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  1. mjwalsh

    Age old soap question

    cdreed06, Warsaw Formula 488 Plus is what we are happy with for our high pressure soap --- with free consistent delivery. We get our dog wash chemicals from KR though. In case you missed this thread --- here is some more info: http://forum.autocareforum.com/showthread.php?t=8339 mike walsh...
  2. mjwalsh

    Half time drill driver

    Earl & others, This appears to be the same item being discussed in these reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Allstar-HT011712-Half-Drill-Driver/product-reviews/B005CVCXRA/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 I could be wrong on the same exact tool --- so you might might want to verify...
  3. mjwalsh

    Warsaw chemical questions

    More Extreme Relevancy Sparkey & others, The 530 Vanilla VK was our choice on our self service wax after fiddling with other scents. 530FB, 530PB, & Formula 511 tire cleaner are our other "working out well" choices. Ditto on 2Biz's description of Warsaw's regular consistent delivery process...
  4. mjwalsh

    VFD on Pump Stand

    I would not rush too quickly Tyler, If you are going that route, I would suggest Flojets --- they take such tiny amounts of air & you really should have some air anyway. If you go with Procon --- it seems like it would make more sense with it dedicated to just the RO. I am not visualizing...
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    VFD on Pump Stand

    Extreme Relevantness???? Randy & others, Well said. We are just getting towards the end of a project requiring an extra high level of safety. The electronic engineer deeply involved who one of his specialties is safety basically told me the same thing. The more components the more points...
  6. mjwalsh

    cat pump

    Miles is right about the lugs Pat, I couldn't agree more. I have flashbacks of putting my tail between my legs after me & my help discover some really simple things like you describe that we overlooked. Are you sure you're not part Irish --- I do have to admit I do tend to be partial to...
  7. mjwalsh

    VFD on Pump Stand

    More excitement & fun --- simpler & less money wasted? That is the reflection of my evolved thoughts --- so we have common ground there. Tyler would NOT need to use a PLC or rerouting hi pressure solenoid either it seems. The normal check valves of course would be necessary though. I am not...
  8. mjwalsh

    VFD on Pump Stand

    If it can be kept as simple as possible & still work --- why not? Tyler, If you use the dump gun that we happen to have always used which has something to do with why we prefer them --- the behavior will be the opposite of what the regular trigger gun will do. When they let up the trigger the...
  9. mjwalsh

    cat pump

    txheat, I would think the first step is to use an around wire non contact clamp on amp meter to see what the amp draw actually is. If higher than normal amp draw --- focus in on a mechanical drag or problem event causing more draw. Beyond that have motor checked out. If the amp draw is...
  10. mjwalsh

    VFD on Pump Stand

    Yes --- More Relevant Considerations on the Table - Isn't This Exciting! tbernard, Hopefully these links relating to Custom Kraft will help. http://forum.autocareforum.com/showthread.php?t=3306 http://forum.autocareforum.com/archive/index.php/t-1139.html One significant advantage to the...
  11. mjwalsh

    VFD on Pump Stand

    tbarnard, Clearly, that is not what I am suggesting --- & I would be very surprised if the 15 hz to the motor on the pump would actually flow that much RO water like Mep describes. What Mep described as what I referred to I do not believe is going to happen with the dump gun. It would behave...
  12. mjwalsh

    New to this...

    YUP --- It is relevant to unsuspecting newbies
  13. mjwalsh

    VFD on Pump Stand

    VFD --- Cat 310 experts, Why would it be completely impractical & irrelevant? The issue as I understood it was uneven & unexpected pressure. If the specific wand used allows flow as if there was no nozzle on it when not squeezed is relevant! There would be like Ken-Pro described as I...
  14. mjwalsh

    Price increases for New Year

    sparkey & others, We could not afford an IBA but Warsaw has been working out well for us for the self serve --- & they have been good to work with. Warsaw's agent & deliverer family man looks just like & has the same body language demeanor as House Majority leader John Boehner which also could...
  15. mjwalsh

    VFD on Pump Stand

    tbernard, As usual Ken-Pro brings great light to an issue when he is familiar with something. We have been using the following dump gun with what we feel great success: http://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-1253-kleen-rite-dump-gun-w-12-lance-handle-10gpm-3000psi.aspx I think these guns offer...
  16. mjwalsh

    Specialty Equip Parts

    Let's build on the positive that we have to work with! Bill, This time some conscientious Congress People are on the right track since Rep Schweikert's bill does address our concerns properly on this specific issue. Now is the time to make an honest effort to let them know that they clearly...
  17. mjwalsh

    Specialty Equip Parts

    Light a candle or curse the darkness??? Wow --- I knew that this sector of the economy with its numerous accompanying livelihoods was struggling but this thread really is a wake up call. Add to this --- the coin op laundry industry as another sector of our economy --- that is also struggling...
  18. mjwalsh

    New to this...

    We need to wake up to all things that will diminish our ability to stay viable! McAllister & others, I honestly see the credit card cashless mindset reaching a plateau. There should always be a niche for cash --- especially for the smaller transactions such as ours. Unless.... If the...
  19. mjwalsh

    VFD on Pump Stand

    Tyler, I believe Kustom Kraft did something similar. It seems like our friend Tom Hoffman of New York has done a quite a bit with VFDs & who can attest to the long term practicalities etc. I have been told the capacitors usually have a 10 year life --- maybe someone can shed light on that. I...
  20. mjwalsh

    Sludge Pump

    We still have our metal one that used to be heavily advertised about 20 years ago. Over 10 years ago we did get some use out of it during the winter time to force the mud from our shallowest pit to a pit that had room left between pumpings--- that would tend to be during the winter time where...
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