CRB Users---Which CRB is best and why?

[Steve Lawrence]

It's about time we get one and I'd like to know pros and cons of the various units.
Thanks,
Steve

 

[encapman]

There are the original Austrian built machines, and there are also now Asian knock-offs. Originally the Austrian machines were built by Rotowash. However there's another company that's now producing a copy of the original. The Asian models are being sold under a variety of names. As you might expect, there are differences in the build quality between the original Austrian machines and the knock-offs. My advice would be to get an Austrian built CRB machine. Bridgepoint sells the Austrian machines. Our BrushEncap is also a genuine Austrian built machine. www.BrushEncap.com

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Hey Rick,
Are there any users on BrushEncap on this board?

What makes your unit superior? More powerful? Ease of use? Easy to clean? Etc.

 

[Mark Saiger]

Hey Rick,
Are there any users on BrushEncap on this board?

What makes your unit superior? More powerful? Ease of use? Easy to clean? Etc.

Durability.....

 

[Mikey P]

I have two of the Austrian built units.

Keep them clean and lubed and they should go fur a decade or more

 

[kevinj6121]

I bought mine from excellent supply a year ago, love it, so far so good, no problems at all gets used on 95% of my jobs.

 

[J Scott W]

Definitely agree with Rick to get one of the Australian machines.

Machines can look alike on the outside and be very different inside - how powerful is the motor, quality of the gears and so forth.

The Brush Pro is rated for use in standing water. You can pit wash rugs or scrub a wet tile floor wihtout worrying about electrical shock. None of the knock off are rated for use in standing water.

 

[encapman]

Definitely agree with Rick to get one of the Australian machines.

Machines can look alike on the outside and be very different inside - how powerful is the motor, quality of the gears and so forth.

The Brush Pro is rated for use in standing water. You can pit wash rugs or scrub a wet tile floor wihtout worrying about electrical shock. None of the knock off are rated for use in standing water.

I think your spell checker may have gotten over-ambitious Scott.
They're built in Austria, not Australia. Good beer. No kangaroos.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

I have two of the Austrian built units.

Keep them clean and lubed and they should go fur a decade or more

Mike, which maker?

 

[encapman]

The Austrian machines all come from the exact same maker/manufacturer. Rotowash builds ALL of them.

 

[Mikey P]

There is only one...It gets confusing

Carpet Cleaner America
Brush Pro
Brush and Clean
Mist N Brush
BrushEncap
GLS
TwirlNSwirl
ScruffNMuff
Natural Clean...


all are made by the same Austrian company.


Strong Dry is their knock off competitor. No idea if they make units under different names.

 

[encapman]

There is only one...It gets confusing

Strong Dry is their knock off competitor. No idea if they make units under different names.

They do indeed make machines for different vendors under different names.

 

[Louis]

Hey Rick can your unit scrub in water too?

 

[encapman]

The BrushEncap can scrub wet floors with no problem at all. But we wouldn't recommend submerging the machine. In fact I wouldn't recommended submerging any machine. That's bordering on insanity IMHO.

 

[GeneMiller]

I have the strong dry. I pulled the cover to replace a broken side. It was my fault not the machines. One of the gears is cutting into the side. Both sides. I couldn't figure out a way to keep the gear dead centered. It's basically floating back and forth creating a grease filled with aluminum filings. Great for gears. I cleaned it all out and it still works perfectly. If it crashes I'll buy one from Rick Gelinas. They are a great company to deal with.

Gene

 

[Royal Man]

I have a Whitaker 20" Trio.

 

[ronbeatty]

How do you like the trio, what size 15" or 20"? I have been considering purchasing one.

 

[Old Coastie]

The trio looks spiffy. I have Nacecare Dp420, and it is a fantastic machine. It does have pros and cons, but the ability to clean everything from uneven tile to carpet, wood or concrete is indispensible. Excellent Supply has them, too.

 

[Louis]

I have a host machine I got off of Craig's list for $200. Now I can't live without one. I don't scrub tile with it but does great on carpet. Will probably buy one from Rick when it dies

 

[idreadnought]

I have several different brands of the austrian made machine, I have also looked at the strong dry machines close up. Either of them in my opinion will do great for scrubbing carpet and tile. I use a cimex for encap, so I can't give an opinion on that. There is a couple different crb machines out there. some machines like powerflite, duplex and windsor make machines as well. I use the Austrian type machines because they are effective and light and hold up well. I actually don't like the new brush pro machine. It is built a little different than the traditional ones. (its the one that supposedly can be submerged Buying a machine solely because of its ability to be submerged is borderline insanity like rick said.