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    Reclaim stench

    Anybody had anyluck with getting the "stink " out of reclaim water. Ozonator has not worked for a couple of years, but this spring water is really starting to stink. Bleach ? Thanks.
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    Cat pump 1540 low pressure

    Afternoon, we rebuilt our 1540 with new seals and valves 3 months ago and now our pressure has dropped 400 lbs. Its in a GT300, we replaced all the nozzles and fixed all the leaks yesterday, still no help. Side wands putting out 700 psi (1000 is spec) and top putting out 950 ( 1400 is spec ). We...
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    GT 300 Low Pressure

    Update Thanks for all the replies. Rebuilt cat pump ( high pressure seals were shot ) and now pressure is 1450 on top and 1000 on sides. Happy Hoildays.:)
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    GT 300 Low Pressure

    I have a Mark 7 gt 300 leaving swirl pattern on the sides of vehicles because of low pressure. Side wand pressure is at 500 and top boom pressure is at 750. Side wand is usually 750 to 800 and top boom is usually 1000. Does anyone know how to distinguish if its the Cat 1540 pump causing the...
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    Security camera input

    Contacting the Police I plan on calling the cops, and have them pay for the damage. Whether it be tampering ( illegal dumping ) vandalism or theft.
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    Security camera input

    Thanks Looks like I am going with the QSEE from Costco. Has anybody besides Waterway have any expierence with these cameras ? And most of all do they pick up tags ? Thanks again.
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    Security camera input

    I just had some bonehead dump his rv waste tank in one of my self serv bays. I had to shut everything down because it goes straight into my reclaim. Smells real good:eek: Long story short, I am need a of a good camera system to pick up tags. I have 2 ss bays and 1 auto. Looking for a 6 camera...
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    GT300 No lights

    I have a gt300 and yesterday the overhead and side lights started working intermittently and now they are not working at all. If you put the CMI in the lamp check mode, the leds on the plc outputs for "stop" and "go" will flash but still no lights. I have checked all fuses on the lighting...
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    gt 300

    I have a GT300 and the horn quit blowing. It did this before and the fuse was blown. The fuse is okay and I replaced the horn but still no go. Lighting board ? thanks.
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    Average Man Power for a wash

    I have a 2 bay ss and 1 bay auto wash. I own a repair shop basically 2 doors down from the wash so its easy to keep an eye on it. I am thinking of selling the wash and I am wondering how many hours a week on average it would have to be manned ? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    Water & sewer bill

    i am just curious what you guys are paying for water and sewage. I have to truck the water in and truck the wastewater out. It costs me about 3.5 cents a gallon. Any input would be appreciated. thanks.
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    Frozen boiler pipes

    Thanks I bled out each zone many times and still no go. I am sure they are frozen, I shall either build the portable "wash sauna" like Ken pro suggested or just wait for the spring thaw. thanks Mike.
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    Frozen boiler pipes

    I have 2 ss bays and some bonehead ( me ) did not get enough glycol in the system, teco pump went down, now all zones except one are frozen. Cannot use icemelt because it gets into the reclaim and leaves a film on cars that come out of auto. Any ideas on how to get the pipes thawed so I can get...
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    Auto wash income w/gas pumps

    I am looking to hook my auto into the gas pumps across the street. I am hearing all kinds of different numbers as far as car count increase. Anywhere from 1 out of every 10 cars, from 1 out of every 5 cars purchasing fuel will by a wash. I am in a rural area outside of Denver next to the major...
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    Swirl patterns left by GT 300

    spot free valve sticking thanks for the replies. looks like the spot free valve was sticking intermittently causing low pressure.mike
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