I installed a new float valve today and also fixed all my hydrominder problems today. Wired up my low pressure hoses and some other crap.
Installed a Jobe Topaz 1″ Float Valve JFV-1 Amazon sells a 3/4″ version.
Obama Bar BQ restaurant, a Pit bull and register to vote all in one place?
I drove by an impartial place to register to vote today. Weird that Obama opened up a Bar BQ restaurant next to a voter registration booth. I also did not know that Obama was a dog lover, but maybe he should keep his pit bull on a leash?
Jim Coleman wiring fun!
I did a lot of wiring today: some 3 phase and a bay switch over.
Man arrested for car wash vacuum sex
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,440821,00.html
My Sister sent me this article. The title says it all.
Jim Coleman holding tank
The Jim Coleman unit has a large holding tank to hold water for all the car wash bays. Today I noticed that there is a leak in one of the plastic fittings. Also, the hydrominder is extremely slow letting water flow through, but I will look at that problem tomorrow.
While filling up the tank I noticed their was a leak. The leak was coming from a check valve from the bottom of the holding tank so the water was low pressure.
Breaking the Code
I believe I broke the color code today! The top 2 wrapped wires are for each bay.
Coleman solenoid problem
Who would guess that if you leave a pumping unit unused (for 2 1/2 years) a solenoid might get clogged up. Actually, I only had one clogged solenoid which had a clump of dried up chemical clogging the spring.
Hot wiring my Coleman equipment
I hot wired my Coleman Super Saver to test everything out today.
I figured out that one of my (125Vac 5A) fuses for bay 4 was broken.
New GV800 security computer setup
My Dad’s computer was totally screwed up: it stinks (see first picture with the dogs) and is rusted and has corrosion on the motherboard. So everything needed to go into the garbage can.
I selected a MSI P6NGM motherboard which has a built in Nvidia card. This motherboard worked great and is really a neat little motherboard for the GeoVision GV800 card. We will see how it works at the carwash. But, I assume that this motherboard is not waterproof. Yes, I reused the rusty case… it adds character.
Albertville Express Wash: Tommy / AVW stainless setup
They got all their chemical and hydraulic lines run in stainless. Super rad!
They also have the largest wall attached light I have seen (1000 watts). My favorate feature of the wash is the shower. Just think: when someone opens a car wash next door you can move into the wash and live.