Portable Choices
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Topic: Portable Choices
Posted By: stevnlevine
Subject: Portable Choices
Date Posted: 22/May/2007 at 3:49pm
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I have decided the best machine for me is a 200psi, with heat, and at least 150" of vacuum lift. My local dealer sells the five following brands, all at around $1500 for the above power. Stinger,Mercury,Ninja,Galaxy & Mytee. I'm leaning towards the Ninja or the Mytee, based on what I've read here. So based on the usual issues of ease of use, reliability,easy to maintain etc, which brand would you suggest?
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Posted By: stevnlevine
Date Posted: 23/May/2007 at 5:37am
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I'm certainly glad all of you are so forthcoming with information. Were all of you born knowing this stuff?
My drycleaning store was closed by the NY state DEC for failure to comply with air pollution regs. I lost my life savings, and I'm desperately trying to get into a related field. So if anyone can offer me any advice, I'd be much obliged. Thanks.
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Posted By: splash_$$$_dash
Date Posted: 23/May/2007 at 7:32am
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all the same bro.
cant go wrog with mytee or ninja. big wheels small wheels take your pick. pump and vacs are all the same. |
Posted By: Thang
Date Posted: 23/May/2007 at 2:50pm
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I hear the NInja is mucho reliable.
Since youre just getting started....Flood your town with marketing and get your name out there as much as possible. Give biz card to anyone and everyone you meet. Its also a good Idea to get yourself a sm. rotary to prescrub the nasties with....Itll make a BIG difference since youre using a portable. Sorry to hear about your situation. Hope everything works out!! ------------- Tap Out Or Pass Out!!! |
Posted By: Jeff Van Buren
Date Posted: 29/May/2007 at 4:46pm
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Sounds like you have done plenty of research, avoid the Cobra 1200 by US Products, rather than get into it again visit dirtygrout.com tools and equipment section. Anyway some points that should be of concern. Large rear wheels for stairs, weight distribution, most will weigh between 120-145# when distributed correctly no problem. Vacuum is very important, adjustable range preassure is nice. Then heat, heat is important but not as important ans vacuum. Next if your going to use a Rotovac which is nice but uses more water suggest 15# gallon solution tank. Jon Don jondon.com has a nice unit Pathfinder not many have tried I have one and it uses a diaphram rather than just large tanks so it can stay compact heat range is around 170# cost about $1800.00 all depends waht your doing, and funds
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Posted By: splash_$$$_dash
Date Posted: 01/June/2007 at 1:40pm
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Oh
BTW Steve Your Welcome! |
Posted By: FriendlyHammer
Date Posted: 08/July/2007 at 3:40am
| The Habitek Pelican has outstanding suction, but low PSI. |
Posted By: Ken Harris
Date Posted: 09/July/2007 at 2:30pm
That machine is for the birds!  ------------- Inventor of Teflon Carpet Wand Glides.Free Glides for all Cleaners in June! |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 09/July/2007 at 8:53pm
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Go Ninja with HEAT.. (T.A.C.H.) = Time, Agitation, Chemical, Heat
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 Shot at 2007-07-09 Your only going to get so much vac on portable's.. Want more vac then Shorten the vac hose to 25'.. or get a booster.. HEAT is part of the cleaning pie..
You can run 2-2stage with 200psi with heat and run 25' vac and have superior results if you know how to do the magic.. If you want long hose runs you shouldn't get a porty..
I have went thru 4 portables in 15 years. And when I added HEAT it was sweet..
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Posted By: Jeff Van Buren
Date Posted: 09/July/2007 at 9:12pm
| I seen an awsome portable today, Cross American 300 CFM plus booster available for extra 100 CFM, 500 PSI adjustable. Unit rocks runs 2" hose. You can run inexcess of 100 foot 2" hose with out booster, machine can stay in van. |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 09/July/2007 at 9:39pm
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Buy it.. I'm sure it won't produce 400cfms... |
Posted By: Ed Valentine
Date Posted: 10/July/2007 at 8:06am
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It was a real pleasure meeting with Jeff Van Buren and showing him the new RECOIL-XPS system. Truly unique as he has stated.
Also, it is always interesting to see different points of view, as stated from my good friend, John L. However, here is another we received recently by Jim McDannel of FL which is directly opposite of Johns and can only prove that 2 individuals couldn't agree on sunshine and the weather: ________________________________ "Man Ed, I used your machine again today, Every time I hook that thing up Im still impressed, I have two truck mounts, One with a 3.5 blower and a 4.5 blower, Your portable will give my legend a run for its money on dry times, the legend only cost me 12,000 in 97 if only I had your unit then.. If gas keeps going up, I guess I'll be buying options for the Recoil. Jim McDannel, FL _________________________________ Thanks again; Ed Valentine cross-american corp. |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 10/July/2007 at 3:11pm
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Ed, You do have good units but come on. You actually believe Jim.. I think the guy is hyping up the Recoil... I will challenge any of your Boys and units against my PowerClean unit... Hey, and they can use a booster.. I'll eat'em up on raw power..
