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    Charging for Change

    Is the cost of running coin changers really more expensive than credit card fees? Dollar coins make life simple except now that the Presidents have all been released they are no longer purely gold in color so we spend time sorting so as not to confuse the customer with the old silver dollars...
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    auto dialer for Hamilton Auto Cashier

    Thanks, Randy. That look sufficient enough to get the job done - could double as a language tutor.
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    auto dialer for Hamilton Auto Cashier

    Didn't Etowah Valley have something like that? Might be worth a call.
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    Counting Quarters, how?

    Time to change banks! I used to roll for deposit and learned that the teller had to unroll into $1k bags. Now they supply plastic bags and take them in bulk, no charge. Soon going to dollar coins so hauling quarters should be minimal. MC
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    For those CFL converts…

    I've been waiting to convert because I was under the impression that CFLs would only run on 120V and This summer we were either going to convert to LEDs at 208 or repower the circuitry to 120. Are there bulbs with 208V ballasts or how do they get configured? Thanks. MC
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    Mean Green is on sale

    KleenRite runs a similar promo April 1-June 30. Maybe National feels compelled to compete. Not familiar with Mean Green, what is it like?
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    Vaclitz Lighted Vac Claw

    You guys could have weighed in sooner and save me a few bucks! I guess I should have ordered a couple to see how customers responded. My biggest concern was that they would "walk", but no such luck. The concept is solid, but cheap, foreign, dollar store construction makes them JUNK!
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    Vaclitz Lighted Vac Claw

    What a disappointment! They clog easily and the LEDs have died in less than three months making them pointless. Switching back to the old style.
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    Time to replace your nozzles!

    I can attest to the Hypro ceramic nozzles. I actually won a set for an IBA a few years ago and haven't changed them since. They work great! SS got changed annually. MC
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    Chicago ICA- thoughts on going

    Skipped Vegas last year in favor of Chicago, but expected a later date, both for better weather and less fear of being away during busy times at home. The host hotel was extremely expensive so I booked downtown early through Hotels.com. Tried to shorten the trip by a day and they actually...
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    Automatic prep guns

    Hi, all, Can anyone tell me what the best way is to achieve the prep gun pump starting when the gun is removed from it's holder and trigger squeezed for use? Necessary components and installation guidance would be helpful, also. The flow switches I've seen in supply catalogs don't give any...
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    $122,000 Bentley Wrecked in Car Wash

    The title is disconcerting........ the car was wrecked AT car wash, not in it. Could have just as easily been caused by a valais at the Ritz. I washed my first Bentley a couple of months ago. Didn't know what it was until one of the attendants enlightened me. The inside smelled like a saddle...
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    Copper plumbing and equipment room layout.

    Great comments, Mac! All learned the hard way, no doubt. :)
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    Fill Tank Overflowing

    I've had numerous headaches with metal valves and finally bit the bullet and put in two Jobe high temp, one inch plastic ones. Good results so far, but it's been only six months on each. If you're going to replace, give them a look. Good luck. MC
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    Presoak motor

    The spec plate on the motor will tell you what the amp draw is at the respective voltage it can be wired for.
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    Detailing

    What service level are you trying to accomplish-Quick clean and windows for the budget minded or reconditioning for the aficionado? Regardless of how you approach this (in house or lease), the result will reflect directly on the reputation of your wash. Detailing is a labor of love and it's hard...
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    Quick and easy "bug fix"

    Are they at least bringing in more cars due to bug splatter?
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    Pit Covers

    How wide are your pits? We use PT 2x8's up to 32" wide. There's obviously going to be more daily bay maintenance, but pits don't fill as fast.
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    Monthly Pass Programs

    Does anyone have operational experience with XPresWash? They seem to be the most budget friendly entrance into the wash pass program and I'm giving them serious consideration. Any thoughts or comments? Thanks. MC
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    Boiler Replacement Options - Win a $25 Restuarant Card!

    We just installed the Navien 240NPE. So far they are absolutely wonderful. Three units putting out 12gpm total and a 200gal storage tank and constant 120 degreee water with no temp drop on the busiest of days. On slower days only one or two fire as necessary. Depending on how busy it gets...
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