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    Fighting the Freeze During Winter

    Two things that helped us when first purchased was we found out optional heaters were available for the bill changer and just plugged in. Another item was the old owner had unplugged the line heater in the hose trough which keeps the lines warm. Other than the weep suggestions keep plenty of ice...
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    Single vending pull rod lockup

    MEP, I think you just nailed it. Last week I replaced the screws and that may be the issue I caused. I will check it out tomorrow but have a strong feeling that's it. Thanks for your keen eye and knowledge! Boy do I feel dumb...
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    Single vending pull rod lockup

    Any ideas why it would bench test fine then when installed fail?
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    Single vending pull rod lockup

    I have an older single rear load vending unit that the pull handle locks up when you pull to vend. It seems to click 2-3 times then locks up? What would I look for to fix the problem? I’ve tried two coin mech’s and bench testing works great? I can't seem to find anything on this site or online...
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    Low Pressure Presoak

    Thank you for the link. I just ordered some to try out at our SS wash. Thanks David
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    Low Pressure Presoak

    Would you happen to have the part number you use for the additive? Does Kleen-rite sell it? Thanks
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    The funny thing about owning a self serve is

    The funny thing about owning a self serve is finding treasures that customers have left behind. Last summer I found a hard top to a Mazda Miata. Posted it as lost, hung signs up, no takers. Sold it for $1000 on craigslist. Oh the things we find.....
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    Carwash Closings

    Yes the order stated you can remain open if you maintain social distancing on sight. We only have one part time employee that dumps the trash and cleans the bays. The order seems to have some flexibility due the vast number of business who don't fall into the listed ones. Which state are you in?
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    Carwash Closings

    I'm in Oregon and the state order will not affect our SS wash. At first I thought it would, but we have no employees on sight all day and the public can maintain the 6 foot rule by them selves. We only empty the trash twice a day, look for maintenance issues, and have no contact rules in place...
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    Crypto Pay

    Mine is $3.50 start for 5 1/2 mins $16 Max. One other thing to consider is calling Cryptopay and lowering the hold charge on cards. When I first installed mine I received calls on why a $10 charge was on the transaction. I got tired and telling them and since then never had a disputed charge. As...
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    DILLING-HARRIS - Spot free rinse

    I have all the DH factory manuals for the system. My issue is its been turned off for three years and the previous owner passed away and never told me how to operate it. Picture below. If anyone knows how work it and get it started back up it would be much appreciated. I assume it uses salt as...
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    Sometimes it's the little things that your customers enjoy

    Well I think its a great idea. Often I hand out trees and just say thanks for your business. A little goes a long way in this industry. Good on ya!
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    Crytopay

    We also just installed the system last year in all bays and love it. Count up is the only way to go. Most don't care how much they spend. Just pay attention to the max charge so you don't get calls. Often they forget to hit the stop button and runs up to your set max charge. They just want a...
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    New island machine options

    Last year I bought a 4 bay SS with 6 vacuums & vending from my folks which they owned for 18 years. It was in repair and needed a lot work. We took the challenge head on and replaced all 4 bay panels, booms, hoses, guns, Cryptopay readers in all bays, updated vacs with Cryptopay, painted the...
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    Cryptopay statement question?

    Thank you for posting this!! It saved me $199.00 bucks. Thanks
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    Bill Changer freezing up

    Thanks for the tip. The new heater should be here today. Thanks again, David
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    Bill Changer freezing up

    I have a standard 10 year old Hamilton dual bill changer. The outside coin bins were the coins drop seems to plug up with snow when we have a northern strong storm. It goes past the flapper values and packs the internal coin chute and coins will not drop. A heat gun corrects the problem. Is...
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