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  • Another CWGuy on HydraFlex Hydra-Cannon water question?
    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 ...
  • Another CWGuy on HydraFlex Hydra-Cannon water question?
    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...
  • Michael Simmons on Make your Fortune Washing Cars – A book? Car Wash people can read? JK :)
    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...
  • me on Make your Fortune Washing Cars – A book? Car Wash people can read? JK :)
    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 :)...
  • Michael Simmons on Make your Fortune Washing Cars – A book? Car Wash people can read? JK :)
    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...
Categories: Cleanup and Hueytown.

Someone moved my garbage can!

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Can you believe that someone moved my garbage can out of my island?  When I was walking up to the island I actually thought that someone had stolen my garbage can, which would have made a better post.

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Categories: Hueytown and Repair.

IDX coin jam

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I had an IDX coin acceptor problem today.  Easy clog removal which is always good.

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Filled up the Coleman fragrance vacuums

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Filled up the Coleman fragrance vacuums today which is always fun.  My favorite thing is getting the fragrance on my hands and it will never come off!

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Categories: Cleanup and Hueytown.

Drain clog, what fun!

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I had a drain clog today.  If you look at the last picture you can see the dam that caused all the trouble.

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Doctor’s visit

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I got to go to the doctor’s office today!  They are fast where I go, which is always the best quality in a doctors office!

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Categories: Hueytown and Repair.

RO Hose leak

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One of my RO hoses sprung a leak today.  It actually was nice having a fine mist spray on you when it is 100 outside.

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I am number 1!

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Check out this guys tag “1″.  I thought it was mildly amusing.  Actually I just needed a post for today and nothing happened?

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Garbage

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Looks like someone got a recliner and gave me the wrapper for it.  I also got a lot of coax cable.  Basically I just threw away a lot of crap today.

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Lawn mower died! – Update

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Well I finished cutting the lawn today with my new Homelite lawn mower!  As you can tell I am very excited about my new purchase.

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Lawn mower died!

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I got up really early to cut the lawn at the car wash, so I would not catch on fire and the mower broke.  I think I will purchase a new mower tomorrow.

It is a Bolens MTD electric lawn mower.

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Wreck on 59 North bound

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Always a bad wreck when all 4 wheels are not touching the ground.

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Categories: Hueytown and Information.

Sign repair

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I had to do a little sign repair today.  I guess my sign got messed up with some strong wind or someone running through my sign?

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buy and sell car wash equipment also sometimes :)