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BusBoy 1
Advanced Member
USA
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 Posted - 01/27/2006 : 08:35:05 AM
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| Does anyone have an automatic bus wash out there at there bus Garage If so what kind and how much did it cost . has anyone built anything of the sort ? Any Info would be great. |
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Brad Barker
Administrator
USA
874 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2006 : 11:25:20 AM
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They can run from a few thousand dollars to a few hundred thousand dollars. We built our own years ago which was basically an automatic rinse system. The driver still had to wash by hand then drive through the rinse.
We now have a Red Arrow brand touchless dual chemical system with undercarriage rinse that works very well. This is a higher costing unit built to run non-stop all day long.
We tried an N/S system a few years ago but it did not work well and was very costly to operate. |
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Rich
Top Member
United States
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ModMech
Top Member
USA
948 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2006 : 3:19:11 PM
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We had a Rainbow automatic system that we purchased used. It was 1/2 automatic, you still needed a operator, and someone to scrub the windshield.
It jumped off the track, ripped mirrors off, and was generally uncooperative. It was much faster, and cheaper overall than washing by hand however. |
If you want customer service, you NEED an International! |
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ThomasER0005
Top Member
USA
576 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2006 : 7:30:19 PM
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| A guy that drives a bus here is over the community service, so on occaisions he will have the people that needs hours to wash his bus. The water and supplies needed are at the bus garage. |
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Wolf0r
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 01/28/2006 : 08:12:02 AM
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| Those community service guys do an excellent job! |
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ThomasER0005
Top Member
USA
576 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2006 : 4:41:07 PM
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| Yes they do a great job. Its a good way to get the bus washed. |
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mktreadwell
Active Member
USA
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Posted - 02/02/2006 : 4:59:21 PM
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Our solution is the garden hose and brush...and lots of wash/wax. And the fact that the driver is responsible for his/her own bus.
Our fueler will also wash buses on a rotating schedule as time permits. Otherwise--it is a matter of pride: those that care take care of their units. Those that dont...drive dirty buses. |
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bbird66
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 02/03/2006 : 06:51:26 AM
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Mine is called "Armstrong" simialar to mktreadwell above...lol.
The power brush made from a company in Canada works great and does a good job. Cannot remember the name of it! |
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kd4jfd
Top Member
USA
1168 Posts |
Posted - 02/03/2006 : 2:57:30 PM
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| Our system is like the one that Richard mentioned... |
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brusi
Active Member
USA
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Posted - 02/18/2006 : 12:56:50 AM
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Originally posted by BusBoy 1
Does anyone have an automatic bus wash out there at there bus Garage If so what kind and how much did it cost . has anyone built anything of the sort ? Any Info would be great.
Who needs automatic when you can wash buses as fast for 1/10th the price. Take a look at our machines www.bitimec.com
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brusi
Active Member
USA
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Posted - 02/18/2006 : 12:59:59 AM
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Originally posted by Brad Barker
They can run from a few thousand dollars to a few hundred thousand dollars. We built our own years ago which was basically an automatic rinse system. The driver still had to wash by hand then drive through the rinse.
We now have a Red Arrow brand touchless dual chemical system with undercarriage rinse that works very well. This is a higher costing unit built to run non-stop all day long.
We tried an N/S system a few years ago but it did not work well and was very costly to operate.
Brad, take a look at our machines... They are a great 40 year old idea which we made into a totally autonomous, self drive machine that can take the 'wash to the bus' rather than having to take the 'bus to the wash' MCI, ABC, UPS and Bluebird have signed on. www.bitimec.com, Bruno |
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brusi
Active Member
USA
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Posted - 02/18/2006 : 01:02:43 AM
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Originally posted by Richard
Here's an inexpensive automatic bus wash...  ...
http://www.doc.state.nc.us/NEWS/SCRAPBK/photo1c.htm
Richard, our machines may actually be cheaper if you consider food and boarding!!! Take a look at the link below. They are a great 40 year old idea which we made into a totally autonomous, self drive machine that can take the 'wash to the bus' rather than having to take the 'bus to the wash' MCI, ABC, UPS and Bluebird have signed on. www.bitimec.com, Bruno |
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brusi
Active Member
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2006 : 01:03:43 AM
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Originally posted by ModMech
We had a Rainbow automatic system that we purchased used. It was 1/2 automatic, you still needed a operator, and someone to scrub the windshield.
It jumped off the track, ripped mirrors off, and was generally uncooperative. It was much faster, and cheaper overall than washing by hand however.
Take a look at our machines... They are a great 40 year old idea which we made into a totally autonomous, self drive machine that can take the 'wash to the bus' rather than having to take the 'bus to the wash' MCI, ABC, UPS and Bluebird have signed on. www.bitimec.com, Bruno |
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brusi
Active Member
USA
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Posted - 02/18/2006 : 01:09:59 AM
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Originally posted by bbird66
Mine is called "Armstrong" simialar to mktreadwell above...lol.
The power brush made from a company in Canada works great and does a good job. Cannot remember the name of it!
Birdman... take a look at our machines... They are a great 40 year old idea which we made into a totally autonomous, self drive machine that can take the 'wash to the bus' rather than having to take the 'bus to the wash' MCI, ABC, UPS and others have signed on. www.bitimec.com, Bruno |
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brusi
Active Member
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2006 : 01:12:40 AM
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Originally posted by kd4jfd
Our system is like the one that Richard mentioned...
KD.. take a look at our machines... They are a great 40 year old idea which we made into a totally autonomous, self drive machine that can take the 'wash to the bus' rather than having to take the 'bus to the wash' MCI, ABC, UPS and Bluebird have signed on. www.bitimec.com, Bruno |
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Dravo
Senior Member
USA
93 Posts |
Posted - 02/20/2006 : 5:48:24 PM
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| Bruno, Even though you posted your ad 6 times,(once would have been sufficient.) The link does not work. Can you check the website and supply a new link? |
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Dravo
Senior Member
USA
93 Posts |
Posted - 02/20/2006 : 5:50:10 PM
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| Got it! I had to copy and paste the link. Thanks. |
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brusi
Active Member
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - 02/22/2006 : 02:03:25 AM
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Apologies for the repetition gus... just trying to get my feet wet here.
I have posted a cool "link" to a set of photos of our totally Mobile, totally autonomous Bus Washers. They are absolutely new in the States and we just want to get the word out to all the people in the business.
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