Drop vendor problem
My drop vendor coin acceptor would not accept money. It would just spit it out. I really do not remember how to fix this but I will check it out tomorrow.
Rowe changer problem
Error message "BUCKET POWER ON" I just turned the changer off and I will call Sun Coast tomorrow to see what it means. Greg said it is a bad message.
Cut the side yard
I cut some of my side yard today. My Dad and Greg said it looked bad. But my lawn mower and weed eater are in the shop. So my Dad loaned me his weed eater.
Paint in the bays
Today, I got white paint at one wash and blue paint at the other. It is great fun cleaning it up.
RO tank install
I am reinstalling the old ro tank and needed to run 1 x 1" line and 2 x 3/4" lines. I attached the 1" line today. Also, organized the reject water lines.
Roof-Mounted attic fan
Roof-mounted attic fan at the car wash? The smaller unit is for 1650 sq. ft. and 1170 cfm for $53.82 and the larger is 2100 sq. ft. and 1500 cfm is $110.
Today, it was 98 outside according to my weep mizer and a thermometer about two or three feet from the roof says it was about 95 inside.
There is already a hole in the roof for the boiler and the fan needs a 14 1/2" hole cut. Would this really help with the heat?
Rowe changer problems
I ate lunch with my Dad today and told him my Rowe changers were working great after I cleaned them. Of course they both were out today. One error "L HOPPER EMPTY" the other "EXTRA COIN-L HOP". I filled up the changer with quarters and reset.
Air manifold setup
Finished the air manifold today. Also installed it and hooked up the pumps and tested. Everything worked great except maybe one of the hydrominders may cause a problem. The way it is mounted the water line can not be fully opened.
Air manifold setup
I pieced together the majority of the air manifold today with the parts I just received. There will be ball valves and check valves for every air line out. Is this over kill or just right?
Weep system
I got my Dultmeier parts yesterday and I finished off the weep system. But I did not check the weep system yet.
Police called at 10:30pm – Update
I tested the hydrominder today and it defiantly sticks. Now, I am just filling the tank manually. Which is no good but it is rarely used.
Recent Comments
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...