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  1. J

    Self Serves For Sale

    Similar post you made before with very limited information at first. Just trying to fish for replies then tell everyone you’re in S Cali and only interested there? What’s your angle?
  2. J

    IBA floor rails.

    You need an IBA with sensors that find the vehicle’s dimensions and adjust it accordingly. If you bent have that, then I wouldn’t remove the rails.
  3. J

    Cryptopay No longer offering First Data Merchant Processing

    Doesn’t washcard take a % of the top line revenue? Or am I thinking of someone else?
  4. J

    Soft or Hard Water High Pressure Rinse

    What do you do with your waste from your spot free make? It’s softened, dechlorinated and good water. I put mine up in holding tanks above the automatic and gravity feed it for all HP functions which don’t use chemical. Waste not.
  5. J

    Hoses

    For high pressure I use 1/4” with 3/8” fittings on the ends. Probably the smallest hose you can go with and not sacrifice customer experience. It’s a lot lighter and less fatiguing for users.
  6. J

    This is the reason why...............

    That’s the reason I only accept credit cards at one of my locations. Tired of dealing with those types of people.
  7. J

    Recommendations for new touch free wash

    www.BuyAmerican.com/GoAwayTroll You’re not a car wash guy, we can tell.
  8. J

    Recommendations for new touch free wash

    The stuff from China is junk
  9. J

    Am I Crazy to Add a Dog Wash?

    Just my opinion....I wouldn't put in a self serve dog wash unless you were going to have it attended the entire time it was open and close it when no attendant is onsite. People who keep their dogs clean will also want to have a clean facility to use. A dirty, unkept dog facility will only...
  10. J

    Looking to Purchase Express or Full Serve with Real Estate

    According to your post you wouldn't be opposed to something out of state, which is why I responded. Thanks for the clarification.
  11. J

    Looking to Purchase Express or Full Serve with Real Estate

    I have three locations for sale in the Kansas City, MO area.
  12. J

    Looking for an online sign/decal company

    Time to replace some of the decals & signs around my locations. I like to build my own with Adobe, upload them to an online site, pick the material, then have them print them. Do any of you have any favorite sites you use? I've used FedEx Office and Sign-A-Rama in the past, okay quality but...
  13. J

    How pumps work / Diagnosis question about backfeed

    I bought a wash that was set up that way for PS. I wasn’t a fan of it and moved PS over to a Procon pump.
  14. J

    How pumps work / Diagnosis question about backfeed

    If the return from your bypass regulator for your personal is at a higher pressure than what your red poly line can handle, then putting a CV there isn’t a temporary fix, it’s necessary. Perhaps you can reduce the pressure from your PS bypass to something less than the rating on your your poly...
  15. J

    How pumps work / Diagnosis question about backfeed

    Simply put a check valve between the push lock fitting and the cross to prevent the PS bypass from going into the red poly hose.
  16. J

    Oasis Monsoon trouble

    Intermittent errors sometimes indicate a broken wire, faulty sensor, etc. I’d inspect the wires. Not sure which ones as I don’t have the same machine.
  17. J

    High Pressure before Presoak

    Check with your chemical supplier, they usually have a chemist on staff who can give you an opinion. I would suggest hitting a dry car with low pressure pre-soak. If the car is wet first, you could be deleting your pre-soak more and it will be less likely to stick to the vehicle and just run...
  18. J

    Purchasing my first wash

    I recommend bright white lighting.
  19. J

    Purchasing my first wash

    Yep, don't spend big yet, just put the elbow grease into getting everything running right and consistent. Spend the few bucks on the paystation, meter box, vacuum, etc to just get them running. Even if your longterm goal is to replace them. Right now, you need to start servicing the current...
  20. J

    Vaccums and prices.

    It can be difficult to raise prices. When I do it I usually do something to that item. You said you’re replacing decals and hoses, I would say double check the bags, motors and seals to make sure you have strong suction. Then raise your price to at least $2 if not more. People serious about...
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