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    SS Bay Lights - Again

    I will have to experiment and see how hard it is to swap out the tombstones on the fixtures that are still in good shape. With 32 fixtures I think it may take me a little longer than3 hours.
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    SS Bay Lights - Again

    My SS Bays have two 4 foot HO Flourescent fixtures on each side wall about 8 foot up with each about 4 feet in from the end so they are separated by about 8 feet. They do a nice job but it's a chore to keep all bulbs and Ballasts working. recently decided to replace as ballasts go out...
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    Service Company Concerns

    There is no substitute for experience. Did you ever wonder how you would teach "Everything" you know about the business? To someone? At least Sonny's has training programs and those that attend give good reviews. But then again they may have little knowledge to start with so might be easily...
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    Tunnel equipment life expectancy

    Agreed that conveyors reach a point of repairs exceeding replacement cost. Most everything else with Stainless or aluminum bones lasts indefinitely. I have stuff going back 30 Plus years. As long as parts are available I will continue to maintain them. . Brushes still Spin and Mitters go...
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    Tunnel equipment life expectancy

    Depends. Had top brush Foam OEM from AVW and I don't think it lasted 100K cars before shedding pieces and I went thru several sets. Got replacement from Erie and it's lasted 3-5 Times longer with nary a sign of wear.
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    New vacs

    Like Randy said. If the Vacs aren't physically damaged you can save a boatload by putting in new bags, perhaps Gaskets and Motors and decals. If Bags were damaged at all I suggest once you get them out, pull motors and hose out inside so any dirt that got pas the bags does not get sucked into...
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    Tunnel equipment life expectancy

    You ask a simple question with a complicated answer. If the structural components are Stainless and / or Aluminum they will last indefinitely. Most everything that moves or makes contact has some life expectancy but it can vary from 100,000 cars to millions of cars. Washing material varies...
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    Town wants to buy my car wash

    Yep, find someone who has expertise in this specific area.
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    KR vs. Fragramatics scents

    With 8 machines that dispense fragrance, perhaps 6 different scents for me it was a question of inventorying / ordering 48 Gallons versus concentrates.
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    Towel bandits

    Capture some frames - Print them and post around the place.
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    Town wants to buy my car wash

    You can always negotiate. Value may be tied to income - or not. Different states have different regulations.
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    KR vs. Fragramatics scents

    No clogging issues. How long they last is determined by may factors such as Temperature and ho much the windows are open. Should last until they leave the lot. Really I am thinking a few days. https://nuscentsonline.com/products/nuscents-free-sample/. I like the ability to store...
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    KR vs. Fragramatics scents

    I use Nuscents water based concentrates. Beginning Oct 1. each year I dilute with washer antifreeze instead of water.
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    Loan Forgiveness

    I don't think the IRS is involved in determining the PPP Loan forgiveness although they may determine how it affects your tax liability.
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    Loan Forgiveness

    One of the smaller banks had me fill out forgiveness forms on line and after I submitted them the repaly was to expect a response in 60-90 days. The larger bank gave the same answer as the OP got.
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    Vacuums

    Tough to diagnose without more info. Can you take and post photos of the coin acceptor. Could be something as simple as a bent coin stuck in there or one with some sticky residue on it.
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    Removing Asphalt Sealcoating

    It may depend how long the sealcoating has been on there. One of the keys is dwell time, Did you let it sit a minute or two before seeing how it worked?
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    Removing Asphalt Sealcoating

    Diesel should do the job.
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    Vacuums

    Where outside Chicago, I may have someone. Are you looking for someone to empty the dirt or addres operational issues?
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    Vortex Vaccums

    Not fmiliar with Brand but ran a free vac special where I just pulled the coin box nd added a sign "Insert quarters- retrieve below. " You could set timer t start with one quarter for whatever time you like.
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