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    Soap mix ratio and classes

    So guys just want to say your replies have been a great help as someone who is new to this I have 2 questions 1: On a Laserwash M5 what metering tip do you recommend for the soap? We replace the chemical pump and soap now foams really well and covers the cars well. But we are using a lot of...
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    Drive tires on M5 Laserwash

    I don’t know it would be nice to find something to replace the pneumatic tires. I’ve seen foam filled tires advertised but still face the problem of getting them on. As is you have to deflate the pneumatic tire in order compress it enough to get it on
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    Drive tires on M5 Laserwash

    you‘re right that was one of our concerns.
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    Drive tires on M5 Laserwash

    Has anyone tried using solid rubber tires instead of tube tires? If they would work it would eliminate loss of tire pressure during season changes. I’m wondering if they would get a good grip or would they be to hard and possible slip
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    Chemical mix problems

    Replaced the pump pressure is up to 200 psi and working great. Thanks for the suggestions did not know the pressure needed to be that high now have excellent soap and wax foam again thank for the help
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    Chemical mix problems

    Pump is primed. I’m thinking the pump is failing only getting 1/2 the pressure as before
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    Chemical mix problems

    Need some suggestions from you guys PDQ M5. Soap and wax is watery and not foaming. Checked air and had good air flow. Noticed chemical pump pressure was low only about 60 psi. Normally runs over a hundred. I’m hoping the check valve might be blocked and can’t open all the way. if not do you...
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    No water during high pressure rinse

    Thanks for all the responses. It turned out to be a software problem
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    Rotational gearbox oil quantity

    Guys I just posted this in general comments then realized it might have been better here Does anyone have experience with a PDQ M5? We need to change the oil on the rotational arm gearbox. The ID tag specifies Mobile SHC 630 oil. But we don’t know the quantity needed to fill it. If it helps the...
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    Rotational Gearbox Oil quantity at change

    Hey guys- Any one have experience with PDQ M5? We need to change the oil in a rotation gearbox on a PDQ M5. Does anyone know the amount of oil needed to fill it? The PDQ part number on the gearbox is 800024. The tag specifies Mobile SCH 630 oil. Thanks
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    No water during high pressure rinse

    when I’ve gone in the prox sensors (all) have been lit I’ll try and check the next time I catch it doing it’s. Also when it failed to rinse the next car in line went through and it worked fine.
  12. M

    No water during high pressure rinse

    I appreciate the help. incorrect and the check valve can be rebuilt. Or am I better off putting in a new one
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    No water during high pressure rinse

    Hi guys new to the car wash business so I’m in a sever learning curve. working on a laser wash m5. this is a sporadic problem occasionally during a wash the water will not come on during the rinse cycle. Arm will traverse around the car but no water. any suggestions
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