ROTO 360 & TRUCK FORCE
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Forum Name: Portable Carpet Steam Cleaning Machines
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Topic: ROTO 360 & TRUCK FORCE
Posted By: gfu614
Subject: ROTO 360 & TRUCK FORCE
Date Posted: 28/November/2006 at 7:00pm
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A LOCAL SUPPLY HOUSE HAS S TRUCKFORCE / PORTABLE AND A ROTO-360 SET UP HE IS TRYING TO GET RID AND FOR LESS THAN 3000-BUX'S, WHAT IS ANYONES TAKE ON THIS?
I DO NOT BELIEVE THE TRUCKFORCE IS A HEATED EXTRACTOR, CAN YOU ADD HEAT TO IT? WHAT IF I JUST USED A DROP IN HEATER?
HE ALSO HAS A CHEYENNE HE MIGHT GET RID OF?
WHAT IS A GOOD PORTABLE TO GET STARTED WITH AND WHAT SHOULD I BE LOOKING AT FOR A MINIMAL COMPANY START UP USING A PORTABLE?
I HAVE BEEN ALSO LOOKING AT CLEANFREAK.COM START UP PACKAGE ANY PLACE ELSE ANYONE CAN RECOMMEND.
I HAVE A CHANCE TO DO PRE-SCHOOL, DAY-CARE MEDICAL OFFICE, GOVERNMENT OFFICE AND A LOCAL PAROCHIAL SCHOOL BUT THEY ALL HAVE ASKED THAT WE USE ECO-FRIENDLY AND GREEN-SEAL CHEMICALS, WHERE SHOULD I BUY?
THIS WOULD BE CARPET CLEANING, TILE AND GROUT CLEANING AND WOOD FLOOR CLEANING.
IS THERE ANY COMPUTER PROGRAMS MADE THAT ANY ONE CAN RECOMMEND AS FAR AS INVOICING, SCHEDULING AND CUSTOMER TRACKING GOES?
WHAT ABOUT A MERCHANT ACCOUNT OR POS PAYMENT SYSTEM?
STARTING SMALL BUT THINKING BIG.
ECO FRIENDLY IS BIG IN MY NECK OF THE WOODS AND NO ONE REALLY OFFERS IT AROUND HERE.
I'LL KICK BACK AND LISTEN TO YOU GUYS BUST MY CHOPS. ------------- T-Nap |
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Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 29/November/2006 at 10:33am
What was the first question?? ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: gfu614
Date Posted: 29/November/2006 at 11:56am
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What is anyones take on the truckforce portable and the rotovac 360?
Are these good items to use?
Might launch a start up using these items if they pass the muster...
I have to use eco chemical friendly chemicals with these items if i decide to go this route can you recommend any good greenseal chems / supplier? ------------- T-Nap |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 29/November/2006 at 3:50pm
Prochem Axiom or Chemspec DFC cleaners 
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Posted By: danmarck82
Date Posted: 29/November/2006 at 5:37pm
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90 Day free trial on Software at www.castlebrooksoftware.com , does not have scheduling module as of yet but has the invoicing, and tracking and a great marketing postcard reminder system. New version put on the web last night, give it a try .
Anyone else have questions , go online and see if they are answered there or contact me by private message here. We are here to help. |
Posted By: carpetologist
Date Posted: 29/November/2006 at 5:40pm
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gfu614,
To maximize your profit and minimize your labour you should look at two systems.
A. 500, 1200 PSI http://www.kleenkuip.com/portables/esteam_1200.htm - Ninja
B. http://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2992&KW=accelerator&PID=68852#68852 - Accelerator 19 inch
These will give you the best of both worlds plus top-notch quality and speed.
The reason I suggest Ninja is because I have sold hundreds of them and have had hundreds of satisfied customers. It's lightweight and manageable for a one man crew.
I am not knocking the Truckforce, it is a great unit and most likely has a built-in heater as an option. But be prepared to have a two man crew to manage the large and heavy pieces of equipment. Never use a drop-in heater as it heats the water before the pump not only is this not healthy for the pump but it will void most warranties.
Keep in mind that and inline heater is excellent for carpet cleaning but could never keep up to the heat for tiles and grout. Another good reason to purchase the Accelerator is that it is also capable of enhancing the tile and grout cleaning as portable high pressure grout cleaning can be a challenge at times and the special agitation that the Accelerator offers will put you into the more professional category.
We no longer sell computer programs. But, I am sure someone will have suggested one on this site. I suggest you purchase it locally. But if you wish to give KK an opportunity to offer it to you simply ask. (no pressure)
P.S.
The best and possibly the least expensive safe and enviro products are also on this site by Chemspec. Call their head office in Baltimore for a distributor nearest you.
The Rotovac 360 is great for carpets and hard floors but not a deep down grout cleaner.
------------- Kleen Kuip Supply Mart Inc. http://www.kleenkuip.com - New & Used Professional Carpet Cleaning Machines, Restoration Equipment, Training, Service and Supplies |
Posted By: Superglide Ken
Date Posted: 29/November/2006 at 9:52pm
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The Truckforce does not come with a built-in heater. In fact, it will not run on 15 amp breakers very well either, and really needs a 20 amp circuit to plug into on one or both of it's 2 power cords. If you buy it, I recommend you use only a post heater that connects downstream of the pump. That will require a 3rd plug. Heaters are not effective with portables that move over 1 gpm anyways, unless you go to a propane heater that can supply more btus. ------------- Inventor of the Teflon Wand Glide and the Turboteck Rotary Air Duct Cleaners for TMs. |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 02/December/2006 at 6:22pm
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Heaters are not effective with portables that move over 1 gpm anyways, unless you go to a propane heater that can supply more btus.
MORE EFFECTIVE THAN NOT HAVING ONE.. YOU RUN HOT WATER THRU THE HEATER.
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Posted By: Ken Harris
Date Posted: 02/January/2007 at 10:26pm
| Hot is a relative term. Most pumps can handle 150 to 180 degree water. If you want more than that, you connect them DOWNSTREAM of the pump so you do not shorten pump life too much. |
Posted By: toolman
Date Posted: 09/March/2007 at 7:49am
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Hi.. What about the ninga's built in heater. Any info on how well it works?
Thanks |
Posted By: bryan
Date Posted: 09/March/2007 at 9:05pm
| member_profile.asp?PF=30&FID=15 - danmarck82 how does your software compare to ChaChing |
Posted By: carpetologist
Date Posted: 20/March/2007 at 12:18am
Any built-in heater that works on a 15-amp circuit is limited to its heating capabilities. Yes they do work well if you understand the actual function of an in-line heater.
Example: If you clean with the water on for 30 seconds you should follow with a vacuum for 30 seconds. This allows the in-line heater time to return it's maximum heat. ------------- Kleen Kuip Supply Mart Inc. http://www.kleenkuip.com - New & Used Professional Carpet Cleaning Machines, Restoration Equipment, Training, Service and Supplies |