Why are Christmas Light such POS?
Why are Christmas light made so crappy? Because one bulb goes out or is busted every light goes out! What a piece of crap!
Break-In “ Update
The break-in happened on or before Christmas and they are just starting to work on fixing the problems! Wow… you can tell this is run by someone on salary (the bank owns it).
Merry Christmas!
We went over to my sister house for Christmas and they had a ton of gifts this year (second picture). My sister Melissa is showing off her gifts that I gave her from the carwash: a Public’s grocery sweatshirt and a 2008 Harley Davidson t-shirt!
Honda Fit Keyless Entry install
This is not car wash related but did you know that you can add your own options after purchasing a car? I got keyless entry for Christmas ($120) and added it to my car today, which took around 30 minutes. When I purchased the car they wanted $500.
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/honda_fit_accessories/07_08_honda_fit_accessories.htm
Merry Christmas!
Christmas for me is all about giving. Giving stuff I found at the car wash like a Hueytown fast pitch softball jacket, a guard shirt and a “You, Too, Can Canoe” book by John Foshee (complete with notes). We also gave a (new from the store) Star Wars MillenniumFalcon: the extra sticker and pieces addition. What a great Christmas!
I found a walking stick!
I guess someone it going to be missing this? Well, I guess it is mine now. I think I know someone who wants this for Christmas.
Circuit City gives out free money?
Circuit City has this call ahead service where you can just call or order online and pick up your item. So I was looking at the newspaper to spend some money on something I do not need and saw a keyboard. This Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 is black and was on a pretty good sale for $40. So I called ahead and after 24 minutes I showed up at Circuit City. (If the item is not ready in 24 minutes you get a gift card for $24.) So guess what happened?
Merry Late Christmas to Eric and it only took an extra 10 minutes, which is pretty good. They must be working on the customer service!
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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...