A little update on my wash.

[FastLaneCarWash]

So I’ve slowly been upgrading the old 8’ fluorescent lights to LED lights and I must say I’m very impressed so far. They are a little over 100$ each on the amazon.

 

[Greg Pack]

Can you post a link to the light you purchased?

 

[FastLaneCarWash]

https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Security-Waterproof-Adjustable-Lot（Updated）/dp/B07QSSRJ97/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=werise&qid=1578667934&sr=8-1

 

[FastLaneCarWash]

Came to the carwash today and found a little surprise. They finally came out and installed my new awnings.

 

[MEP001]

Those are really bright. Are you only installing them at one end, or do you plan to put a pair at the entrance of the bays too?

I might have to try one of those for lighting the rear lot at mine.

 

[FastLaneCarWash]

Those are really bright. Are you only installing them at one end, or do you plan to put a pair at the entrance of the bays too?

I might have to try one of those for lighting the rear lot at mine.

I’m eventually going to put one at the end of the bays as well. I’m just installing them as I get money since I’m still not making any positive return on the wash yet.

 

[FastLaneCarWash]

I’m eventually going to put one at the end of the bays as well. I’m just installing them as I get money since I’m still not making any positive return on the wash yet.

 

[OurTown]

Can those fixtures accept conduit easily so you can hard wire them? Some ding dong is probably going to get that receptacle wet one day causing it to corrode.

 

[FastLaneCarWash]

Can those fixtures accept conduit easily so you can hard wire them? Some ding dong is probably going to get that receptacle wet one day causing it to corrode.

Yes they can be modified easily. I installed the receptacle on the back side of the C channel. It will be hard to get it wet but I wanted to see how well the lights held up before I cut the cord and voided any type of warranty.

 

[DiamondWash]

I second that thought on getting water on/in those outlets, that is going to be a problem and those look like some really nice lights.

 

[MEP001]

They'll corrode over time even if they don't get directly wet. I've seen many vacuums installed with an outlet under the front cover, well away from any direct water spray or rain, and they eventually fail. May take 20 years, but it will.

 

[FastLaneCarWash]

They'll corrode over time even if they don't get directly wet. I've seen many vacuums installed with an outlet under the front cover, well away from any direct water spray or rain, and they eventually fail. May take 20 years, but it will.

If the lights last longer than the 1 year warranty I will hardwire them. I had to install the receptacle just to utilize them this way.

 

[DiamondWash]

Then at least put water-resistant covers on them, they sell those at Home Depot or Lowes.

 

[OurTown]

They'll corrode over time even if they don't get directly wet. I've seen many vacuums installed with an outlet under the front cover, well away from any direct water spray or rain, and they eventually fail. May take 20 years, but it will.

Ours are like this. Maybe some dielectric grease on the plug might help.

 

[MEP001]

Ours are like this. Maybe some dielectric grease on the plug might help.

It will help the direct contacts, but I've lifted up vacs that weren't working to find a steel box completely rusted away, the outlet gone, and nothing left but the wires and outlet brass corroded to the end of the cord.

 

[OurTown]

It will help the direct contacts, but I've lifted up vacs that weren't working to find a steel box completely rusted away, the outlet gone, and nothing left but the wires and outlet brass corroded to the end of the cord.

What I should have said was that ours are plugged in with a twist lock plug (that's want it looks like) under the cover but there's no box there.

 

[APW]

I installed the same lights you recommend and wow. They are so bright they hurt your eyes. Have you had any customers complain about them being to o bright?

 

[FastLaneCarWash]

I installed the same lights you recommend and wow. They are so bright they hurt your eyes. Have you had any customers complain about them being to View attachment 1257 o bright?

Lol not yet. But my lighting was in some pretty rough shape. I’m glad they worked out for you!!!

 

[rhino]

We installed these in our bays about 18 months ago. Don't have any photos of the wash but haven't had any problems.

TWR1 LED Wall Pack - Adjustable + Switchable + Photocell

The TWR LED wall pack luminaires offer a classic appearance and traditional shape to help maintain building aesthetics when replacing the entire site or only a portion of a building’s wall packs.

www.acuitybrands.com

 

[FastLaneCarWash]

We installed these in our bays about 18 months ago. Don't have any photos of the wash but haven't had any problems.

TWR1 LED Wall Pack - Adjustable + Switchable + Photocell

The TWR LED wall pack luminaires offer a classic appearance and traditional shape to help maintain building aesthetics when replacing the entire site or only a portion of a building’s wall packs.

www.acuitybrands.com

How much are they a unit?