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    DS5000 washing cars at 0 degrees!

    It's 1 degree out, I look on my cameras and see were washing cars!...my attendant is really good but boy is he pushing the envelope! I'm concerned about the umbilical cord in these temps, I know it warms up a bit near the water hoses but I'm not sure if I should stop him? We are at war with...
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    What DVR set up to buy?

    Hey guys, What recorder would you recommend to replace a 16 camera system that I purchased 5 years ago from "car wash cameras"? I just need to replace the DVR. CWC wants $1400 to replace my existing Vetex unit, is this a good price or is there a similar system out there for less? Thanks!
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    Ever rebuilt a DS5000 shaft?

    I know how to replace the shaft and wheels in the DS5000 but was wondering if anyone knows exactly what parts come in the DS shaft kit? I know the kit is expensive and comes with the shaft, drive wheels and bearings but what other parts did you get with the kit? Thanks!
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    Who makes their own hoses??

    Just purchased a used Parker Karry Crimper...should I buy Parker Hose and Parker Fittings? Or can I use Kleenrite hose and fittings?
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    DS 5000 bearing bad??

    One of my DS 5000 units is making a knocking noise when it travels in one direction only and when it is driving up the arch. The knocking noise appears to be coming from the sprocket bearing area?
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    How's the Dog wash going??

    If you have a Dog Wash at your self serve wash location how's it going? Any good tips? Thanks!
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    Stringer near west suburbs Chicago!

    I was told there were around 7 recent stringers in the west Chicago suburbs! Keep alert! Cleaned them out.
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    Customers can't see ACW menu

    My customers are complaining that they can't see my digital menu board on my Hamilton ACW and my WashGear credit card reader. Both LED read outs are so small my attendant cant see them on a sunny day. Is there something I can do?
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    DS 5000 owners!!

    To all DS 5000 owners you may already know this but I found out the hard way. We always take care of and keep an eye on the Arch roller chains but we never thought we had to worry about the double banded drive chain located in the middle upper housing. This morning on our busiest day in months...
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    Paint Booth in Bay 3!

    Last night I had to call the police again. This time I found a man and a woman painting there white car with black spray paint. They had the body taped off and they had the car 1/3 covered in paint. I told the police not to tell them I called as they may be a good paying customers? And I was...
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    Complimentary Towel Dry Station

    Waxman, hows this going? Here is the old post link below http://forum.autocareforum.net/showthread.php?t=366 I still want to do this...I bought the towels from Costco months ago but I never got them to soften up and soak up water very well.
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    Any updates on Loans?

    Anyone have a good bank that is doing refinancing on car washes?
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    Music in the Bays?

    Any input on Music in the SS bays and around the wash? If you have it at your wash what type of equipment do you use?
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    Ever change a belt in a DS5000?

    I purchased new belts for my DS5000 automatics, my attendant calls me today and says its going to be a complete pain in the rear to change them...is this true?
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    D&S 5000 hang time?

    I have two D&S 5000 units. There is a adjustment on the main control board where you can set the time the gantry sits on the bottom springs before it lifts up for the next pass. I believes there are three selections on the LCD control board (Long- Short- & I cant remember?) anyway if you put it...
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    November weather

    Wow, November is usually good even last November was good but now that were into December I was looking back and not so good this year. The weather has been the culprit not so much the economy or the 3 dollar dummy's but just awful weather. Cant wait for some snow!
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    Carpet cleaner

    Im looking to buy a smaller carpet cleaner(steamer?) not a very big one..I found a Mytee for aroing $1100.00 and I also found a smaller Rotovac for around $600.00 We would only use it for one or two cars a week. Thanks!
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    Rain Rain Go away!

    Talk about April Showers her in the Chicago land area..Not sure how much more of this we can take.
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    Target Mailing?

    Anyone try the Target Mailing and if so does it worth it?
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    Detail Labor Time?

    Depending on the type of detail do you guys have a list on how many man hours for each service? I think we are taking to long to complete detail services.
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