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I have a 6 bay auto center with a IBA attached. I already have labor on site. I would like to install a prep gun in front of my IBA. What HP, pressure, brand, etc. do you recommend ? Anyone have used set up they want to sell? My plan is to prep problem areas of cars (bottom and back)...

I can't find it. Am I another human that can't read signs? I have a water softener, mat cleaner, (2) weep misers a treadle, some vendors and a RO production unit I would like to sell. I thought there was a classified section; where? Thanks

I am considering putting bay doors on BOTH sides of my self serv bays. I would like them to be clear and manually operated. The purpose of the doors: -reduce heat loss in winter time -retain enough heat to allow for detailing in bays The doors will be lockable (to close wash when its really...

Should I put a timer on my boiler or regulate using a return line thermostat or BOTH? I have read a variety of posts and it seems that to more accurately regulate floor heat I should put a thermostat on the return line of floor heat system (vs the slabstat I have now). This makes sense to me...

My self serv guns and the foam brush weeps freeze. I do not have doors. I will be getting some (probably clear doors on both sides of my 3 self serv bays). More on this later in a different thread. I am in Chicago and it has been just about 0-10 degrees for a 36 hour period. They froze at...

Seems like a good idea. Reduces heat loss due to wind whisking away the recently heated air molecules directly above the concrete? I was planning on just putting on one side of each bay. I would shut when its less than 20 degrees and especially at night. Would I save 0,5,10,20%? I looked...

I have a 20 year old ray pak boiler that I use for floor heat. The plate on the boiler states input btu of 512,000 and output btu of 409,000. I assume that means it WAS 20% efficient when it was new. Any guess on its current efficiency? I am considering replacing it and need to know how many...

Hello, Anyone know why my 250 MH bulb goes out after a month? Do I need to replace something? Thanks Turbo

I picked up some 65 watt compact flourescents at Home Depot for 19.99 a piece. They replace the 175 watt mercury vapor bulbs but use approx 2/3 less watts and give off approx the same light. I installed one of these about three days ago and it seems to be working fine. I installed it in a...

I have 3 Giant P56W self serv pumps. They are belt driven. They dont seem to last long. Few people know how to rebuild them (including Kleen Rite) and the parts are seem exepnsive. I was thinking of replaceing them as they fail. Any thoughts? Should I? If so should I go with CAT, General...

I bought a used "Mat Master" mat cleaner and it needs a new brush. Any idea where I can get one? Thanks Turbo

I just attended the Midwest car wash show and was looking at the Quadra. If I bought one I would expect it to not break a lot and generate a lot more money. I know there are a lot of factors that would contribute to the success of the vacuum. My wash is attached to my Jiffy Lube, I have a good...

Let me apologize in advance for not finding something that must be in the forum. I have a vacuum break in problem. I searched under "vacuum", "vacuum lock", "vacuum break",.... I am sure many of us have had this problem and there is a great answer that I cant find. How should I secure my...

Has anyone converted a self serve bay to an oil change bay? Or are they aware of it being done anywhere? Thanks Turbo

Where should I go to have my Giant P56W pump rebuilt? Or should I just buy a new one? Thanks

How much does it cost in utilities to run an IBA? I have a 17 year old Southern Pride Turbo. My top wash is: -(1) 15 second HP undercarriage -(2) LP 35 second presoak cylces -(3) HP rinse cylces -(1) LP spot free cycle -(1) 45 second dryer cylce with 3 10hp motors that start 3 seonds apart...

Your thoughts please: I have a Southern Pride Turbo and 3 self serve bays next to my 3 bay fast lube. I have 41k cars that pass in front of it at approx 30 mph. The facility is in an urban area with a lot of roof tops. It is all rear entry. I have read some posts here over the years about...