Even the kitchen sink
If you notice from the security camera picture there is a truck pulled over half way out of the bay. This is a red flag for something very bad is going to happen. I walked over to see what was going on and nothing out of the ordinary. Just someone cleaning their kitchen sink.
Replaced broken camera
I replaced a broken camera today. It still looks the same but works now. It took a lot longer then I thought it would. When I was exchanging out cameras I brew the power fuse which really helped trouble shooting. "It worked before I stuck the cords through the wall." I guess that is how everything works though.
Camera pays for itself on second day of use?
Well, I was at my Dad's wash when I heard a sound like someone was ramming the building. I ran out of the equipment room and spotted this truck. I assumed something bad happened so I took a picture of the license plate. After verifying the plate, I walked over to see what he did (the guy saw me taking the pictures). I called my Dad to tell him and talked to the driver and he said he worked up the street. He was nasty, like I should have confronted him with the problem. I told him "I did not want to get involved" he ask "do you own the place?". I said "no, that is why I do not want to get involved" then stating "now my Dad is going to have to talk to your insurance agency and get it fixed."
My Dad later talked to him and his boss. He said he did not realize he did anything. (What do you expect?) He also said I was arrogant and that really hurt my feelings. I do not understand why everyone always tries to excuse their behavior by lashing out. Maybe the problem is he can not drive. Or maybe he needs hearing aids. Or maybe I am too good to talk about him because I am better then him. Whoops I guess I am arrogant.
Looking back at the incident, maybe if I yelled at him and called him names he would not have been nasty (Showtime Super Store).
Aro Ingersoll-Rand pump
It is an Aro diaphragm pump. I have never really heard anything good about these pumps and now mine is broken. I exchanged it out with the old faithful, yes a Flojet.
My Old Camera
This is my Canon PowerShot S200 2MP Digital ELPH Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom. It lasted four years and still works the majority of the time. After I started taping the battery door tight it became more dependable. It is also missing the door for the cf card and a switch to preview images and for the movie function. But it was a good camera.
My birthday party
My parents had a birthday party for me and I got my new camera. It was a great surprise.
I love this sign
It states "The works I've done speak for me" I think he means "The work I have done speaks for myself". Either way he is correct, but I believe that is a reason not to vote for him. I do not live in Jefferson County so I can not vote for him. That makes me sad or is that a good thing?
Lunch with my sister
I ate lunch with my sister today. She was taking her ACT and dropped by Hueytown for some reason. It was fun.
Vending machine problem
The error message was something like "out of order switch error". I thought I solved the problem because someone left this "Simoniz tire shine gel". The Simoniz pad was not the problem. So I had to move the vending machine. (A real pain.)
After I moved the machine it did not have power. (The vending machine is on a lazy Susan and you have to turn it 180 degrees.) So I assumed the cord was unplugged, but I somehow blew the breaker. I checked out the machine and everything looked normal. So I reset the machine, pressing in the yellow button. After that magic.
Fun automatic pit cleaning adventure
My Dad and I baled out water to figure out which drain was clogged. I was able to easily put a hose ten feet in the drain to the sewer. The drain was still clogged but drained very slowly, so we needed to call in the heavy equipment. William brought the auger by later in the day and removed the clog. Which he believes was about 65 feet in the drain.
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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...