
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    carpet cleaners and their waste water

    I notice that there has been no further response from Mr. Carpet cleaner. Guess he has had his comeuppance or is now to embarrassed to say anything.
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    Jim Coleman Frag/Vac Problem

    Its not uncommon for the solenoid valves to go bad in these machines, also, check to see if your lines are plugged up.
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    Houston, Texas Self Serves???

    Mike, since you are going to the Space Center, you will be just a few blocks from my car wash in Seabrook. Stop by if you want. Maybe I can take you to some other car washes in the area. Anchor Car Wash, 2001 E. Nasa Parkway (also called Nasa Rd 1), Seabrook, TX Call me and let me know when you...
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    Unitec problem

    Jen, sent you a PM. Thanks
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    Unitec problem

    Jen, thanks for your timely response. You are always there when we need help. I have another question for you. A few years ago, I upgraded my WSII card reader to the newer double sided card reader and have been very happy with it as it immediately cut down on "bad card reads". As the "go to"...
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    Unitec problem

    HCW, have you tried contacting Jen Ward? She usually monitors the ACF. Jen...are you listening?
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    Unitec problem

    HCW, I have been dealing with Unitec for many years and have always found them helpful and responsive to my problems...which have been few and far between. Maybe there is something you're not telling us? or not telling them? I do know that they will not deal with the end user much and you need...
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    carpet cleaners and their waste water

    Mr. Hamer, you went from being a good guy and responsible business owner to a real jerk. With that final comeback, you showed your true colors. Have a little respect for the rest of us responsible business owners. BTW...if I catch you dumping at my car wash..you WILL be arrested.
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    cat pump bump

    Maybe I can help here. I recently installed solenoid valves on my Cat 3535 instead of the the motorized air valve assembly. This is on a Futura Millennium system. If a customer pulls into the wash and gets the undercarriage function, then pulls onto the treadle, the pump "bumps" while making...
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    I love saturdays

    My niece is getting marries this coming Saturday and I offered my 1980TR8 as their getaway car. She and her fiance jumped on it so I have spent the last 4 Sundays trying to teach him how to drive a 5-speed. Probably the most uncoordinated guy I have seen in a long time. I tried to teach him how...
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    No More Twinkies!

    While it is true that poor management may have caused the demise of some companies, it is also true that unions have done the same. I grew up in the Pittsburgh area and worked at a steel mill there. Once a thriving community, it is now a sleepy little town. Partly due to the cheap influx of...
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    Futura equipment

    Hi Guys, I just had a customer have his car wash destroyed by someone driving into it. It will take a complete gantry to make it work again. I (we) realize that we may have to buy the whole system and that is ok. If anyone knows where we might find a Futura...SSA, Revolution, Impulse please let...
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    No More Twinkies!

    I think some of you are missing the point here, its not whether twinkies are good or bad, its the fact that the unions have outlived their usefulness. They are the reason that so many cities, states and businesses are going under. How long can we sustain the outrageous demands of the Unions...
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    John S sent me this video

    Same here, it played in IE.
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    Starbuck's Principles for Success

    Wasn't it Starbucks that refused to provide coffee for our troops? I don't patronize them for that reason.
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    Countries vote against the USA at the United Nations and receive USA AID

    Bill, isn't that kind of like saying..."at least my drug addict son isn't a bank robber"?
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    potential car wash environmental concerns.

    I was recently informed by my local water/sewer dept. that I need to have my pits pumped out every 90 days, whether they have anything in them or not. They want the manifest sent to them for each pumping. Talk about clueless bureaucrats... Thats another 1200-1500 $$$ I really don't need to...
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    Onboard IBA Dryer

    I recently installed an IBA that had on-board dryers and we moved them to a free standing arch. Takes a lot of weight off the wheels and does a better job of drying . You might want to add a countdown timer with them.
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