ruff
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4670!
Love this place.
Mostly for the helpful advise from good people, willingness to share, camaraderie and the banter.
Not so much for the mental farters.
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Does ANYONE Build a Semi Durable Porty?
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4670!
Love this place.
Mostly for the helpful advise from good people, willingness to share, camaraderie and the banter.
Not so much for the mental farters.
Mikey P
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Ofer has all the time in the world to play here, what with his 3 to 4 jobs a week.
He only cleans clean wool broad looms for friends and relatives of Diane Feinsstien.
He only cleans clean wool broad looms for friends and relatives of Diane Feinsstien.
Bjorn
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it comes down to it he is going to have to make one himself.
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ruff
Member
Yep. He pretty much nailed it.That's me.
Can't wait till Barbara Boxer and Nancy Pelosi call too.
Me gots priorities.
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But but but.....
And, oddly enough, my main supplier, the one that takes good care of me and has everything from a bissel to a vortex to choose from for cleaning the carpets, chooses me.
Weird, huh?
Dolly Llama
Number 5
Yep. He pretty much nailed it.That's me.
Can't wait till Barbara Boxer and Nancy Pelosi call too.
Me gots priorities.
and to think, Tri-Pod Todd (miss the little pudwacker) said he had the hots for Nan...
..L.T.A.
and to think, Tri-Pod Todd (miss the little pudwacker) said he had the hots for Nan...
..L.T.A.
Todd's motto- 18 to 89,blind,crippled or crazy. If they can't walk, wheel them in.Do they have a pulse? Doesn't matter.
Remember his posts on extending your member?
Dolly Llama
Number 5
BTW... I've been thinking about buying a porty ...I'm feeling guilty about using the shake 'n shine machine or rotary 'n bonnets in the hi-rise ole folks building we do
They "look" al'ite when I'm done, and I've had no complaints or call backs......but, well, I know it's a pi$$ poor substitute for a "real" cleaning that someone's Grandmother is moving into
this thread hasn't helped one bit
so maybe I'll just rebuild my Cheyenne porty instead
Whoever has the best new vacs for it (that will be direct replacement) feel free to PM me with price including shipping to 44412
..L.T.A.
They "look" al'ite when I'm done, and I've had no complaints or call backs......but, well, I know it's a pi$$ poor substitute for a "real" cleaning that someone's Grandmother is moving into
this thread hasn't helped one bit
so maybe I'll just rebuild my Cheyenne porty instead
Whoever has the best new vacs for it (that will be direct replacement) feel free to PM me with price including shipping to 44412
..L.T.A.
What are you going to use as a pump? Heat source? (BTW -A bouquet to Kleenrite on the Heatrite 2. That little add one gives me plenty o hot water.) Designate a wand with smaller jets, AW29 works well with 1101.5's. Pumps - I got the 2 that are available for higher pressures, the Cat drops off about 175 to 200 psi when keyed, the pumptec around 75. There's a boatload of different models on both, so yer on yer own there. Grand Master Cobb claims he's got a new cam that helps the Cat out with the pressure drop.
SamIam
Member
SamIam
Member
I don't know if this has been addressed but I use shark, dyson,and oreck vacuums and if not for my special hands on touch they wouldn't last as long as they do, my helpers are rough on them. I couldn't imagine letting my guys use a porty without destroying it
No one treats your equipment like You!
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Dolly Llama
Number 5
hot water from the sink
150psi diaphragm pump
what else does one need?
after all, it's a fckin' porty and I'd rather have my eye poked with a sharp stick than use one
...they're ALL a POS and really only good for upl while the TM is cleaning carpet elsewhere in the house ...
(Chavez on Ruff's computer)
..L.T.A.
Desk Jockey
Member
Its the turuuuuth! 
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Dolly Llama
Number 5
Its the turuuuuth!
and i'm only half joking ...less than half actually
..L.T.A.
SamIam
Member
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums...73680678_111478645582568_422469_5374405_n.jpg
This machine was pretty reliable!
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This machine was pretty reliable!
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Goomer
Member
hot water from the sink
150psi diaphragm pump
what else does one need?
after all, it's a fckin' porty and I'd rather have my eye poked with a sharp stick than use one
...they're ALL a POS and really only good for upl while the TM is cleaning carpet elsewhere in the house ...
