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Time to replace some of the decals & signs around my locations. I like to build my own with Adobe, upload them to an online site, pick the material, then have them print them. Do any of you have any favorite sites you use? I've used FedEx Office and Sign-A-Rama in the past, okay quality but...

Found my coin vaults and vacuum drawers all broken into this morning. Happened between 0330-0430 this morning. The suspect knew my wash and where the vaults and cameras were, wore a ski mask and hoodie. Used some type of tool that looked like a punch to bust the locks and pull out the...

The one I had on my automatic was leaking, so I purchased the rebuild kit, took it apart, and replaced all the components. Great, no more leak. However, the first time the pump runs, I get the correct psi I have it set to (1200psi). Every subsequent run of the pump only runs at 400psi. If I...

Had a "Dave Walker" contact me about detailing a 2012 Cadillac Escalade recently. After exchanging emails and texts to get my questions answered, I sent him an estimate. Originally he had some story about how it had been in an accident and repaired, now wanted it cleaned up. After getting him...

I have an error on my Access home screen describing my "Shock aux board" is in error. Anyone seen this before on an Access? Recommended resolution? I checked the coin hopper, nothing clogged, did a system reset, and also a power cycle. Still have the same issue. Need a new board?

Has anyone laid down the chunk of change to purchase and install the G&G LED light tubes Kleen-Right has on their website? I Know it's be cheaper to go with the LED fluorescent retrofit kits, etc, however the tubes have that coolness factor of low profile install, etc. What I'm looking for is...

Apparently someone tried to use something to jimmy my lock open on my faceplate. Fortunately they were unsuccessful, but left me in a difficult situation with my lock. See how the keyed part of the lock is turned? It's just enough that I cannot get my key wiggled in to straighten it out so I can...

I have two touch less autos ready to be decommissioned. After being on the fence for quite awhile on whether to do two touch less again or one touch less and one soft touch, I think I've decided on the latter. I have done a fair amount of research on the pro's and cons of soft touch, and after...

Have any of you ever taken the time to build out an "air station" in your equipment room? It's probably overkill, but I'm thinking about re-plumbing some air lines and thought I'd do something that some of you may feel is unnecessary over-engineering. I was thinking of running from my air...

I'm nearing the point of pulling the trigger on a Ring-O-Matic 850 Deep Vac Pit Cleaner to do my pits and at least a friend of mine who has 7 washes. Yes, I do have a place to put the mud, so no worries there. I have three fears about making the purchase. The first is that I've seen other...

Does anyone have a spare hopper for a Hamilton ER-60 laying around that works but is not being used? I need a new one as my has gone crazy on me. PM if you have one you'd be willing to sell.

Does anyone in the KC area know of a place to rent a Ring-O-Matic unit that is a trailer with a payload and clamshell bucket on it to clean out pits? Looking to save some costs and rent one versus paying a service to have it done. I've called some rental facilities, Bledsoe, Anderson, etc, but...

I assume most of you pack rat good parts that we think we may use some other time. Therefore, does anyone have a spare motor they'd be willing to let go of? I'm in need of a replacement and really don't want to spend the $500-600 on a new one if I don't have to. The specs are: Cat No / Part...

The police stopped by this morning at my Blue Springs wash to inform me that there is someone in the area stealing the grates off of the pits. The one he mentioned happened just a few miles from me and wanted to let people know to be on the lookout for a black (or dark color) Chevy pickup with...

I installed a new Fleck 2900s water softener with a 24"x72" tank, and have had great soft water for the past couple of weeks. When it came time to regenerate, it went through it's cycles and did it's thing (or so I thought). I tested the output after the regeneration and it was still hard...

I currently have an Ecowater Systems Model 320 FB/C. It's a SuperFlow model with 2" input/output connections. I'm told this model is now extinct and parts are hard to come by. The black head is malfunctioning and not closing the main valves (don't know if it's the diaphragms or rubber seals)...

I'm looking to convert my older Hydrospray/Southern Pride type trolley from a top and side spinner to a top and side static wand/manifold with multiple spray tips. I've been searching for the wand/manifolds to do this, but am uncertain what to call them. What I'm looking for is a stainless...

I currently use the Deublin Rotating Union, teflon bearing, 3/4" mpt x 3/4"fpt (Windtrax part # 21-060-101) on my IBA's. Low speed use, on top of the trolley and in the center hub which connects the pipe to the trolley. I've noticed that since I've gone to using a low PH presoak on my top two...

The pressure for my foaming brush antifreeze system doesn't seem to change no matter which way I turn my Balanced Pressure Regulator (Offline). I've even unscrewed it all the way, and not sure i put the little plunger back in the right way. I've tried it both ways, but have the same results...

I'm on the fence on whether I want to go with the new Visi-Combo or 51 selection machine for one of my washes. I'm tired of all the mechanical vendors I have hanging everywhere and want to add a little upgrade with an electronic vendor that can carry a big selection for my customers. Now that...