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xenon
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Posted: 22/March/2004 at 11:25pm |
Hi, the name is Gord, run a small carpet and furnace cleaning service near Edmonton, Alberta.
I am running a 24 year old Aquatech system that is driven by hydraulics. Is there anyone else out there running this machine? Just looking for some input on this unit from others.
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carpetologist
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Hello Xenon, I purchased an old Aquatech truck mount two years ago and put it into a newish very nice looking van. Bought it at an excellent price but put a fortune into it to bring it up to standards. I loved this unit but I guess it looked too good and was stolen from my lot. My other Aquatech story is that in the 70's we had steam offs at conventions in Toronto to prove who had the best truckmount. The manufacturer from Edmonton came in to show off his new Western creation. We were all impressed by his automatic hydrolic hose reel. While he was standing at the back of the van someone pushed the engage button. The wheel spun and the end of the solution hose with the large quick coupler swung around and hit him in the head and knocked him out cold. I think a few guys felt sorry for him and chose his mount over the rest. What a way to sell.
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xenon
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I bought the unit for the price of $1.00 CDN including the van. The van itself is a 1980 Ford E-250 with 1 ton rear springs and has only 68500 kms on it. The unit was well stored with antifreeze in the lines so no damage occurred. The unit has 397 original hours on it. The unit was stored on blocks in a guys barn for 20 years!! The only thing i have had to put into it was new high pressure hose (the 2" suction hose is still in like new condition) a new end cap for the heat exchanger (i blew it out in the winter) and a new coupling between the hydraulic motor and the blower. All in total I have put in about $600.00 CDN. So far I have made enough to pay for it 50 times over. Oh and it still makes 204 degrees at the unit from a single huge heat exchanger. Next step is to purchase a Prochem 4 jet wand
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MR. STEAMER
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Aslong as you can service it yourself...you'll make money |
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nightrider.
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I didn't think anything stored for so long could still get hot. I'm in my 50's and haven't been stored for a day in my life and I can't get hot
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xenon
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LMAO
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steamdragon
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Ted it's time to have another steam off to prove who has the best truckmount. I'll be there! Good way to promote. |
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Steamdragon the hotter the better.
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xenon
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Where are you holding this "steam off" at ? I am near Edmonton, Alberta |
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carpetologist
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You should look at the 4jet chem-spec wand on our site, it's a deal. It is also just like Pro chems.
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Steamdragon I would create another " Steam Off " but I'm afraid Pad Man may come and make us look bad.
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steamdragon
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At Ted's place in the parking lot. prizes will be given out for; 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for: best looking truck, obstacle course (pulling a portable up steps with half a tank of dirty water), who can get this stain out fastest and best, a hose tug of war, relay races passing buckets of deodorizer, there will be a raffle for a portable.....and more there will be demos of new tools and products, suppliers and more. Of course there will be a big magic show featuring Ted Harding, magicain extraordinaire! Best of all FREE FOOD!!!!! All of Ted's merchandise will be on sale! It will be a great day! This will be a great way to meet everyone...The nightrider in his big, white truck, Mr. Steamer and all you guys and gals. If you are interested in attending this great sounding day, please reply to this post. date: tba contact: Ted at KK for more info.
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Steamdragon the hotter the better.
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It' s steam off time at Ted's!! All my sub. contractors are interested. can't wait ! East vs WEST Cleanco vs Cleanmore slide-in vs pto IT"S SHOW TIME!! |
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Steamdragon the hotter the better.
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steamdragon
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Great promo Ted I'll bring my new Steam Dragon Truckmount to show all!! Your going to need all your cashiers that day to get rid of lots of inventory$$ Great day to meet your staff and other carpet cleaners in Canada! Let the games begin! |
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Steamdragon the hotter the better.
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steamdragon
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Padman, bring your pads my Steam Dragon will put pads to rest forever!! TRUCKMOUNTS vs PADS Bring it on! Nightrider vs Mr Steamer Looser goes home in shame |
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Steamdragon the hotter the better.
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