https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 24 May 2026 08:50:47 +0000 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 16:10:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.06 360 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3744 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=111274&title=rotovac#111274 Author: duckcountry
Subject: 3744
Posted: 23/June/2007 at 4:10pm

I am going to break the hard floor brushes in on concrete and experiment on my olefin carpet with a dry foam shampoo going to rotovac hard brushes through solution hose and then dry extraction using vacuum hose and standard wand with defoamer in waste water tank.  I will let you know if I achieve success without ruining anything. 

I started off with shampooers in '71 before we had HWE units and worked on some of the first ones in '74 with Miller's in Granada Hills, CA.  We always pushed dual method because shampooing was superior at cleaning compared to the early units. 

This is using HWE equipment with the brushes for a shampoo only method.  It should cut Rotovac time down way low and not at a sacrifice of performance.  That is the result I expect but we can always be hit with the unexpected.

Not saying I won't clean the regular way but I think there are creative options available.  This would ideally be a two tech solution.  Shampoo a 9' x 6' area then have helper dry vac with the wand.  One machine, two hoses each connected to the one device that needs its function and each working inter-dependent of the other.
]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2007 16:10:51 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=111274&title=rotovac#111274 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=110781&title=rotovac#110781 Author: duckcountry
Subject: 3744
Posted: 18/June/2007 at 11:33am

I think they are made by the Hyrdaforce people.  Get the 1 1/2" one for the Rotovac.  They run about $20 US and Kleenkuip might have them.  You should pick up 2 as they can crack in the course of being used and some solvents can weaken them.  Just a suggestion based on past experiences of mine.]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:33:33 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=110781&title=rotovac#110781 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=110766&title=rotovac#110766 Author: Jeff Van Buren
Subject: 3744
Posted: 18/June/2007 at 5:45am

    Jon Don has a sight tube that fits between wand and hose www.jondon.com]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:45:00 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=110766&title=rotovac#110766 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=110763&title=rotovac#110763 Author: duckcountry
Subject: 3744
Posted: 18/June/2007 at 12:15am

I use a porty and rotovac and have learned to use the fact that I take longer as a major feature.  My father was a carpenter and I learned from him measure twice cut once.  I waxed a neighbors cadillac in the 60s and he was a big one for making me believe that if I got the job done fast I didn't do it as well as he expected.


So, the benefit of the fact that I take longer is I do a more thorough job than my local competition.  It creates value in the customers mind.  I am not knocking anyone here for the speed of a TM.  Just saying I don't let the fact that I have a porty serve as a strike against me.

And the rotovac is a great tool especially if you get a sight tube for the hose.  Seeing is believing for you and your customer.


Edited by duckcountry - 18/June/2007 at 12:37am]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:15:24 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=110763&title=rotovac#110763 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=110744&title=rotovac#110744 Author: pilediver
Subject: 3744
Posted: 17/June/2007 at 11:25pm

jr. Take your time and do a good job (you have to anyway with a portable). A good job will bring referals.

PM hcciam and he will give you lots of good advice. He has huge hours on a porty before he bought his TM. His name is Ron Werner Happy Carpet Cleaners. ]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:25:32 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=110744&title=rotovac#110744 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=110742&title=rotovac#110742 Author: juniors cleanup
Subject: 3744
Posted: 17/June/2007 at 11:19pm

I recently bought a rotovac have not had a chance to use I do an even mix of com / residential on a porty I will get a tm soon but till then its still david vs goliath. do stand a chance competeing with the big boys? if so what do I need to do for the next 9 mos to a year till the mount comes?]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:19:45 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=110742&title=rotovac#110742 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=109741&title=rotovac#109741 Author: Jeff Van Buren
Subject: 3744
Posted: 03/June/2007 at 6:35am

   If your speaking of the older version of Rotovac power wand, yes I have used the brushs for glue down carpet in day cares. Prespray allows for a better job but it worked well. ]]> Sun, 03 Jun 2007 06:35:31 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=109741&title=rotovac#109741 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=107697&title=rotovac#107697 Author: duckcountry
Subject: 3744
Posted: 08/May/2007 at 11:47am

The one I used is screwed on to the end of the hose and then slides into the rotovac wand.  I think it might be easier to change one.  Anything short of tempered glass will weaken and become brittle due to the chemicals and heat I believe.]]> Tue, 08 May 2007 11:47:00 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=107697&title=rotovac#107697 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=107682&title=rotovac#107682 Author: donalson
Subject: 3744
Posted: 08/May/2007 at 12:36am

the rotovac i'm picking up from a bud has a sight tube built into the powerwand tube about 1/2 way up... from what i hear they brake and will need to repace... but for the price i don't care :)]]> Tue, 08 May 2007 00:36:12 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=107682&title=rotovac#107682 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=107657&title=rotovac#107657 Author: duckcountry
Subject: 3744
Posted: 07/May/2007 at 6:33pm

They are sending the NEW catalog to me.  Page 18 has it.  Thanks again for the sweet and simple solution.]]> Mon, 07 May 2007 18:33:34 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3744&PID=107657&title=rotovac#107657