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    Coleman Oval SuperVac 3 Shampoo Pump

    When you get the "kit" it will be interesting to see what it contains and what cost you might source it for elsewhere.
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    Coleman Oval SuperVac 3 Shampoo Pump

    Got it - My mistake.
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    Coleman Oval SuperVac 3 Shampoo Pump

    You could also try this - also scroll to bottom of that page for similar items. https://www.zoro.com/little-giant-pump-magnetic-drive-pump-112-hp-glass-filled-polypropylene-115v-34-in-fpt-single-phase-581503/i/G2191506/
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    Coleman Oval SuperVac 3 Shampoo Pump

    I doubt t the Compressor in the unit would produce enough volume for a flo jet. Since the little giant was the same pump used in carpet cleaner extractor machines you could search for other such items. as well.
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    ENOUGH!!!

    One of my biggest life changes since leaving the business was driving the other morning - It was raining - and I did not care! Then my son who worked with me called and said he still had the thought enter his mind if he had to call locations and tell them to close for the day.
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    Coleman Oval SuperVac 3 Shampoo Pump

    That little Giant pump was the same one used in other carpet cleaning machines so I googled that and found this...
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    NAYAX IS ABSOLUTE TRASH

    Like Coin Mechs, Timers, hoses, Vac Motors, Guns and Pumps etc.- Always kept spares on hand.
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    How to price and sell a wash.

    I would also contact any local operators who may find your location a good geographic fit. If they are interested in expansion it is worth more to them than anyone lese.
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    Whats the best new self serve equipment to install?

    Replacing all SS equipment because of repair issues s like replacing your car because the Tires, Battery, Braes or windshield wiper blades need replacement. Like Randy, Mine was decades old. I had replaced all Poly lines, some check Valves, Some solenoid valves, Many HP hoses, Motors and pumps...
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    Credit card pricing

    Installed Cryotopay 12 years ago. Cash had been count down. Went with count up - well worth it.
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    Credit card pricing

    Before Credit Card Install it was count down. Credit card with count up is well worth it.
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    Home built air dryer.

    Had air shamee nozzle break and did not have a spare. I used one of my Cheap Vac Claws - Worked amazingly well. Repaired the Diskin Nozzle but I may just use the claws.
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    Credit card pricing

    If customer has ever bought gas with credit card pay at pump it's the same concept.
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    Pink stains from was

    Bleach will work.
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    Recommendation for Air Hose Replacement – Self-Serve Bays

    I had air machines or year and would only use the 1/4" wire Braid HP hose. I bought the assemblies from KR.
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    Would you rather own a express/full service or a 4+2?

    You could change the Flex to simply express and dal with fewer labor headaches.
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    Dry brush washers. I can’t keep doing this

    Should ask for their address. When they ask why tell them you need a place to stay for free.
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    Are my memberships profitable

    No, Yes, No, Maybe, No. If you want to know the incremental cost of putting a car thru the tunnel you need to factor all costs, and only those costs that vary with the volume. For an EE labor will not Vary much if at if you wash 100,000 cars or 150,000 cars a year. There may be a volume...
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    Is 20K enough to get started in the car wash business?

    Also why you need to operate as a Corp or LLC and have decent insurance.
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