Professional Carwashing & Detailing - Feb 2012
Technical CONTROLLERS is busy as opposed to shutting down and starting up between vehicles which consumes more electricity Simmons said Fucini agreed saying that todays controllers save operators money by reducing electrical chemical and water consumption The end result is that you use your equipment much more efficiently and are Continued from page 20 operator minimize electrical consumption In addition the systems accurately dispense water and chemicals to the vehicle and reduce the amount of water going into the sewer An operator can allow large air dryer motors to stay on longer while the wash Circle 202 22 Professional Carwashing Detailing February 2012 Tips for research Joe Fucini with DRB Systems said carwash operators should always do extensive research before buying any product When it comes to computerbased products like controllers this research should include the company as well as the product Whenever you buy a computer product you should look at the companys reputation for standing behind what it sells with ongoing support he said Jon Simmons president of AutoPilot Carwash Control Systems said speaking to other operators using the controller is a good way to get an unbiased opinion or recommendation Also consulting the operators electrician can give a buyer a good estimate of the time and cost for replacing an existing tunnel controller Older locations may run into substantial re wiring costs and it may require the carwash to close for a period of time Simmons recommended researching the company that will provide the technical support and backing of the product as well Questions that operators should ask include What type of support is offered and what hours do they offer it Are there local distributors that can install and provide technical support for the controller How much research and development does the controller company plan for future enhancements Are there components that can be re used when upgrading to a new controller What level of integration with a current point of sale POS system will there be Continued on page 24
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