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    Shurvend programing instructions

    I need to update prices on my Shurvend Vender. Can't find manual. Anyone have a PDF of the manual or a link to what needs to be done.
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    Lighting

    Has anyone found a stainless steel light fixture that will hold up a little better than the more common fixtures that are cast aluminum. We have a hard time getting light fixtures to last very long in our automatic bays. We are using a canopy type fixture. Thanks in advance for any help.
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    Unitec WashPay

    I have Unitec Washpay in my self serve bays. I have trouble more frequently than I would like with it not reading credit cards. Does anyone know if the card readers git weaker over time. We do all the usual stuff as far as keeping them clean.
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    Cost of Presoak

    There have been a lot of posts lately about the best presoaks for touchless washing. What is the cost per car for those of you that are happy with their chemicals?
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    Unitec Credit card Readers

    Anyone know of a less expensive option for a credit card reader for a Unitec Wash Pay System than buying from Unitec?
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    Rowe Changer

    I purchased a wash last year with 2 Rowe model 400 changers. They have Evolution coin hoppers. My question is can you dispense dollar coins from this machine without any physical updates . From reading the manual it appears you can reprogram it to do so. A call to Rowe wasn't very helpful...
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    Bill to Bill Breaker

    Anyone use a bill to bill breaker? If so what brand and what model have you had good luck with?
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    Simomiz Hot Wax

    I am using Simoniz Hot Wax in a foaming wax application in a tunnel and while it works very well it is expensive. Has any one found a product that works as well for less money?
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    Unitec Credit card Readers

    Does anyone have Unitec Credit Card readers in their self service bays? If so do you get more Bad Card reads than you think you should? If you have found that to be the case have you found a remedy?
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    Petit Accutrac 360

    Anyone on the forum using the Petit Accutac 360 inbay automatic wash? If so how has it worked out for you?
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    Capitalization Rate for Express Exterior

    Has anyone heard what kind of capitalization rates based on EBITD well run express exteriors are being sold for?
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    Operating Expenses for EE

    I know this has probably been discussed but what percentage of gross sales of an express exterior would a person expect to pay in operating expense? I know it would vary from one area to another but I am just interested in an average.
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    Hard Reset for a D&S 5000

    Does anyone know how to do a Hard reset for a D&S 5000? I have installed a used machine that on the high pressure rinse cycle kicks the solenoid valves on and off at the wrong time it needs home reset. Any help would be appriecated.
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    Crytopay getting wet

    I have a wash that has the meter boxes mounted in the middle of the bay instead of at the entrance end of the bay.It currently only accepts coins and what I was wondering if anyone had added the Crytopay to a meter box in this location and has it been an issue as far them getting sprayed down...
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    Meter Face plates

    I have purchased an older wash and I am wanting to upgrade it. The meters do not have display timers in them and I would like to install the Dixmor LED 7 timers in the meters. The Meter faces are 7 3/4 inches wide by 10 1/2 inches tall. Is there a place to get custom made faceplates or does...
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    Getting Presoak to Foam in Washworld

    I have several Washworld machines and when the presoak is applied to the car some of them foam nicely while some just do an OK job. All have the same soap the same size injector .083 dual injector for Hi PH and .086 single injector for low PH. They have the same color tips and the soap tritrates...
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    Acw-5 steals Fives

    I have a Hamilton ACW-5 auto cashier with an Etowah Valley conversion kit that replaces the bill acceptor with a Mars validator. Sometimes it will accept a five dollar bill but will not credit the the customer. It is intermittant. Should I start with the validator or the controller? Any...
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    Colored tips for Injectors

    I run a Washworld Automatic and was wondering if anyone knew where you could buy tips for the chemical injectors of a particular color instead of having to buy the whole package that comes with all the different colors?
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    American Changers Token dispenser

    If anyone has an American Changers Token Dispenser hooked to a Unitec Wash Select 2 Auto cashier I could use some help on how to wire them to each other. American Changer has not been very helpful with instructions on how to do it and I am electronically challenged. Thanks for any replys.
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    Bonus Token Dispenser

    Has anyone used a bonus token dispenser with their inbay automatics as a way to boost volume. I know they were designed to help compete with tunnels that give free vacumns. My tokens are worth one dollar and my vacumns accept tokens as do my auto cashiers. Anyone with any experience with this...
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