PMF UPHOLSTERY TOOL REPLACEMENT VALVE

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Kleenrite tools were almost $300 in 1981, and I heard similar arguments over the years about them in comparison to cheaper metal tools.
For $300 I bought a gas grill that weighs about 100 pounds of mostly stainless steel. Thing is big and heavy. I'm sure a LOT more went into R and D than most tools we use.

I understand they sell more gas grills than distys sell carpet cleaning tools but WTF!
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You can look at cost but I prefer to look at the benefits.

It allows you to safely clean special care fabrics. Saving on possible damage from tools that leave the fabric too wet. No sharp metal edges to accidentally slice or snag delicate fabrics.

Lighter weight allows you to process more pieces with very little fatigue from head weight. Also the lighter weight won't give you carpal tunnel or tendinitis in your elbow like heavier tools eventually will.

So while the price is higher than the entry level tools, it is competitively priced with the tools in its category.
 

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OH MY GAWD MIKEY YOU HURT MY FEELINGS YOU................CAD!
 

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You can lead a horse to water but some jackazzzes always thinks they know better!

You need two tools a flood tool for standard care fabrics (Prochem) and a dry tool for special care fabrics (Sapphire).
Quit playing with toys boys and get with the program! :oldrolleyes:
I've never used the prochem, but that bulky tool looks like it wants to hit someone in the forehead and flood some furniture
 
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I've never used the prochem, but that bulky tool looks like it wants to hit someone in the forehead and flood some furniture
Its a great tool for standard care upholstery. You can open the bypass valve and get super hot water when you need it. The design is great, just heavy. It was built to last, they need to make it out of titanium and they would sell more.

Well, maybe. Some of yous bastards can't see the forrest for the trees. :winky:
 

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Its a great tool for standard care upholstery. You can open the bypass valve and get super hot water when you need it. The design is great, just heavy. It was built to last, they need to make it out of titanium and they would sell more.

Well, maybe. Some of yous bastards can't see the forrest for the trees. :winky:
What did you say? I just got hit in the face with a tree branch
 
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If it's a PMF internal, take the valve itself out of the housing and close it with the cap.

Use your ball valve to use it as a continuous flow tool.

Open the valve until the spray is rolling in the vac slot and go to town with it.

Don't shut your vacuum without shutting the valve.
 
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Just a note for those with weight issues on whatever furniture tool you are using: get a 1.25" smooth exterior vacuum hose which will accept a 1.5" cuff for your tool. The lighter weight and minimal drag with your vacuum hose can reduce your effort significantly.

I tried out a stock Sapphire Upholstery tool and it had a heavy, clunkly, ribbed 1.5" hose which reduced the tool's friendliness significantly. That and inability to do detail well had me send that piece of junk back after 1 sofa.

Yeah, I'm opinionated.
 

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Heard it from quite a few who are honest enough to say the SS isn't all of that. And those are the people I tend to become friends with away from the boards hawking of advertisers products. : )
 

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I've used them too but they always seem to rot and break on me. They just don't make rubber bands like they used to.
 
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On big jobs with Kleenrite they allowed quick conversion to constant flow, relieving strain on trigger fingers.

On SS in lock-on mode they hold the trigger up more flush with the tool, making it less likely to catch fabric on the back stroke.

Cheap, easy to get, use, and discard.
 

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Velcro is cheapest way and easiest to put on and take off and will last longer then rubber-bands. 2 bucks at JD. Buy a few.

I like the idea of adding a ball valve to the line. Thx

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Heard it from quite a few who are honest enough to say the SS isn't all of that. And those are the people I tend to become friends with away from the boards hawking of advertisers products. : )
Man I don't care if they ever sell another one, they don't share any profits with me. :winky:

Seriously, we have 6-Blue one one clear head. I'm only giving my honest opinion after cleaning upholstery here in plant for 10-years.

We've owned nearly every tool out there and yet my guys as well as myself will reach for the Sapphire Upholstery tool first.

Buy it don't buy it....I don't give a Rats AZZ! :cool:
 
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