Hamilton hopper bowl (11-0017A) replacement. I replaced the bowl today which was fun and I also cleaned out everything.
Sonny™s Complete Mixing Tank
Today, I used the mixer for the first time. It is very nice and the motor is very powerful for making 30 gallons of chemical. It is pretty quiet and I really like it.
New purchase – Sonny’s Complete Mixing Tank
I purchased a Sonny’s Complete Mixing Tank 55 gallon 1/3 hp tank used from Greg’s friend Cebo. Looks very nice and I will need to try it tomorrow.
Skagway, Alaska population 825
Randy sent these pictures of a car wash in Skagway, Alaska. He said the pictures were from 2 years ago and is now out of business. If you have any car wash pictures, please send them it. Thanks, Randy
The sign above the meter box says “USE US QUARTERS ONLY, OTHER CURRENCY JAMS THE MACHINE and You will not be able to use the car wash and neither will any one behind you, Thank you, Management” (attached with duck tape). Wow! I think it would be time to purchase new coin acceptors, especially with 2 bays.
New used tires
I purchased 4 new tires from a guy off ebay. They came with the rims and I replaced my spare tire with a full size spare. But the full size tire for the spare really does not fit correctly in the Honda Fit.
Special report: Crime in the carwash industry – October 2007
I got interviewed for the October 2007 Professional Carwashing & Detailing magazine by Kristen Wesolowski. I also got a plug on the page (last picture). You can check out the article here. http://www.carwash.com/article.asp?IndexID=6636841
Hamilton Changer parts
I ordered 2 payout switches (11-0008) and 1 hopper bowl (11-0017A) from Randy at Eagle Car Wash, 4822 North 7th, Tacoma, WA 98406.
Look what I saw today! My tug-a-war friends.
This sure looks like the tow truck from yesterday. But the guys driving the truck said that they did not do it. Surprise?! Actually, they did not look like the people from the picture. I guess they want a letter?
Jefferson County Auto Parts & Salvage
6340 Old Mulga Loop Rd
Birmingham, AL 35224
What a way to start a trip?
This would be a crappy accident normally but especially with your home on the back.
New express wash down the street – OPEN
I guess it is called “3 Minute Express Carwash” or “$5 Express Carwash”.