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I am looking to maybe change soaps. Currently using CK Enterprises products. Good product but the COST... just keeps going up. 30% in the past 7 years. What are some other soaps that work good in this area? Thanks

I can not figure out why i keep blowing my low pressure lines. I put in all new lines. I put hangers in to keep them away from the high pressure lines. I replace the check valve every time i fix a line. I am running 80psi the tubing is rated for 120. It is random between my 5 bays but tire...

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I have a PDQ 360+ about 6 years old. About 6 months ago I started having problems with it not getting cars clean, leaving dirt on the body and windows. Dirt that will just wipe off with your finger. In the past we would adjust the akaline a bit and it would clear up the problem. For the last 3...

I have a Laserwash 360+.My first presoak goes on great. Presoak 2 goes on ok but it spits and sputters some. When the wax goes on it spites and sputters really bad and starts striping. I have changed all the injectors and played with the air pressure with no success. I assume its the different...

My insurance is no longer covering car washes. I am not having much luch in getting quotes, only one at this point. Who are you all using?

Does anyone use the Raco Self Serve pump equipment? I am having problems with air getting in the system and can not find the problem. I have replaced all the lines and installed new pump seals.

I have a bay that started cavitation very bad over night. I have checked the sleeved head all looks good. Went ahead and installed new seals and valves. Replaced the regulator and applied direct water pressure. No leeks but still have bad vibration. I even put a new pump head on just to be sure...

The city just shut my wash down saying that sand is filling the sewer lines. This is a 20 year old wash I have owned it for 3 years. Last year they complained and I showed them how the pits worked and said unless sand floats it can not be coming from here. Has anyone had this problem before...

Has anyone tried using spray foam insulation in the ceiling of the IBA? If so, is there a type of insulation I should use?

One of my ss bays is having a strange problem. When the pump starts it take about 5 sec for the pump to come to full pressure. It then works fine until you release the handle. When the handle is pulled it takes 5 sec or so to get back to full pressure. Also the pump really chatters a lot when...

I just installed a stand alone Fragrance machine. Like to know what the going rate is and the amount of time. I started out with $1.00 for 24 sec. My boss lady (wife) thinks the price is to high. Also what brand fragrance works the best? I purchased some Kleen Rite brand but it does not last long.

Does anyone know whats up with Etowah Valley. I have been trying for over a month to get parts for my Genesis changer. They are not returning phone calls or emails. Is there any other place to get parts for the Genesis?

I have a Fleck 9500 set at factory defaults. I feel like I am using way to much salt. Am I safe if I start pulling pines on the brine refill until I see about 1 grain harness at regeneration time? Then add one pin back after this point? Thanks, Rick

I have one bay that the four screws that hold the pump to the bell housing keep coming lose. I have tried every type of thread lock out there and nothing works for more then 3 months. The pump is a CAT 340, the bell housing and motor are also CAT. Last year I missed the bolts coming lose lost...

I have a BC-200 and if the customer takes coins out before it finishes the drop every now and then it will kick a coin off the flapper and drop inside the box. Is there a easy fix for this? Some kind of shield?

I have a 20 year old heater for my floor heat that should be replaced. I had this idea, what if I run copper tube through my hot water storage tank and heat the coolant that way. Would I save money in the long run? Rick

Has anyone installed a PDQ Laserwash 360 Plus? I just put one in and it is not going very well. They are getting it fixed VERY slowly but I would like to know if it is just mine or if others are having problems. Thanks Rick

I have a cat 340 pump leaking oil out the seal on the motor side. Is this a easy fix? I can not find any videos on the crank repairs. Rick

Love this site. I am new to the car wash business and loving it. Do any of you run a dehumidifier in your pump room? Also what to you wrap the cold water lines with to control dripping?