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  1. mattman

    CC's in bays Cryptopay vs.??????

    IDX has a wireless system. Looked at it at the ICA show. Give Mike Oliver a call. You can choose your merchant provider.
  2. mattman

    Recommendation on paint for my ceiling joists/steel beams?

    Slash, let us know how it goes. I have rust build up as well. Might just purchase some if you like what you see.
  3. mattman

    Air Compressor recommendations

    We started installing Champion air compressors 7 years ago and have had great luck. Either the Centurion or Advantage series would be an excellent choice. The Advantage series comes with an automatic drain, on-board air cooler, and low oil alert. Look for a 7.5 HP with either an 80 or 120 gallon...
  4. mattman

    Hydrominder suction stub

    Most Hydrominders come standard with the 1/2". You can replace with 1/2" with no worries. Tip colors are the same ratio with both sizes.
  5. mattman

    Powdered Soap; Long-term test

    What kind of ratio are you getting with the Super Kleen and TM057 after you premix(24:1,36:1etc)?
  6. mattman

    New Equipment that Will Install in 10ft Ceiling?

    Belanger Kondor or a Saber with no on-board dryer would fit.
  7. mattman

    shampoo vac pump not workinng

    This should be the pump. Click on this link. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/search.shtml?searchQuery=11W067&op=search&Ntt=11W067&N=0&GlobalSearch=true&sst=subset
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    Success converting to mini express model

    I think the cost of converting a bay is offering operators many challenges. To take an existing bay and add a trench with proper drainage can cost some serious money not to mention if your existing electrical is not enough. Converting from an in-bay to a mini-tunnel better really pencil out for...
  9. mattman

    So just what is it about the "Water Savers" program?

    Here are the requirements: Self-serve & In-bay automatics recylcle their spot free waste water into their rinse water. Tunnels have some form of reclaim system. Cost is $49 per location(up to 5 locations) $250 for 6+ locations
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    So just what is it about the "Water Savers" program?

    Eric from the ICA spoke with everyone at the SECWA road show in Memphis about the program. They are trying to get as many as they can to join WaterSavers so they can use it to show government, state, and city leaders that carwashes are not the water hogs that we are portrayed as. We all know, as...
  11. mattman

    Removing lids from Kleen Rite buckets

    I work for a chemical company not affiliated with KR. We use the same Ropak U5 lid. We use the above tool on our pails in house when we need to remove a lid. It works much better because it's longer and has a bar to leverage against the top of the lid. It takes us maybe 15-20 seconds to remove a...
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    Removing lids from Kleen Rite buckets

    Here ya go. Check out the 21" aluminum lid remover. Just insert pull and keep moving it over until the lid pops off. http://www.labsafety.com/store/item/5646/
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    Removing lids from Kleen Rite buckets

    The Ropak lid is a great lid. My company uses them because they are the best for staying sealed. We tried switching to a different lid and our damage claims shot up. I think most would rather have their chemical arrive in one piece then an easy lid to remove. I didn't look at the picture of...
  14. mattman

    Belanger Air Blade Dryer

    You can now get the Air Blade as a freestanding model for in-bay automatics or tunnels. My interest is in the freestanding model instead of the one on-board the Freestyler.
  15. mattman

    Belanger Air Blade Dryer

    Just wondering if anyone has installed the new Air Blade dryer system in tunnel or automatic. What kind of results are you seeing?? Is it better performance than traditional blowers??
  16. mattman

    IBA Competing with Express Wash

    On the automatics that we have we only offer undercarriage on the top 2 washes so we linked the tire cleaner to the undercarriage output. If you have a spare output then you could add it to any wash. We leave the tire cleaner on the entire time the undercarriage is spraying. You can also add an...
  17. mattman

    IBA Competing with Express Wash

    Here are some ideas: -Add free vacuum token dispensers to your touchless automatics. Both Hamilton & American Changer have one. -If you have room add more vacuums. -If you don't take credit cards start & consider upgrading to high speed internet approval for 3 second approval. -If you don't...
  18. mattman

    So who gets a clean dry shiny car with an Inverted L auto??

    High pH/Low pH is an excellent choice for friction but in my experience with touchless cleaning Low pH/High pH works the best. Especially if the eybrow on the glass is a problem.
  19. mattman

    Looking To Upgrade My Automatic

    I am very familiar with the Pro oval track. Your biggest obstacle could be your bay size. You may be limited on what automatics you can choose from if your bay is smaller than ususal. If the Vector will fit it would be a good choice from my experience.
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