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  1. kentadel

    Ice falls in SS bay alleged Damage

    That would take a tall chunk of ice clinging to the wall. Not buying it.
  2. kentadel

    3x foam polish or detergent & pricing

    I mix a little blendco hph (1-2 drops alkaline) in with my tri foam conditioner. Still get great color and coverage. Do the same with the foam brush in self service.
  3. kentadel

    Shut Down Temperature IBA and SS

    I will shut my IBA bay down if the high temp for the day is under 15 degrees and low is 5 or lower. As for the self service bays, they stay open 24/7.
  4. kentadel

    What's my SS Car Wash worth?

    Is your wash between the vet hospital and the florist and across from gamestop?
  5. kentadel

    Two-step Presoaks

    I have washes using a single high ph and washes using a 2 step low/high. Soils/hardness/rural/customer base are all factors in cleaning vehicles. As a rule from my experience you should see a better result with a 2 step process. Window mask is tough on any wash, even friction. My suggestion is...
  6. kentadel

    Turbo Nozzles

    At roughly $70 to $120 a nozzle depending on brand they are an expensive set up. I have used them for about 6 years and like them. However, I think an imeg will also do very well at a higher pressure. The top Turbo nozzles will last longer aiming down than the sides aiming sideways, and sides...
  7. kentadel

    50 cent vacs

    I am not keeping the price low to draw in customers at the one location. It was my first wash and I simply choose to, plus I don't give a lot of time for that .50. I have vacs that are $1 and $1.25 for 3 minutes and fragrance/shampoo for $3 at other locations.
  8. kentadel

    50 cent vacs

    I will fess up and admit that I have 50 cent vacs at a location. I have kept the vacs at 50 cents since the day I opened the wash in 1990. Small town courtesy that I choose to do. 2 minutes time and they are always busy.
  9. kentadel

    Chemicals for Touchless Automatics

    I have tried, and continue to try different company's chemicals. I still like and use Blendco for touch-less performance.
  10. kentadel

    Ver-Tech labs products?

    Contact Josh Westhoff at Ver-tech. I think he will suggest Apogee high ph with lightning low ph to compare with Blendco products. I use Blendco products. I did try a small sample of Ver-tech products after the Heartland show a few years back and they worked well .
  11. kentadel

    What would you do?

    I agree with Mac.
  12. kentadel

    What would you do?

    You could, if it is needed, upgrade everything possible at your wash to make it crystal clear to the other person that he would be competing with essentially another new wash with an already established customer base. I would let him know this will happen. You could also, and maybe you already...
  13. kentadel

    2017 ICA Convention

    I am attending and will arrive Monday evening. We are staying at Treasure Island. I will try to make it to the Hash House Wednesday evening.
  14. kentadel

    How much pressure

    1500 psi, 2506 tip.
  15. kentadel

    Standard Guardian GXP

    I have one but am not using any of the functions you ask about. I think all 3 are possible. I would suggest downloading the latest manual from their website and if you can't find your answer call Standard and ask for Shawn...good guy and will let you know what the latest capabilities are.
  16. kentadel

    Arimitsu 516 pulley help

    I use a 5 hp Leeson with a 516 Arimitsu. single groove 5 inch pulley on motor and 8 inch on pump. 1500 psi. B37k belt
  17. kentadel

    Self Serve Manual Doors....

    Around 7k per door.
  18. kentadel

    IBA Wheel Cleaner Help

    I just tried a free sample of Wheel-eez. Very good product! Call Bob @ 201-819-7937
  19. kentadel

    How far to mount dryer timer outside of IBA?

    Looks good! Good luck with the new site!
  20. kentadel

    Pressure in bays???

    That's a good question. Has anyone had any damage complaints due to pressure?
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