The Dust Man Cometh
May 1, 2011When you see dust coming out of every part of the sweeper, you know something is not right. Many people’s first thought is “I need a new brush.” At least that was the thought of my customer.
Being a very busy person, he depended... Read more about The Dust Man Cometh
Parts...Obsolete or NLA
April 1, 2011Seven years is the usual amount of time when you start to experience obsolete parts by the sweeper/ scrubber manufacturer. And, no matter how good or popular your machine is, every owner will experience this.
One of the most popular... Read more about Parts...Obsolete or NLA
Sweepers and Scrubbers, Decision Time! Buying New or Reconditioned
February 1, 2011This question is forever. Do you buy a:
- New machine to replace your sweeper or scrubber.
- A reconditioned machine
In these uncertain times, many more owners are taking a harder look into the... Read more about Sweepers and Scrubbers, Decision Time! Buying New or Reconditioned
Sweepers, Scrubbers, The Basics of Machinery
January 1, 2011After 35 years of being in the sweeper scrubber arena, I forget that people have entered this business recently. One way or another they have, perhaps
#1 Ordered parts for the machinery
#2 In sales and have solicited business... Read more about Sweepers, Scrubbers, The Basics of Machinery
Looking for New… Try the Tennant M30
December 1, 2010It is important to understand that I have no alliances with the sweeper/scrubber manufacturers. You can bet that the facts that we put before you are non-bias truths. So, when you are in the market for a new sweeper/scrubber and I suggest you... Read more about Looking for New… Try the Tennant M30
Do You Need Your Head Examined? Maybe.
November 1, 2010It is not my forte, that is, Internal Combustion Engines, however, being around sweepers and scrubbers for 35 years, I have learned a little. Among many of the technical requests that I receive, many of them are “engine” related. Therefore,... Read more about Do You Need Your Head Examined? Maybe.
Engines of the Past
October 1, 2010Recently I was looking up some engine parts for a customer on a Tennant Model 6650. This model is newer and has a GM Engine. For a moment I was reflective on how we got to this point, that is, this GM Engine, a four cylinder, distributorless... Read more about Engines of the Past
Back To Basics, The Broom Chamber
September 1, 2010When it comes to the main broom and broom chamber, the basic idea or design is very similar from machine manufacturer to manufacturer. So, if I talk about, let’s say, the American Lincoln Model 3366XP Sweeper, the main broom chamber area is... Read more about Back To Basics, The Broom Chamber
Black and White — It Isn’t That Simple!
August 1, 2010Unfortunately everything isn’t just black and white or a simple decision of yes or no without anything in between. Although it would be a rather boring world that we live in if that was the case.
In this article decisions to be made... Read more about Black and White — It Isn’t That Simple!
WHAT DO I USE? Sweeper, Scrubber or Sweeper/Scrubber
July 1, 2010It’s the same question forever. Do I buy a sweeper, scrubber or a sweeper/scrubber? We are answering these questions today, in this article.
So, let’s begin. First of all, you must pay attention to your facility and just look around... Read more about WHAT DO I USE? Sweeper, Scrubber or Sweeper/Scrubber