Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum : Most powerful portable in Ontario

Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum : Most powerful portable in Ontario https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:42:03 +0000 Thu, 29 May 2008 02:38:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.06 360 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4888 <![CDATA[Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Most powerful portable in Ontario : CFM isn't in the specs....]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144071&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144071 Author: MBCC
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Posted: 29/May/2008 at 2:38am

CFM isn't in the specs. 85% recovery is what I have personally measured. When I use the vacs to clean out the recovery tank it sucks up 2 gallons fast. I havent timed it but I will when I'm bored.]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 02:38:55 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144071&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144071 <![CDATA[Most powerful portable in Ontario : MBCC, We were talking about to...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144070&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144070 Author: baires
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Posted: 29/May/2008 at 2:24am

MBCC, We were talking about to find a machine built here in Canada and ready to run on 15 amps (built in Canada to avoid warranty problems and run on 15 amps to avoid dryers outlets).
Finally I apreciatte If you can tell me how many CFM in your Solus 500??
]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 02:24:56 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144070&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144070 <![CDATA[Most powerful portable in Ontario : operator is critical? That is...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144068&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144068 Author: John L
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Posted: 29/May/2008 at 2:15am

operator is critical? That is a for sure there duck.. Anyways for the best results possible.. ]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 02:15:59 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144068&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144068 <![CDATA[Most powerful portable in Ontario : So does the equipment make the...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144065&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144065 Author: duckcountry
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Posted: 29/May/2008 at 1:54am

So does the equipment make the operator a professional or can it be argued that the professional makes sense of the equipment by serving as the surgeon? Man or machine? If machine, hire some wet-backs, hang out on the beach and find new ways of spending money. I suspect the operator is critical. Of course, maybe that is just in my business. I could be wrong.]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 01:54:11 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144065&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144065 <![CDATA[Most powerful portable in Ontario : Oh yeah it's confusing as...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144063&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144063 Author: MBCC
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Posted: 29/May/2008 at 1:32am

Oh yeah it's confusing as hell to the consumer. Maybe thats where the money comes in... pay CRI enough and they'll create a separate category to improve your score! Nevermind it only uses RD products and requires 4 passes! I suppose my toothbrush would qualify with 200 passes.

Good points all. But is there another organization that grades machines without NASA mumbo jumbo? ]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 01:32:21 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144063&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144063 <![CDATA[Most powerful portable in Ontario : When used with RD products which...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144061&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144061 Author: cmaster
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Posted: 29/May/2008 at 1:18am

When used with RD products which is what you get when you rent the RD. Try and explain the difference to a consumer.

If the CRI puts the RD on par with a commercial extractor, they really have no clue. This has been discussed at length on other cc'ing boards. It's not real world testing. They use no oils in their "designer soil". What carpet soil has no oils in it???

I just looked at the site again and see that the RD system was tested using the NASA XRF system and got a gold rating. The Solus wasn't tested that way. Are they suggesting that the RD system is better than your machine???

http://www.carpet-rug.org/commercial-customers/cleaning-and-maintenance/seal-of-approval-products/systems-list.cfm?manuf_id=0

It's twisted

]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 01:18:28 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144061&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144061 <![CDATA[Most powerful portable in Ontario : Better check that again. Rug...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144059&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144059 Author: MBCC
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Posted: 29/May/2008 at 12:48am

Better check that again. Rug Doctor is Not certified Gold as a "Portable Extractor". RD is Gold rated as a "Cleaning System" when used with special products.

As an Extractor.. RD is certified BRONZE. And that is a fact.

I would never take a Bronze piece of crap anywhere, except maybe to do the upholstery in my truck.

Is there any other professional organization besides CRI that certifies machines? I think it's a stretch to dismiss them as not having a clue.

]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 00:48:51 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144059&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144059 <![CDATA[Most powerful portable in Ontario : The Rug Doctor isGold Level rated...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144051&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144051 Author: cmaster
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Posted: 28/May/2008 at 11:39pm

The Rug Doctor is Gold Level rated by CRI. What makes your machine better????

http://www.carpet-rug.org/commercial-customers/cleaning-and-maintenance/seal-of-approval-products/systems-list.cfm

Seriously, the CRI has no clue about equipment testing. If you send your customers to the site to find your machine, they will also find the Rug Doctor and instead of hiring you, they may just head to the grocery store to rent one

]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 23:39:54 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144051&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144051 <![CDATA[Most powerful portable in Ontario : Motors running in parallel use...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144041&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144041 Author: MBCC
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Posted: 28/May/2008 at 8:29pm

Motors running in parallel use full power. Most portables are low moisture by design. Meaning they don't push as much water as a TM. My portable has an 85% water recovery rate with parallel motors. Your TM can do better than that.

On PAR: Chances are good that your TM is Gold Rated by CRI. Not many portables are. Mine is. A GOLD rated deep extractor machine cleans "on par" with TM by CRI testing standards. And mfr labeling. Gold is Gold.

Hopefully that helps.

Edited by MBCC - 28/May/2008 at 8:30pm]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 20:29:11 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=144041&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#144041 <![CDATA[Most powerful portable in Ontario : Dual 3stage far cry on par with...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=143967&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#143967 Author: John L
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Posted: 27/May/2008 at 11:26am

Dual 3stage far cry on par with a TM.. Expain yourself..]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 11:26:09 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4888&PID=143967&title=most-powerful-portable-in-ontario#143967