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FriendlyHammer 
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 Posted: 10/September/2007 at 5:50am |
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You can upgrade those vac motors pretty easily, too. Two good 3-stage motors will increase your waterlift by about 25%, and your cfm by about 4%. If you add a third motor or a booster (in parallel), you'll have a cfm increase of 50%.
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doug
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Posted: 10/September/2007 at 7:47am |
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Put smaller jets on yur wand??
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Just My opinion
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stevnlevine
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Posted: 10/September/2007 at 12:19pm |
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I bought a MYTEE in late June. It has dual 2 stage vacs, 200PSI w/Heat. The promised CFM, is 200. So far I have had few problems using it.
Yes it is a PIA "schlepping" all the stuff into people's homes. But I find I can get in ,and out in under 2 hours on average. My biggest problem has been blowing breakers when I attempt using both heaters in older homes.
Also I have been worried a few times about using customer's foul smelling well water, in my machine.So far no one has had a problem with me using their tub or outdoor spigots to draw water.
After my first week and 10 jobs. I started to understand the mantra "BUY A TRUCKMOUNT"! But I got into business for a fraction of what a TM will eventually cost me.
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Ed Valentine
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Posted: 10/September/2007 at 2:12pm |
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A small "Generic" clarification:
1. ALL TM's are GREAT = a generic statement. 2. ALL Portables are the same = a generic statement It is interesting how we sometimes speak in --generalities--- trying to be: specific. Hummm. Name held by request. |
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FriendlyHammer
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Posted: 10/September/2007 at 7:53pm |
There are advantages and disadvantages to every system. The expense of maintaining a porty is pennies compared to a TM.
Given that you're using a Rotovac, which leaves more water, I'd consider a booster if I were you.
Edited by FriendlyHammer - 10/September/2007 at 7:57pm |
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John L
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Posted: 11/September/2007 at 12:41pm |
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Steven.. I started long ago with 2-2 stage and 100psi and used it for 10 yrs...No heat..
 Went through 4 portables..!! Your time will come..
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Ream57
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Posted: 12/September/2007 at 3:28pm |
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What is a booster and where do I get it? Is it expensive??
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I got money in the bank, but E on the tank.
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FriendlyHammer
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Posted: 12/September/2007 at 7:01pm |
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You can rig your own if you buy a vacuum and hook it up to your machine internally or through the lid. Of course there's the option of buying one that is made by a professional, and it will also be useful for other things. See link http://cross-american.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=10&osCsid=d8381e59fea6fe4db2f86fe62bdf4192
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John L
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Posted: 12/September/2007 at 8:02pm |
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I believe this is Teds rig your own...>>
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FriendlyHammer
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Posted: 13/September/2007 at 12:16am |
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Sweet!
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checkmate
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Posted: 13/September/2007 at 8:26am |
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Portable machines are not ideal for doing residential carpet cleaning. I have two carpet ninjas and they work great for commercial cleaning. I do not advertise to residential consumers. But, every so often a commercial customer will ask that I come out to there house and clean there carpet. I have done this many times and never had a problem, but they know right up front that I will be bringing my portable.
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Ed Valentine
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Posted: 13/September/2007 at 8:58am |
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Checkmate;
"Portable machines are not ideal for doing residential carpet cleaning. I have two carpet ninjas" _______________________________________________________ A very interesting comment I must say. I can see that you "asummingly" put ALL PORTABLES into one category of a squirt & suck generic machine........right????? I think I have l-o-n-g proven your theory/comment wrong in some interesting with very l-o-n-g success. Sorry. Ed Valentine cross-american corp. |
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John L
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Posted: 13/September/2007 at 9:54am |
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Checkmate.. You haven't got enough "In the field" experience.!
 Ed sure nailed it right.. I did well with 4 different portables for many years.. With nice results..
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Jeff Van Buren
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Posted: 13/September/2007 at 11:05am |
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I have one of Ed's cross american machines after having 3 different ones and find its in a class by itself. No having to lug upstairs,room to room. Will allow long hose runs, plenty of CFM and adjustable PSI to 500. I added a glide to my wand and have excellent dry times and great cleaning power 60% of my business is residential
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