Sandpiper pump problem – again
My sandpiper pump lost its prime again. The pump was constantly pumping and would work fine in the bay. I am not sure what the problem is but the chemical seemed foamy and white like the picture to the left. After I removed the outlet hose the chemical took longer to prime this time.
Hydraulics problem today
There was a hydraulics problem today. The best we could tell the pressure gauge blew and fluid shot out of it all over the wall and the ceiling. I noticed it because the conveyer stopped working. Then the conveyer started working again without doing anything. William replaced the pressure gauge.
Ex – Clean up guy came by today
Ex – Clean up guy came by the tunnel today. He wanted his pay check, a free car wash, and a job reference. This is not a joke. But it sure is funny.
Sandpiper pump problem – again
My sandpiper pumps lost its prime again. The pump was constantly pumping and nothing would come out. I had to remove the outlet hose and it primed up again.
Hydrominder outlet hose replaced
I have now replaced all my outlet hoses for my hydrominders. The outlet hoses were not creating the correct suction to pull the chemical.
Huntsville, AL – Wall – Trainan Hwy SW
I really like the D & S signs.
Did not use a boom for the tri gloss.
Interesting foam brush holders.
I really like the multicolor vacuum hoses. Cost about $25.
Dog Wash
Huntsville, AL – Wall – Trainan Hwy SW
Attached to a Shell gas station
Hydrominder outlet hose replaced
I ran out of tire cleaner today and also replaced my outlet hoses for my hydrominder. The outlet hoses were not creating the correct suction to pull the chemical.
Fuse blew again – update
Greg fixed my bay problem today.
1) First we narrowed it down to which function had the problem. It was just presoak.
2) Next we disconnected the presoak solenoid for that bay. This is to rule out a bad solenoid coil. Still had the problem.
3) Next disconnect the presoak wire in the equipment room. Not sure if we disconnected the right wire but still had the problem.
4) Next disconnect the presoak wire from the terminal block. This stopped the problem. Greg said that the wires were corroded. Which is bad. This fixed the problem.
5) The next step would have been to disconnect from the switch.
Fuse blew again – update
I tried a new relay and like Greg said it made no difference. One coil wire is going to the timer load the other to the 24 vac coil in. The throw wires go to the equipment room.
One throw wire goes to the 24 volt power supply (white lower) and the other wire is not used? It makes no sense. I must have checked wrong. I was getting frustrated and tied to look at another bay then broke it. Had to figure out what the problem was then quit. I think maybe I need to just rerun all new wire to the bay and read about hooking up the timer.
I forgot to mention that the relay switch goes back and forth making the noise. I believe this means that there is a wire short? Who knows? It also just does this when the throw wires are attached.
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...