I liked this sticker "Nowhere but Wylam". Alot of things that happen I say the same thing. Like when a lady in a new grey Honda Pilot hit the stop sign with a cop in my wash.
Hamilton changer problem
Today, I also had problems with my Hamilton changer. My hopper was jammed. I had to dump the coins and then put them all back in. Then everything worked again.
Jim Coleman Company Vacuum
I learned something about my Jim Coleman Company vacuums today. Greg was fixing everything that was broken at my wash when we discussed the timer differences that I had.
Apparently if the timer (1034r timer sn-052200-88) has the new firmware it says "SELECT" and if the firmware is old it says "ADD". Also, you could test by pressing the buttons. If the buttons sound when pressed it is the new firmware. If there is no sound then it is the old firmware. This is important because the old firmware allows fragrance or vacuum and with the new firmware you can switch between the two.
Greg fixed my General Pump problem
Greg fixed my General Pump problem!
Apparently this o-ring was damaged when I crammed the packing into the head of the pump. Now I get 1100 psi. I learned a good lesson today use lots of silicon. Thanks again Greg.
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class?
General Pump repair the next day
I started by taking off the head on the pump today. When I took the head off it looked like above. The medal pieces had stuck to the ceramic shaft. After pulling the medal pieces off I put them back into the head. Then I noticed the ceramic shafts had black crap on them. Which I guess is bad? So I put some lube on them and put the head back on.
It still leaks and now the pressure in around 300. Which is bad. So now I do not know what to do.
Also, today I got to dig out two of my bays. YEA!
General Pump repair
I am trying to repair my General Pump T1321 Series 47. It is pulsating enough to close off the bay. I replaced the check valve o-rings about two weeks ago and apparently forgot to replace the top three. The o-rings were damaged pretty good so I guess I need to look at the packing that I replace two days ago. I must have put the packing in incorrectly.
Now the head leaks and the high pressure is still pulsating. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day for pump repair.
DQ Blizzard
Today was a great day I found a DQ Blizzard at the car wash. I felt like no one even drank any of the creamy goodness.
Then I became saddened by the fact there was no straw. But the person that left the Blizzard dropped the straw in front of me at my feet.
I inserted the straw.
Every thing is great. My Blizzard is ready to drink.
It must have been sitting in the sun to long. It tasted really bad.
So I had to dump it in the dumpster. I was very disappointed. I guess it was not my lucky day.
2005 Retro Pictures: Store security practices
3 ways to deter shoplifters:
1) Get the largest security camera you can find.
2) Praise the customers by posting a sign that reads: “THANK You For Not Stealing”
3) Just use the old faithful method with a sign that reads: “You Break You Pay, All Shoplifters will be CURSED”
2005 Retro Pictures: Super Shine Car Wash, 6th Ave SW, Birmingham Alabama
Front of car wash
Bay
Back of carwash
Equipment room
Across the street in front of the car wash is Smith & Gaston Funeral home.
