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    In-floor heating - boiler or tankless water heater

    Good morning! I plan to switch from an electric water heater to a propane-based heating system for my in-floor heating. I've been intrigued by the performance of the Takagi tankless water heater, as installed by 2Biz. Regrettably, the Takagi brand isn't accessible for purchase in Canada. I'm...
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    No pressure Cat 340

    Thank you Randy and IB.
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    No pressure Cat 340

    Since this winter when one of the bays froze, I've encountered a peculiar issue. Despite thawing the hoses, I never received any pressure from the pump, leading me to close the bay. Today, I replaced all 6 valves, as they were severely damaged. The heads appear undamaged, with no cuts or...
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    Pressure setting

    Thank you for your help. The installed nozzles are 1/8 MEG 3207. So as I am weeping water, should I go with 2506, 2507 or 2508? Regards Andy
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    Pressure setting

    Currently I am running 1100 psi pressure to the bays and using winter weep guns. However, some customers have complained that the pressure is not enough. What is considered an optimal pressure? Please advise.
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    Social Media and SEO services

    We use a graphic designer who designs social media posts as per our requirement. We receive 4 designed posts a week and then my staff posts them on Instagram, Facebook. My cost is $250 (Canadian) for the designed posts.
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    Phone systems? Looking for an inexpensive way to handle phone calls/texts

    We have been using Jive for many years now. Highly recommend it.
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    Wash Bay pricing

    I am at $3 for 3 minutes (rural northern Ontario town). The competitor is at $4 for 4 minutes. I prefer the $3 start as someone who needs a quick rinse is able to do it, but most customers end up paying more as they can’t just finish the soap and rinse cycle in time. Moreover, they prefer the...
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    Bay heat

    All that fried chicken and fries "fragrance" may motivate the customers to order take out :)
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    Bay heat

    I am running floor heat by using an electric water tank. I plan to upgrade it to a tankless water heater on propane. For the fryer heat I was thinking more of a bay heater similar to what some garages have.
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    Bay heat

    Just wondering if anyone has experimented with heating the bays with used fryer oil? I have access to fryer oil and the guy who collects the used oil from my restaurant runs his car off the oil. That got me thinking to maybe use an in bay heat system running off the fryer oil.
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    Another business besides the carwash?

    In addition to a 2 bay car wash, I operate a Shell branded gas station, large size C-store, Pizza Pizza and will be adding a breakfast restaurant.
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    Hot Water

    I am in Canada and I have been quoted 7800 + 13% HST.
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    Hot Water

    I am absolutely confused if I should offer hot water rinse at my wash. Customers complain that the cold water freezes on their cars while they are washing (-20 Celsius temps). Will a hot water rinse mitigate this issue? When I bought the gas station there was 1 water heater that supplied hot...
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    Counting Cars

    I use old Ginsan timers.
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    Counting Cars

    At my car wash we only take cash and no credit cards. I wanted to count cars and the time when it is being used so that I can make informed operating decisions. For example if I see a pattern with only an odd wash happening between the hours of 7pm - 9pm, I may then turn off the weep and blowout...
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    Counting Cars

    Is there any feasible way to count the number of cars washed? Rather than counting the coins on the month end, it would be helpful if I can have access to the data. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! Regards Andy
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    Leaks in radiant floor piping

    Found a product manufactured in Canada Geo Loop and I have had great success with the product. Really easy to use and it has saved me the cost of reinstalling the piping.
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    In floor heat project

    I am finally successful with my in floor heating project. Background: My site is a 2 bay car wash in a convenience store and gas station plaza. We are located an hour from Ottawa. When I purchased the property 3 years ago the car wash was non functional. The first year operating the site was a...
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    Winter Soap mix

    Will hydrominder model 515 be a working solution? With a black tip it is 2:1 ratio. https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-3983-515-hydrominder-low-volume-unit-w-siphon-breaker-mounting-bracket-1-5-gpm.aspx#description
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