Box as in a trailer or box it in to isolate it in the van?
4 years as of today.
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Cleanworks
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Here's a couple of pics of my little unit. The heater is close to the door and I can slide it a little to prevent a sudden gust of wind from blowing out the pilot light. Common problem with LG's but if it happens you will notice your heat loss and can out and relight the heater. If the pilot light goes out, the gas is shut off automatically. Because you do other types of cleaning, you could put that Northstar heater in an open trailer with a pressure washer and do hot pressure washing.
Seriously I have no response. I'm pretty hurt by your back handedness toward my transaction with Derrick. Yes, I'm really upset Mike. If I sell my unit to Derrick I want it to be turn key. I haven't had the time to get it registered and smogged with my workload and working in the shop so i've been dragging my feet. More of a time issue than anything. The TM has been well documented with the past issues. . The issues I had with the TM are no secrets and is online for all the world to read about. @Matt Wood , myself, and a few other guys even made an Amtex Support Group on Facebook. I chose a long time ago to stop kicking sand in Ben's face. It took awhile but he totally refurbished the machine. He was determined to make it right. It's just sitting in my shop looking pretty. I fire her up every week to keep things lubed and the cobwebs blown out.
Mike, you constantly make fun of my 870. But when you needed it for your event cleanings, I was there. Now I'm selling my other machine to Derrick for a really good deal and you want to lob a grenade at me. I'm sorry I'm not an inventor like Tom or a multi millionaire that can offer you anything. I'm just me, running a small cleaning company with nothing to offer people that just want to hang with me because they think they can get something out if it.
The last thing I want to do is sell Derrick something that will not work. He is free to back out anytime. Doesn't really matter to me. I believe that since Ben made the much needed changes to all his machines, things have been going better. It's been a long time since I've come across anyone complaining about the TM's, unless he went out of business and there is nothing to complain about.
Mike, you constantly make fun of my 870. But when you needed it for your event cleanings, I was there. Now I'm selling my other machine to Derrick for a really good deal and you want to lob a grenade at me. I'm sorry I'm not an inventor like Tom or a multi millionaire that can offer you anything. I'm just me, running a small cleaning company with nothing to offer people that just want to hang with me because they think they can get something out if it.
The last thing I want to do is sell Derrick something that will not work. He is free to back out anytime. Doesn't really matter to me. I believe that since Ben made the much needed changes to all his machines, things have been going better. It's been a long time since I've come across anyone complaining about the TM's, unless he went out of business and there is nothing to complain about.
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What were the changes and improvements Ben made to your machine Damon? I remember a bunch of stainless steel and improved muffler system was swapped out and added in from the cheap metal parts. He knew he couldn't screw it up because of all my details I told the forums about my Inferno accident. So I'm sure he fixed all the complaints your truckmount had to prevent any more bad feedback
My name got tagged in, so I had to say something.
And did Conway own one of these? I remember he was selling his filters to amtex because Ben was too cheap to put a basket in his waste tanks, lol. What else does Tom know? lol
My name got tagged in, so I had to say something.
And did Conway own one of these? I remember he was selling his filters to amtex because Ben was too cheap to put a basket in his waste tanks, lol. What else does Tom know? lol
Off the top of my head, the exhaust manifold was upgraded with a braided exhaust. Larger quierter muffler, new wiring, new flow control and location for easier access. The frame was upgraded, re-powder-coated from the old orange to a new red, new 30hp kohler, new 360k btu diesel/kero burner, new gauges, and some other stuff I can’t remember.
I can’t speak for Tom. I know when I originally bought my TM it came with a filter. It was a copy of a Dev filter, not quite the same.
Cleanworks
Moderator
What size blower is on it?
Cleanworks
Moderator
That's a hell of a machine. I'm am a little leery of Kero burners but if it's working properly and the heat is controllable, that's a monster. I hope you can work a few jobs with Derrick to get him used to it.
Don't feel bad, Mike has to do that so that he can feel good about buying the weenie 370.
Mikey P
Administrator
No comment.
Carry on.
Carry on.
Dolly Llama
Number 5
no comment
well, just one
dayum
..L.T.A.
well, just one
dayum
..L.T.A.
Cleanworks
Moderator
Like none of us would like a new 370 or legend. For the work I do, either would suit quite well.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Actually Marty, it was you’re picture shaking hands with one of the dudes from TCS was PART of the decision why I bought a Cleanco....
So there’s that....
Back then I thought you were someone important....
How’s that for a back handed compliment???
hogjowl
Idiot™
Sucker
Sierra Clean Care
Member
It’s a great machine, and it has made my company lots of money over the last 3 years....
Hack Attack
Member
you could always hook an inline LG when it struggles on a restaurant.. bhahaha
Sierra Clean Care
Member
I’ve added a 75 gallon fresh water tank, and a 20 gallon rinse tank as well...
Between those, the PTI, increased RPM (spinning the blower @ 3400), the APO, custom, dual, 2.5 stainless steel recovery lid ( with a PROPER, curved slope into the tank, not the 90 DEGREE ELBOW...) there’s not much I can’t do with this truck...
Oh yeah, and the dual side well ports, and the dual rear ports, this truck is all I could ask for....
Except the fact that it’s mounted in a Chevy....
Cleanworks
Moderator
With today's Chem's and agitation machines, there's no need.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Ron, you’ve done this for 30 plus years. Do you not agree, heat and suction are still king?
Hack Attack
Member
its still the lack of heat though not needed all the time that stops me from just buying a 370 or 423 (fine if only residential)
the next step up in size/purchase price and running costs to try and match what I have?
the next step up in size/purchase price and running costs to try and match what I have?
Sierra Clean Care
Member
You do a lot of wool Dan, that, and upholstery don’t need mega heat. I enjoy seeing LOTS of steam from the wand. I get GREAT results from heat, RO water, great chems, and a ton of suction.
It’s the cornerstone of my business.
Well, one of the pieces of the pie anyway...
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Actually, wool should not exceed 130, 140....
And residential, ATM, If you’re running 220-240, you are only getting 170-200 ATW.... that means you are cleaning properly....
But, believe what you want...
Heat equals CLEANER, for the same amount of work....
Cleanworks
Moderator
I've had high heat units and moderate units. Although there is a lot of satisfaction cleaning with a flame thrower, it's not really necessary. I have been using my Hydramaster CDs a lot lately. Maxes out at 205 f. Using products like Code Red and various enzyme products gets me the same results as my propane units. If I need a little more power, I bring in a crb or rotovac with a brush head. I do like high heat but it's not really necessary today.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Fair enough...
Dolly Llama
Number 5
LOL....that's what the Y-tube photo vid dude said too
and if you could hear, it might sound "gruff" .....
from the machine to the wand loses a measurable amount of heat
and just two inches of atomized spray from jet to fiber loses a ton
so from TM to "fiber" there's as much as a 40-60 degree drop
and more depending on jet flow size and distance of jets to fiber
..L.T.A.
