Parker Slugbuster Coin Acceptors? Why am I using GinSan Sensortron?
Okay so I acquired some Parker Slugbuster II 2 long drop coin acceptors. Is there a reason why I shouldn’t use the Slugbuster products? Are Ginsan Industries Sensortron acceptors better or worse? Why do all these products look the same as the $20 ebay China coin acceptor? 
The Parker is $30 less for the old Slugbuster I (Old Style) $108.33. (They look exactly the same.)
The Slugbuster II quarter only is $107.14. With tokens also $130.94.
All the Slugbuster II models are less then the Sensortron at $137.75? What have I done? :)
What also worries me is in the Kleen-Rite ad for the Sendortron, the info says “with over 100,000 units in service since 1981″. That I am guessing… means they have sold 100,000? That doesn’t seem like very many…. so I think I have been purchasing something everyone knows is over priced and other products are better?
Also if you goto parkers slugbuster website: slugbuster.com (Which BTW is SO BAD and looks like a phishing web site. The clip art also is….. WOW!) They say to fix ANY Slugbuster it cost $65… and a new acceptor has a 2 year warranty? WTF that site does seem like a scam! Or to good to be true! :) I think I have to switch to Slugbuster acceptors…. unless they are POS? I don’t know? :)
Make your Fortune Washing Cars – A book? Car Wash people can read? JK :)
Interesting name of this guys book: Make your Fortune Washing Cars
Actually the people that are going to do good now are all the people purchasing these foreclosures! Any advice on building new is pretty dated information. But click on the link above and look at the cover of the book. :)
Plus how is it a good “investment” to build new when there is a new wash struggling or the bank owns one next door? Plus so what if you have cash? It’s still a stupid investment. Does anyone ever stop and think that a sales person “might” make money off you! :) Why do you think they call you so much and they are “trying” to be your best friend…. until they get all there money?
If I write a book it needs to cost less then his… then I will name it “SO…… YOUR STUCK WITH A CAR WASH….. oh and there’s 100 down the street! :)”
Cities Weigh Taking Over From Private Utilities
….. and so it begins! Next Car Washes…. I wouldn’t mind a cushy Government job! :) Or just purchase them! :) Maybe if my Car Wash printed money like utilities?
New Product for Lowes?
Look what Lowes is selling now! 96″ fluorescent lights with the crappy T12 connections I thought you could only purchase at Grainger. But be sure to check all the bulbs… I purchased a whole bunch and got different kinds!
Ebay Item: 1958 Edsel Intro Magazine Article Dollar Bill Changer
I really like these magazine pages. A 1958? one-dollar “bill changer”… they called it a “robot cashier” and it rejects “fako” bills. This is awesome but for $15? Check out ebay.com.
canada, cd, CLD-M301, cnn, dvd, ebay, hd, Laser Disk, Pioneer, player, and The Blues Brothers.
Why I HATE ebay.com?
Why is ebay crappy? I find crap at my house to sell then I purchase crap from ebay. It is a vicious cycle. I have always wanted a Laser Disk player and guess what I purchased the other day? I guess I am having buyers remorse? I purchased a Pioneer CLD-M301 Laser Disk player which also plays cds and it came with a couple laser disk movies. This Pioneer is awesome: it weighs 100 pounds and is quite large. Now the laser disk movies are awesome also: it takes 3 sides of a laser disk for one movie (The Blues Brothers). Also the disks are shiny and are as big as my head.
While searching the web for a review on my fly new player I found this article from cnnmoney.com from August 1, 1992. The title is very long but this is part of it: “What to Buy in the ’90s. Should you wait for high-definition TV?” I say NO! This player plugs into my HDTV! (It is just not HD.) The player apparently retailed for $650 in 1992 and you can purchase it for $30 in 2008. Now who is the sucker? Wait…….
