Hit and run and maybe even a drug deal?
I had to transfer the information on to a dvd for the Police today. It was loads of fun. I did not get a chance to look at the video though. Maybe tomorrow.
X10 died
I had one of my X10 coin acceptors die today. At least I think it died. There was no light at all and I tried to program it twice. It would reject the coins when trying to program. Also, cut the power to it and nothing seemed to help.
I had an extra X10 which was not programed so Greg told me how to program the X10. It is pretty easy after you know how to do it. 1) Open the X10, 2) Put the dial on 4 (I am not sure why except Greg told me to.), 3) Push the button once (This is the number of pulses the coin will be.), 4) Switch the dial back to zero, 5) Run six coins through (Greg said to use separate coins not the same one. Also, the coins should go through the X10 like it is accepting the coins.), 6) The X10 will blink or something, 7) Done
Someone tried to kill my vacuum last night
I updated my previous post on the gun shot through my equipment door. (June 9th) I took some pictures of how large the dent was.
New equipment idea – Setting up dilution tank
I really did not do anything today. I somehow was on the phone trying to fix things. But I did find a 1" schedule 80 closed nipple and I replaced my galvanized 1" nipple.
New equipment idea – move low pressure wires
I moved the low pressure wires under the light today. This is so I can move the solenoid bank to the other side of the equipment room. Now, I just need to fix the dilution tank so I can move the solenoid bank.
New equipment idea – move low pressure hoses
I moved the low pressure hoses under the light today. This is so I can move the solenoid bank to the other side of the equipment room.
Hydrominder problem – Again
The tire cleaner over flowed while I was there today. I just turned off the water and will work on the hydrominder tomorrow.
Hydrominder problem – Again
This is always bad to see chemical and water running out of the equipment room. Greg called for his brother, who drove by my wash to notice my problem. It seems to always happen just when I get home.
One good thing was that it cleaned up its own mess by running water to remove the chemical.
The very bad news was I just put a new tire cleaner chemical bucket on-line. It drank the whole thing. Which is bad.
Wylam meter door
This is a picture of my meter door that has been broken into twice in a week.
Also, I included a picture of my National Pride Big Bruisers that are in the equipment room.
Roof-Mounted attic fan – Stats
Today, I checked the fans effectiveness 86.4 in the equipment room and 104.7 outside. That is pretty good it is still hot and the ac is at 78. The humidity was 59% in the equipment room and 26% outside. I think the problem with the humidity is the floor is still wet from the ro tank move.
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...