1st try with the CFX15 and a 360i

[Shorty]

Mikey, one thing I found that was a pita with the docking station was that it had to be emptied via vac; hose, or tipped over.

I installed a three way tee piece where the water line goes into the pump underneath.

To this I connected a hose which I tied off along the pressure line under the machine.

Fitted a tap at the far end, then when finished, would simply turn the tap to drain the tank while I finished loading the rest of the gear, etc;

I still believe that it is far too awkward for taking up/down stairs.

Too much weight out over the front end.

 

[Art Kelley]

Mike, be sure to run a Devastator filter so you keep the machine nice and pristine inside and keep the APO working properly.

Among the many advantages of keeping the CFX outside is the availability of an electric plug for one of the lines (which is usually a separate circuit from an outlet inside near the front door) and landscaping mulch for the waste water to trickle inconspicuously into.

 

[Art Kelley]

That 1200 psi docking station with it's 25 gallon reservoir and autofill is very cool. I've been mulling what sort of tile pump to buy and this one seems to be the perfect solution for me.

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[Mikey P]

Lets talk tonight Art..

 

[Mikey P]

Are you getting by on two 15 amp outlets?

 

[Desk Jockey]

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.

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.

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or this long boy..


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

I just sold one of those only our was a 2000. It was 1-ton and did pretty well for us. I bought this 08 Chevy window van to replace it.

 

[Desk Jockey]

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.

a what?

 

[Dolly Llama]

a what?

an individual that will actually work and not WHINE like so many candyazz crackers .
and do it at a VERY competitive price
(meaning cheap if he no habla english very well..not like you American mexicans that have been "crackerized" )

and while he's at it, he'll cut the grass, trim the shrUbs and clean the pOOl


..L.T.A.

 

[Desk Jockey]

 

[rick imby]

Mikey you have me on the edge of my seat.

You have been a successful, conflicted bigger is better, high flow, high pressure, All the latest tools, faux green cleaner, working hard and living large in an extremely liberal enviornment.

You have experienced what the most expensive equipment in the industry can produce for results.

It will be interesting to see what you settle on for portable equipment. Especially since without a major financial output you can modify or change the equipment.

Very few people have gone back to their roots and started over with basic equipment. I really respect some of the guys like Willy and Goomer that have perfected their trade with equipment that can be paid for completely from one great job.

It will be interesting to watch....

 

[Desk Jockey]

those hacks?

 

[Art Kelley]

Are you getting by on two 15 amp outlets?

Sure. Neither circuit draws more than 13 amps.

 

[Nate The Great]

That 1200 psi docking station with it's 25 gallon reservoir and autofill is very cool. I've been mulling what sort of tile pump to buy and this one seems to be the perfect solution for me.

I was looking at the 250psi 27gallon reservoir.. I just seen the 1200psi 24gallon reservoir.. I use about 25gallons to clean a 2bd condo..

 

[Dolly Llama]

Very few people have gone back to their roots and started over with basic equipment. I really respect some of the guys like Willy and Goomer that have perfected their trade with equipment that can be paid for completely from one great job.

I don't think anyone questions Mike's ability to do great work with a porty...ANY porty
What will be the stumbling block (or rather severe PITA factor) will be the "efficiency" factor he's so used to.
the plugs/blown breakers, cords, hoses, sink faucets, toilets and buckets compared to a small TM will be having him pulling his hair out...even at 15-20 hours a week..
I'll bet on it


BTW, that's no knock on Willy and Goomer .(or any of the other POG's)
Both sharp dudes..and there's no doubt in my mind they do great work.
But if either of them could use a TM for 90% of their jobs, and did so for years, the porty would be staying in the van on 79.34% of the jobs.
I'd bet on that too


..L.T.A.

 

[Shorty]

But if either of them could use a TM for 90% of their jobs,

Therein lies the dilemma for many jobs.

I must admit, I sure did like my TM, but again, there were so many places that I was unable to use it, especially in high rise commercial with fully sealed windows and fire escape doors that were alarmed.

Then when Lonnie McDonald & Rick Gelinas, along with Gary Heacock had a talk to me, I could see the benefits of going back to a porty, also in conjunction with the "new generation" (SCAMPOOS)

I believe that VLM & porty's can open up a whole new world for many, FOR THOSE THAT ARE PREPARED TO LEARN & GO THE DISTANCE.

It's no good sticking your head up your, oops, I mean in the sand, and denying that this type of cleaning does not work.

It does, and if it hasn't worked for you, then maybe it's because you're a newbie in that area and haven't fully learned how to use the correct equipment & solutions to the best advantage.

Three other things, I damned sure that my little van will get under a 6'6" car-park ceiling a lot easier than a full size truck ever could.

The substantial saving alone on fuel is also to be considered, not to mention expensive break-downs for a truck mount.

When that's down, your income is also down.

 

[Dolly Llama]

It does, and if it hasn't worked for you, then maybe it's because you're a newbie in that area and haven't fully learned how .........

doesn't that sound like John G....

