1st try with the CFX15 and a 360i

[Mikey P]

We used the 10" brush pro first to pull out two fist sized wads of pet hair from to 8x10s and our MBR.

Pre sprayed with Procyon Extreme (no odor and got some yellow spots out of an Olefin rug, rinsed well with tap water.


Setting up the CFX was frustrating for this first timer. Its a two cord system with a pump out but no pressure pump. I figured any 20 amp outlet with a GFI button would work. Nope, I had to go to the garage where the HVAC gets plugged into for the pump and vac switch and to the outlet in our laundry room for the one pump. I was tripping switched with out even turning the power on....wtf?


Once I got it up and running I found it to be well balanced set up. Hot tap pressure, two 3 stage vacs and the 360i, it did a very nice job and it feels as dry if not dryer then a truckmount. The water being fed to the toiled was impressively brown.

I spotted some uph and the Sheardry worked real well at house pressure and had plenty of vacuum to clean just about anything.


Now if I had to plug in the 1200 psi Ranger base AND the EDIC heater I don't what thee hell I would have done.


Tarps and corner guards were needed for all those hoses and cords...lordy.

 

[ronbeatty]

New Aerotech in your future

 

[Mikey P]

I've got other plans for NV Ron...

I just need to be able to do some odd cleaning, mostly uph and lightly soiled carpet and tile

 

[hogjowl]

I hear the Vacaway board is still up.

 

[Mikey P]

They're pissed at me.


I had THEM fill my Poof bottles for the last order.

 

[hogjowl]

Yeah me too. Filling them is a pita!

 

[Joel D]

Thanks for review. That's the porty I'm leaning toward if I ever get one. I like how small it is.

 

[Dolly Llama]

I was tripping switched with out even turning the power on....wtf?

tripping the GFCI before turning on the unit suggests a short in the machine
but it worked in the laundry rm??
(which should also be GFCI)

same cord that tripped the kitchen ?
Or none of the cords worked in the kitchen??


..L.T.A.

 

[Mikey P]

None in the kitchen

 

[Mikey P]

Laundry is not gfi

Heater is single outlet

 

[Bob Savage]

Too much trouble IMO for what you get.

Our ETM works every time on 2 -15 amp circuits, with a 30 GPM APO, 275º heat if necessary (never that much heat is needed), #6-8 flow depending on which wand, etc.

You don't need more than this, regardless of the job you are doing.

An electric heater is NO GOOD - PERIOD, when you are into production mode, and have encountered heavy soiling.

Rotovac contacted me a few years ago and wanted to partner with me. I said NO thank you.

 

[Zee]

So I'm wondering...., what made you go with the rotovac porty instead of the Dwellpro?
Does it feel like it has better extraction power?

 

[Mikey P]

They sent it out for me to try.

Im still open to the DP...

 

[ronbeatty]

Hope it all works out for you no matter what method you go with. Just joking

 

[Nate The Great]

They sent it out for me to try.

Im still open to the DP...

Im at a loss for words.......

 

[dgardner]

I've got other plans for NV Ron...

Professional gambler - wait - was I not supposed to mention that yet?

 

[Zee]

Im at a loss for words.......

I was waiting for that comment from you Nate.

 

[Mikey P]

Aint Nate the porty king?

 

[Nate The Great]

Aint Nate the porty king?

@Willy P got me beat for cord usage but I know a thing or 2 about porty setups.. Hell I got machines older than me...

 

[Mikey P]

Whats your fave for large homes?

 

[Goomer]

How did the pump-out filter look afterwards?

 

[Mikey P]

 

[Mikey P]

How did the pump-out filter look afterwards?

perfect Frank, once I got it running it really did work well.


Not sure how choosy mothers will feel about the sink/faucet hook up, all the cords, the toilet drain.....

I kept it all inside but I like how Art keeps it on the porch and waters the shrubs..





I set it up again tonight on two 20 amp outlets in my garage. One was a GFI. No problem.

I also tried the 1200 PSI Ranger base. Kind of cool.. Tile and filthy carpet will get cleaned better for sure. Needs some tweaks though..

 

[Dolly Llama]

I've got other plans for NV Ron...
I just need to be able to do some odd cleaning, mostly uph and lightly soiled carpet and tile

Now if I had to plug in the 1200 psi Ranger base AND the EDIC heater I don't what thee hell I would have done.


Tarps and corner guards were needed for all those hoses and cords...lordy.

and a stuck exhaust diverter has Oh-Pee looking bedder to you

stop the madness, Shirlee

You need a small slide-in TM.
Put it in Spartan van ..
then you don't have to worry about a hot TM 10" behind your overlarge cranium

You'll also have room for your squirt 'n suck PITA porty when it's more practical
as well as your spray 'n wipe towel twirler , tile spinners and sUck mOps

Get a grip, would you?
there's no way in hell a pro like you can get along with a porty in a pinto ...even part time.
It'll drive you mad......and in less than a year you'll be contemplating Hemlock cocktails.....


..L.T.A.

 

[Mikey P]

aint this fun?

 

[Mikey P]

I can't fit a Spartan in my 8 ft garage..


How about dis?

http://reno.craigslist.org/ctd/5201491734.html


take them seats out and alee oop a 370?

 

[Mikey P]

or this long boy..


http://www.whybuynewautos.com/web/used/Ford-E350-2008-Rocklin-California/25070921/

 

[Goomer]

perfect Frank, once I got it running it really did work well.


Not sure how choosy mothers will feel about the sink/faucet hook up, all the cords, the toilet drain.....

I kept it all inside but I like how Art keeps it on the porch and waters the shrubs..

Keep a close eye on the filter, and for any slow down of your discharge rate.

Expect to eventually run into oddball sink aerator threads, and newer style euro faucets.

You'll want to make a yourself a sink kit which includes a small pair of rust resistant channel locks, o-rings, small o-ring pick, thread adapters, and one of these with a couple of hose clamps.

http://www.amazon.com/Camco-22484-Water-Bandit/dp/B000EDOSKG

 

[Dolly Llama]

I can't fit a Spartan in my 8 ft garage..

so check zoning, then hire a Mexican to built a 24x36 pole barn for $15K (with 10ft door)
You need a rug washing pit anyway...and a place to hang your fishing poles and gOOfy hats

Don't tell em it's for commercial use ...you're a cherry picking prt timer


..L.T.A.

 

[Nate The Great]

Whats your fave for large homes?

A truck mount... Unless it's a non TM cleaning, then a x2 3stage vac porty and 500 psi porty.. Don't forget #2little giant heater.. Or the mytee hotbox inline of the internal heater in the extractor.. 360i to top it off..