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I have a wash with 400 Watt Metal Halide lighting running off 230 Volts. I want to convert one fixture at a time as they fail to CFL. The new CFL lamp will fit in the fixture just fine, but it is a 120V lamp. I have two wires running to my fixture, both 120V to ground and 230/240 across...

I broke the head on my charcoal filter so I purchased a new one. My filter is a 9"x48" fiberglass tank. Where I purchased the new head, I was told the correct flow is down through the center pipe and up through the charcoal bed. Wouldn't that "aerate" the charcoal and send some out with the...

I hired a guy to keep my washes clean when he was still in high school. He is 29 now. He worked for me for about 5 years. Honest, employed, hard working guy. He left me because he outgrew the job, but we still keep in touch. His seven month old baby just passed away due to injuries...

This is my first pic, lets see if it works. Does anyone know where I can get an American Coin door for an old pin-lock IVS Power Vac. IVS is looking, but I haven't heard back. I don't know if it is IVS or aftermarket of some kind

I've read a lot on sleeving 310's and think it's a good idea. My problem is I have Hypro and General pumps, the only Cat pumps I have are 623's which don't need sleeving. I've called KR and they don't sleeve anymore. I've called and emailed Vilco and haven't received a response. Can Hypro...

I don't have phone or internet at the carwashes and not interested in adding them just for alarm monitoring. Right now the alarm is monitored by an alarm company using cellular technology. Is there a way to just have a system call or text my cell (preferably with a zone number) instead of...

I haven't checked everywhere, but I have checked with Windtrax and KR. Where can I get coated aluminum foam brush handles, triple foam guns, coated wands, flex wands, etc.? I feel Hammel's pain and have no doubt that they are busting their balls trying to get back up and running...

I've been around this forum for a while. I got to thinking today about some members that I don't see anymore. What ever happened to them? A few come to mind. mustang88 - A SS operator that worked for a fortune 500 company and quit to operate a single wash. Was a prolific poster years ago...

I am converting a ss to in-bay. I have no experience with in-bay's, but got to thinking (kinda dangerous for me sometimes). In shoping paystations, they all take coins. Do people really spend coins for an in-bay wash? I would think all the income would be bills and plastic. Is it possible...

Alright Bill, I'll give your new section a whirl. Don't know if you'll boot this or not. Looking for used inbay prefer friction, but will consider touchless. -less than 50,000 cars, 2005 or newer -With triple foam -With Hamilton ACW -With RO is a plus -With blowers -Virtual treadle a plus...

I've got a lead on a used Unitec (Wash Select II, I think). It is not set up to accept credit cards. Can it be updated for CC acceptance at a reasonable cost?

I've got a Fleck 2750 valve on a 14"x65" tank. When more than 3 SS bays are running the carwash is starved for water and all the pumps go dry. After some investigation, I determined that the softener was restricting the flow. I've got it bypassed so at least I can run. I don't know where or...

I am planning on converting a ss bay to auto and am leaning toward friction. Autec uses a mitter curtain instead of a top brush. Will the mitter fall into the pickup beds and drag through all the crap in back of pickups and potentially damage the cars behind it? I have seen some top brush...

Not my carwash. I feel sorry for the guy. I had a mudslide once and insurance wouldn't pay for "damage caused by water". Hope this guys insurance is better than mine...

Sam, Every time I stock my vendor I check and clear any errors. I am getting one almost everytime I look. It reads "Changer Sensor" I check the vendor for operation and everything is fine so I haven't done anything about it, but am concerned that it is malfunctioning when I'm not there and...

I've been getting strung for $50-$60 a night about every 3 days for the last couple of months. I have the changers programmed to shut down after a quick $60 is changed so that was their nightly limit. I figure I've lost about $1000 to these guys. This isn't my first time with stringers. I've...

One of my vendors works fine until it is sold out. The rod drops like it should and the display reads sold out, but if you drop coins in, it will accept them and beep like it does when not sold out. It does not credit anything for the coins inserted when sold out. It is supposed to reject...

I've got a 7 bay SS that on busy days, all 7 bays act like they loose prime all at the same time. The only thing I can figure is that there is not enough suction capacity to handle all 7 bays at a time. If I shut down a couple of bays, everything is fine. I have one rinse tank with one outlet...

Forgive me, but I just want to b*tch a little bit. Bill, I hate Blendco's "peel down ad" I don't know exaxtly what to call it. Every time my mouse gets too close to it it comes down, then I have to wait for it to go back. Ruins my surfing speed and bothers me. Maybe I should get a faster...

A year ago or so there was a thread about the best winter clothes to wear at the carwash. I am need of new clothes an wanted to reread that thread but cannot find it. Any help? If you find it let me know how you did.