What have we got here?... 2015 Sapphire Pro 1200 unveiled..

[knoxclean]

Nice upgrades with the new filter box, solution mix tank and cover on the shaft. Can any of that be retro fitted to last years model? The solution tank would be awesome because right now we are stuck using a 2.5 gallon jug that will only fit on the step. Also I couldn't tell by the pic's but is there a sight tube for the water tank and did they elimanate the need for a transfer pump?

 

[Sapphirerick]

If it can hold temps equal to a 570, im interested!

Kevin with our testing we are very excited with our results.

 

[Shawn Abbey]

I love it!

 

[Chris A]

Gas only isuzu or diesels too?

 

[kingjoelking]

Can it take 15" HG or is it stuck at 13"?

 

[kingjoelking]

Wheres the video Mikey?

 

[Mikey P]

Waiting on the go ahead

 

[Sapphirerick]

Nice upgrades with the new filter box and cover on the shaft. Can any of that be retro fitted to last years model

We are working on making this Pro1200 the best clutch dr

Can it take 15" HG or is it stuck at 13"?

Max HG's is 14.

 

[Dan]

Gas only isuzu or diesels too?

I'm pretty sure it's the gas since it shares the same motor as the GM cargo vans. I have a 03 Pro 1200 for a Isuzu NPR Diesel if interested PM me.

 

[hogjowl]

I told you you were screwed, Gargan.

 

[Mikey P]

Im pretty sure diesel will work

 

[Chris A]

If diesel which models? the little ecomax platform would be a great option with the 3.0 diesel and 12000 gvw

 

[Mikey P]

Cab over Isuzu

 

[Chris A]

Cab over Isuzu

Yup, got that, the Ecomax is an npr with a smaller motor, kinda like the old UD 1200s

 

[knoxclean]

I didn't see where he answered my question Marty?

 

[hogjowl]

I didn't see where he answered my question Marty?

I noticed that too.

 

[hogjowl]

Good grief ...

 

[Mikey P]

Notice the hand gestures..

 

[hogjowl]

Looks good.
The unit.
Not you.

 

[dgardner]

I'm really impressed. Looks like a winner!

I like the layout. Everything I see indicates a well-engineered unit, with lots of attention to detail. The drive train looks good, both the clutch end and driven end brackets are very beefy, great machine work and welding. Fit and finish look top-notch! I like the idler for easy belt changes. When I see the pic where speed is being checked with a stroboscopic tachometer I know this is no seat-of-the-pants engineering effort.

The little things make a big difference - from the brass (not plastic) dump valve to the 'burp' petcock at the HX high-point - nice. The rubber straps to secure the waste tank lid are decidedly low-tech - no sense over-complicating things when you don't have to!

I only have a couple geek-type questions - In the pics I see two different blower to waste tank connections. I like the straight connectors with arched hose better than the angled connector (weldment). I wonder which one made it to production?

Also, The main belt tensioner/idler - is it spring loaded or manually adjusted?

Good job Sapphire!

 

[HydroDude]

Can I take delivery in Clearwater ?

 

[kingjoelking]

Interesting.

 

[Kevin B]

Kevin with our testing we are very excited with our results.

Yah, buddy. I can't wait till this thing gets some road time.

 

[AshleyMckendree]

From a design standpoint, the bearing mount assembly that has the large drive pulley, could be used as a mount for a Hydraulic motor mount for use in these Euro vans that will soon be the only option.

Love it.

 

[Jim Martin]

any body got any info on that filter box...size...what diameter hose feeds it from the blower....W x L x H....

 

[Shane T]

How is the heat controlled for lower temperature cleaning? Does it dump water?

 

[Sapphirerick]

Nice upgrades with the new filter box, solution mix tank and cover on the shaft. Can any of that be retro fitted to last years model? The solution tank would be awesome because right now we are stuck using a 2.5 gallon jug that will only fit on the step. Also I couldn't tell by the pic's but is there a sight tube for the water tank and did they elimanate the need for a transfer pump?

At this time we are not retrofitting anything as we have our hands full producing at full capacity. I suspect we may revisit the filter box for other machines in our lineup in the future. The same goes for the chemical tank. We did not put a sight tube on the Water Pond. The plastic is opaque and from the back side you can see the water level.

 

[Sapphirerick]

any body got any info on that filter box...size...what diameter hose feeds it from the blower....W x L x H....

Jim the hose should be the same as the 570.

 

[Jim Martin]

Jim the hose should be the same as the 570.

how much are they I want to put one on my 570...............

 

[Sapphirerick]

How is the heat controlled for lower temperature cleaning? Does it dump water?

Shane,
we inject cold water after the tube and shell to control our temp. We DO NOT bypass any water into the waste tank. A simple analogy of our temp control would be like a kitchen faucet. You turn on the hot water by itself and you get very hot water. You then turn on the cold water until you reach your desired temp.