Progress pics of the build.... pro 1200 sapphire

[Art Kelley]

any more pics?
How loud is the unit with the doors closed?
does the unit pull any air from the outside to cool the blower pulleys, pump?

The blower and pump belts on my 1200 don't get very hot and don't need air flow to cool them. I don't remember changing them and they have 11K hours, but maybe I did; it's been 12 years now. The only thing I've had to replace was the front clutch and the radiator HX, both last year and both at about 10K hours.

 

[Scott S.]

The blower and pump belts on my 1200 don't get very hot and don't need air flow to cool them. I don't remember changing them and they have 11K hours, but maybe I did; it's been 12 years now. The only thing I've had to replace was the front clutch and the radiator HX, both last year and both at about 10K hours.

no offence art, but the machine they are installing is differant than the origional pro 1200, but yes in alot of ways alot alike.
12 years on same van?
how many hours on the pro1200?

 

[Art Kelley]

Scott, the new Sapphire 1200 is the same basic concept as my 03 WM with lots of improvements and refinements. Right now I have about 10.8K hours, the hour meter doesn't register past 10K so it shows 800 hours. Last summer I was going to post about how maintenance-free the machine has been and I was one hour away from 10000 hours the van floor started filling with anti-freeze. The lower HX took a crap and I had to put in a new one. Modernistic, my local Sapphire distributor, had one in stock so I did the job myself that night after work.

 

[hogjowl]

It's a completely different animal and Art has been called out on that before by others.

It's going to take a few years before we actually know if this machine is any more or less problematic that the rest of their line.

 

[D Luke]

Art, you're in Michigan? I'm getting my new 1200 installed in Detroit next week.

 

[Art Kelley]

Art, you're in Michigan? I'm getting my new 1200 installed in Detroit next week.

Derek, are you going to Modernistic for the install?

 

[D Luke]

Derek, are you going to Modernistic for the install?

I'm going to Interlink for the machine.

I've never been to Modernistic but will be at Nutech's CAD tomorrow.

 

[Art Kelley]

I'm going to Interlink for the machine.

I've never been to Modernistic but will be at Nutech's CAD tomorrow.

Cool. I forgot about CAD. I'll stop in at NuTech after my 2nd job. Another great supplier around here.

 

[Art Kelley]

It's a completely different animal and Art has been called out on that before by others.

It's going to take a few years before we actually know if this machine is any more or less problematic that the rest of their line.

You're right it's set up very different.

But it's the same thing. A pump, a blower, HXs and a driveshaft. What it's missing is a large industrial motor (and exhaust) sardined in with those components cooking them slowly until they're done.

 

[davegillfishing]

 

[Mikey P]

Are those stench barriers effective?

 

[SamIam]

Thay must be I cant smell you!

 

[davegillfishing]

Are those stench barriers effective?

we will see..not sure yet

 

[Jeremy N]

Pretty sweet.

Can they put one in a box van?

 

[davegillfishing]

Not sure to be honest..I'm sure rick will answer that one soon

 

[Mikey P]

we will see..not sure yet

How well is it sealed around the edges?

the 1200 has to be much cooler inside compared to your slide in experiments..

 

[davegillfishing]

It seals pretty dang tight..I can tell your the ac gets cold as balls lol

I will report after a few weeks of running the crap out of it for sure

 

[KevinL]

My ac gets cold too but it's the combating the 150+ degrees in the truck when you first get in. And the ac doesn't really start working until you start moving. No, I do not have a divider.

 

[Doug Cox]

Damn, those Chevys are starting to look old.

 

[Scott S.]

It seals pretty dang tight..I can tell your the ac gets cold as balls lol

I will report after a few weeks of running the crap out of it for sure

how loud is the pro1200 when its running?
Do you like the power hose reel?
what do and dont you like about the pro 1200 so far?

 

[davegillfishing]

its simply awesome!! much quieter than the butler..lots of power and very very compact

the reel is awesome..great power and not jerky..

im very happy with the pro 1200..cant think of anything to bitch about other than a huge waste tank would be nice..other than that its great

 

[hogjowl]

I haven't been following this thread. How long have you had it? Long enough to know?

Nothing would make TCS any happier than for me to buy a 1200, unless I bought a Cleanco instead. So, I truly appreciate your experiences. Keep sharing.

And, it would also piss Bruder off if I bought one, so even better.

 

[Desk Jockey]

LOL

Man are you a pain in the butthole!

 

[Jim Pemberton]

I haven't been following this thread. How long have you had it? Long enough to know?

Nothing would make TCS any happier than for me to buy a 1200, unless I bought a Cleanco instead. So, I truly appreciate your experiences. Keep sharing.

And, it would also piss Bruder off if I bought one, so even better.

Don't even tease about that Marty

I just turned 56 and don't want to die of heart failure

 

[hogjowl]

LOL

Man are you a pain in the butthole!

I assure you, I am a pain to more than just Bruder.

 

[Desk Jockey]

No doubt! You crazy fooker!

 

[Mikey P]

I haven't been following this thread. How long have you had it? Long enough to know?

Nothing would make TCS any happier than for me to buy a 1200, unless I bought a Cleanco instead. So, I truly appreciate your experiences. Keep sharing.

And, it would also piss Bruder off if I bought one, so even better.

What makes you think Bruder would sell you one?

 

[GeneMiller]

Are those stench barriers effective?

That was one advantage of going to the box truck I hadn't expected. Ive long forgotten how bad the inside of a van can smell after cleaning something nasty.

Gene

 

[davegillfishing]

i have only done a few jobs with it so far..did a flood today..im still amazed at how quiet it is..im used to the butlers, much louder..the 1200 is just very smooth

 

[Mark Saiger]

I haven't had the chance to say congratulations on the purchase Dave @davegillfishing