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    Mark VII Aquajet boom problem

    So im having a problem with my in bay touchless automatic boom. one side is dropping to fast and then the boom gets all "cock-eyed" and stuck. I have no idea how this happened and makes no sense. Its like there is some type of clutch that isnt engaging early enough on the one side so it drops...
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    Base Plate for Boom

    I believe its from the company steinberg? Which supposedly went out of business. I just need the base plate bc ours is leaking. anyone know of where to get one?
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    Presoak issue

    So my presoak wasnt working just blowing air in my SS. So i replaced the solenoids assuming that was the problem but its not. its still only blowing air and no liquid is coming out whatsoever. it seems all the wires are hooked up correctly and not corroded. the pump is kicking on and...
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    New Day New Problem

    So on my same mark v11 aquajet, and error code now comes up E/0 Car Wash Dead (Off Treadle Error). Solutions it says return treadle, complete wash within 10 sec. Or Bad treadle limit switch. So it will presoak the car for 1 1/2 passes then it stops and starts blink E/O, left treadle. Could...
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    Solenoid Valve cleaning??

    I have an aquajet auto. and my solenoid valve that opens and closes to fill the tank keeps getting stuck. should i order a new part. or is that one of those pieces i can just take apart and clean to get it unstuck? If it gets stuck closed i can just hit it (the best fix at a car wash haha)...
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    Presoak Automatic stalls

    So in my aquajet automatic. sometimes and seems like almost all the time now. On the begging presoak, the automatic starts and presoaks the car all the way to the back end of the car, and the boom goes up and down then seems like it gets stuck there for 30 seconds. then all of a sudden the...
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    Timer for dryer blowout

    I just purchased a new idec rte-p11 timer for my dryer blowout. In the right bottom corner it has a light that says ON. I Plugged it in and the light never came ON. Or does it only come ON when the dryers kick on? It doesnt seem to have helped my blowout problem either. So im wondering if...
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    Error in IBA

    I have an error code A/O in my mark vii aquajet. It says Wash Runs but goes end to end of bay. So Basically machine works and everything but it will not move. They Said to Fix it check these 1. Check, Adjust Or Replace Pulser 2. Make sure idler wheel is spinning as wash travels. First off...
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    What is this called?

    What is this piece called. Its in my automatic and goes into the boom where the high pressure water goes through. There are some O-rings and parts i need for it. And i can't figure out where to get a little rebuild kit for it. Thanks!!
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    Dryer Purge Problem

    I have 2 IBA. The are older mark vii aquajets. They dryers kind of suck on them anyway. But on the dryer purge i have them set at about 25 sec. just raised them to try and help. But they are still dripping water on cars after it purges. is there anything i can do to fix this? Is there...
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    Best way to market Value Cards??

    We just signed up with Value Cards (Gift Cards/Fleet Cards). What have you all done to market these or sell more of them? What kind of deals do you offer? Such as buy $100 and we will take off 10%??? Any Help would be appreciated? Who did you sell them too? Currently a little car...
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    Best Bill acceptor for the money??

    I have a coinco and i hate it more than anything in the world. Pain in the ass and it doesn't work well ever the acceptance rate i bet is close to 3-5%. I have a Mei and is pretty great so far. I need one for my changer and one for my hamilton acw-4? Any suggestions or preferences and also how...
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    mark v11 aquajet leaking problem

    I have a leak coming from the hot tank. the water is coming out of the hot tank overflow. i have changed the float and checked the solenoid to see if anything was gunked up in there but checks out fine. any other suggestions what could be going on?
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    Presoak problem

    I turn my presoak on and it lays it on to thick like its not getting enough water. I have played with a couple things and doesnt seem to help it. im sure its something extremely simple...
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    lag time when switching options in SS

    Good morning all, Let's say I put my $2.50 to start my wash, turn the knob to pre-soak. It takes about 30-45 seconds just to get to the hose. Both bays are next to control room. Then i switch to rinse it takes about that 30-45 sec to clear the lines... I went to a competitior in town to...
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    Lower pressure in one of my bays

    So the city water pressure i have is about 40-45 lbs. But it feels like when im spraying down the first bay the pressure is much worse then the other bay... Im using the tips 2506? Anyone know of any problem this could be. I have 2 iba's and 2 self serves which are right next to the pump...
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    Car Wash Slogans

    Anyone know of any good/funny slogans for a reader board. I have found a few online but not as many as i would like. Get those creatives juices flowing! I found a few: Clean Cars Go Far ScrubaDub. A Great Car Wash Car Wash: We Wash Cars I Don't want to be seen until you wash me clean A...
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    Water driping on drying stage MarkVII Aquajet

    I have a mark VII Aquajet and have some small streams of water dripping out when it is drying. a couple of customers have informed me just as a heads up. So I was curious if there was a check valve for this somewhere that I can change or if there is something i can do to fix it. Thanks
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    foam brush chemical leaking into my weep system

    I have 2 self serves that have foam brush chemical leaking into the weap only when someone uses the foam brush. I have changed a couple of check valves but it didnt seem to help. Anyone else know what it could be?
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    Looking to do Grand Re-opening, suggestions?

    I just purchased my first car wash about 3 months ago. We now have everything working 1000x better than it was over the last 3-4 years. It washes the cars great with no film left. I have 2 touchless in bay autos and 2 self Serves. Now I just need to get all the old customers back(or at least...
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