I've used 3-3stage. 2-2stage.. portys for too many years.. You cant hype a veteran cleaner..
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Posted By: Jeff Van Buren
Date Posted: 10/July/2007 at 6:59pm
| Ed, It always amazes me that the customers I'm servicing were prior customers with truck mounts. |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 10/July/2007 at 8:09pm
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Jeff, I would be glad to give you this Landlords apt complex..
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Posted By: Jeff Van Buren
Date Posted: 10/July/2007 at 9:14pm
| Thanks always appreciate referrals |
Posted By: Ed Valentine
Date Posted: 11/July/2007 at 8:45am
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Thanks, Jeff.
What is even more funny is when anyone who has purchased a RECOIL (XPS) System---many who have had or still use gasoline TM's btw---says something Great and TRUE on these boards, it is labeled as: "HYPE" from the other side of the fence. However, if it is something NEGATIVE, "it must be true". The RECOIL-XPS System, as Jeff witnessed, has enough PSI blasting out the spray nozzles (500)and super CFM/Airflow to suck up rugs at a good distance from the Truck, that his statement -----is false???? Let me tell you that this fine Gentleman is one knowledgable business person in every respect and would blow many operator away with it as well. No examples necessary!!! However, to answer John L's comment: "POWER" in this industry has little to do with "EFFICIENCY" and "PERFORMANCE" in end results. For example, in Golf----the amount of power one has in their swing does not relate to efficient performance in distance the ball goes, period. And, in this Industry, everyone MUST HAVE that $100,000 TM because yours or anyone elses, John, could not possibly CLEAN AS WELL based on your theory. Bottom line, put a glass-pack muffler (achieve that deep thunder sound on your truck and bigger tires; it'll make your truck "more powerful". The very best and Thanks for this subject; Ed Valentine |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 13/July/2007 at 4:03pm
| Jeff thats a lame statement man.. If you only knew the POWER.. Those guys must of been beginners like you.. |
Posted By: Ed Valentine
Date Posted: 13/July/2007 at 6:08pm
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John;
Great point!-LOL! Gee's, Jeff and I are really losers. Thanks for that bit of knowledge. 11 machines; 11 trucks; all operating from the trucks. International business..........and then some. Hummmmm. Wish I had the "success" you had instead of mine. Thanks again!!!!!! Ed Valentine |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 13/July/2007 at 6:36pm
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Who said losers? I didnt.. You did.. Jeff made a lame statement It could of been the other way around.. Operator errors.. I didnt say you were a beginner.. He is and he's learning.. I've always said you sell good units and i bought one but your boys are always mentioning TM this TM that to your units.. If you ever ran a TM for as long as me you would know the Truth.. I did great work with my Recoil.. It does the job.. We all know this.. But the comparing the Recoil power to a TM is rediculous.. Like i said Set up in your shop 100' of hose and run your R-3. Drop a quarter on the carpet.. Now suck it up with the wand... It won't...
So chill out and take your MEDS!!
Be Careful what you "WISH" for.
What doe's sucess got to do with the post?
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Posted By: Jeff Van Buren
Date Posted: 13/July/2007 at 9:12pm
| Ed hes not worth the time! |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 13/July/2007 at 10:37pm
 Go play with your stinky porty BOY!
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Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 13/July/2007 at 11:03pm
Goes to show you when you offer someone to take over your apt complex acct.. you get $hit on..  That would be $$$$ in your pocket dude.
Jeff, you have no respect.. I wasn't addressing you at the time.. mind your own business...
 Ed, How many times have i said you sell good units? Tell your goons to get off my cloud..
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Posted By: FriendlyHammer
Date Posted: 15/July/2007 at 6:48pm
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Never mind. |
Posted By: scotty
Date Posted: 02/September/2007 at 4:50am
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Abit confused by this Steven you're listed as UK but metion a NY business being closed down.
Where are you ? The machines mentioned on here are not all available in the UK although the Cross American range Ninja and a few others are. With newer generation chemicals heat is less of an issue and the current trend for massive power is being driven by operator demand rather than manufacturers who will tell you - if you ask - that 200 psi and a single 3 stage vac' with good engineering will give as good a result as multiple vacc's and 500 psi The main component is the person at the end of the wand, plus of course good products ------------- we try harder and it shows |
Posted By: FriendlyHammer
Date Posted: 02/September/2007 at 4:38pm
| What's confusing is the prices he's paying. Tooooo much! |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 02/September/2007 at 8:51pm
| Without the heat you use MORE of any chem... Plain and simple... green chems are in general weak... You better get the heat... 200psi 1-3stage vac... you will work harder at the desired results v.s. 500psi and more vac... plain and simple... |