Zippered 14,000sqf

[Onfire_02_01]

I just got home from cleaning a movie theater. Zippered everything but the steps. 14,000 sqf took me 21 hours over 3 days to do. Waste water looked like coffee every time I dumped. 100 foot hose run just to get to the front door on second floor.
Is my zipper now considered used?

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Congrats. Probably the best cleaning it's ever had.

 

[Nate The Great]

Only if you had 2 brothers with Zippers also........ @Mark Saiger living the dream......!

Since you've experienced cleaning with the Zipper, do you feel that you could have cleaned it better or faster with a wand and less fatigue? Every time I used the Zipper on commercial, it seems like I get it done faster than when I first got it......

 

[Onfire_02_01]

After using it for 3 days i would say the speed was slightly less than if i were to wand the carpet. However this was negated by the fact that the zipper flushed the carpet much better than the wand and left the carpet much drier than a wand, even with the dollar bill sized clump of hair i pulled out. It also taxed my body differently. When i wand my legs, feet, and especially the balls and big toe are really sore and can have a hard time walking. With the zipper my lower back was the thing that hurt the most. I was able to streach it out fairly easily though. So over all i think it will be the tool i reach for on commercial jobs. I tried it on one residential job, but found it too cumbersom while cleaning arround furniture.

 

[Bob Pruitt]

Would you say you were doing better with it on day 3 than the first day? I don't have one yet and understand there is a learning curve. What was your experience?

 

[hogjowl]

I can't figure out why your balls got sore?

 

[Nate The Great]

He got a Wal-Mart Huffy also.....

 

[Cleanworks]

After using it for 3 days i would say the speed was slightly less than if i were to wand the carpet. However this was negated by the fact that the zipper flushed the carpet much better than the wand and left the carpet much drier than a wand, even with the dollar bill sized clump of hair i pulled out. It also taxed my body differently. When i wand my legs, feet, and especially the balls and big toe are really sore and can have a hard time walking. With the zipper my lower back was the thing that hurt the most. I was able to streach it out fairly easily though. So over all i think it will be the tool i reach for on commercial jobs. I tried it on one residential job, but found it too cumbersom while cleaning arround furniture.

Interesting that you mention the big toe. For the last six months, my left big toe feels like it's broken. For the small of your back to be aching, you must be exerting yourself, pushing the zipper forward it seems, is that the case?

 

[Desk Jockey]

He got a Wal-Mart Huffy also.....

My left pedal is falling off. I need to remove the cap and tighten it. Man I'm rough on shit!

 

[Nate The Great]

I've learned to grab the 2" hose and solution line about 2-3' behind the top of the Zipper.... I use the vac hose to help propel the Zipper forward given my weaker arm is on the handle.... If you hold the hose by your waist, it's not too difficult to keep good posture and not let your lower back hurt as much....

 

[Onfire_02_01]

I defiantly got more of a rhythm as time went on. Still tripping over hoses though. Hose management is a lot different with this thing.

I think I was bringing it back too far/standing too close and would have to arch my back to push off the next stroke.

 

[hogjowl]

I have a hard time using the Zipper.

I keep hearing Saigers voice in my head.

 

[Onfire_02_01]

I've learned to grab the 2" hose and solution line about 2-3' behind the top of the Zipper.... I use the vac hose to help propel the Zipper forward given my weaker arm is on the handle.... If you hold the hose by your waist, it's not too difficult to keep good posture and not let your lower back hurt as much....

That didn't work too well for me. It seemed to work better for me if I threw the hose over my shoulder and down my back to my other hand.

 

[Nate The Great]

Yikes........!

 

[Onfire_02_01]

I have a hard time using the Zipper.

I keep hearing Saigers voice in my head.

Turn off your Bluetooth and the voices will go away.

 

[Cleanworks]

for my various power tools, I have used a hook with a Velcro wrap to hold the hoses together and hook it on to my belt, with a slight sag between me and the tool. Seems to work ok.

 

[Old Coastie]

I can't figure out why your balls got sore?

He posted here, all innocent like and yall busted 'em over and over.

Pass the ice..

 

[Desk Jockey]

I can't figure out why your balls got sore?

I never think about anything but wimins. When they have balls, then I'll concern myself with balls.

 

[dealtimeman]

I can't figure out why your balls got sore?

Good stuff!


What ever food you ate keep eating it, it has made you funnier. Keep me coming

You do know Chavez stinks, right? ( humidity, ha)

 

[Desk Jockey]

I don't stink....my clothes do??

 

[Old Coastie]

Good stuff!


What ever food you ate keep eating it, it has made you funnier. Keep me coming.

I ain't sure I'm comfortable with this conversation any more..

 

[shadygrady]

Onfire, your concerns with hose management can be addressed by my previous suggestions regarding the Zipper. I removed the handcuff that holds the vacuum hose on the upper part of the handle, installed a 2" grey flex hose to the vac chamber outlet, so you can angle it around and straight back between your feet at floor level. I run the flex inside the steel braided water line for further control. This allows two hands on the machine for optimum ergonomics.

 

[Onfire_02_01]

Onfire, your concerns with hose management can be addressed by my previous suggestions regarding the Zipper. I removed the handcuff that holds the vacuum hose on the upper part of the handle, installed a 2" grey flex hose to the vac chamber outlet, so you can angle it around and straight back between your feet at floor level. I run the flex inside the steel braided water line for further control. This allows two hands on the machine for optimum ergonomics.

Do you have a photo or a link to one?

 

[Onfire_02_01]

I ain't sure I'm comfortable with this conversation any more..

I dont think that i am either. Seems to be a long way from the original post.

 

[shadygrady]

Look at the Swivel for my Zipper post, Fred posted a link.

 

[FredC]

http://mikeysboard.com/threads/long...he-week-and-back-to-work.281689/#post-4417187

 

[Onfire_02_01]

Last night I cleaned a restaurant. Normally takes me an hour to 1.5 depending. Using my new Zipper, I was done and playing with my tile spinner and grease remover on their back steps in 45 minutes.