Brush Pro, Strong or another CRB

[Dan]

Looking for a good CRB machine. Anyone use any of these or have any other suggestions?

Currently I am leaning toward the Strong machine.

 

[carpetcleaner]

I have the BrushPro 17. I have been using it on every job for about a year. I would highly recommend it. I use it for scrubbing before HWE, to Encap with and without the dry compound, and for tile and grout.

 

[Derek]

what are you planning on using it for exactly??

resi pre-scrub?

stand-alone cgd encap?

depends on what you desire.

 

[Dan]

Residential encap as primary then as pre scrub and grout scrub and commercial but yea......residential is #1

what are you planning on using it for exactly??

resi pre-scrub?

stand-alone cgd encap?

depends on what you desire.

 

[Steve Toburen]

Looking for a good CRB machine. Anyone use any of these or have any other suggestions?

Currently I am leaning toward the Strong machine.

You might wanna check with Big Billy Yeadon. He would sleep with the Strong CRB if Colleen would let him.

Steve

PS Dan, right now Jon-Don has the Strong machine on sale for over 400.00 off plus it qualifies for free shipping. So why not order one, use it for 29 days and then if it isn't cutting it send it back? Under Jon-Don's 30 day no-questions-asked guarantee they will even pay your shipping costs both way.

 

[FredC]

Really? Does his Brush Pro just sit in the closet now while he is out cleaning carpet with the SD?

I agree with Jon Don having a great return policy ...but I'd still buy a Brush Pro......

 

[encapman]

If you'd like to save a few hundred on an authentic Austrian made CRB, we have the BrushEncap machine on sale right now for just $2093... http://www.excellent-supply.com/Bru...rush-Carpet-Cleaning-Machine-TM4br_p_101.html




Rick Gelinas
The Encapman

 

[tmdry]

Did I just read you're going to residential encap w/ a crb!????

 

[Mikey P]

lots of people/franchise are Bill.







and yes, there is something wrong with that..

 

[tmdry]

lots of people/franchise are Bill.







and yes, there is something wrong with that..

No no, he meant straight encapping w/ a crb w/ an encap. (that's what he wrote it seems)

Not an op w/ pads or the compound that the franchises uses.

Straight encapping w/ a crb w/ encap is just a big mistake and the results will be very poor.

 

[Dan]

You read correctly. Not a typical job or situation. This also won't be the only method if use either. I am going to rent a brush pro this week and try it before I buy but I'm 99.9% sure It's going to work. I will let you know.

 

[J Scott W]

You will love your new Brush Pro.

 

[regarossa]

Strong Dry machines are manufactured in Hangzhou, Zhejiang China


If that matters to ya...

 

[billyeadon]

Strong Dry machines are manufactured in Hangzhou, Zhejiang China


If that matters to ya...

And that means what?

As we know, Apple relies on manufacturers in China, such as Foxconn and Pegatron, to assemble its iPhones. That’s not just for cost savings: Apple needs the speed that Chinese manufacturing affords to be able to make quick changes to its production lines in order to ramp up the next-generation iPhone, and it needs their reliability and volume to deliver 31.2 million iPhones per quarter.
Read more at http://venturebeat.com/2013/07/31/iphone-manufacturing-graphic/#sxGUaAHMZiEY0z8Y.99

 

[Jay_wat]

I've been using a 17" brush pro,, nice to use on those nasties that have a bunch of crap in them,from remodels,, drywall dust,nails,screws and such, don't have to worry about those items when I vacuum afterwards, then to work the pre-spray in before HWE, very satisfied with the brush pro!

 

[FredC]

And that means what?

As we know, Apple relies on manufacturers in China, such as Foxconn and Pegatron, to assemble its iPhones. That’s not just for cost savings: Apple needs the speed that Chinese manufacturing affords to be able to make quick changes to its production lines in order to ramp up the next-generation iPhone, and it needs their reliability and volume to deliver 31.2 million iPhones per quarter.
Read more at http://venturebeat.com/2013/07/31/iphone-manufacturing-graphic/#sxGUaAHMZiEY0z8Y.99

And that means what?

