Recent content by Earl Weiss

Pull straight up with Vice Grips while turning. ?

I can just see doing this in Chicago :)

Couple items to consider. 1. Triple net property. Depreciation write offs can provide big tax benefits. . US T-Bills if you have a state income tax since they are not subject to state income tax.

I use duct tape. I don't want them too secure - in case a car hooks them I'd rather have the hose come apart than pull a boom down.

So, far it's only retirement from the Wash / Gas / Sno Plow Bus. Huge life Changes - No longer having to carry repair tools, supplies and keys in my car. 2 Days off a week instead of none, cell phone doesn't ring with Employee, Customer and equipment problems, Actually deleted home...

Other stuff still going - More time and energy to pursue what I like most.

37 years as an operator, (22 years working on and off at families locations in all sorts of capacities prior to that) sold last of the 4 locations last year. I will still lurk and offer my 2 cents if I think it can help someone. Best wishes to all.

Even if you can get "Support" over the phone or electronically you still need to be able to have replacement parts "In Hand"

Refund $

Sooner - Kleen Rite Products but No Pre Soap Or HP soap - Instead used their low PH Soap for both - Had Gelling issues with their PS and HP Products. Credit Cards with count up all bays and Vacs. Hand Held dryers in All Bays. Bill Accepters - All Bays.

Look for a successful wash a few towns over and ask the Owner / operator if they would help.

Had had Sonny's , Belanger and AVW. Sonnys 901 - doe a great job but noisiest on the car and every year seemed to have to replace Pitman arm, Motor, gearbox or something. Belanger whip across - Decades of use with little maintenance but still noisy. AVW quietest and only maintenance was...

Why not FRP? Stainless is expensive and most anything else will rust.

So, you pay the taxes as well and will also need to absorb any tax increases? What sort of increases have you been experiencing so far?

The story is not complete. Is it a gross or net lease? Meaning is the rent supposed to include real estate taxes or are those separate? When was the rent last increased. Around here a tax bill for a decent size business property is $50K. Some recent Tunnel Builds are at $200K