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Topic: First Portable looking at an EDIC Galaxy

Posted By: Jeff Eckerson
Subject: First Portable looking at an EDIC Galaxy
Date Posted: 26/January/2010 at 3:31pm

Hello all, I am considering purchasing a portable. I went to my local supply house today and this is what they reccomended because of the external heater. It was an EDIS Galaxy 2000SX-HRH 12GAl with heat and 100 psi. It was $1481 with a wand and hoses. I am just getting into the business and with so many choices out there I really would appreciate any input ya'll could provide. Thanks in advace for you help. I think that I would primarily be doing residential and apartments. I cannot afford a tm right now and would like to get started with a portable. Thanks, Jeff The supply house carries NINJA, Mercury Sandia, and EDIC.

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Posted By: ExtractanoidGEE
Date Posted: 26/January/2010 at 4:41pm

my company is buying another porty so i am almost in the same boat...

Jeff, look at the eclipse. it sounds amazing, however, i found in another forum on this page that ppl have been complaining it doesnt peroform well and breaks a lot.

look at the CRI page and look at all their gold rated portables. that is probably how i am going to make my decision.

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Posted By: cleanex
Date Posted: 26/January/2010 at 5:28pm

Check out Mytee,s machines several to choose from and great people to deal with. 100 psi machines are on the low end of the scale and you will need to work a lot harder to get decent results.

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Posted By: Jeff Eckerson
Date Posted: 27/January/2010 at 10:21am

I have seen the Mytees and they seem to be very popular. I need to find out if there is a place to get them seviced if it ends up needing it around me. The galaxy is also made with a 200psi pump that has a regulator on it. They told me that I would need to have the seals in the pump changed every two years and would need to clean the regulator pin every thirty days. That does not seem that bad to me. I think I will take your advice and get a a larger pump on whatever I decide to buy. The Eclipses look nice. I will research them a little more. Thank you for the heads up on the top rated machines. That web site is very helpful. Any futher reccomendations on brands of portables that people have experience good or bad with would be much appreciated. Thanks, Jeff

Posted By: ExtractanoidGEE
Date Posted: 27/January/2010 at 11:01am

Jeff,

Im thinking this is going to be what i will get. All around quality machine. Plus, if you cant afford at TM, and if your potential clients have an issue with that, you say "I only use Gold rated equipment as per the Carpet and Rug Institute which has a scientific testing system for all machines and cleaning agents."

Tell me what you think.

http://usproducts.com/products/heated_extractors/solus.htm - http://usproducts.com/products/heated_extractors/solus.htm

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Posted By: Ed Valentine
Date Posted: 27/January/2010 at 11:13am

US products has always made good equipment and will continue to do so.

There are others out there however, to seriously consider that may fit the bill.

Very best

Posted By: Jeff Eckerson
Date Posted: 27/January/2010 at 1:50pm

The U.S. Products look very nice I will have to look into them. Thanks

Posted By: ExtractanoidGEE
Date Posted: 28/January/2010 at 11:06am

Ed Valentine,

You seem to be the guru around here. What is your recommendation for the best per pound, per dollar portable out there?

-Extractanoid

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Posted By: Ed Valentine
Date Posted: 28/January/2010 at 12:12pm

Hummmmmmm.

Well I can't say "specifically" because I already build them!

Contact me if I can ever help (734-439-7111)

The very best to all;

Ed Valentine

cross-american.com

Posted By: Shawn Ray
Date Posted: 28/January/2010 at 12:45pm

Ed will not say. However his products are at the very top of the portable ladder. I have not used his products but i have spoken with Ed. He posesses a wealth of knowledge but doenst make us new guys feel stupid when talking to him. His Recoil machine is basically a modular setup that can have components ordered later to make the machine "grow" with your company as needs arise. I havent purchased a machine yet to start but the good thing about the recoil is you can use it as a truck mount unit as well.

I looked at the Eclipse but after researching everything I think I would get into a Mytee 1003dx with the "shazaam" add on through steam brite rather than purchasing the eclipse or the EDIC. Even the older model Ninja's by centry 400 would be a good choice and still be under 2000 for the machine easily. or put about 2900-4000 for a Recoil setup.

