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    Mercury Relay vs Fuse to Protect IDX MX-8 / IDX MX-10 Foamy Brush & Tire Cleaner

    I ordered these...what fuse did you use? https://www.ebay.com/itm/225335598160?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=gTXjlntiSmy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=8T4znTO5Teq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=SMS
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    Mercury Relay vs Fuse to Protect IDX MX-8 / IDX MX-10 Foamy Brush & Tire Cleaner

    I would definitely be more open to that, if I had a better understanding of how to do it.
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    Mercury Relay vs Fuse to Protect IDX MX-8 / IDX MX-10 Foamy Brush & Tire Cleaner

    would a mercury relay installed be similar to what is used on vacuums? I don't guess a transformer would be necessary in this case? what type of in-line fuse did you go with? sorry for so many questions. I should probably start a separate thread and ask if anyone knows how to repair a MX-8? I...
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    Mercury Relay vs Fuse to Protect IDX MX-8 / IDX MX-10 Foamy Brush & Tire Cleaner

    I had a 1/3 HP pump motor (With Procon) short out, and it took out my IDX MX-8. I've installed a new motor, Procon, and MX-10...but I would like to protect my multiplexor from this happening again. Is there a Mercury Relay option or an inline fuse someone would recommend? I usually purchase...
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    Tire Cleaner - Foam Help

    what about your air assist tubing? 1/4" okay for air as well as the tire cleaner?
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    Are there any positive people here?

    I've met plenty of positive people with extreme patience through the years on here. Seriously
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    Tire Cleaner - Foam Help

    I like that they share the same air line...very good idea. I'm in the process of finally adding low pressure presoak with "air assist". 👍
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    Tire Cleaner - Foam Help

    T'd above the boom, or in the pump room? 1/4" tubing sufficient for the air?
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    Tire Cleaner - Foam Help

    Where/how would you recommend the mixing of the tire cleaner and air for foaming? I'm going to add a regulator to my tire cleaner...but this is where I'm at so far. I'm using a procon pump.
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    Homemade/DIY IDX MX-8?

    Thanks...I know I must seem like such a newb...I've had it for 15 years and I'm running out of excuses. This group has been invaluable though...and I appreciate you all
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    Homemade/DIY IDX MX-8?

    would an MX-8 accomplish the same thing?
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    Belt tightening tricks

    I likey
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    Belt tightening tricks

    2x4 with a block of 4x4...works excellent
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    IDX MX-8

    thanks...it has worked for years. I did clean the wiring up this week. I have so much to learn...I feel like okay at replacing things wire for wire...but not understanding as much as I should past that.
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    Homemade/DIY IDX MX-8?

    you definitely know what you're doing...that's beautiful work!
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    IDX MX-8

    I love it!
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    Homemade/DIY IDX MX-8?

    Can anyone tell me what this is? Is it a re-worked MX-8? It has worked for years, but I'm wanting to clean everything up.
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    IDX MX-8

    Does the green wire on 1 look correct here? Shouldn't it be on 2 (earth ground)? Foam brush is working, but I'd like to make sure it's properly connected. Thanks in advance, and I'm going to clean it up...and get away from extension cords. 😂
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    Cat 310 Pump - Leaking Oil Quickly

    that would be great! I'm looking for the oil seals for the 310 at kleenrite, but I'm not sure exactly which seals are the oil seals I need to purchase?
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