Car Wash Forum

This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

Search results

  1. S

    Hand Held Dryers

    I have Carolina pride turbo dry units. I put them in my slowest bays - farthest from PR- and now they do better than the formerly busiest bays. At one location they are wall mounted- it is noisy in the bay. (2 of 6 bays) Other location is on the roof. Can barely hear them. (3 of 5 bays) I...
  2. S

    Update on other self serve prices and time

    $1 = (2) blu-sham, (2) nu-sham, armor all prot pak, Vanilla tree, ice tree, new car tree, blue cotton towel, wet towel $2 = 6oz ice pump air fresh, AA tire foam, AA 12oz pump spray $5 = they get 3 items per vend- a blu- sham, headlight restore pak, headlight sealer pak I have a max vend...
  3. S

    Uh, oh!

    "on the floor in laughter!!!!" and she's allowed to drive?? Some customers just have us shakin' our heads in disbelief and laughter.
  4. S

    Dollar Coin Bank - Advice...

    I'm interested why they come and buy so much $C, is there another business around that only takes $C? . I understand the wash who gives qtrs. and is also next to a Laundromat that the changers get depleted. I dispense tokens and $C. 1 token = $1 2tokens & 3 $C = $5 A ten gets twice that of a...
  5. S

    Low pressure presoaks and foam brush t connection

    I believe it would be best to join the two above the bay. When mixing in the ER the line from ER to the bay becomes depressurized of air and the liquid "settles" when selection is not in use. It will take some extra time for the line to re-pressurize and have the desired product in the bay in a...
  6. S

    Cat pump seal replacement

    I have one seal that is leaking from a recent oil end overhaul. If the oil was compromised I would be doing another overhaul. I do replace all seals on overhaul however this seal has been a short lived one. Getting a new seal in is not the problem- it is getting the bad seal out. I know it...
  7. S

    Cat pump seal replacement

    I have 530 cat pumps. On one of my pumps the oil seals for the plungers need replaced. Has anyone successfully replaced the seals without disassembling the crankcase? Having to disassemble the crankcase just for 1 seal is a real pain.
  8. S

    Which model vacuum motor has the best performance

    I too have Domel. 2 motors have great suction I would compare to 3 of the lambs/gs. pay the price you will like them. They are a TIGHT fit on my adams vacs. The plastic top of motor rubs the inside of the dome.
  9. S

    wand was taped and it flew out and damaged car....what to do?

    I have had some claims we were not negligent but we did offer to pay half of the bill. They had to get the repairs done first and bring us the bill or we have also sent our half directly to the body shop. fwiw
  10. S

    How many hours do you put in at work?

    I have a 5-1 and a 6 bay. I put in 45 to 70 hours a week. This includes about an hour each day in the office to keep up on books.
  11. S

    Foam Brush stain??

    Oh the stain came out with my TC. Have never had an issue like this for 35 years. A different wash 30 miles away had an issue with an oooold fiberglass boat with staining from FB but the boat was old and the boat finish was worn.
  12. S

    Foam Brush stain??

    Had a customer call up tonight stating the FB stained his white truck. Went to the wash and found pink streaks at various points on the truck-not all over it. Went to watch video and the guy sprayed windex window cleaner at certain areas of his truck which just happens to be the areas the...
  13. S

    Programmable Relay or PLC

    I have been using these for awhile now for several functions. there are many different timing configurations for any setup of equipment. http://www.artisancontrols.com/Procdut.aspx?TypeId=1&Type=1 they can be found on ebay, amazon and other places.
  14. S

    Things I did to save money last year

    "I put up a big sign outlining the 18 RULES FOR USING THE CAR WASH in an attempt to keep the trash and vandalism down…it didn’t have measurable results, but things are a lot quieter now." What does the signage state? I am still pondering my script for bays and vacs.
  15. S

    Things I did to save money last year

    what size nozzles did you go to?
  16. S

    Regulator issues

    Are you using weep guns? Also check brass fittings downstream for washout. I have had this issue with no visible leaks.
  17. S

    pet urine smell

    Hi all, I am a little out of my realm here (I am self serve knowhow) so I thought I would ask the experts. My daughter is looking at a used car. All looks great except a urine stench of the interior. What are some methods to rid this smell? All input is appreciated. Thank You.
  18. S

    SS Spot Free Down - (only in one bay)

    I think he is asking due to the fact it really is not wired for service. Only the load and the common wires are hooked up. No coin or power wires so it is serving no use. If you are using a different timer in the coin box just disconnect the GS-7 and remove it. less clutter-less confusion
  19. S

    weep output

    I don't measure my volume output for my weep. I have had freeze ups with things weeping 100% and the only flow control was the weep seat in the gun. When I leave at the end of the day all is weeping good and frozen solid the next morning with no reason. **** happens in the carwash business...
  20. S

    weep output

    At one location, on my weep feed to all the SS bays I have put green press-in tips for the hydrominder into the 3/8 tubing. We have had one set of below freezing temps so far and all seems good. Our second round of low temps are around the corner and I feel confident that all will be well. I...
Back
Top