The fluorescent light bulb only glowed on the ends which means that the starter needs to be replaced. I replaced the starter (Advance starter FS-5) and everything worked great.
No sign to sell your boat?
Just write it on the boat? “Make your price?” What?
Sensortron coin acceptor swap
Can you tell which coin acceptor only works when it wants to? Answer: the one on the left, which I finally replaced. What is interesting is the board is different.
Professional Flojet install – Update
I cut off the L fitting today with my hose cutters. Then installed a push lock fitting and 1/2″ poly to the flojet.
Unloader hose problem
I had an unloader hose problem today. It was the high pressure non-working swivels (which work until the fitting is tight). After the fitting exchange everything was “WORKIN” just like the license plate says (last picture).
Professional Flojet install
I am replacing my Sandpiper pumps with Flojet pumps. The last picture shows the setup and this is the reason I could not setup the Flojet correctly. I guess when the equipment was installed originally the stainless tank was dropped in after this fitting was installed. I will need to crack off this fitting to replace it. I want to install a push lock fitting just when it is not very busy.
Mark VII setup is crappy
The first picture is a modified version the second picture it the original Mark 7 setup.
I had a problem with one of the bays weep system not working and noticed this solenoid (first picture). How many solenoids do you need for a weep system? One per bay? And why is the pvc labeled “Weep” and the solenoid labeled “Tire Clean Weep Lock” it is connected to the high pressure hose? It does not make sense. I guess Greg, the previous owner, changed the weep to one solenoid and cut off the “Tire Clean” solenoids? I need to rip out half the crap in this Mark 7 setup. The problem with the weep was that the needle valve was clogged. Is the needle valve really necessary for a weep setup?
Kim Supply KCP9110-50 – Garnet Ultra-Wash
I decided to mix up a batch of Garnett Ultra-Wash ($47.50 50 lbs.). I used hot water and 2.42 pounds (5 cups) of powder. This product smells good and I will be interested how it works.
I used my paint mixer and I did not make a mess.
Time to replace some stuff
I leaky high pressure hose and a coin acceptor that works about 90% of the time. The coin acceptor will accept everything then one day will just quit working.
Bad signs
The pressure gradually dropping and a constant stream of chemical coming out of the foam brush is always a bad sign.
While trying to get the solenoid valve off a leak occurred in the valve.