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  1. guitarandy

    Dixmor LED6 vs LED5

    I have two locations. One has Dixmor LED5 bay timers and the other location has Coleman1034r timers. I have read on this forum that Dixmor LED6 will work fine on the Colman system. My question is would the LED5 work on the Coleman system if not will the LED6 work to replace the LED5? I would...
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    MEI 2602 Rebuild

    I just replaced the belts on two of my AE2602 MEI validators and both have given me a "bill path jammed error" Has anyone else had a similar problem? Seems odd that both have the same problem I have likely doe something wrong.
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    What is my wash worth?

    Are car self serve washes still generally valued at 4 X gross revenue? I haven't paid much attention to this lately and I have two washes that are 4 bay ss 1 IBA that I may want to sell in the next couple of years.
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    Decals

    Where ca I buy some decals that say something to the effect of: No Household Garbage?
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    Chemical Cost

    I'm reevaluating my chemicals. Currently I'm using Lustra Ultraflex. My chemical cost was almost 9.5% of gross last year. I am happy with the way each product works but am a little concerned about the price. This is for a 1 IBA, 4 SS wash. I was wondering what other operators spent on chemicals...
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    Booster Pump Pressure

    I have a booster pump for my IBA spot free water. My Laserwash requires 30 psi at the inlet. My booster pump delivers up to 50 psi. the pressure switch on the booster pump is in at 30 and out at 50. I would like to increase the cut in pressure but that will also increase the cut out pressure to...
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    Latest opinion on security cameras

    I'm looking into installing security cameras at my 4 and 1 site. I would like to be able to view it remotely via a Droid phone if possible. What is the latest and greatest out there that is reasonably priced? Any ideas?
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    Dry fault arch communication error

    My Laserwash is down and I keep getting this error message "Dry fault arch communication error" The distributor says that they are going to order a new arch motor, arch cable and speed controller that will be here in 3 days. (3 days of sunshine). Has anyone else had this problem?
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    Texas Sales Tax

    Thinking of adding vending at my wash, Coke machine and some mechanical vendors. Can anyone tell me what I would need to do as far as sales tax reporting and vending permits and such in Texas?
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    GPM requirements for well

    I am looking into drilling a well for a 1 IBA 4 SS wash. Has anyone researched how many GPM that would be required for this application? I know that Waxman has been talking about drilling at his site.
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    New Wash

    I'm new to the industry and considering building a new 1 IBA & 4 SS. the location is on a heavily traveled road 23,000 cars per day at 35 MPH near Wal-Mart. The competition is light. It looks like I can build the entire project for under $700,000 including the land. Any Ideas? The guys selling...
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