bc powder, global warming, mud guy, old friend, pollen, and weather.
Nothing cool today
Nothing at all cool happened today, but it was cold this morning. What is with this weather? Where is this global warming people have been talking about? The pollen does seem like it is very heavy this year, so maybe this year will be good?
I like the mud guy with the “jack things” cleaning out the bed of his truck. I just did not have the energy to confront anyone today, but I did meet an old friend BC.
Rowe changer $5 upgrade FYI
I am so excited that Scott Johnson from Suncoast Changer emailed me today! He said that the Rowe $5 software will be available next Monday (4/7). His web site is at billchangers.com which says it is a CCC computer upgrade kit (sells for $60).
Employee entry card
Someone dropped this employee idenification card at the car wash. I was going to keep it just in case someone called. I forgot to remove it from my car windshield before leaving to go home. This is right when I remembered it, (I was on a bridge) shortly after it flew off on the bridge.
Sign problems
My sign started to look a little worn out so I checked it out today. It has been very windy lately and the bungee cords and rope were all worn out. Also the main post for both signs needs to have a hole dug and concrete it back.
Max-Vend II Vending Machine
I tried to sell these air fresheners with the cards and it seemed to work fine when I vend a couple myself, but it must have been a bad idea. What was a good idea was purchasing these “I Love Jesus” air fresheners. I sold at least 15 out of a 10 pack in 3 days.
Air setup remodel?
While going to my daily trip to the Lowes, I saw these air couplers for $2.78 and realized that this would have been cheaper then using all the ball valves. I would have used a lot less fittings and get the same functional purpose of the ball valves (if I set it up correctly).
Rowe BA-50 bill acceptor problem
Looks like the bad design of the BA-50 caused me to crimp the wires when I was trying to clean it. Why would a wire harness be next to the mounting rail for the stacker? OR Maybe I should be more careful?
Easter time
I went over to my sister’s house for Easter. The first picture is Jackson (my sister’s oldest) at a Renaissance fair or my sister deep fried a turkey for Easter? I forgot?
Happy birthday party!
I got to go to a 1 year old’s birthday party (sorry you were not invited). The first picture is before she eats the cake. The second picture shows the kid opening the presents (green arrow) and the birthday girl who gets the presents (red arrow).
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...