NS Wash Systems - Frequently Asked Questions

• Drive Through Application: ECO5 Brush Top Brush “C” 15’ Wide x 25’ long x 10’ tall.
• Dead End Bay with limited ceiling clearance: CT-10 Drive in Back Out Unit 15’ wide x 32’ long x 9’ tall

• NS manufactures Units in Single Phase.
• ECO5 Top Brush 50 AMP Breaker circuit @ 230 Volt
• ECO3 Top Brush 30 AMP Breaker circuit @ 230 Volt
• CT-10 DIBO 30 AMP Breaker Circuit @ 230 Volt

Three phase motors are more efficient and durable than Single phase counterparts. Three Phase motors and switch gear are more readily available than Single Phase components.

• Minimum pressure and volume for unit operating on fresh water is 12 GPM @ 40PSI.
• NS offers Booster pump with Holding tanks for all systems to deal with low volume/pressure applications.
• NS Also offers RO systems with RO Reject Water Harvesting which can operate on as little as 5 GPM @ 30PSI.
• The system will use approximately 12 gallons per car during a 45 second wash cycle.

Yes, sites that have wash pads with drainage to Oil Water Separators can easily be adapted to accept the automated systems. In most cases, additional permit is not required.

The NS system will discharge approximately 10 gallons per car considering evaporation and runoff.

This depends on municipality, during new construction, municipalities can require water reclamation. The Reverse Osmosis reject water harvesting is the most economical water reclaim option and has been recognized nationwide as an alternative to standard water reclaim where you reuse water from previous wash cycles.

NS Offers soft fiber brushes or foam brushes as a no cost option. Both options share our patented ECO motion design that offers both vertical and horizontal scrubbing for best car quality.

• NS drive through system average 40 seconds per car, car traveling at foot per second. Max 60 cars per hour.
• NS Drive in Back Out Average 90 seconds per car. Max 30 cars per hour.

• ECO and CT units Come with Soap pump in tamper proof enclosure. System uses under 1 ounce per car.
• Lubricating (non-foam soap) recommended for fiber brush and light Foam soap option for the foam brush option.
• NS also offers optional pumps for Rinse Wax and Rinse aid when used in conjunction with blower.

• NS system installations take anywhere from 3 to 5 days depending on the options selected.
• NS has nationwide installation and service network that can be contracted direct.
• NS can also include the installation scope with your equipment order for one stop shopping.
• NS also has factory installers for remote or lightly populated locations.

• NS offers one year parts warranty and 90 days on labor. Extended warranties are available at the time of purchase.
• NS offers technical support 5 days a week from 8AM to 5PM. Free of charge for life of the system.
• Free ground shipping on all warranty claim items. Expedite available for added charge.
• Nationwide service network (many who stock parts) to cover Preventative Maintenance and repairs.
• O&M manuals and panel schematics included with detailed parts list.

NS Systems were designed for the rental industry airport markets. The average life span is approximately 12 years at 400 cars per day with minor PM and wear and tear replacement. For example, Minneapolis terminal 1 has units installed in 1999 opening still in service.

NS has been in business since 1961, Our durability claims are substantiated by several airport locations that have 10 year plus old units with millions of washes on the counter.

Simplicity is our motto; our gravity brush design eliminates the need for pneumatics and incorporates less moving parts with less to fail or requiring replacement during the life of the unit.

All NS frames are built with high grade aluminum sourced in the USA. NS uses Siemens electrical components and builds all panels in our house UL listed shop using NEMA 4X enclosures with disconnects.

• Entrance Skid Plates. Align vehicle when entering system
• Pre-Wash Arch. High volume and pressure to rinse dirt and debris before entering system eliminating need for prewash in most instances.
• Water Reclamation. NS offers a below and Above ground water reclamation system. Above ground clarifier option available.
• RO Systems. NS offers RO systems ranging from 1,800 gallons per day and up. We offer Anti Scalant injection option to help extend membrane life negating need for water softeners and constant replenishment of salt in Brine tanks.
• Rinse Wax injection pumps with tamper proof enclosures. Recommend for systems with blowers.
• Blower/Dryer. NS offers multiple blower design configurations to operate within space and Electrical available.
• Utility Track for electrical and Plumbing Lines to streamline installations and reduce Electrical and plumbing cost.

• ECO5 top brush fits in the most compact space without impact on length of vehicle you can wash. 84” wash clearance
• Lowest Initial Cost ($53K net price for standalone brush package).
• Quickest wash cycle (45 seconds) and can wash up to 60 cars per hour.
• Is delivered in a disposable crate and does not require special containers that require return freight cost.
• Proven track record in harshest environments.
• Single or Three Phase Option
• In-house Engineering team providing site specific plans for each location at no charge.

Only One, the Wash bay is designated for Car Wash only, so it requires added space for vacuum and pre wash.