Do you need a 175? MB deal of the month!
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joe harper
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Re: Do you need a 175?
That is a GREAT DEAL......
I bought the same 175 "used" for $425.00 + brush & pad driver......
EVERYONE needs a 175.....
Nice little unit....runs GREAT...
That is a GREAT DEAL......
I bought the same 175 "used" for $425.00 + brush & pad driver......
EVERYONE needs a 175.....
Nice little unit....runs GREAT...
Mikey P
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Re: Do you need a 175?
I use mine on almost ever job.
A must have in order to keep you're supportive membership here.
The advertised model has a nice foot release rather than a lame dial or knob.
I use mine on almost ever job.
A must have in order to keep you're supportive membership here.
The advertised model has a nice foot release rather than a lame dial or knob.
Mikey P
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Re: Do you need a 175?
Screaming deal if you ask me.
and a no hassle guarantee.
can an old man like you pick it up by yourself there Harpey?
Screaming deal if you ask me.
and a no hassle guarantee.
can an old man like you pick it up by yourself there Harpey?
joe harper
Member
Re: Do you need a 175?
SERIOUSLY........ :!:
This is one of the MOST VERSITILE peice's of eqipment you will EVER OWN...
It is a Equalizer....For any one with a porty or Small Truckmount....
SELL....Your Roto-Vac,RX20, or Whittaker....You want be sorry..!!!!!
THIS IS A MUST BUY... :!:
Nice job Mike...They will NEVER get a BETTER DEAL..... 8)
SERIOUSLY........ :!:
This is one of the MOST VERSITILE peice's of eqipment you will EVER OWN...
It is a Equalizer....For any one with a porty or Small Truckmount....
SELL....Your Roto-Vac,RX20, or Whittaker....You want be sorry..!!!!!
THIS IS A MUST BUY... :!:
Nice job Mike...They will NEVER get a BETTER DEAL..... 8)
Dolly Llama
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Re: Do you need a 175?
"exact" same one, Harp?
if so, how long have you had it and appx how many miles on it now?
and where is it made?
..L.T.A.
HARPER said:
"exact" same one, Harp?
if so, how long have you had it and appx how many miles on it now?
and where is it made?
..L.T.A.
everfresh1
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Re: Do you need a 175?
How long is this deal running?
How long is this deal running?
joe harper
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Re: Do you need a 175?
Yes Larry
Same model....But mine is green....I bought it from Interlink...It was a DEMO..
I would guess it has 100 hrs on it now...My RX 20's are gathering DUST....
The men LOVE the 175's...They cant believe the job they do...It makes STEAMING
a Simple rinse Process...They don't has to pre- spot with a hand brush anymore....
THIS IS "OLD SCHOOL" cleaning.....Some things Can't be IMPROVED on.."AGGITATION"
Yes Larry
Same model....But mine is green....I bought it from Interlink...It was a DEMO..
I would guess it has 100 hrs on it now...My RX 20's are gathering DUST....
The men LOVE the 175's...They cant believe the job they do...It makes STEAMING
a Simple rinse Process...They don't has to pre- spot with a hand brush anymore....
THIS IS "OLD SCHOOL" cleaning.....Some things Can't be IMPROVED on.."AGGITATION"
Mikey P
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Re: Do you need a 175?
Pre scrubbing with a well formulated 175 is THE single biggest, MOST Important thing YOU can do to improve YOUR company if you are not already doing so.
Pre scrubbing with a well formulated 175 is THE single biggest, MOST Important thing YOU can do to improve YOUR company if you are not already doing so.
joe harper
Member
Re: Do you need a 175?
What about the VERSITILITY.....
PRE-SCRUBB Carpet
PRE-SCRUBB Tile
EN-CAP
BONNET CLEAN
POST PADD Carpet
POST PADD Tile
BUFF Wood Floors
BUFF Vinyl Floors
STRIP & BUFF VCT Tile
ADD a Shampoo Tank...$75.00...Elemenate Pre-Spray Process..Great for Laying Down
Heavy QUAT's....
Look how much SPACE....You just GAINED in your VAN...
You CAN'T WEAR ONE OUT.!!!!!!!!!!!!
What about the VERSITILITY.....
PRE-SCRUBB Carpet
PRE-SCRUBB Tile
EN-CAP
BONNET CLEAN
POST PADD Carpet
POST PADD Tile
BUFF Wood Floors
BUFF Vinyl Floors
STRIP & BUFF VCT Tile
ADD a Shampoo Tank...$75.00...Elemenate Pre-Spray Process..Great for Laying Down
Heavy QUAT's....
Look how much SPACE....You just GAINED in your VAN...
You CAN'T WEAR ONE OUT.!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mountain View Carpet Care
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Re: Do you need a 175?
Amen brother...Mikey P said:
steve frasier
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Re: Do you need a 175?
if you are cleaning a home that has pets then I don't see how you would even begin to get the pet hair out without some type of pre scrub
if you are cleaning a home that has pets then I don't see how you would even begin to get the pet hair out without some type of pre scrub
Richard Crawford
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Re: Do you need a 175?