(Chavez on Ruff's computer)
..L.T.A.
Then WTF do you ask for?
And for Mr. Imby I have 4 machines. 2 working,2 within 20 minutes or so away from my main working area for back up.I don't have any inclination to mess with the guts of a machine to save a few bucks. I only make money when the wand is moving.
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Lee Stockwell
FOJL
I make money when their PEN is moving...
Training employees, marketing, selling, Prepping your equipment to work well, and many other things go together to make you money.
ruff
Member
Rick,
I apologize for my previous response.
You are absolutely right, maintaining one's equipment is very important. It is important for practical everyday use, enabling us to make money, not be wasteful, as well as showing respect to the equipment that enables us to make a living.
My response comes as a reaction to, what seem somewhat prominent here, that it is not OK to ask for better made machines. Yes, they are all made with pretty much the same components, however some seem to be better designed and last longer. I prefer those.
On a practical level, I'd rather pay more for a machine that lasts longer than fix one that does not. Mechanical skills are not my forte and I can make far more money cleaning than fixing my machine. Trust me on that one
I do fix some things and usually it takes me a loooooong time. Should I learn to do it better? It will be nice, however with the little time that I have left after work I'd much rather spend on fun banter here on MB than fix my equipment. If you see my posts they're usually early morning before I go to work or late night when I'm in relax mode.
"complaining" about machines that don't last could be justified as well as unjustified (fair vs unfair). And this site is good about spreading the word. If a machine has a flawed design, people should know, as well as if it is great. That's how good products and companies get rewarded.
I apologize for my previous response.
You are absolutely right, maintaining one's equipment is very important. It is important for practical everyday use, enabling us to make money, not be wasteful, as well as showing respect to the equipment that enables us to make a living.
My response comes as a reaction to, what seem somewhat prominent here, that it is not OK to ask for better made machines. Yes, they are all made with pretty much the same components, however some seem to be better designed and last longer. I prefer those.
On a practical level, I'd rather pay more for a machine that lasts longer than fix one that does not. Mechanical skills are not my forte and I can make far more money cleaning than fixing my machine. Trust me on that one
I do fix some things and usually it takes me a loooooong time. Should I learn to do it better? It will be nice, however with the little time that I have left after work I'd much rather spend on fun banter here on MB than fix my equipment. If you see my posts they're usually early morning before I go to work or late night when I'm in relax mode.
"complaining" about machines that don't last could be justified as well as unjustified (fair vs unfair). And this site is good about spreading the word. If a machine has a flawed design, people should know, as well as if it is great. That's how good products and companies get rewarded.
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Dolly Llama
Number 5
I don't have a dog in this fight....
but none that turns a dime UNTIL the wand moves across the carpet
..L.T.A.
"And for Mr. Imby I have 4 machines. 2 working,2 within 20 minutes or so away from my main working area for back up.I don't have any inclination to mess with the guts of a machine to save a few bucks. I only make money when the wand is moving.
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Really Lee? Editing my posts? Where was the editor when I was wrongly called a liar? Or when Imby through out the "Whining Willy" moniker?
If you're going to censor, do it for everyone, not just me.
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ruff
Member
Yep.
That "liar" thing was certainly bizarre.
Did Mr. Lockhart (it was him if I remember correctly) ever bother to explain?
That "liar" thing was certainly bizarre.
Did Mr. Lockhart (it was him if I remember correctly) ever bother to explain?
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Nope he didn't. I've got broad shoulders and can take censored or censored tossing out his Whining Willy, but being called a liar is gutless and if he would care to step up and show me where I LIED , not some form of subterfuge, then it would make sense. Apparently, I'm designed to take cheap shots, but God forbid I toss out a few. I can't for the life of me figure out why Lee is editing my post.I sure lost a lot of the respect I had for him.Carry on.
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Lee Stockwell
FOJL
I very rarely ever edit anyone. Some of the instances you noted I didn't see, or weren't over the top.
I just took out something you'd have later regretted....I hope.
Carry on, I may edit another post later this year.
Desk Jockey
Member
Me too! Actually someday I'll buy a new portable................................................ok now I'm fully joking!and i'm only half joking ...less than half actually
..L.T.A.
