Rowe changer problem
I got a "CK TRANSPORT VF" error but after checking there was no problem and I just reset.
Cleanup fun today
I dug out a pit at Allison Bonnett. Then at Wylam someone wrote "Wylam CVP"? with a marker.
Poop Be Gone
My sister sent me this picture. This is from their web site: "With Poop Be Gone Professional Pet Waste Removal Service, we clean up and make your lawn more attractive and a cleaner, safer place for everyone." http://www.poopbegone.net/
Low pressure organization – Update
I mounted the Flojet mounting brackets on the wall and installed two pumps.
MacGyver award winner: Low pressure organization
I replaced my Sandpiper pump with a Flojet today. The Sandpiper pump still worked fine but foamed a little.
I used the Flojet kit 20381-057 1/4″ OD tube connector for the outgoing chemical. (UPDATE: I shortly after this changed to all 1/2″ Flojet fittings. Then changed the outgoing to 3/8″ Flojet fitting.)
MacGyver award winning fix. The fix was 3/8″ barb to 1/4″ barb. After bitching about crafting this conversion I noticed all the other Flojets are setup the same. I think I am going to purchase some poly tube fittings 1/2″ for my Flojet setups.
These are the Flojet mounting brackets 20982100A that I purchased. They look cool and give any install a more professional look. I believe that my setup needs all the help it can get.
Twice the ICE – Ice House America
Another Twice the ICE down the street from my car wash. http://cwguy.com/?p=878
Viagra 50mg tablets and Hawk cologne, What do they have in common? Ask Sam.
Started off normal…. some shoes on the phone line and a box of Sam's garbage. I do not know why people dump garbage. I wanted to dump the garbage at the guy's house but….
It was just a box of normal trash, a 1990 basketball trophy, sealed blanket, some bath salt and lotion, a ton of men's cologne (one being Hawk cologne). Oh also Viagra tablets. Maybe Sam got kicked out of his house and I felt sorry even though I had his address. Anyway the bottle said "Take one tablet by mouth one hour before activity". Not sure about the "activity" but it made me start to wonder about the women's shoes, blanket, bath salts, lotions, Hawk Cologne, and the 1990 basketball trophy. They all have a common theme but I am not sure what the theme is. Well maybe not the trophy unless there was no female. Did I just just post that?
While I was dumping the garbage. This lady pulled up and started dumping garbage. She had a large garbage bag of crap. Does anyone know that my dumpster is on private property? Also, look at the other cool artifacts I found… a Iomega Zip Disk, cool.
Hamilton Changer problems
At 19th street there was a bad bill. Then at Allison it said there was a coin jam.
Road blocked
Today the road was blocked by the fire and police vehicles. I could not see what the problem was because the road was blocked. I assume it was a car accident. Just a note, I did not cause any additional slow traffic. I had ample time to find my camera, change the setting, make sure the camera worked. Then I still had ample time to compose the shot and take multiple pictures. Because when people see accidents PEOPLE CAN NOT DRIVE. I just wanted to disclose that I was not delaying traffic to take pictures.
County Road 17 in Helena
County Road 17 close to Helena Road in Helena
Front / rear of gas station / car wash
Vending changer
Automatic
Vacuum islands – Coleman Super Vac 3
Self serve bay – very high roof
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...