HELP-Buying my first TM
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Topic: HELP-Buying my first TM
Posted By: WisconsinCarpet
Subject: HELP-Buying my first TM
Date Posted: 03/July/2008 at 1:42pm
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Hi guys, I have a Porty for a year now and I do a good job cleaning but I keep losing jobs for not being "impressive", and it just takes too long!! I have never worked with a truck mount before, so I really don't know what I should be looking for... I know I need a used one because I can't afford a new one...:-) What should I be looking for? Where should I be looking? How do I inspect it? Any good or bad reviews on brands are appreciated.... Thank you for any advise. |
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Posted By: Superglide Ken
Date Posted: 03/July/2008 at 2:05pm
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Keep watching the clasifies. Lots of companies will be going out of business soon and you will be able to buy a good used one for .25 to .50 on the dollar shortly. ------------- Inventor of the Teflon Wand Glide and the Turboteck Rotary Air Duct Cleaners for TMs. |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 03/July/2008 at 5:40pm
Are your's for sale Ken??? ------------- 
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Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 03/July/2008 at 11:05pm
OH MAN! Tell me about it.. Maybe you have a crappy portable.. Maybe not!
Look for a entry level TM that sips gas.. HydraMaster 3.2 16HP B&S Vangard with a 36 blower is a nice entry level TM..
 My buddy has one..And dont let anyone tell you there portable will blow this TM away.. If they do they are in la-la land..
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WisconsinCarpet wrote:Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 03/July/2008 at 11:10pm
An electric vac motor can't touch a pd blower -------------
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Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 03/July/2008 at 11:13pm
x 7.. 
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Posted By: Superglide Ken
Date Posted: 03/July/2008 at 11:59pm
I dont agree.  ------------- Inventor of the Teflon Wand Glide and the Turboteck Rotary Air Duct Cleaners for TMs. |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 04/July/2008 at 12:38am
This coming from the world reigning king of bs -------------
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Posted By: Mick Oz
Date Posted: 04/July/2008 at 12:44am
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I would have to agree with that one cmaster.
Mick ------------- I'm a happy Little SLIDER |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 04/July/2008 at 3:03am
OMG ken now your trying to be clever.. Nevertheless cleverness cant impress.. cause now you've been exposed like a person undressed.. Now we can see through you's cause we are the guru's..
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Posted By: FuzzSucker
Date Posted: 07/July/2008 at 12:23pm
How much do you have to spend? Do you own a van or a trailer for transporting the TM? How handy are you with some tools? Do you know a good mechanic? I personally dont like anything under a 20hp if you can avoid it. ------------- http://thepremierclean.com - http://thepremierclean.com | http://carpetcleaning-coloradosprings.com - Colorado Springs Carpet Cleaning |
Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 07/July/2008 at 7:21pm
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Kenny are you still using your 90 second dry time truck mount or have you switchted over to your solar powered portable??? ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 07/July/2008 at 7:57pm
He's using his "dry waaaaaaaaay before you start" porty -------------
The STD Meter |
Posted By: WisconsinCarpet
Date Posted: 08/July/2008 at 2:58am
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thank you for replying, I can't afford much, my business is low volume, about $10,000, I'm thinking of getting a used one. I have my own van, so I don't have to buy one, however if I can afford a truck mount with a van, I'd like that. I'm not very handy and I don't know any good mechanic... so a simple to operate truck mount is preferred. Thanks again |
Posted By: FuzzSucker
Date Posted: 08/July/2008 at 12:05pm
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If u have any local dealers around that also has mechanics, like an interlink (I personally don't endorse them). I would try getting in touch with them. They often take in trades and are always trying to sell them, but they will try to sell you a new one. Keep in mind they are sales people, and just like at the used car lot haggle, haggle, haggle. You may be able to finagle a deal out of them if you try, maybe even with a mini warranty for 30 days. If you ask they may know someone looking to sell some equipment as well. If you dont have any dealers nearby call your competition. Many of the big companies have a back up truck or two that they would be willing to part with and may be interested in helping you out. Some however are A-holes. If you feel more confident hit the classifieds or search the internet, but try to buy local. Buying a used machine from someone 1000 miles away is in my opinion a pretty scary concept. So try to buy local so you can see the unit actually running! Always be careful of the hour meter. Look around the edges and make sure that it was never replaced or tampered with. I will leave more mechanics tips to someone else. Another option is you can get a new "brand x" unit still under warranty for under ten thousand but it will come from a very small dealer who will have to ship the unit to you. The long distance of the dealer will make any warranty pretty much bs, because you or the dealer obviously wont pay to ship it back every time something goes wrong. So if you don't live near the dealer, I only would recommend this if you a very handy fellow. Good luck Fuzz PS. They are all pretty simple to operate once you get used to them. Some are just more convenient to use. ------------- http://thepremierclean.com - http://thepremierclean.com | http://carpetcleaning-coloradosprings.com - Colorado Springs Carpet Cleaning |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 08/July/2008 at 1:01pm
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Good info Fuzz..
