SS to in-bay automatic

[gtcoder]

Maybe two questions here...do we like what I'm referring to as in-bay automatic washes (pull in, park, let the machine rotate around the car)? Second, is it feasible to convert a SS bay to this type of automatic wash?

 

[Keno]

Yes and maybe, probably yes

 

[Greg Pack]

IBA conversions to SS bays are done fairly often. It's going to require an extension to the length of the existing bay which is probably about 24' to 36'-40' . Electrical service will likely have to be upgraded from a 200Amp service to 400 Amp service. If you get a touch free unit you may have to upgrade incoming water lines to 1-1/2" or 2" service. You also need to figure out whether a front entry or rear entry of the traffic is most practical.

 

[tdlconceptsllc]

Has anybody ever seen a very busy self serve only site and the owner spend all the time money and resources for a conversion to a IBA and fail?
Even if they put in a nice one ran correctly everything and still not do as much as expected and they don't admit it and wish they didnt. You never hear anything about those.

 

[gtcoder]

IBA conversions to SS bays are done fairly often. It's going to require an extension to the length of the existing bay which is probably about 24' to 36'-40' . Electrical service will likely have to be upgraded from a 200Amp service to 400 Amp service. If you get a touch free unit you may have to upgrade incoming water lines to 1-1/2" or 2" service. You also need to figure out whether a front entry or rear entry of the traffic is most practical.

Thank you, that's great feedback.