I also spotted this player for sale. Now this guy is from Canada so….. (insert joke). But he is trying to sell a CLD-M301 (like mine) for $125. That seems like a lot of money and this guy listed it in September 3, 2007 and was just renewed again in June 8, 2008 and his listing expires on July 8, 2008. I wonder if he will sell it before July? When would a normal person decide “I am NEVER going to sell this. Only a moron would purchase it!”?
Simply Solutions
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These are the chemicals I purchased from the Erie Brush people. His son sells chemicals and the company is Simply Solutions Corporation Crestwood, IL. I purchased the APPEAL Blue Berry Clearcoat and the BERRY NICE Foaming Detergent. I do not think he has a web site though. I hope it works well.
No money down and FREE delivery!
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Greg sold me a ton of his carwash stuff in his basement today. But I finally purchased his PUR-CLEAN RO system, with a charcoal filter and a magic water softener thing (last picture) with included directions.
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Also included a chemical sprayer, empty drums, and some chemical (Qual Chem – Q Enhance Low, Q No – Touch Low, and Q Enhance High).
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Lastly a truck full of stuff. I can not list all the stuff but it is really great stuff. Now, like Greg said, I need to open a car wash in my basement (which I actually could open a 4 bay if I had the electrical and a working air compressor). Greg sold me all this stuff for $280 (I think?), which is really great. Thanks Greg!
Ebay.com crap, I mean good stuff
At least I thought it was a good product when I was bidding on them. Actually, I thought it was a really good deal if you wanted some sds drill bits. I got 17: maybe you want to purchase some from me?
BOSCH: 1 x 7/16″, S4, 12″; 1 x 9/16″, s4,12″; 2 x 1/4″, S4, 10″; 1 each 3/16″, S4, 10″; 3 x 0.202, S4, 9 1/4″; 3 x 3/16″ ,S4, 14″ Long
Dewalt: 2 x 3/8″ 18″; 1 x 5/8″ , 18″
MaKita: 1 x 7/8″ , 18″
Century: 2 x 3/16″ – 4″
I purchased these from 
toolsandmorellc (ebay name) and she owns a store close by called “Tools & More” in Alabaster. I have been getting my cones stolen alot recently so I purchased some “Temporarily Closed” tape. At least it will be cheaper when they break or steal it.
I purchased more stuff from Greg today
Well, I purchased some garbage can lids from Greg’s brother technically. Greg gave them to his brother and I actually purchased them from Greg. But they used to be my Dad’s garbage can lids from his Valleydale car wash, which Greg replaced with the tepee type lids. Right? Well, I have them now, which is good. Thanks Greg and Greg’s brother!
Are SDS drill bits the best idea ever?
Greg told me to purchase a SDS drill and I purchased this DeWalt D25313K Heavy-Duty 1 inch SDS L-Shape 3 Mode Hammer. I love these SDS drill bits and I guess the drill and my cheap Harbor Freight drill bits ($10 a piece, 42639, 42651 Drill Master masonry bits) are good. Why does every drill bit not use this system. The second picture shows the SDS bit layout, it consists of a locking mechanism. The third picture shows the chuck, which you just jam the drill bit in and it clicks in place. The fourth picture shows how you remove the bit by just pulling the chuck back. This system is just for masonry bits I guess, but why?
I did actually use the drill and I mounted and reinforced some stuff. The last picture is all the crap I needed to install a couple screws.
If you have something to sell let me know.
I purchased some stuff from Greg today so he could clean out his garage.
I purchased this broken computer? It has some sort of oily black stuff in it but it was a good deal and maybe it will work.
I also purchased these Water Wizard 2 Hyper-Concentrate tanks, a garbage can, some Hydro Pel Yellow, some Qual Chem Qyellow Additive, a motor with a propeller at the end, 3×3 solenoids blocks and a 1×4 solenoid block and a Dema solenoid electrical thing. I also am purchasing some other stuff from his brother, lots of interesting things. Maybe I should sell some of this stuff or my stuff?
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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 ...
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...
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 :)...
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...