King Cobra

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The word seems to be that it's not as good in person as on paper, especially the heat. The guys who fix machines at my supplier love it though. It's really easy to work on because there's lots of room that allows for a user-friendly layout of components. I saw one demonstrated for tile use and I was impressed. On the other hand, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the Stonetech instructor recommended the method I'd already been doing instead: prescrub with a floor machine and then extract using 500 psi. I'd rather have 1200 psi, but that's what the guy said. Also, if you instead purchase a less expensive porty plus a floor machine, you'll spend roughly the same amount  as for just the King Cobra and be in a better position to expand your services.

geez Ed, I'm still an apprentice with 30 years. Electric is an absolute misnomer. If you have any flow from the pump, it can't and won't keep up. Add to that the pump priming problems with internal "heaters" and blow that part out of the water, so to speak.

Generally speaking, if you're using a portable you have a good chance that you'll be hooked up to the customer's water supply and will have their heated water available.  Even with a TM, if you're doing a commercial kitchen or large restroom, you're going to have to refill your tanks at the customer's site or drive elsewhere to get water. So with the porty you have the possibilty of hot water, plus 1200-1500 psi with auto fill and dump. That's all you need, even though exteranl heaters are still a possibility.

Ed Valentine wrote: But, Willy, together you and I only have 65 years experience. Surely not enough to give a truthful and honest bit of advice! LOL. hee-hee-hee Ed V

65 YEARS? Maybe we should retire. ( I was tired yesterday and I'm retired today)

John L wrote:   The one I had gave me alot more heat than any kitchen faucet could.. For carpet..   For T&G high pressure probably not..

I have no idea what the temp on mine is for carpet. It does come out with a lot of steam, however.  And that's using the two internal heaters, two 3-stage vacs and a 450psi pump on two 20amp circuits. The water  I put in the tank is about 100 degrees F. I'm happy with it.

On tile I wouldn't put more than 140 degree water in the tank, for the sake of the life of the pump.


Edited by FriendlyHammer - 20/October/2007 at 12:53am