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    Vector Shuttle Jam

    Need any parts for your vector? I just took a 100% operational unit out and will probably let some stuff go at a good price. Id even sell the whole thing at a good price if interested. Lots of new parts on it and on the shelf.
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    Trash Problem

    It wont do much good but did help some...first put signs on the island, trash can lid, vacs or wherever your cans are about illegal dumping. I used something to the extent of: NOTICE NO DUMPING ALLOWED No Dumping of household trash, tires, batteries, etc. Violators will be prosecuted in...
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    No buzzer intermittently - JC

    replace speaker
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    2005 Vector

    Roanoke, va
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    2005 Vector

    Will be removing beginning 9-2, a completely functional belanger vector with dryers, I do have some spare parts that will go with it. Would prefer to sell as a whole but will entertain all offers.
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    Laurel Vender Retrofit

    They are the same size as a 5 column little tree vendor for reference and measuring. I had some of the same restrictions and wound up being able to put a 3 column and tire foam together in one spot and a 3 column and armorall bottle in another. A little tree and a single column with a kit in...
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    Laurel Vender Retrofit

    I did retro fits at one wash maybe 6 or 7 years ago. The next one, since hind sight is 20/20, i figured out i was cheaper to just discard the single column vendors and buy new 3 column already built and ready to go. Pair that when Kleen rite does a free fill where you get free vending supplies...
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    Car Wash Attendant

    Im on site daily at both my washes. I have a guy that has been helping for the last 6 months if/when im not around. I coach travel softball and my girls are getting older and more competitive so we are traveling more, playing in more tournaments. Any ways ,right now he is basically a clean up...
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    SS to in-bay automatic

    Even at 60k an additional sales that would equate out to roughly 40 - 50k in additional profit per year variant on cost vs retail price. Not saying thats great but as a business owner i look at the amount im making before i look at any type of margin, then look at is the juice worth the squeeze...
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    ENOUGH!!!

    15% chance today, and here we are again, raining at lunch time!!!
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    ENOUGH!!!

    AInt that the dang truth!!!
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    Cat 310 stainless sleeve

    Add valve kits at $170, add seal kit at $100, that puts you at $470 (2 years ago). A NEW head with it all is $675. IIRC the quotes i was getting last year were $350+ for resleeving ( a total cost of $620. If it was $100 to $150 i might could justify keeping the old head.
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    Cat 310 stainless sleeve

    I made some calls about a year ago about this. I determined then that by the time you shipped, paid for the re sleeving, shipping it back, then had to put seal kits and valves in it you werent too far off from just purchasing a new head with everything ready to go from KR. Back 10+ years ago...
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    On board vs Freestanding dryers

    I like Stand alone dryers. Most customers probably drive out too quick even though the timer is right in front of them. With Standalone you can load a car while a car is exiting thru dryers which can dramatically increase thruput on those busy days. I felt if i did on board i would probably...
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    Call me crazy

    Not sure where in "Central VA" you are, but im in Roanoke. Ive got 2 myself feel free to reach out and we can connect. I always try to keep several contacts myself of other local wash owners, you never know if/when you may need a favor.
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    CryptoPay Tap Plus Cash App Issue

    I haven't had that problem, though i have heard of it. The biggest issue ive seen with cash app is their policy on the preauthorization, they may hold the preauthorization up to 30 days, thats actually in their customer agreements when you sign up, ill never use cash app for that reason alone...
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    Flojet pump not turning off (Solenoid stays open)

    I had this happen last summer. I threw new solenoids at it 1st, problem stayed, new flowjet, problem stayed. Replaced every high pressure check valve on the roof in the trough and problem went away. The pressure was backfeeding to the solenoid causing it to jam the plungers in. Id probably...
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    Credit card pricing

    I dont have nayax, so cant speak on that. I do have a token changer at 1 location that has 4 options. The top package will dispense bonus tokens. The most purchased package is the lowest, i have gradually crept the pricing up on that and intend to go up again at year end. If i were doing...
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    Credit card pricing

    Instead of up charging on the time per quarter simply raise your minimum credit card purchase but keep the rate the same. Im $3 to start but have a $6 card minimum. If you play the numbers right and how long the average person takes to just hose off and give them a couple extra minutes they...
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    Credit card pricing

    Keep your rate the same, you WILL make more money with credit cards already. I called cryptopay about this years ago as i felt that i should be recouping the CC processing fees by charging more per the same amount of time. After discussion with them and other operators i elected to keep the...
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