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JaredW 
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 Topic: Need Equipment Advice...Posted: 01/June/2005 at 10:27pm |
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I was hoping someone could give me some feedback on two portables, if
anyone has any experience or has heard anything about them, please post
a reply. thanks.
Portable #1: Olympus M1200 Portable #2: CFR Pro 500 Thanks |
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Adwa
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Posted: 01/June/2005 at 11:05pm |
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Jared I have never heard of Olympus.....who makes that machine..........the CFR model you mention does not sound familiar. I am not being much help....it's just that I have heard the word CFR twice on this forum in the last two days. It's a first for this forum. Welcome.....I hope you enjoy |
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Posted: 01/June/2005 at 11:09pm |
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Olympus is made or marketed by Hydro Force. CFR is a company based in MN. I find most of their stuff overpriced. They do offer some unique technology though. |
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LilNiteRidrhood
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Posted: 02/June/2005 at 10:36am |
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Buy from your local distributor. You'll need friends when you start out. Distributors will offer a ton of free advice to customers. You see your best interests are their interests too. Plus they'll have the parts and can warranty your machine.
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JaredW
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Posted: 02/June/2005 at 2:24pm |
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advice greatly appreciated. Additionally, i have looked at some units
on http://www.cross-american.com/equip.htm, i was sent this link via
private message from this forum. it seems the units are priced very
fairly, any advice on these from people who have been in this industry?
I realize alot of you are in Canada, as i am here in the U.S., some
brands may be different, but the specifics are what i am mostly
interested in. I'll be cleaning the commercial offices i contract with
for routine cleaning services and some residential work. For the most
part, the carpeted areas i am cleaning will be residential and office
sized rooms. no huge banquet rooms or 300 foot hallways, not yet at
least.
I am also interested in finding out more about tile/grout cleaning equipment, i would love to buy something that catered to both tile and carpet, with seperate attachments of course. ALL help is appreciated. Jared |
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JCOOPER
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Posted: 02/June/2005 at 2:37pm |
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i got a used olympus 100 psi 2x3 stage.for 900$$works well. its also called the sniper by some places |
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LilNiteRidrhood
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Posted: 02/June/2005 at 2:37pm |
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I have only heard of great things about the owner and creator of the machine Mr. ed Valentine.
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JCOOPER
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Posted: 02/June/2005 at 2:39pm |
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hey,how did you get commercial jobs befor you have a machine?
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John L
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Posted: 03/June/2005 at 12:49pm |
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Walk in DEMO is your best bet........
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cleanex
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Posted: 03/June/2005 at 2:14pm |
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Being this is Ted's board why not go see Ted he has a million machines in stock and he will help you pick the right unit for what you are doing.
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JaredW
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Posted: 06/June/2005 at 4:09pm |
I run a cleaning service, where i clean commercial businesses and offices after business hours, I found that all of my clients were having the service done by a third party, so i mentioned my intent to perform these services (carpet and hard floors) and they were all happy to have one person do all of the janitorial services. That's how i got my current contracts. I don't do any residential advertising, only people who know i'm igetting in the business will be my customer base. One-Man show, only 25 hours in each day right? I have some helpers, but they work with me on larger contracts. |
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Ed Valentine
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Posted: 07/June/2005 at 8:39am |
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Jared; You certainly have a terrific background that you can use as a springboard to get your Professional Carpet Cleaning off the ground. After reading your post, another gentleman came to mind; mr. Tony McDonald (TX) whom has a similar background and is taking the right steps in building his business. You may want to phone him and talk about his suggestions; and why. You'll have a wonderful conversation. His number; 940-631-6350. Hope this helps.
And, Thanks, "Little Red Hood" for your very kind comments, above too. Good Fortune; Ed Valentine |
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