 

[Mikey P]

It means that dude from strong dry should not go around claiming that his machine is built in the US when it's not.

Not that there is any thing wrong with that..

 

[Jay_wat]

It means that dude from strong dry should not go around claiming that his machine is built in the US when it's not.

Not that there is any thing wrong with that..

typo

What did I say!!?? Lol

 

[Dan]

Very informative. I'm renting a brush pro Monday to try out and make sure it meets my needs and does a good job.

 

[billyeadon]

And that means what?

That means I don't know here it is made and I don't give a crap about where it is made. I would like for everyone that does not own something made in China to step to the front of the line.

Equipment should stand on its own merits not where the hell it is made.

 

[Mikey P]

Well Billy, lets say Steve was a Circus owner back in his heyday and nowadays he was traveling the globe teaching young and upcoming ringleaders on the finer arts of running a big top..


Would you as a new and gullible Carny want to know if you were getting taken with this?

 

[FredC]

That means I don't know here it is made and I don't give a crap about where it is made. I would like for everyone that does not own something made in China to step to the front of the line.

Equipment should stand on its own merits not where the hell it is made.

quoted for posterity........

 

[Total_Rookie]

Very informative. I'm renting a brush pro Monday to try out and make sure it meets my needs and does a good job.

Where are you renting it from? ILS ontario? I'm going to be in the market for a brush pro as well.

 

[Mikey P]

All joking aside, I would buy a crb from jon don due to their happiness warranty.

 

[billyeadon]

Well Billy, lets say Steve was a Circus owner back in his heyday and nowadays he was traveling the globe teaching young and upcoming ringleaders on the finer arts of running a big top..


Would you as a new and gullible Carny want to know if you were getting taken with this?

I understand they fluffed up his fur with a CRB from China to get that look.

 

[idreadnought]

There is not a single major item in your home that doesn't have parts that where manufactured in another country. Even the american car you drive and love has many parts that were manufactured in China. Sure they assemble it in america, but where did that radio come from? how about the knobs to adjust the seats?

I would actually love to hear about that american made truckmount and where every single component is made from. I am willing to bet money that lots of pieces including fasteners were manufactured in china

So no one can criticize the machine for performance, looks or anything else so the big argument is where the parts are manufactured. Darn petty argument if you ask me.

 

[regarossa]

Just pointing it out... Strong Dry claims they manufacture it here in the US - but then they also tell people it comes from the same place as all the others when in fact it does not.

 

[billyeadon]

Just pointing it out... Strong Dry claims they manufacture it here in the US - but then they also tell people it comes from the same place as all the others when in fact it does not.

Reg,
You and I are friends. Wouldn't it be better to talk about the things that make your machine better than to worry about where the Strong is made?

 

[Mikey P]

There is not a single major item in your home that doesn't have parts that where manufactured in another country. Even the american car you drive and love has many parts that were manufactured in China. Sure they assemble it in america, but where did that radio come from? how about the knobs to adjust the seats?

I would actually love to hear about that american made truckmount and where every single component is made from. I am willing to bet money that lots of pieces including fasteners were manufactured in china

So no one can criticize the machine for performance, looks or anything else so the big argument is where the parts are manufactured. Darn petty argument if you ask me.

and I agree with Yeadon too, I don't care about it's origin... giant dogs and 9 year old laborers have to eat too in this global economy our ours


What I do care about is honesty, integrity and quality of construction.
Now maybe the Strong unit I saw in person on Larry Cobb's showroom floor was an older unit but when comparing the two machines side by side it was very clear which manufacture was not taking short cuts. I'm going to hope and trust that Dave Howard set some standards for Strong to meet so they don't embarrass Jon Don (and Billy) down the road.

 

[regarossa]

Reg,
You and I are friends. Wouldn't it be better to talk about the things that make your machine better than to worry about where the Strong is made?

Absolutely we are Bill, nothing but respect for you... What makes our machines better is that they are simply...better? Come on Bill! I know you gotta tow the company line but for the love of John Bonham!!! Anyways, see you in Vegas!