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    Anybody using Slot Drains?

    He didn't have much of a reaction. He had just stared the Grim Reaper in the eyes and was still contemplating his life. He had a multiple bypass done, followed by organ failure because they were drowned in oxygen they had gotten used to not having. I can't remember the exact time frame, but...
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    Anybody using Slot Drains?

    Fortunately I think that I'm in a reasonable, not regulation obsessed area. I've seen a historical suggestion of using a controlled diverter valve for open drains. The natural state of the valve is to storm sewage, and when the bay equipment is turned on, diverts to the regular sanitary system...
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    Anybody using Slot Drains?

    I worked in a mechanic shop ran by a guy who didn't feel like cleaning anything was worth paying for. The most the work bays got was a push broom whenever somebody came to the door begging for money. The whole shop floor was caked in years of built up grease. He went into the hospital for a...
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    Anybody using Slot Drains?

    The drains have optional flush valves that can be connected to a sump and set on a timer to automatically flush at intervals. They also have what's looks like a scraper type tool that mates with the drain to clean stuck debris. I know part of the concern with an open bay is rainwater flowing...
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    Anybody using Slot Drains?

    I think that this is where my 8 years of working in housekeeping is a benefit. We had a water pressure based floor cleaners that I think would be useful. They use them for concrete cleaning. Similar to a buffer, but instead of pads, it's a circular pressure washer with a vacuum attachment...
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    Anybody using Slot Drains?

    Got a look in the equipment room last week and found out that there's space on the pump rack for another two pumps. So thinking that would make it a little better to add a bay to the outside for larger vehicles. Found the slot drain system while tinkering around and looking to get pros and...
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    Had an idea.... What do you think

    I'm thinking of developing a selfserve disinfecting light system. There are some systems for emergency vehicles. Trying to work out security and dummy proofing instructions for self serve use. - Roll door window down part way - Pass light through window - Hang light on window and roll window...
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    6 SS Bay for First Investment

    Just had an introduction to WashCard today. An initial rollout to put AlOne's on the bays comes out to under 15k with a little more wiggle room if I hold off on a couple bays. He had mentioned a possible financing agreement if I could put out 50% of the equipment cost. Their forecast on...
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    IBA Choices for 14' 4" Bay

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    6 SS Bay for First Investment

    Fingers crossed that I may have found a way to get control of the business with a lot less headache. Warehouse building across the street was sold for an apparel company. I submitted my letter of interest to be placed on Urban Redevelopment Committee and the clerk said apparel company was...
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    IBA Choices for 14' 4" Bay

    Thanks for the direction, IB. Been trying to do my best to search and find information on my own. Just trying to get a solid plan for improvement because I know I can't just operate how it has been. Obviously trying to take advise in the concept if everybody else is offering touchless, go...
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    IBA Choices for 14' 4" Bay

    I've been browsing around and looking for potential IBA candidates for these narrow bays. I really like the hybrid concepts where the customer can choose between a soft touch or touchless. Issue that I think I'm facing is going to be that the bays are 14' 4" wide. I think that's going to be...
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    Replacing working IBA's for new equipment, when does it make sense?

    If the ones you pull out are still functional and you don't think it'd be cursing another operator, you could always recoup some by selling them to some other poor sap to give them a second life.
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    Anyone also own a self storage business?

    Have looked at mobilecontainersales.com They ship flat and you assemble them on site. Can stack 3 high and possibly can be movable with a basic tow truck. Haven't got quite that far yet. I think the problem with this is competing with Pods and Uhaul for longhaul. Unless we're able to make...
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    WashCard Baystation vs Alternatives

    I asked for a couple reasons. I do think new decals would be a starting point and good to refresh the look. I'm working on a three stage business plan-- short, medium, long term goal. I understand redoing the meter box would be a cost, but I also don't want to shy away from admitting that...
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    SS, Laundromat with Reclaim

    Researching options for producing additional revenue out of the property. I understand reclaim isn't worth it for selfserve bays because of too many variables. I'm envisioning adding a laundromat with reclaim of the wash water and was interested in the possibility of whether the reclaim from...
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    WashCard Baystation vs Alternatives

    For those following from my original post about purchasing my first wash, I want to thank you for your words of caution and advice. I've been able to develop a rough business plan and am still researching to figure out what numbers work. One of the comments made was if I was going to go for...
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    6 SS Bay for First Investment

    My dad knew a guy with a commercial apartment building with a visibly convoluted arrangement of pipes in the basement, and he was able to jump the meter if a number of valves were switched the correct way. My dad would have to let the meter man in to read the meter, and he would always accuse...
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    6 SS Bay for First Investment

    This looks like a 3 phase meter to me?
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    6 SS Bay for First Investment

    Markets are a rollercoaster. They bought in 2006. 3 years steady revenue shows that the loss has leveled off. Better Block Initiative and other redevelopment programs have started in the area to get businesses rebuilt. It's just life in the Rust Belt going through a crucible.
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