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It's a softener test kit titrate bottle...just small enough to get sucked into the 2" boiler supply pipe from the open rinse water tank. 14 years ago, I was absolutely certain that someone broke into the car wash and stole it. I probably should call the cops and tell them "case closed"...but...

I just spent the better part of the day repairing a slow leak in my water boiler pipe works. The copper supply pipe was touching the concrete floor and after twenty-some years it finally sprung a pin-hole. It the process of cleaning up the pump flange, this fell out of the volute. I tried...

Just received that switch box-mounted Leviton timer from Amazon. As I suspected, it is identical to the plug-in version. Except for the installation/wiring instructions, the programming manual is identical. So...what am I to do with these new toys? Oh, I know...just play with them until my...

JB Weld makes some good stuff…even cures under water! I just fixed a leaking rinse tank with it. But since you can’t get to the corner…and ff the tank’s contents are circulated constantly, Fix A Leak (www.fixaleak.com) will seal up to 1/8” hole. I’ve had good luck sealing leaky floor heat...

From now on, I’m gonna apply for “idea patents” for all of my ideas…even the bad ideas. And, everyone better watch out because I intend to sic my idea attorney on every infringer! (The people at the patent office aren’t allowed to laugh at the applicant…are they?)

It can and has been done with hp systems...with one caveat. IF any of your low pressure product solenoids leak into the bay hose, that bay will be frozen in short order. For example, one bay's spot free rinse solenoid doesn't fully seat. Any other bay that is turned on to sfr will send water...

My system was installed on the foam brush system with the same timing sequence. Air blows out the exposed plumbing, followed by washer fluid to "flush" the line. Any residual liquid in the low point should be washer fluid diluted, lowering it's freeze point. During initial testing, there was...

I replaced the old controller...actually 2 FL1Bs (that's old!). They controlled 8 fluid solenoids. A rather clumsy program ran the pump for 30 sec. The new controller hits 16 solenoids. With the default settings, the pump delivers about 1/4 cup of fluid with the 7 gal/min flojet at 60 psi...

I finally got busy and installed my freeze protection system today. It took all of 2 hours and one trip to Home Depot! Well, 5 hours, cause I tested and tinkered and stuff. But the install works as expected. Thanks for “kicking me in the rear”…shoulda done it last year! Oh, the “acid test”...

MEP001... I just spent 12 hours "building my program". The more I played with it, the more complex it got. Then, I read the programming sheet for the Intermatic timer you referred me to. I deleted my program and ordered that timer! Wish I'd read that instruction sheet earlier. (Sometimes you...

Yeah...I get that alot! :rolleyes:

Andy… Take some photos of the property, from a variety of locations. Then, wait a day or two before you look at them. Now, look…what do you see? Peeling paint? Dirty walls? Weeds growing in the cracks? You’ll be surprised at what you didn’t see when your feet were on the property. What...

Here’s the same timer in a box-mount version. WWG sells it for $116.45!!! http://www.amazon.com/Leviton-VPT24-1PZ-24-Hour-Programmable-Astronomical/dp/B003AIKQZ8/ref=pd_sim_hi_5/183-2145706-0948824

What new system? Your's is the only one in actual use. With this season's weather, my old program has reared it's ugly head. AF only after each use. Problem is, sunny days at 25* after a precipitation event. EVERYBODY uses the FB and foam guns. So each device gets the full treatment 4 to 6...

Because I can! :cool: Ok, really… Astronomical timer turns all lights on at 45 minutes before dusk. Smart Relay sequences the lights on with 5 second delays between circuits...I know the load will be less with CFLs but why not avoid a potential Demand charge? Smart Relay turns off all lights...

It’s a “plug in to an outlet” style. With a relay, I’ll use it’s 120v output to I9 on the SR. For $36 at Grainger (pn 6PFY4) it’s the least expensive astronomical timer I’ve found…with automatic DST and dusk/dawn offset. Thanks for providing the “proof of concept” for the ABO/AF system. THAT...

I was half expecting a "What? Another Smart Relay?" from you. ;) BTW...how's your blowout/af unit working? Any issues?

Zounds! First time ever I’ve reached 3 pages of “conversation” with one of my quexions! I’m usually the thread killer! Thanks all for the 411. Pretty much gave me the ‘energy’ to proceed with the conversion. My power bills average $525/month. My absolute busiest month’s power bill is only...

Would you be willing to provide your average monthly electrical expense savings since converting from MH lighting?

If those decal/signs work at reducing your refuse then you should consider decals/signs that say: "Spending more money on these premises is permitted!" :D