Hamilton ACW 4 / ACW 5 Controller pics
I thought this was interesting…. This is a Hamilton ACW controller with v4.23 firmware installed on the chip. With a 49-1200a REV 3 board from 1996. I am assuming this is what Hamilton charges $150 for (The jumpers)? I assume this is ready to upgrade to the “c” version firmware also? You would have to ask super Randy.
I have the stainless case also. If you want to purchase it let me know. I also have the whole ACW part. 
All I want to know is… If this controller is undated to v4.23 wouldn’t my ACW now be a ACW 5? What was the difference? Besides that switch on the relay box?
Hamilton discontinues there dual stacker…
Which is odd? But WOW they only had 7 in stock! WT#? The stacker goes in all there stuff! That is messed up! Are they in financial troubles like everyone else? Why didn’t they announce that they were discontinuing there XE bill validator also?
But when Rowe of all companies is using and bragging about how good a MEI bill acceptor is…. Things have changed!
National Pride Car Wash are asses and should pull there video!
I understand this looks bad because I hate national pride…. just because they don’t give support after the purchase of meter boxes. Nothing kool or important!
But I have had plenty of meter boxes which have been broken into… the content of a cheap meter box which there comparing there $2000-4000 meter box to? HAS NOTHING OF VALUE IN IT…. UNLESS 25 CENTS IS WORTH IT FOR THE AVERAGE PERSON? PLUS IT SHOULD NEVER BE SUGGESTED OTHERWISE! I understand the top screw mounts probably help just a little! Even on tin foil boxes! But to say that some one has valuable components in there is ridiculous and just a nasty sales ploy and no one should do business with them. Besides the fact they couldn’t be bothered to help a CUSTOMER! What is wrong with car wash companies?
Plus I have seen videos similar to this before. They should have hired someone to open the box and show how much trouble it was. Giving up that fast gives the illusion there product is a pos. If Trent Walker couldn’t last more then 30 seconds that’s fine…. What are they going to do resell the meter box?
Oh and Trent Walker actually says “you have thousands of dollars of components in there”. While I am assuming discussing a meter box. WOW multiple thousands!? Would that be considered a lie?
But they are discussing a meter box with a bill acceptor…. Which does hold money. Just a note for a thief… If you see a car wash with crappy boxes and a bill acceptor in it. Run away! What national pride omitted is the operator has cameras and more then likely an alarm when you hit it. “Not FREE MONEY” like there implying…. With the Vegas payout sound effect.
I need to have no shame also because I have greed and want money! I need a sign “Don’t scratch your car with dangerous brushes from express tunnels you can’t inspect! Come to a self serve!”. Its to long though …. But my statement is at least true! Your depending on the employees there to check the brushes…. Scarry! At a self serve you cam do it yourself!
http://www.nationalpridecarwash.com/pages/videos
Can old people be douches also?
Can old people be douches also? This guy was talking on his flip phone so loud like he was the only one that had a cell and it was 1985. Wearing his Eddie Bauer shirt like 1985 and had the Corvette straight out of……. OH MY! I time traveled to 1985 and didn’t know it! I’m the douche…… sorry.
I’M IN THE MONEY! IT’S EASY STREET FOR NOW ON!
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I can’t believe this Dr. Edward Rowe is looking to be a partner with me! It’s a shame about his “failing health” but it’s good for me because I’m going to be loaded with cash soon! Oh No! This is suppose to be “very confidential”!!!!! I hope Dr. Edward Rowe is’t mad!
Mr. P’s Deli and Fresh Cut Butcher Shop
The sign says “ENOUGH MEAT FOR 50 MEALS $99.99″ what kind of meat would this consist of? Sounds scary…….. but I’ll eat it!
International Carwash Association Trade Show 2010
This was a new product that everyone was talking about this year. It was from Hydra-Flex Inc. the Aqua-Lsb TX 9000F Chemical Delivery System. Wow that is a mouth full! The big unit (first picture) costs around $15,000 and it replaces all your hydrominders with injectors and delivery pumps. You can supposedly save up to 20% including electricity, water, chemical and maintenance! But not really sure what the difference would be if you regulated your water into your hydrominders? Also the other problem they pointed out was the hydrominder tips ware and that is how the unit saves on chemicals.
The little unit (last picture) I was told was for self-serve but I talked to Hydra-Flex last year (when they only sold injectors) and they said injectors were not good for self-serve, only automatics and tunnels so who knows? The guy was also trying to sell a unit to my Dad. :)
Installed the Multi-Stand Pump Today
I installed the multi-stage pump today on the D/H stand! I was a lot of trouble because it did not fit the first time. I then had to take everything apart and remove one fitting and try again.
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I just built a system that fixes the problem of pressure you are referring to. The answer is 2 fold. 1.VFD+ Pressure 2.Monitoring Sensor. Set up where VFD runs at say "40%" putting out 150psi. Then have a sensor that is inline (before manifold) to when a second bay calls for product, and pressure drops, it senses this, and increases the VFD to say 50% to make up for the difference, and retain the 150psi. So on, and so forth depending on how many bays you have. It will take some tweaking, but once it is set, it is set. Also, you only can have a maximum of 5 ports open at once, even if you have 6 different functions, as each bay can only have one selection running at any given time. Email me, and I can give you more info, and / or if you want to buy one rather than build one. It is a very expensive "trial and error" job, as the VFD, pump, and sensor have to do the job right, and give the correct pressures. They will not share any of their tech, as they want us all to buy from ...
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I love your sense of humor, but everything is in the details of any business what separates the strong from the weak is just a few minor details. But that few can be huge, for instance I love Arbys for their sandwiches, but many years ago their facilities were just run down and dirty, back then I would never go to the bathroom in one. Instead I went to Mcdonald's to go the rest room. Now in current time Arby's has gotten the idea that a very clean and modern facility with upgraded equipment will bring in customers. They even have open wifi in many, so that being said a business is the true salesperson it projects an image. Now one must ask yourself what image do you want to project to the public. You yoursef as a owner of a car wash or any business must be the salesman, because without a sale no one has a job. Mike...
I don't think you read the post. Maybe since your not a car wash owner you didn't get the joke? But your a sales person so... :) Maybe in Ohio the government is more restrictive I don't know? But when the government lets people start businesses that they want. Unforgettably to many people have built car washes because of sales people. Which makes them bad investments... so depending where someone is from you will get your desired remarks. Also you are selling a high priced item so only car washes with money would call you... another fact. So of course they would be making money. I also disagree with 90% of your statements except the place should be clean. You do not have to purchase top "knotch" equipment. You can run a super car wash with any equipment on the market. But again your a sales person. :) But I strangely want to purchase a boiler now.... JK LOL :)...
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