Marcus Gave Me a New Rowe Changer!
Well Marcus gave me a BC-200 Rowe changer that is new to me, but it has been used. I really appreciate Marcus for giving me the changer as well as all the other parts he has given me in the past! Thanks Marcus!
Baby Baby Stroller
Looks like I got a baby’s baby stroller today! I played with it for a while then threw it away.
I Hooked up the Pumps Today
The pumps work today! Boy was it a pain wiring the Marathon Electric Motor. I dropped a nut into the motor and then had to remove the motor off its mounts…. fun fun fun! Then I had a leak (last picture) but it was easy to fix. We will see what happens tomorrow because the RO tank might overflow!
I Hooked up the Pumps Some Today
I hooked up the pumps most of the way today. I put the pumps in place and attached all the hoses! I just need to attach the power and it will be ready. When I was done and about to leave the water line fell off somehow (which is connected via a push lock fitting), but luckily I was still there! You can actually see it about to fall off in the first picture.
OSHA Would be Proud!
Today I decided to cut boards so I would not fall in the pit in the equipment room. As long as you are careful it is no big deal! This was from when someone stole all my grates and I had to use the equipment rooms and some spares I had. (Pit was 13″ wide and I cut the boards 12 3/4″)
I Love Raking Leaves
Actually, I hate raking leaves! I wish I did not have any trees at all at my house. Then I would never have any mess in my yard. Okay back to the carwash…. someone was raking leaves and decided to dump them mixed with household garbage, HEY! Yes leaves got everywhere because that box is totally ripped.
READ! LOOK! UNDERSTAND!
Looks like this person has a problem with people entering their house? Does this person have a problem with their garbage pickup also?
Erie Brush Vacuum Hoses – Update
Original Post April 24th, 2008
The Erie Brush vacuum hoses almost made it 2 years. I think that is pretty good? But looking at the vacuum hose closer the yellow does not look so good. I probably should have purchased a different color or already replaced them.
Installed the Multi-Stand Pump Today
I installed the multi-stage pump today on the D/H stand! I was a lot of trouble because it did not fit the first time. I then had to take everything apart and remove one fitting and try again.
Can Someone Explain This?
To install my new Marathon motor and Multi-Stage Motor, I purchased some 5/16-18 stainless steel hex cap screws, flat washers and lock nuts. Why would the manufacture (Hillman) package the hex cap screws in a pack of 3, the flat washers in a pack of 5 and the lock nuts in a pack of 5? Does that make any sense? I need 8 of each so I need 2 packs of lock nuts, 3 packs of screws and 2 packs of washers?
Vacuum Motor Problem
Look and see if you can spot the problem with the vacuum motor. The dome on the vacuum was luckily not hurt. I also added a new gasket. I stuck it on the vacuum motor just like Greg taught me! JK Greg.
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...