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Comment on HydraFlex Hydra-Cannon water question? by Another CWGuy

Another CWGuy — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:52:32 +0000

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 them, and not experiment. (and god forbid make their product better) – Oh, and it needs to be 3phase as VFD’s only work on 3Ph. Good luck!

Comment on HydraFlex Hydra-Cannon water question? by Another CWGuy

Another CWGuy — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:42:41 +0000

Did you know…. You can purchase the “quick disconnect” injectors from “Hydraflex™®? ©” (don’t want to infringe on ™®? or © ) , 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 3 years now. It is so strong that when a check valve failed, the line did not break, the brass fitting did. All I can say is WOW. If you dig, you can find 3/8 for around or under $350 for 500 feet. Or less by searching ebay for “500 air brake 3/8″. If you account for labor, downtime, and pain in the ass time of frustration with poly that breaks when you look at it wrong, it is well, well worth the extra $. In the long run, it ends up being less. Unless you enjoy replacing lines every or every other year. Some people are into that…They say it is “meditative”.

Comment on Make your Fortune Washing Cars – A book? Car Wash people can read? JK :) by Michael Simmons

Michael Simmons — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:16:04 +0000

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

Comment on Make your Fortune Washing Cars – A book? Car Wash people can read? JK :) by me

me — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:24:18 +0000

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

Comment on Make your Fortune Washing Cars – A book? Car Wash people can read? JK :) by Michael Simmons

Michael Simmons — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:00:45 +0000

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

Comment on The 5 Dollar Express Car Wash – BBB ranking F BAHAHAHAHA! :) by ME

ME — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:37:10 +0000

I know… I believe they are a “non-profit” which means nothing. But they make almost $200 million somehow from businesses that “join” I guess? I also think I read somewhere they got in trouble selling better scores… which would not be a shocker.

Their system is flawed and actualy misleading and unless there goal is to blackmail companies into joining the bbb…. nevermind got it.

Comment on The 5 Dollar Express Car Wash – BBB ranking F BAHAHAHAHA! :) by MEP1

MEP1 — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:16:30 +0000

The BBB should not be allowed to rate businesses the way they do. They consistently give businesses bad ratings based on a LACK of information, and they do it as a bully tactic to get people to pay and join.

Comment on Time for the weep system by Bill

Bill — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:00:43 +0000

Thanks for the pix.

Do you have a parts number for the weep solinoid valve. I need a new one maybe from Kllen-rite?

Comment on I spotted a real UFO! by ani

ani — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:22:18 +0000

great i realy think it is not a ufo

Comment on Fragramatic vacuum problem – stupid coin chute by Scott Swaback

Scott Swaback — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:08:16 +0000

I just started at a gas station that has one of these machines and they have the same problem. Was just wondering if you found a fix. and I also had a question about a jamb coin box . When I turn the key the lock just starts flopping around and takes forever to get it to lock again.(to remove the key) I thought it was a simple flip lock design but Im not sure never have seen the inside. When I unlock it I cant get the coin box out? I was just wondering if there is a hidden button or some trick to try before I get out the grinder and start grinding inside.