Eran where in the WI area you from? I'm in Wisconsin.. I know some ccers in the Dane Co. Columbia Co. and Sauk Co. areas... That's the areas i service..
Last year I hooked up my friend with a Spitfire 3.2. He's had a few minor problems.. Nothing serious engine wise.
Knowing a AAA small engine mechanic is a +...
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Posted By: WisconsinCarpet
Date Posted: 08/July/2008 at 2:11pm
Thank you for the useful info Fuzz
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Posted By: WisconsinCarpet
Date Posted: 08/July/2008 at 2:17pm
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Hi John, I'm from Madison. If u know anyone who can sell me a low price decent one I'll be delighted ;-) Also if u know a someone who know the equipment, so I could have someone to turn to when something goes wrong.... TNX |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 08/July/2008 at 3:01pm
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Madison..! I have some clients in Madison and the surrounding areas..
Check out Trident in West Allis (Milwaukee area).. They sometimes have used TM's.. Also call Adleman in Milwaukee and see what they have for used TM's.. I would be more than happy to ride down with you to check these out if the time is synchronized. I run a PowerClean Freedom-XT45 and if you would like to ride with me some day we could arrange that also.. Then you will feel the difference..
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Posted By: WisconsinCarpet
Date Posted: 09/July/2008 at 12:18pm
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Hi Neighbor , Thanks for your advice, I'm gonna get on the phone right now... I'd love to join you on a ride and see how your TM works, I have never seen one in action... that's my number: 608-6588668 and my email address: eran-eran@hotmail.com, Unfortunately I'm not too busy.... I got a Mytee 1000-DX2, It gets up to 200 PSI (adjustable), it works pretty good, although it's no pleasure taking it up and down the stairs... Hope to hear from u soon.. |
Posted By: FuzzSucker
Date Posted: 16/July/2008 at 8:51pm
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hey Wisconsin, come to any conclusions? ------------- http://thepremierclean.com - http://thepremierclean.com | http://carpetcleaning-coloradosprings.com - Colorado Springs Carpet Cleaning |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 17/July/2008 at 3:28pm
| eran.. I located 2 TMs.. HydraMaster Boxxer 421 with 2000hrs for 8K and a ProChem Legend with a little over 3000hrs..?? for $3500 + install cost.. |
Posted By: JR Harvey
Date Posted: 21/July/2008 at 4:49pm
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I would suggest just posting which ones you are considering. When ever you figure that out post it and let us give you are 2 cents. Many good machines and many bad ones as well.
------------- Harvey Services Find us at: happyYELLOW.com |
Posted By: WisconsinCarpet
Date Posted: 23/July/2008 at 11:30pm
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Hi John, Sounds interesting... I'd love to take a look at them |
Posted By: WisconsinCarpet
Date Posted: 23/July/2008 at 11:31pm
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I will TNX |
Posted By: Steaminpile
Date Posted: 04/August/2008 at 7:23pm
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Prochem Blazer XL or a Legend XL would be a great starter unit but i really like prochem ------------- A.K.A. Andy |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 04/August/2008 at 8:35pm
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Andy I'am also little on the Pro Chem side. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: Steaminpile
Date Posted: 05/August/2008 at 6:30pm
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no way
really??
lol ------------- A.K.A. Andy |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 06/August/2008 at 4:34pm
How little are you doug?
Just kidding there guru doug!! |