Bought the Sapphire upholstery tool today.

Becker · Jun 15, 2011

Did 3 sofas and a chair today with it.

Been using the hydramaster one for years.

A few times I forgot I was on manual mode, been a long time since I've had a trigger on my upholstery tool.

Over all it seems like a pretty good tool.

Will just take time getting use to it.

Seems like a lot of plastic so I hope it holds up with lots of use.

dday · Jun 15, 2011

I had been considering the Sapphire Stryker wand alongside the Bentley, and I have to say that all that plastic on the Stryker is a bit of a concern to me. According to the website, all rotomolded parts are lifetime warranty. A closer look at the website and seems as thought that warranty extends only to the CDV filter box.

At any rate, be sure to register your uph tool at Sapphire's site for any future warranty issues:

http://www.sapphirescientific.com/SSX_W ... ation.aspx

Good Luck with the tool!

Mikey P · Jun 16, 2011

you love and swear by the tool in no time Donald.

Stryker part deux is in the works, hold on to your money.

Bob Foster · Jun 16, 2011

Just got my Sapphire Upholstery Tool from Pembertons today. I let you people know how I do with mine too. I see you can lock the trigger on for running it continuous.

http://www.pembertonstore.com/

Becker · Jun 16, 2011

Bob Foster said:
Just got my Sapphire Upholstery Tool from Pembertons today. I let you people know how I do with mine too. I see you can lock the trigger on for running it continuous.

http://www.pembertonstore.com/

Yeah, it seems better than the hydramaster one, but I think it will just take time to get use to.

I wonder how long the lock for the trigger wil last.

I like the vac relief, but no sight glass.

For $426.00 before tax in my hand I won't complain.

Mikey P · Jun 16, 2011

I've yet to use the trigger lock.

Studebaker · Jun 16, 2011

Had mine for a good year and a half. No problems yet. Pull out the four screws and check it for garbage build up. Only takes a sec. I also use mine on stair steps, just turn the water flow up, works great.

Becker · Jun 16, 2011

Studebaker said:
Had mine for a good year and a half. No problems yet. Pull out the four screws and check it for garbage build up. Only takes a sec. I also use mine on stair steps, just turn the water flow up, works great.

Super lightly soiled I'd guess.

I have always liked just using a detailer for stairs, easy to do risiers and noses. . Never did like a stair tool.

Studebaker · Jun 16, 2011

Turn the water flow Up

Desk Jockey · Jun 16, 2011

You'll love it Becker, we used the Drimaster for years and switched when the Sapphire tool came out.

It won't take you long to adjust, the lightweight sure helps when you have multiple pieces to clean. 8)

tmdry · Jun 16, 2011

I got mine from Jim P. last year and still looks like new, deff holds up.

Bob Foster · Jun 16, 2011

Studebaker said:
Had mine for a good year and a half. No problems yet. Pull out the four screws and check it for garbage build up. Only takes a sec. I also use mine on stair steps, just turn the water flow up, works great.

When are you going to design a stair tool Keith?

Studebaker · Jun 16, 2011

We did make an attachment that held the upholstery pro that worked well. Just not out yet.

dday · Jun 16, 2011

Mikey P said:
Stryker part deux is in the works, hold on to your money.

Keith, how will the Stryker II differ from the current version?

lust1kiddo · Jun 16, 2011

does it flow continuous or can you stop it like a regular upholstery tool. I have a porti or can you only use it with truck mount. Im just thinking about how much water and chemical i would be burning if i used it. Normaly, i can do like a sofa, a love and a chair with one bucket. excluding prespray.

Jim Morrison · Jun 17, 2011

After using a Prochem tool for 7 years the Saphire is kinda novel. Don't miss the slobbering on microfiber and similar fabrics. What psi are you guys using with the Saphire?

Hoody · Jun 17, 2011

300-400 Jim.

Desk Jockey · Jun 17, 2011

Jarred you need one with all the fine fabrics you see. It controls your water better, less mess you can trigger it for your portable or continous if you ever need to or should you some day up grade to a TM. Contact Jim Pemberton if your local distributor doesn't carry them.

lust1kiddo · Jun 17, 2011

TM will never work in NYC. its a total waste of money. Porti is the best way to go for me. as long as the flow is not continuous, and i could use it on my machine, then maybe i will give it a whirl. I normally just let the detergent ( presprays and rinse ) do most of the work. I don't have to use much water.

Todd Anthony · Jun 18, 2011

Do you guys think that one pass is enough rinse for the medium soiled areas in order to remove the soil and prespray? I'm Still trying to get use to mine coming from the Prochem tool. Continuous flow will drain your stock tank FAST.

sam miller · Jun 18, 2011

Mikey P said:
I've yet to use the trigger lock.

I did for a about a cushion and a half then went back to the trigger!

sam miller · Jun 18, 2011

Studebaker said:
Had mine for a good year and a half. No problems yet. Pull out the four screws and check it for garbage build up. Only takes a sec. I also use mine on stair steps, just turn the water flow up, works great.

As well as it holds up I would be scared to hit a nail or tacless and damage my $400.00 plus uph tool. I have a 2 jet mini aw29 for steps that is perfect! But its your money do as you wish.

Desk Jockey · Jun 18, 2011

Do you guys think that one pass is enough rinse for the medium soiled areas in order to remove the soil and prespray?

I can see doing that around the outside back and arms of a piece. However even with a good precondition I might make a quick second pass just to pickup anything I might not have gotten on the first.

Follow it up with another quick vacuum pass and a wipe down with a terry cloth towel and you should be good.

Becker · Jun 18, 2011

sam miller said:
Studebaker said:

Had mine for a good year and a half. No problems yet. Pull out the four screws and check it for garbage build up. Only takes a sec. I also use mine on stair steps, just turn the water flow up, works great.

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As well as it holds up I would be scared to hit a nail or tacless and damage my $400.00 plus uph tool. I have a 2 jet mini aw29 for steps that is perfect! But its your money do as you wish.

I tried it on some lightly soiled stairs. After about 2 I thought. Hmm if tack strip can tear up my glide. Then what will it di to this tool.

Don't think I'll be using it on anything but upholstery.

Bob Foster · Jun 18, 2011

Made me stop and think about that too. I still us an upholstery tool on some stairs but not that many as I use my Bentley stair tool most of the time.

Still haven't used my Sapphire yet but I just got a call to go do a Barfliner.

steve frasier · Jun 18, 2011

My black hydramaster tool broke for the 3rd time yesterday, less than one year old. I asked for my money back. Lot of money for a tool that keeps breaking.

will see what happens

Bob Foster · Jun 18, 2011

Bob Foster said:
Still haven't used my Sapphire yet but I just got a call to go do a Barfliner.

Typical Barfliner owner......"You want HOW MUCH???

Bob Foster · Jun 18, 2011

I got called to clean the fabrics and carpet on a motor home (don't do too many) and it was previously owned by a smoker. I've been asked to clean the fabric ceiling too so we'll see. Lots of different types of surfaces to clean. Will take pictures.

Studebaker · Jun 19, 2011

Watch your temp on that ceiling fabric....

Bob Foster · Jun 19, 2011

Thanks for the heads-up Keith.

Bought the Sapphire upholstery tool today.

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