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  1. K

    Had it with trash dumpers. Getting rid of trash cans.

    Sparky keep us posted if you do decide to pull your garbage cans. We get a ton of garbage almost every day. If not in the can, they just dump it and leave, you name it we've gotten it.
  2. K

    Bill Acceptor Cleaner Cards

    Out of curiosity how much did that cost you for the Mars conversion kit and who did you get it from? We are shopping around but haven’t pulled the trigger yet, don’t really know what to get.
  3. K

    Please ship my vendor or send my money back

    No reply to phone calls or E-mails. I’d be talking to an attorney. The loss of the purchase price of a new vendor is a hard pill to swallow.
  4. K

    How do I switch from powder soap to liquid?

    All you need is what Randy told you, a small tank and a Hydrominder.
  5. K

    Purchasing of 2 washes, hit a snag. anyone can read contracts?

    What’s going on with your multi-site car wash acquisition?
  6. K

    Etowah Valley Old Faithful Vendor

    Why don't you buy a AMS Slim Gem vending machine http://www.amsvendors.com/slimgem/ they hold more product than the Etowah Valley Old Faithful Vendor. We have 4 of them and they work great.
  7. K

    Evolution Hopper Issue

    Years ago we bought as number of car washes that had American changers installed. It didn’t take long before we found out what a piece of crap they are, constant problems, American customer service sucks. It didn’t take long to realize how much money we were losing by not having working bill...
  8. K

    Good location for a wash in shopping center?

    Ask yourself this question "Why doesn't the gas station run the car wash themselves?" We would never get involved in a situation where we have to share revenue or not own the property. The value of any car wash isn't the business it's the property it sits on.
  9. K

    Do you give good friends / family free/discounted washes?

    We only give family free car washes.
  10. K

    We’re about out of the car wash business, can’t take much more

    The car wash industry isn't what it once was or maybe it's the way that society has gone and it's not for the good. We've pretty much decided sell off our car wash holdings, get out of the business or redevelop the properties. To much trouble for a such a small return. Randy can you give us an...
  11. K

    DO you use swivels on your guns, if so, which is best?

    We use the 3/8” Fluid Controls Ball Bearing Swivel (KR #SW060) https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-154...s-2000psi.aspx or everything with no problems what so ever. Foam brush, on top on the foam brush boom and at the gun. They probably last longer than you think.
  12. K

    Installtion Cost for a AO Smith BTH-400a 130 galon water heater

    Why do you need that much Hot water capacity? 260 gallons is a lot of hot water to keep heated. We use a 50 gallon household type water heater, no one ever complains about running out of hot water. .
  13. K

    Hydrominder letting water seep back into soap barrel.

    What kind of soap are you using? Is this a new bucket/container of soap? What color or size tip are you using in the Hydrominder? Have you tried increasing the Hydrominder tip size? Did you replace the Hydrominder with a new one or a used Hydrominder? Is the soap level in the soap bucket increasing?
  14. K

    Where to get Veejet Nozzles - 0 degrees

    Try calling Darrell at Car Wash Supply in Houston he might have them or order them for you http://www.texascarwashsupply.com/index.html
  15. K

    Replacement for Ultimate tube heater fan?

    Do you have a part number?
  16. K

    Best outdoor vending machine?

    They are a re-branded AMS vending machine. Look at AMS vending machines. http://www.amsvendors.com/
  17. K

    Shut Down Temperature IBA and SS

    For all you guy's who stay open when it gets real cold safety is another concern, just last Saturday we had a slip on fall on some ice out in the parking lot. One of the first things out of her mouth was I hope you have good insurance because you’ll be hearing from my lawyer. Beautiful day, but...
  18. K

    $5 - 5 Minutes..

    Doug so where is this 5 Star car wash of yours? I'd like to swing by, take a look and copy what you've got going. How can you run a “5 Star” car wash travel all over the US looking at other junk car washes.
  19. K

    Employee Goes for a Ride!

    What’s so funny about that? The kid could have been seriously injured or killed.
  20. K

    A car wash customers passes away, Family looking for help

    If he’s an honorably discharged veteran, he can be buried in the local national cemetery. https://www.cem.va.gov We buried my Dad, Uncle and my cousin at the local national veterans cemetery no charge. Something isn’t right.
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