Broken camera – update
I got my Canon PowerShot SD630 camera today. It actually works again. It was covered under warranty, which is good. http://cwguy.com/?p=1577
Engine cleaning foam brush
I have read about this before. Someone cleaning their engine with the foam brush. After he was done he used the brush on his white car. Seemed like no problems.
Broken Rowe changer – Update
I wrapped a blue towel over the broken bill acceptor opening yesterday. Someone stole the towel, so I taped the bill acceptor today.
Weep system problem
I am having a weep system problem. The solenoid it always open. Randy, I believe, a long time ago said it was mounted incorrectly. So I turned the solenoid 90 degrees. I was still having the same problem. The solenoid was not energized and I think it is not getting power.
I opened the junction box and a white wire and a red wire is running though the conduit. There are two red wires connected to the solenoid. The white wire splits to two red wires and the red wire it red all the way. Not sure what the problem is or how to wire the solenoid, I need to look at the directions.
I also looked at the Weep Mizer system and decided to clean the wires up. There might have been a short previously because of the black marks on the wire harness. While messing with the wire harness I almost burnt my thumb.
Another sign
I have been nice leaving up signs on the lot. But today they threw the sign in my garbage can. Of course it is the only thing that fit and everyone threw garbage everywhere.
Christmas shopping at the car wash
I went shopping this year at the car wash for William and my sister. William got 4 Barnhill shirts and my sister got a Blockbuster shirt, a white shirt thing and a green skirt.
I got 2 monitors for Christmas from my parents. This is me surprised, even though I picked them out. They are ViewSonic VG2021m, they are replacing my old Sony 21" crt monitors.
I also got this from my wife. "Know when to not do-it-yourself"
Look this jerk got a crappy pool table!
It has got to be the start of the Christmas Holidays. What other time of the year do you get huge boxes from jerks with trucks at midnight?
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...