Deke Hatley
Member
So has anybody had any experience with this machine? Would love to hear any opinions
Dynachem DC 534
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Brent Norman
Member
I run one. I’ve grown to really like it!
Here’s what I like
Simple and easy to work on
Crazy hot
Sucks hard 17hg
Fresh and waste water all in the unit
Easy to run
Fast dry times
Here’s the negatives: really big ( takes up the whole side door )
Kind a loud
Crazy hot, I had to put a bypass on it
Sucks down really hard making it impossible to run an unglided wand
Not the prettiest
Not a lot of cfms, but just enough at 150’
Here’s what I like
Simple and easy to work on
Crazy hot
Sucks hard 17hg
Fresh and waste water all in the unit
Easy to run
Fast dry times
Here’s the negatives: really big ( takes up the whole side door )
Kind a loud
Crazy hot, I had to put a bypass on it
Sucks down really hard making it impossible to run an unglided wand
Not the prettiest
Not a lot of cfms, but just enough at 150’
Deke Hatley
Member
Thanks for the info
Deke Hatley
Member
Im currently running an Amtex and it been a great machine just looking for something to last me another 5 years or so till i retire. 30 years doing this tried all the name brands just want a hardcore unit to get me through to retirement!
Deke Hatley
Member
Hey man thank you for the reply
Brent Norman
Member
Anytime. Any other questions feel free to ask
Deke Hatley
Member
So you say it sucks down hard but not enough cfms? confused?
Brent Norman
Member
The DC 534 would definitely do that. And it’s most likely a small step up
Brent Norman
Member
It draws near 17 hg meaning it sucks incredibly hard. Locks down on the carpet. Works great for lifting dirt and water out of carpets
Deke Hatley
Member
I do mostly move outs for people renting. Got a couple of regular restraunts. Rarely run more than 100' occasionally 200' usually 100' and never dual wand. Small town. So plenty of suction with 200' or less? And consistant heat?
Deke Hatley
Member
I do all my own repairs/maintenece pretty far from any manufacturer. So this machine pretty easy to work on?
Brent Norman
Member
Some of my jobs I run 300’ and still beats any portable I’ve ever used. Good suction still. I just keep the wand down on the carpets during the long runs. So 100’-200’ is ideal! The heat is crazy. My high flow Zipper Wand will cool it down but only if I run a while with full trigger. Otherwise running a wand or Rotovac it keeps really really hot.
Brent Norman
Member
There’s not an easier machine to work on
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
...except one you don't HAVE to work on.
Deke Hatley
Member
Awesome so no issues with the machine? Works great? I just need this to be my last unit till I retire. So can I get 5-7 good years from this unit? Oh btw thank you for your input dude i really appreciate it
Brent Norman
Member
There is no such machine. You always have to do something even if it’s just preventive maintenance
Deke Hatley
Member
Last question? Hows their customer service if you were to have an issue?
Deke Hatley
Member
Yeah Im just talking about major issues. I can deal with all the little stuff
Brent Norman
Member
I had to have the Koehler engine rebuilt right from the get go. But that was no fault of the machine. Just a lemon of an engine. A hose here and there.
Deke Hatley
Member
Im just mostly wanting heat. My Amtex has slowed down on the heat mostly just warm now not super hot like when I bought it
Brent Norman
Member
Cobb is Always willing to answer a question. There mechanics seem to know there stuff. If you need any parts it’s not going to be much and you can find them locally at an auto parts store. The only trouble I had was with a bad engine and Cobb found the place to bring it and have it rebuilt. I live in norther MN so pretty far from Texas
Deke Hatley
Member
so far the only thing Ive had to do on my Amtex is repace my pressure pump. Oh and the ag pump that feeds it. Oh yeah that big rubber gear/coupler thing I hate once
Brent Norman
Member
Thats all is going to depend on what rinse you use, your hardness of water, and how often you descale this. But the heat exchanger is super simple
Deke Hatley
Member
Great! Hey man I really appreciate you answering all my questions. You're a good dude. Best wishes to you and your family. I appreciate your input!
Brent Norman
Member
No extra ag pump. No coupler on this. Pretty simple. Everything is right out in the open too
Deke Hatley
Member
Awesome! That's exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks again!
Deke Hatley
Member
So what machine do you recommend that I won't hve to work on? Im seriously askin your opinion
Mikey P
Administrator
Thanks Brent!
If you're looking for a good, cheap machine that produces heat for it's size, I suggest asking for some feedback on the Sapphire Rage. For the size, it puts out more heat than any other Heat exchanger machine it's size from what I'm hearing. I have a friend in Atlanta that has 2 rages (one new and one old), an older Prochem Legend, and an older 370, and the rage beats them all. The 36blower holds it's own real good, and it has a proven heat exchanger setup. But, I'm just repeating what I've been told. I haven't seen it up close so I suggest asking other people.
