Philosophy and …Positive thinking We don’t spend much time philosophizing when it comes to selling soap, but occasionally there’s room for a bit of it. Consider this observation from a classic philosopher: “The least of things in life that have meaning are worth more than the greatest of things without it.” Well maybe to some […]
Saying sayonara… Saying sayonara…And saving face Some years ago, a sports reporter asked legendary NFL coach Paul Brown how he broke the news to a player that he was being cut. Brown replied, “It’s easy. I just explain that he’s about to begin his life’s work”. Well if only separating an employee were that easy […]
One last step… to correcting So, you tried sandwiching that constructive criticism with a bit of praise and even added that dash of personal upside benefit to the mix and still got nowhere. Now what? Does that mean that it’s time for some tough love and maybe some pretty harsh straight talk? And does that […]
Stumped and… Getting past it When we’re struggling to diagnose an electrical issue, reading a schematic can be pretty intimidating, But, if we think in simpler terms, unraveling it’s code can be a little bit easier. Remember a schematic isn’t a map of the actual wiring, it’s an illustration of how a circuit is connected […]
What’s first… Solution or safety? So, you opened that electrical control panel and successfully determined that you have a blown fuse serving one of those 120 volt lines. You’ve got a replacement fuse in your mitt, tools at the ready and you’ve flipped the breaker labeled “dishwasher” to the off position. So, you’re ready to […]
More electricity and…basic trouble shooting So, there you stand looking at a dead machine feeling a little like the proverbial deer in the headlights. It isn’t doing anything and you’re not sure what to do, or even where to start. Well, that describes just about every one of us at some point early in our […]
More electricity… More details So, what’s a relay, or a contactor anyway? And why is there a transformer in that machine’s control box? Oh, and what’s with that “normally open” or “normally closed” stuff? Well those are just some of the basic terms of what goes on behind that stainless electrical panel cover. First relays, […]
Electrifying ideas…Some basics With rare exception most of us entered the business with decent mechanical skills but electricity was another matter. It was typically uncharted territory and if we’re being totally honest, kind of frightening. Unlike a leaking fitting or a clogged wash arm, electricity is potentially dangerous. Then add the dizzying range of terms: […]
Freezing, frozen …Forget it! When it comes to protecting our chemicals from the damaging effects of cold, there’s more than one level of precaution. Aside from the rupture of a container if we allow a pail of detergent to become a complete popsicle, there are three levels of consideration. First, we have those […]
Been a nice summer…But it’s over Well, it’s really Fall and for those seasonal customers that you haven’t already closed up, you need to get on with it. Aside from the obvious reasons like getting the machine ready to withstand freezing temps, there’s the matter of getting that last invoice collected. Of course, if […]