High pressure hose problem
I replaced the hose but it was a shorter hose, so I had to add an extra swivel saver.
Watch Lion?
In Wylam some people feel they need help securing their homes, but a lion? The sign says “WATCh OUT Lions Live Here! Roar!!!”.
High pressure soap problem
Looks like this is the problem? I cleaned out the filter and everything was fine.
Hamilton Changer problem
Today I swapped out everything to isolate what the problem is. After swapping everything I did not have a problem. But I will see if I have a problem tomorrow.
Hamilton hopper problem
Hamilton hopper bowl (11-0017A) replacement. I replaced the bowl today which was fun and I also cleaned out everything.
Sonny™s Complete Mixing Tank
Today, I used the mixer for the first time. It is very nice and the motor is very powerful for making 30 gallons of chemical. It is pretty quiet and I really like it.
New purchase – Sonny’s Complete Mixing Tank
I purchased a Sonny’s Complete Mixing Tank 55 gallon 1/3 hp tank used from Greg’s friend Cebo. Looks very nice and I will need to try it tomorrow.
Skagway, Alaska population 825
Randy sent these pictures of a car wash in Skagway, Alaska. He said the pictures were from 2 years ago and is now out of business. If you have any car wash pictures, please send them it. Thanks, Randy
The sign above the meter box says “USE US QUARTERS ONLY, OTHER CURRENCY JAMS THE MACHINE and You will not be able to use the car wash and neither will any one behind you, Thank you, Management” (attached with duck tape). Wow! I think it would be time to purchase new coin acceptors, especially with 2 bays.
Hamilton hopper problem
Hamilton payout switches (11-0008) replacement.
I could not get it to work correctly. It would accept 2 or 3 bills then quit and blink twice.
New used tires
I purchased 4 new tires from a guy off ebay. They came with the rims and I replaced my spare tire with a full size spare. But the full size tire for the spare really does not fit correctly in the Honda Fit.
Special report: Crime in the carwash industry – October 2007
I got interviewed for the October 2007 Professional Carwashing & Detailing magazine by Kristen Wesolowski. I also got a plug on the page (last picture). You can check out the article here. http://www.carwash.com/article.asp?IndexID=6636841
Hamilton Changer parts
I ordered 2 payout switches (11-0008) and 1 hopper bowl (11-0017A) from Randy at Eagle Car Wash, 4822 North 7th, Tacoma, WA 98406.
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...