Shorty, I don't GAS what anyone uses .
i don't care if you drag a Von Schrader, run a bonnet or fiberpad under a rotary or shake the chandelier on the floor below you with an OP machine

I don't how many hi-rises in the thriving metropolis of Gardnerville or the GMA .
Nor do I know if Mike is targeting primarily commercial or hi-end res jobs


all i said was simply what i said , not that it "couldn't be done" with slower, less efficient equipment

what I said was.....he's going to hate the breakers, cords, toilets, buckets, sinks, hoses et al compared to how/what he's done for the last 20 years


why are you VLM primary guys so damn insecure??

..L.T.A.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Larry don't be such a VLM hater.

 

[Dolly Llama]

Larry don't be such a VLM hater.

ME??

I don't beat on the VLM hAcks like YOU beat on those poor porty hAcks

i like the VLM'ers
the ones that use round machines taught me the corners aren't dirty..so don't bother, just vac.
Then I applied that to behind doors and under furniture (same as corners, right?)

so then I figured..if a carpet looks great to start with, why bother at all??
Just spritz some pixie dust w/smell nice and whip the upright vac around

Man-O-day did my profits soar then !!

..L.T.A.

 

[Bob Savage]

Larry don't be such a VLM hater.

Rico,

I don't think Larry is a VLM hater at all.

What if you could have a truckmount, that actually performed as a Truckmount should, which could also transform into a portable if the job setup called for a long way inside to do the job, and do it efficiently?

The individual components would separate (modules), or one or 2 would remain in the van (possibly the pressure pump and heater), and the vacuum system with APO would go inside, to provide a constant supply of hot high pressured cleaning solution to the wand, while the vacuum system and APO go inside closer to the wand; or maybe if it's a high- rise, you take in the vac module, and 600 PSI pump with elec heater, and clean, or maybe hot water faucet pressure.

An ETM that is modular, can handle a lot of different cleaning job setups, with maximum cleaning power and efficiency.

If you are used to a wand in your hands, modular covers so many bases, but the key here is having an ETM that has true truckmount power and productivity.

 

[Desk Jockey]

so i kick a low life porty hack every once in a while . Its not personal, it natures way survival of the fittest.Those fookers that get offend deep down are insecure to the fact that they just might be a hack.

Ok who is kidding who.They are fookin hacks!!

I'm sorry the Bears lost today...let me apologize for this tantrum.

Pee. S.
Make no.mistake they are still hacks!

 

[Shorty]

Jeez I love it when you guys get yer knickers in a knot so easily.

Previously I was accused of being a shill for Rick Gelinas, now it appears I may be a ventriloquist for John G.

I must be a person of many talents, a master of a few.

Except my securities.

Personally, I've never had the breaker popping problems that so many here talk of.

Most of our gpo's are 10 amp, but 240 volt which probably makes a difference.

For edges & corners, I also have a very easy to use oblong plated orbiter, I think it used to be called the Argonaut over there?

Depending on the market one services SHOULD determine the equipment one uses, that is what I was trying to convey.

For the market that I service, a truckmount, & even porties, are not practical most of the time.

Even though I also sometimes must revert to a porty & my 360i when the need arises.

We sure do live worlds apart.

 

[Art Kelley]

Don't mind Larry, Shorty. He's stuck in the 90's where super heated solution was the most important part of the pie. I liked the 90's also. The women were younger and their hair was more interesting.

 

[hogjowl]

90's?
I think you're giving him some undue credit.

I bet he still has a mullet.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I bet he still has a mullet.

 

[PrimaDonna]

I've got other plans for NV

Hmmm...wonder what that could be?

We are interested in your porty experiences as we see a need to add one to go with our "other plan".

If we run this thing the way I anticipate, we will have a need for a porty to do the upholstery (preclean prior to application) and spot cleans or cleaning as part of warranty we will offer. No need for a full truck mount set up for this sector of the business. Keep us posted!

 

[Desk Jockey]

I anticipate, we will have a need for a porty to do the upholstery (preclean prior to application) and spot cleans or cleaning as part of warranty we will offer.

It sure seems like true upholstery experts are far & few between.

It looks to be a niche market that could easily be capitalized on if that were the direction one would want to take.

Many cleaners prefer to pass on upholstery and would much rather clean carpet only. Working with decorator fabrics will require someone with actual hands on experience, which Mike has.

As with any specialty service it should demand a premium making that venture even more worthwhile. Work less and profit more. My kind of deal!

 

[PrimaDonna]

It sure seems like true upholstery experts are far & few between.
It looks to be a niche market that could easily be capitalized on if that were the direction one would want to take.
Many cleaners prefer to pass on upholstery and would much rather clean carpet only. Working with decorator fabrics will require someone with actual hands on experience, which Mike has.
As with any specialty service it should demand a premium making that venture even more worthwhile. Work less and profit more.

Are you living in my head....?
When you gonna join the club?

 

[Desk Jockey]

Are you living in my head....?
When you gonna join the club?

Yes and all I have to say is damn its busy in there!

and....you sure are twisted.

I still believe we will, we just just have to get past this backlog of work before we can even think straight.

I sent Dan and Facebook post to put up for approval last month and he emails me back the changes from a month ago. A month!

 

[Dolly Llama]

I bet he still has a mullet.

I had a mullet before mullets were cool ....

..L.T.A.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I had a mullet before mullets were cool ....

..L.T.A.

If it looks good on you, rock it!