zipper

[Nate The Great]

I've been a power wand/head user since the mid 90's....... I'm an avid user of my RV360i in residential and commercial jobs... Since getting the Zipper Jr. back when Cintas had the exclusive rights, I haven't used my RV360i on commercial.... The difference in flushing/rinsing ability the Zipper can do, the powerhead's can't match without the job taking longer as in doing more dry passes... And still running the risk of over wetting, which is the #1 complaint when we get new accounts.... In the end, I choose the Cimex/Zipper combo over the rv360i, rx20, Prochem power glide, OG rotovac's in commercial settings....

If what you're doing works for you, keep doing what your doing....

 

[Johnny]

I lift my wand perpendicular to baseboards (chop stroke), or tilt it (parallel) to get edges of carpet when they're dirty. This doesn't appear to be convenient with a Zipper. How close, front and sides, does a Zipper clean to baseboards?

Much obliged.

 

[steve frasier]

we have 2, love the zipper

 

[Mark Saiger]

I lift my wand perpendicular to baseboards (chop stroke), or tilt it (parallel) to get edges of carpet when they're dirty. This doesn't appear to be convenient with a Zipper. How close, front and sides, does a Zipper clean to baseboards?

Much obliged.

Actually does pretty well Johnny....

I don't notice much problem running along baseboards....

Even sometimes, I can lift the corner of the Zipper head and do the same on a occasion when getting into something strange along a baseboard in front of me..

Pulling along the sides of baseboards I feel it does very well.

I prevac and use a crevice tool while doing vacuuming, so not sure if it is because of this, I don't see problems....

Just as you use the Zipper more, you get used to doing tricks with it like any other tool I guess you could say

 

[mirf]

We love our zipper and agree with all that is said here. For me it does all that and it is cordless. I hate cords.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

It's a revolutionary tool. Very well designed. Awesome results with a more ergonomic exercise as testified to above. Thank you, Erik!

 

[glenboy]

How much do the cost...

 

[Mark Saiger]

How much do the cost...

Here is the info and pricing on their web page....

and I do recommend getting the special holding tray...they are Sweet....and well worth it...

http://www.zipperwand.com/

 

[tmdry]

I've had my Zipper for 2 months now, and can't remember the last time I pulled the 360i out of the truck.

I also carry a strong dry crb, and use that instead of the 360i to prescrub when its trashed, and it is much faster (have the trays if needed as well).

When we do the crb/zipper combo, the carpets are left fairly dry if not at least one level of the home is dry b4 we leave (we dry stroke 'em).

For commercial restaurants we also use the crb w/ black brushes, followed by the zipper, and the results are kick ass.

Our zipper is a 13 inch T handle w/ 10 flow.

You'll really see a huge time savings in big rooms or long halls (like the one posted above w/ no furniture), you can do long strokes and be done at least half the time vs a wand. The only wand we have is our stair wand in the truck now.

We had a recent commercial job we did a week ago, one hallway was roughly 3k sqft, low soil, we did prevac w/ crb, prespray, n zipper-it in a hour (it felt a lot less).

 

[tmdry]

Forgot to mention, if you strap your hoses to yourself by using a Velcro around the 2 hoses, than tie it to your belt buckle on a string/cord, about 3-4 feet from your Zipper, you won't need to hold the hoses on your back strokes since they will attached to your body, as your body moves so will the hoses, this helps for guys that are tall (I'm 6'5), and noticed a HUGE difference not having to hold the hoses in one hand, nor do you need a helper moving them. By using both hands, your posture is better and your production rate is quicker too.

Just my .02 cents.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Bill,
I'd love to see a pic of your idea.

 

[Big Jim]

Saiger" data-source="post: 4361945" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">

Here is the info and pricing on their web page....

and I do recommend getting the special holding tray...they are Sweet....and well worth it...

http://www.zipperwand.com/

Mark, tell me about the special holding tray. Didn't see it on his site. Thanks

 

[Big Jim]

Forgot to mention, if you strap your hoses to yourself by using a Velcro around the 2 hoses, than tie it to your belt buckle on a string/cord, about 3-4 feet from your Zipper, you won't need to hold the hoses on your back strokes since they will attached to your body, as your body moves so will the hoses, this helps for guys that are tall (I'm 6'5), and noticed a HUGE difference not having to hold the hoses in one hand, nor do you need a helper moving them. By using both hands, your posture is better and your production rate is quicker too.

Just my .02 cents.

I'd really like to hear more about how running the zipper is for a tall guy (6'7"). Do you think Erik could do something with the handle?

 

[Big Jim]

Mark, tell me about the special holding tray. Didn't see it on his site. Thanks

Never mind found it!

 

[Nate The Great]

I'd really like to hear more about how running the zipper is for a tall guy (6'7"). Do you think Erik could do something with the handle?

@Zee and @Mikey P is 6'6" I believe.... But the first one talks funny.....

 

[Mark Saiger]

Mark, tell me about the special holding tray. Didn't see it on his site. Thanks

I cover my Zipper head with white rags to prevent scratching of the Blue

Erik supplies screws that bolt to the floor and through, but I used these self tapping screws instead....not knowing if this is the place I would really keep the Zipper permanently, but so far for 8 months, this is the place it will be.

 

[rjwood]

Lots of stuff in that van, Mark.

 

[Jim Martin]

transport trays work perfect....mine sits in front of the vacuum hose reel and the only time it comes out of that tray is if I pull it out....

 

[Big Jim]

transport trays work perfect....mine sits in front of the vacuum hose reel and the only time it comes out of that tray is if I pull it out....

Holy crap Jim nice set up!

 

[Big Jim]

Saiger" data-source="post: 4362375" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">

View attachment 3610

I cover my Zipper head with white rags to prevent scratching of the Blue

View attachment 3611

View attachment 3612
As usual outstanding response and pics!

View attachment 3613

Erik supplies screws that bolt to the floor and through, but I used these self tapping screws instead....not knowing if this is the place I would really keep the Zipper permanently, but so far for 8 months, this is the place it will be.

View attachment 3614

View attachment 3615

As usual outstanding response and pics

 

[Mikey P]

I can't believe Jim was going to get rid of that truck...


Turbo Force showroom!!

 

[Desk Jockey]

Yea Jim has such a clean setup and look at all that room! Nice Jim!

 

[Jim Martin]

my 570 set up is still better then working out of that truck...much more old person user friendly.....

 

[Desk Jockey]

It sure looks sweet!

 

[hogjowl]

UNtil it breaks down, and you have to spend two hours talking to yourself on how to fix it.

 

[tmdry]

Bill,
I'd love to see a pic of your idea.

 

[tmdry]

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Hey Bill, thanks for the video. Pretty cool idea! We'll have to try it.

 

[Mikey P]

What is that leash exactly?

Thanks Bill, looks great

 

[tmdry]

It's JB's stair climber, I don't know anyone else that has it, if you go on his site, under straps it's #7.

We use for the staircase to strap the hoses and also strapped to us.

You guys that have the Zipper will really like it, I love it w/ mine...if you do the Zipper one handed a lot it'll start hurting the back, vs waking w/ it I think...since the hoses are strapped to you the whole time, you're in full control of it.

Try it out.