Vegas, I made it!
Not that much happened today so far except for the 4 1/2 hour flight to Vegas. We did eat at a buffet for dinner which is always good.
Repo guys truck?
I believe this is a repo guys truck. 1) He has a hitch for towing cars. 2) His back window says ”If You Don’t Pay. It Don’t Stay.”
ICA Trade Show 2009!
I got my confirmation for my ICA admission today. I am excited about going to Vegas and I love the direct flight from Birmingham. I will be hopefully live blogging, twittering and maybe even taking some video if I get any suggestions (email me anytime).
How to transport a stove?
Have you ever wondered how to transport a stove? I actually did not know a stove could fit into a truck of a car. Well actually, I was supprised how much of the stove did not fit in the trunk.
Taxes done!
My tax were finished today! Usually my accountant is slow but after she hired someone else she is getting faster. I need my taxes done because I need to get in on some of this 4.5% interest rate. WOW!
Nothing exciting today
Nothing exciting today at the car wash but my sister sent in a story and a photo that I thought was interesting.
The first picture demonstrates why you need a safety lock for your windows in your car. Anderson (my nephew) rolled down his window while the triple foam was going off in a carwash, getting triple foam all over himself.
The second picture is Wilson (another nephew) with a new hair cut. My sister let him get a Mohawk and he loves it. He looks super cool.
Water Wizard Preparation – Low Pressure hose install
Lengthened all the hoses to the Water Wizard unit today. We still have the rail heat, air line and high pressure hoses to go. Then I need to connect the soft water, city water, ro water, check the electrical, make sure the phone line works (which it does not), and get service for accepting credit cards. I also need the final building inspection. Also, in general, just see if the equipment still works after being transported and stored for such a long time.
As for the phone line I called yesterday about the line and they said it worked. So I plugged a phone into the phone box attached to the building and I did not get a dial tone. I assume this should work? But the person I was talking to could not answer this technical question. I did learn this though: when calling the phone company, “you should know your phone number”. I guess everyone gives me a hard time?
Water Wizard Preparation – Electrician finished today!
The electrician finished today which is great. But someone pulled out one of the wires on my Weep Mizer. Hardly worth complaining about but the only other thing I did today was spray down bays and dig out 2 pits.
2009 ICA Trade Show in Vegas
Are you going to Vegas? I’m going, so if you want to go to Bette Midler for me let me know. Maybe we can make a trade for the ticket? Then I can use the money for something better like alcohol. Seriously, if you are going to the ICA show let me know.
Water Wizard Preparation – Hose / fittings delivery
I received some low and high pressure hoses and some fittings today along with some vending supplies.
I actually did not do anything today because I ran into a bollard and thought my leg was going to fall off.
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...