Posted By: Shawn Ray
Date Posted: 28/January/2010 at 12:47pm

Oh I forgot. In my last reference about the Ninja's, stay away from the Warriors, I have had heard bad things.

Posted By: ExtractanoidGEE
Date Posted: 28/January/2010 at 12:49pm

Your right about Ed. I havent spoken with him...YET. I will be calling tho.

I've seen people in this forum treating "newbies" like idiots. Like, they have something to prove. I dont get it. There is plenty of business for everyone!!! ...And helping your fellow carpet cleaner is just a cool thing to do. Help the needy right?

I will look into the product you mentioned above. ...And i didnt know Ed's products allow you to add on as you grow. I like this idea alot because i plan on growing substantially in this next year!!!

-Mark the Shark

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Posted By: Shawn Ray
Date Posted: 28/January/2010 at 1:11pm

I know what you mean about the newbie hazing. Most guys on these forums are great guys and rip on us all in fun.

Call Ed for sure. He will point you in the right direction. If you have the capital to invest then go for the Recoil.

If you dont then start with the Mytee and save up for the recoil.

Posted By: ExtractanoidGEE
Date Posted: 28/January/2010 at 1:18pm

I am planning on it most definitely.

Does the recoil heat the water in solution tank? Also, how is it on blowing breakers? Also, dont you think the Mytee's are too heavy? how is the recoil for a one man operation? can i unload and load by myself??

The recoil is a little out of range, but i will just continue to save if that is the BEST one there is....as i will be using the porty i get for the next year saving for a truck and TM.

im not too worried about the hazing haha, im excited to be self employed. i have been working with my brother cleaning carpets for about 6 months now. i have a pretty firm grip on what im doing.

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Posted By: Shawn Ray
Date Posted: 28/January/2010 at 1:23pm

The Mytee is heavy. The Recoil is under 100 lbs. You will need an external heat source. The Recoil does not pull a lot of current.

There is a Jan Sullins? that sells a cool recoil package with a little giant propane heater at a good price or you could order one through steambrite and add theyre heater.

ha ha me and my Bro are starting our own biz here very soon

Posted By: ExtractanoidGEE
Date Posted: 28/January/2010 at 2:22pm

Shawn,

have you looked into any of the products by the hitman?

http://www.hitmanadvertising.com - www.hitmanadvertising.com

I am going with his website and online marketing package to start.

also, how does the external heating work? please be very specific...i have never seen that at all. do you heat it in one resovoir, and then pour it in, or do you put the heater in the solution tank and it heats it there???

also, please send a link to one of those units so i can check it out.

thanks.

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Posted By: Shawn Ray
Date Posted: 28/January/2010 at 3:01pm

ill have to check out hitman

the heaters work in line after the pump. it you run more than hot tap water through the pump you could damage or take life out of the pump.

http://www.steam-brite.com/store/steambrite-volcano-2000-line-water-2000-watt-heater-p-192.html - http://www.steam-brite.com/store/steambrite-volcano-2000-line-water-2000-watt-heater-p-192.html

Posted By: CARPETMAN21
Date Posted: 28/January/2010 at 3:59pm

Im selling my Mytee RL1200C that has low hrs if your interested and it comes with

25ft of 2" Vacuum and 25 ft of 1/4 inch solution hose
Mytee 8904 tile cleaning wand 500-3000 psi
8 ft of goodyear auto dump hose

Can do Carpet or Tile 50-1200 psi adjustable.

$2000 OBO

Give me a call 727-505-1182

I will set up on a pallet for shipping but the buyer has to arrange for shipping company and pay for it.

Specifications:

M.S.R.P: $3,299.00 (Plus S/H)
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
Body: Roto-molded Polyethylene
Tank: 10 Gallon
Vacuums: 2-2 St HP
CFM: 200
H20: 107”
Pump: Piston
PSI: 50-1200
Heater: Optional http://mytee.com/products/index.php?cat=heating_solutions -
Casters: 4”
Cords: Dual 50’, 12/3 power cords
Dimensions: 18.5” x 28” x 39”