I hear Ruth Travis uses one to brush her teeths.
I hear Ruth Travis uses one to brush her teeths.
DevilThomas
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Re: Do you need a 175?
Completely correct...We started our company in a recession.... based on agitation...I use an OP machine, also have a old Matador, followed by extraction with a Porty...and beat out a large TM company for a lucrative PM account. Can't imagine how any extraction only company could do an acceptable job on "trashed" rental carpet without pre-scrubbing. Most trashed carpets are savable if you prescrub....no one method can compete.
Mikey P said:
Completely correct...We started our company in a recession.... based on agitation...I use an OP machine, also have a old Matador, followed by extraction with a Porty...and beat out a large TM company for a lucrative PM account. Can't imagine how any extraction only company could do an acceptable job on "trashed" rental carpet without pre-scrubbing. Most trashed carpets are savable if you prescrub....no one method can compete.
Mikey P
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any heavier than this 1.5 HP unit and your techs wont use it
and with a shampoo brush that machine will kick some serious arse.
and with a shampoo brush that machine will kick some serious arse.
that was the issue I was having but I own several machines and only ride with my mercury from about 1990 cast iron 125-150lbs. That is why I bought a rotovac 360, RX-20, 2 rotovacs and none touch my old 175. Getting employees to properly use, I don't know
DevilThomas
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How much does the Unipro 17" 175 weigh?
Mikey P
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I'm guessing around 90 pounds or so
Doug D
Supportive Member
so does a RX 20 with a hard floor scrubber head (with pads) do just as good of job as this??
joe harper
Member
NO WAY..!!!!!
1 hp motor & 130 rpm....
The brush attachment is $563.50 ......(AND SUX)...
1 hp motor & 130 rpm....
The brush attachment is $563.50 ......(AND SUX)...
Dr Vapeur
Supportive Member
Probably the hundredst person to ask. Can I use a Cimex to scrub a rug. If I can, should I use a brush or pads.
Thanks Richard
Thanks Richard
R
rotovacguy
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Re: Do you need a 175?
BINGO!!
I notice that even after I vacuum, there is ALWAYS pet hair left behind, I don't care what brand vacuum you use, they all suck ass. No way in the world will a rotating brush and a wimpy single stage motor pull out the same amount of crud a 175 will. The red pad is much more aggressive than a vac brush, plus having 100+ LBS weighing in doesn't hurt either. Even at that, I always vac first, then run the 175 with red pad. The red pad acts like a magnet to the pet hair, it just clings to it. No way will I ever go without a 175, I don't know how some guys do. Plus they're very versatile, you can upsell other services. I just cleaned a place on Sunday, and the guy liked the job so much, he wants me to come back in a month or two to buff his hardwood and vinyl floors. Try that with your RX-20 or Rotovac.
steve frasier said:
BINGO!!
I notice that even after I vacuum, there is ALWAYS pet hair left behind, I don't care what brand vacuum you use, they all suck ass. No way in the world will a rotating brush and a wimpy single stage motor pull out the same amount of crud a 175 will. The red pad is much more aggressive than a vac brush, plus having 100+ LBS weighing in doesn't hurt either. Even at that, I always vac first, then run the 175 with red pad. The red pad acts like a magnet to the pet hair, it just clings to it. No way will I ever go without a 175, I don't know how some guys do. Plus they're very versatile, you can upsell other services. I just cleaned a place on Sunday, and the guy liked the job so much, he wants me to come back in a month or two to buff his hardwood and vinyl floors. Try that with your RX-20 or Rotovac.
joe harper
Member
Telly,
Do you have a Shampoo BRUSH.....?
I am not a FAN of the RED PAD on residental carpet..... :shock:
Works Great on commercial.... :wink:
Do you have a Shampoo BRUSH.....?
I am not a FAN of the RED PAD on residental carpet..... :shock:
Works Great on commercial.... :wink:
R
rotovacguy
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No, can't say I do. I have a brush for tile, but not one for carpet.
I've heard from several guys that the brush works great, I might get one eventually, but I have so many red pads, I figure I'll just use them. I've never had a problem with the red pad on residential. In fact, most of my work IS residential, and no complaints to date. But the red pads do work great on cgd.
Also, I've heard the brushes tend to distort the carpet fibers.....any truth to that? I used to own a Rotovac with the brushes, and can't say I ever noticed any distortion, but they were rather soft bristles, and the Rotovac weighed less than half of what my 175 does.
I've heard from several guys that the brush works great, I might get one eventually, but I have so many red pads, I figure I'll just use them. I've never had a problem with the red pad on residential. In fact, most of my work IS residential, and no complaints to date. But the red pads do work great on cgd.
Also, I've heard the brushes tend to distort the carpet fibers.....any truth to that? I used to own a Rotovac with the brushes, and can't say I ever noticed any distortion, but they were rather soft bristles, and the Rotovac weighed less than half of what my 175 does.
