Battle of the Direct Drives

[Tony Wilson]

so who won?

 

[Mike Pailliotet]

Marty.




Who won the heat challenge?

The Pro1200 by one degree over the Butler

Who won the vacuum challenge? 4 way tie.

Who won the best use of space? Hydramaster

Easiest to work on? 1st-Butler 2nd-SS

Affordability? Ask your bank.


Honestly, they are all great units.


But only one got picked by Marty..

Will that bragging right boost sales or lead to bankruptcy? Stay tuned.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

How can there be a 4 way tie on vacuum? Doesn't Sapphire have a #5 blower?

 

[Mike Pailliotet]

No

4.8

 

[bob vawter]

the best machine wadn't even there!

 

[Nampa Carpet Cleaning]

How was the vacuum tested in this shootout ? It does seem odd that they where all the same CFM and Lift

 

[ronbeatty]

Didn't Aerotech blow them all out of the parking lot????

 

[Nampa Carpet Cleaning]

I would say Butler has the best warranty and resale value. That is a plus. They also have those nice Stainless steel tanks and a reliability factor that simply can't be beat.

I would be proud to own any of them.

On a side note SS has the GD Heli-flow 408 Blower

The design of the drive system and electronic control module would be other things to consider along with fuel consumption and noise/vibration

 

[Mike Pailliotet]

Didn't Aerotech blow them all out of the parking lot????

Well sure..

50 degrees more heat atw and an extra 100 feet of hose before the big dip.


But you could buy 1.85 vans for the price of an AT so you better be dualing like mad.

 

[Mike Pailliotet]

How was the vacuum tested in this shootout ? It does seem odd that they where all the same CFM and Lift

We put Chavez Jr in each hose and waited for the scream.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Soo you choked those units until they stalled?

Captain America is starting. Don't talk trash on me until I get back. I'd show you the same respect.

 

[Tony Wilson]

Awsome. Probably going to be a hydramaster for me. Close proximity for service etc. plus I love all the space savings.

 

[ronbeatty]

Well sure..

50 degrees more heat atw and an extra 100 feet of hose before the big dip.


But you could buy 1.85 vans for the price of an AT so you better be dualing like mad.

Just giving credit were it is do. I think you have to admit Vlad and Jeremy have been great when it comes to customer service.

 

[Mike Pailliotet]

Just giving credit were it is do. I think you have to admit Vlad and Jeremy have been great when it comes to customer service.

Excellent indeed.

The whole Aerotech experience is in a class of its own.