expanding business
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Topic: expanding business
Posted By: Brian S
Subject: expanding business
Date Posted: 22/May/2006 at 3:34am
| Im looking into expanding my chimney sweep/dryer vent cleaning business and offering carpet cleaning also. I cant afford a truck mount so it will have to be a portable. I really like what i have seen with the steamin demon but is it worth the $$$ compared to other portables? Also is it really all its cracked up to be, sure seems to clean good. Also curious about vacuums, Would a pile lifter with a vac be best, like a host freestyle, im thinking along this line for pre vacuuming and being able to scub the prespray in. Thanks for any hepl you can give. Brian |
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Posted By: Ken Harris
Date Posted: 22/May/2006 at 10:41am
| The new Rotovac 360 with a 500 PSI Ninja would be the hot setup for residential cleaning. It will keep those gas bills under control, especially if you operate in a city with lots of high rises. |
Posted By: Michael
Date Posted: 22/May/2006 at 11:54am
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Do you actually use all that psi for carpet??? I have a 500 psi Ninja that use with an RX-20 (it appears the Rotovac 360 is very similar). I use maybe 125 psi for carpet and only crank up the psi when I do tile. Otherwise, I'd be overwetting the carpet and having to refill the machine too many times. |
Posted By: Ken Harris
Date Posted: 22/May/2006 at 2:02pm
| No, you do not need more than about 300 psi of it. The 500 psi pump just gives you reliable performance is all when you use only 60% of the pressure it is rated for. You order that one to get the 2 hi performance 3 stage vacuums as well so you have the 220" of waterlift. That combined with the cleaning power of the 360 rotary is what get the carpets CLEAN and DRY FAST! |
Posted By: carpetologist
Date Posted: 22/May/2006 at 3:42pm
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Michael,
Both the Rotovac 360 or the RX-20 will operate well at 500 PSI if you wish. Your problem is the suction side. RX-20 were built for truckmount suction and not portables. The 360 is better for both. (Simply newer technology) ------------- Kleen Kuip Supply Mart Inc. http://www.kleenkuip.com - New & Used Professional Carpet Cleaning Machines, Restoration Equipment, Training, Service and Supplies |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 22/May/2006 at 7:31pm
SUCK......SUCK.........SUCK......  THAT'S ALL I HEAR..............DOESN'T ANYONE f**k ANYMORE 
NIGHTRIDER
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Posted By: Ken Harris
Date Posted: 22/May/2006 at 8:55pm
| They both pay well Jack. |
Posted By: Mr Singh
Date Posted: 22/May/2006 at 11:54pm
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I though ken was making the world most powerfull portable
Mr Singh ------------- Namaste |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 23/May/2006 at 12:09am
That's too easy. Give him something difficult, like paying the rent
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Posted By: Brian S
Date Posted: 23/May/2006 at 1:11am
just curious, could someone answer my ? you know the topic of this thread thanks.
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Posted By: Michael
Date Posted: 23/May/2006 at 10:37am
| For prevac, most of us just use a regular vacuum cleaner. I personally use a Royal. All metal construction and very simple to break down. When I was with Chem-Dry, I used a Hoover Conquest--more expensive but not as good, in my opinion. The RX-20 offers plenty of agitation, and I'd guess the 360 does as well, but maybe some of the guys here experienced with the unit can speak to that. |