Search results

  1. Whale of a Wash

    Credit Card Reader for iPhone

    I have seen people everywhere with the iphone readers, just amazing the technology. You will really like the cryptopay, works flawlessly so far on 3rd or 4th month. A very high percentage are using it, and only one complaint, some dill weed went over on some weird card, and said his company...
  2. Whale of a Wash

    Pipe Insulation

    Or use two pipe foams- one on each side and zip tie around them.
  3. Whale of a Wash

    For you that have a web site, create a QR code

    Thanks for the website -Bill. I was just telling waxman last week that a local orthodontist had taken down his sign out front of office, still has his name but a qr code with the words scan this. So really popular for the moment.
  4. Whale of a Wash

    The Reason Bill C messed around

    Looks like a caricature, or a major photoshop. Bill is looking really good now, as he started taking care of himself.
  5. Whale of a Wash

    Video over twisted pair

    I have used the really cheap baluns, and they do work fine. I think if the lightning hits the wire, the dvr is the last of the problems. I used thermostat 24v wire for mine., not sure if cat 5 is more or less.
  6. Whale of a Wash

    Suppliers right or wrong?

    When i was first in the business. I would buy everything by the pallet-shipping was cheap. Soap-Towels-just about everything direct. This business has transformed from alot of smaller local soap distributors and such to a few larger businesses. Only thing i get by the pallet are 100 or so...
  7. Whale of a Wash

    which is better: full serve vs. flex vs. self

    I would try apt buildings. My apartments take up a tenth the time the car washes do. You also know exactly how much you should make next month. They really are an investment, and during a rougher economy more people are renting, so rent is fairly high. Not the quick road to riches, but a good...
  8. Whale of a Wash

    Flexible Gas Lines

    I think cost wise the black iron is cheaper, and around here it doesn't matter who installs it if you can hold 60psi for 24hrs for the inspector. I had the flex with yellow plastic coating run at an apt. bldg, and wasn't all that expensive to have done by HVAC guy. With those guys labor will...
  9. Whale of a Wash

    Used LW and cashier

    I know i am the one trying to bid it up on you!! Here's a sign for the detail shop http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ebn-bn0471-Auto-Detailing-Car-Wash-Bikini-Girl-Banner-Sign-/251028837637?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a727c1505
  10. Whale of a Wash

    Eternal Water Heaters. Are they worth it?

    I just looked at the eternal at amazon, and thought that with 19.5gpm it should serve at least 3 bays at about 3.5gpm per bay. You have a really large floor heat unit. Maybe you don't have doors on the wash, as in ND i heat the washes with 200k boiler. I was looking at replacing my floor heat...
  11. Whale of a Wash

    Our new Kondor Install!!!

    They look like a good machine, and less complicated than the vector, and probably wash faster without the arm changeover. I think they were alot lower in cost also than the vector, so a good choice.
  12. Whale of a Wash

    Value of landscaping, curb appeal

    I have a couple washes with flat roofs, and fairly expensive to change. I have had many people comment on flowers and my lawns. My wife does alot of colorful flowers , in some two tiered planters around the signs alot of yellow and purple and red flowers. I try to keep the yards trimmed all the...
  13. Whale of a Wash

    I gotta see this car wash!

    I know that with higher gas prices rent a smaller car, and they are all out, and the counter people try to upgrade you to a bigger car, and when you get to lot you get a free upgrade as all the smaller cars are gone anyway. had this twice happen in florida recently. We will see how vegas works out.
  14. Whale of a Wash

    Purchasing Used car wash vs building from ground up

    I'll answer why someone would sell a profitable site. I have been at this for almost 22 years. I have worked 70-90+ hour weeks forever. It easter and after i finish this ,head out the door at 5:30am for a 12-13 hr day. I will stop home for lunch for 1.5 hrs. Visit will relatives and such. I am...
  15. Whale of a Wash

    Holy crap, batman

    I hope you called the media for free advertising, and to tell the story.
  16. Whale of a Wash

    free vacs again

    On Fridays we have a dozen places that offer free wings, tacos, or pizza at their bars.-- Either free works, or many places just give things away. Alot of bottom feeders that go looking for free, and then stay all night, and maybe spend more. With the hassle vacs can be, it seems ridiculous...
  17. Whale of a Wash

    Any one obtained a loan?

    Our state of ND is loaded with money and we are in a housing boom, on the west side due to oil. My banker asks me when i am going to buy another apt/ Bldg or, even build a car wash , but not sure i want another car wash. The only businesses we have lost is the ones that were poorly run. Our...
  18. Whale of a Wash

    Car Wash Show to Chicago in 2014.

    Earl, you are right about flights, but we liked the friendly atmosphere of texas, the hotels, and the river walk, and the restaurants. We are easy to entertain, and vegas is just too much. I would be happy if they held it every year in Orlando, as we are leaving las vegas this year and going...
  19. Whale of a Wash

    Car Wash Show to Chicago in 2014.

    It's hard to believe that Chicago will ever change, but I do like the variety, and wish there would be more central locations to hold the show. San Antonio i would pick as #1, and Orlando and Nashville tied for #2, and Chicago, and Las Vegas not on the list.
  20. Whale of a Wash

    Dirtbag alert in central Ohio

    I would talk to all of the car dealers within 10 mi of your wash, and ask ask if they sold such a vehicle. I am not sure what it would take to stop this kind of theft, but my pit grates are 6' by 10' and split into 3, and each part weighs 250 to 275lbs, and while i haven't had a theft...
Top