https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:16:46 +0000 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:13:10 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.06 360 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4473 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=4473&PID=131074&title=take-the-op-challenge#131074 Author: pilediver
Subject: 4473
Posted: 11/December/2007 at 8:13pm

Being done right now - stay tuned.]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:13:10 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=131074&title=take-the-op-challenge#131074 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=131034&title=take-the-op-challenge#131034 Author: carpetologist
Subject: 4473
Posted: 11/December/2007 at 5:20pm

pilediver,

As you may have heard me say before...

Technology has made great strides in our industry with the exception of our wands and tools. We are stuck with the squirt & suck principle.

We need an aerodynamic entrepreneur to look into a much more efficient wand.

    

Edited by Carpetologist - 11/December/2007 at 5:21pm]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:20:38 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=131034&title=take-the-op-challenge#131034 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=131031&title=take-the-op-challenge#131031 Author: pilediver
Subject: 4473
Posted: 11/December/2007 at 4:31pm

Speaking of water (hijacked thread for a moment)
I saw this guy with a tank in the back of his pickup and asked him if he wanted to sell it - sure - how much - 50 bucks - well,,,ok gave him 3 20 dollar bills said do you have change and he said naw - just make it 40 bucks.

Took the thing home and look at the fit. 300 gallons - going to have it shortened down to 220. (cost $100 to do that) it has two deck plates in it already. Needs to be cleaned up abit.

    

Edited by pilediver - 11/December/2007 at 4:31pm]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:31:26 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=131031&title=take-the-op-challenge#131031 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=131017&title=take-the-op-challenge#131017 Author: cmaster
Subject: 4473
Posted: 11/December/2007 at 3:17pm

Yup. Lotsa water ]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:17:57 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=131017&title=take-the-op-challenge#131017 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=131000&title=take-the-op-challenge#131000 Author: pilediver
Subject: 4473
Posted: 11/December/2007 at 1:36am

But man do I ever go through water - that part is a pain in the ass.]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:36:17 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=131000&title=take-the-op-challenge#131000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=130989&title=take-the-op-challenge#130989 Author: cmaster
Subject: 4473
Posted: 10/December/2007 at 8:36pm

Agreed. High flow rocks ]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:36:31 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=130989&title=take-the-op-challenge#130989 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=130960&title=take-the-op-challenge#130960 Author: pilediver
Subject: 4473
Posted: 10/December/2007 at 12:38pm

I honestly believe the having good flushing and vac power makes a big difference with HWE. Not all HWE is the same.

I recently converted to a high flow high lift system and it has made a remarkable difference in results in the heavily soiled conditions.

I am using a 2" 5 jet wand with 02 jets and a glide and regularly work with 600 psi however on some carpets I do turn it down. Most would think that is a recipe for over wetting and subsequent wicking but in fact I am getting drier and CLEANER carpets.

The reason is the angle of the jets and the closeness to the cleaning surface. With the higher impact and its shearing action on the fibre it is not driving almost perpendicular to the pile like most wands do. The extra psi is not enough to damage the fibre surfaces either.

Because of the higher psi and volume there is an absolute necessity to pick the water up efficiently and that is why the 2.5 hoses are required as well.

Cmaster and I will both attest to the major difference we have in dry times and pick up with 2.5 hoses. But the business end of my Greenhorn wand has made a huge difference.

Having said that post bonneting certain carpets does bring out the best of both.

I also clean with low moisture methods like Steamer and say there is a place and a time for both.

    

Edited by pilediver - 10/December/2007 at 12:39pm]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:38:51 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=130960&title=take-the-op-challenge#130960 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=130958&title=take-the-op-challenge#130958 Author: splash_$$$_dash
Subject: 4473
Posted: 10/December/2007 at 8:46am

I gots crazy wickback with a porty and a bonnet on CGD ]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:46:29 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=130958&title=take-the-op-challenge#130958 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=130895&title=take-the-op-challenge#130895 Author: LilNiteRidrhood
Subject: 4473
Posted: 09/December/2007 at 4:21pm

HWE + OP = no wickback.
Plain and simple.
The elimination of the excess moisture retards the wickback.
We also find that a final OPing of the carpet really wipes down heavily soiled yarns.
Example:
If you go to a do it yourself car wash and use 1000+psi, it comes clean but if you don't wipe it down with a shamy it looks streaky.
I believe trashed carpet fibers need a wiping down by an OP after a HWE cleaning.
]]> Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:21:50 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=130895&title=take-the-op-challenge#130895 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=130849&title=take-the-op-challenge#130849 Author: MrCoffee
Subject: 4473
Posted: 08/December/2007 at 10:22pm

This is the first time posting here for me. However, I used to be a floor tech many years ago. What Carpetologist states is exactly what the company I worked for did. They owned just about all of the supermarket accounts in the city I lived in, too, and the truck mounts never got their foot in the door. I guess they must have done something right.

MC
    
    

Edited by MrCoffee - 08/December/2007 at 10:23pm]]> Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:22:54 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473&PID=130849&title=take-the-op-challenge#130849