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  • Another CWGuy on HydraFlex Hydra-Cannon water question?
    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 ...
  • Another CWGuy on HydraFlex Hydra-Cannon water question?
    Did you know.... You can purchase the "quick disconnect" injectors from "Hydraflex™®? ©" (don't want to infringe on ™®? or © :P) , however you cannot purchase the quick disconnect adapters from them. Hmmmmm? Isn't that nice? Why not? Oh, that's right you can, if you purchase one of their "Aqualab™®? ©." TEN THOUSAND dollar units. Then, they will sell replacement parts for it, which include the quick disconnect fittings. Very frustrating to say the least. IN A STORY NOT RELATED -> If you want to never ever ever worry about check valves again, look into the icheck magnum series which you can buy from Kleen Rite (low ph, high ph, and high pressure) Also, if you are tired of replacing brittle, cracked, sun-drenched, winter haggard poly line, step up and buy the parker (or equiv.) "air brake" line (type B, reinforced). it will last for over 20 years in a carwash, and will outlast stainless steel when running corrosive product thru. I have been running HF thru it for over...
  • Michael Simmons on Make your Fortune Washing Cars – A book? Car Wash people can read? JK :)
    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...
  • me on Make your Fortune Washing Cars – A book? Car Wash people can read? JK :)
    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 :)...
  • Michael Simmons on Make your Fortune Washing Cars – A book? Car Wash people can read? JK :)
    I have met many car wash owners that do make money in the car wash industry. Here is what I have found they are very organized, they buy top knotch equipment, they maintain it everyday, they check their water everyday, they ask for help when needed. Many are true salespeople they get out and meet the customers give them hugs and attend community events. And lets not forgot about having a very clean facility, customers love neatness. Mike Simmons, Vice-President...

Mr. P’s Deli and Fresh Cut Butcher Shop

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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!

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How to cook hot dogs in the microwave? – UPDATE

You would be surprised how many people search my blog for “how to microwave hot dogs”.  So I have been revising my hot dog making craft over the last year and decided to post my new method of cooking / boiling / microwaving hot dogs.

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First get 2 glass bowls, one is the size of the hotdogs and the other is just acting as a weight.  Second fill the bowl about 1/3 up with water.  Third insert your hotdogs.

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Now insert the small bowl on the hot dogs this will keep the hotdogs under the water to boil the them.  Set the microwave for 4:00 on high and hit start.  Then they should be done.  Also, the bowls will be hot!

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Another hotdog eating tip:  When eating crappy hotdogs, try adding lots of Tabasco!

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Willie Nelson’s Ice Cream?

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I’m not sure what Willie Nelson has to do with Ben & Jerry’s Country Peach Cobbler Ice Cream but it is pretty good.  Luckily this ice cream is on my diet.  If you like peach cobble you should try it.

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How to cook hot dogs in the microwave?

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Have you ever made a hot dog in the microwave?  Do you like boiled hot dogs?  Why not do both?  That is what I did today.  This is very hard so make sure to follow all the directions.  1) Purchase hot dogs,  2) Find microwave,  3) Fill bowl with water,  4) Put bowl in microwave.

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5) Cook for 4 minutes until they float,  6) Eat. Yummy!

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Hack the toilet paper holder

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Someone sent me these picture or either I had a bad stomach ache today.  I used my Abus dumpster key to open the toilet paper holder.  Just pull on the black plastic piece while jabbing each tab.  Not quite sure why you would want to do this though?  Thanks for sending this in, anonymous person, or a special thanks to that spicy burrito from last night.

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Wow that lunch was good

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Why oranges on Seseme Beef?  Have you receive this fortune yet?

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Ted’s Montana Grill

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Ted’s Montana Grill is pretty good.  They sell small burgers; I got the Kitchen Sink burger (real cow not bison).  It had a just a couple items on top.  It had grilled ham, mushrooms, onions, fried egg, bacon and swiss cheese.  Oh, and some fries.

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Categories: Cleanup and Food.

R&R after some pressure washing

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Nothing better then some R&R after a couple hours of pressure washing.  Well, maybe just some Rich & Rare Whisky that I found.

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Have you ever tried Fritos Chili Cheese Flavored Corn Chips?

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I have not either until today.  They were better then I though.

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Sonic cell phone guys

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These two guys were eating ice cream sundaes and talking to each other on there cell phones.  Very cool.

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Night club / Car wash

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I think it was like one of those cheesy night clubs. The only problem is that it is a car wash and the bays were not rented out. I also was not invited.

Damage

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Reward

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Can it get any better, Bud light, ac and Professional Carwashing & Detailing Magazine?

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The best thing I ever found in a garbage can.

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Well maybe not the best thing I ever found, but if it was colder and not Steel Reserve 211 and actually was "Exceptionally smooth" it would be the best thing ever.  I had never tried 211 before, so I thought why not.

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I think as long as you do not stop drinking, you are fine.  The first 211 I got down, it was way to warm and had a killer after taste, which bites you in the end.

The second 211 Malt Liquor did not go down very well at all.  I broke my golden rule of drinking "never waste beer", I had to pour it out.  Wait it was not beer, I did not break my rule.  Yea!

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I washed down the 211 I drank with a Pepsi Wild Cherry.  Which I also did not like, but using the same "do not stop" technique like with the 211, it was fine, until you stop.

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http://www.40ozmaltliquor.com/steelreservehg.html

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buy and sell car wash equipment also sometimes :)