Even though I hated the Zipper and sold it last year...I bought another one

[BIG WOOD]

I used the new one for the first time today, and I can honestly say, I’m loving this one.

It’s a different setup from the last one. First, the reason I considered buying this again:

-My right shoulder is telling me I need to rest it. Even when I use my left shoulder to compensate for my right, it feels stressed. So I had to do something, and I ALMOST have enough cash flow to hire a full time tech. So I’m still the pilot until the Now Hiring sign turns on

Back to the new Zipper. The glide is different. It’s the slotted glide vs the little hole glide on the last one. And I didnt get the tall boy handle this time, which I feel is easier to maneuver. Also, I think I had the trigger on the wrong side last time, which made it feel awkward on my first zipper.

Is it faster than a normal wand? I can’t tell a difference yet, but the important part is my shoulder wasn’t feeling any pain or fatigue after a 4hr job today.

The pain I had I’m sure several of you Veterans in this business can relate to. It centered in the center of my shoulder and went down my tricep and into my chest. Even if it was no difference than my last zipper, I had to give my upper body a rest.

Anyway, once again, I humbled my stubbornness and trusted you old carpet geeks.

Thanks again @Erik for working with me on it

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Don't forget to have it on the trailer when you do your route of Walmart entry cleaning!

 

[Cleanworks]

I used the new one for the first time today, and I can honestly say, I’m loving this one.

It’s a different setup from the last one. First, the reason I considered buying this again:

-My right shoulder is telling me I need to rest it. Even when I use my left shoulder to compensate for my right, it feels stressed. So I had to do something, and I ALMOST have enough cash flow to hire a full time tech. So I’m still the pilot until the Now Hiring sign turns on

Back to the new Zipper. The glide is different. It’s the slotted glide vs the little hole glide on the last one. And I didnt get the tall boy handle this time, which I feel is easier to maneuver. Also, I think I had the trigger on the wrong side last time, which made it feel awkward on my first zipper.

Is it faster than a normal wand? I can’t tell a difference yet, but the important part is my shoulder wasn’t feeling any pain or fatigue after a 4hr job today.

The pain I had I’m sure several of you Veterans in this business can relate to. It centered in the center of my shoulder and went down my tricep and into my chest. Even if it was no difference than my last zipper, I had to give my upper body a rest.

Anyway, once again, I humbled my stubbornness and trusted you old carpet geeks.

Thanks again @Erik for working with me on it

You will really love the Zipper when you have a helper managing your hose. Makes it a lot easier to do long runs with it. My go to tool when I am doing commercial. Haven't used it much in residential, except on some berber jobs where it extracts better than any other tool I've used.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Don't forget to have it on the trailer when you do your route of Walmart entry cleaning!

Let's hear some of your stories of your stubbornness in your younger years. I've been seeing you sitting on the sidelines lately, not saying much. You were probably one hardheaded rug sucker when you were in your 30's

 

[Nomad74]

You’re the only stubborn person on this board. Don’t look to others to justify your stupidity.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Hey Damon, it didn't tip over

 

[Nomad74]

Hey Damon, it didn't tip over

Thats because you used the weights.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Thats because you used the weights.

You didn't use the weights? I didn't know you were weak also

 

[Nomad74]

You didn't use the weights? I didn't know you were weak also

The only thing weak about me is my love for salad.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Let's hear some of your stories of your stubbornness in your younger years. I've been seeing you sitting on the sidelines lately, not saying much. You were probably one hardheaded rug sucker when you were in your 30's

I shampooed for the 1st 2 years, bonnetted the next two.

On a restaurant job my oldest son Jeremy, about 2, was my "runner" bringing me rinsed bonnets and taking the dirty ones back to the kitchen where his mom was rinsing them.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

I was 22.

 

[hogjowl]

I’m headed to my Mega church to Zipper my way INTO a bunch of classrooms tomorrow morning

 

[BIG WOOD]

I’m headed to my Mega church to Zipper my way INTO a bunch of classrooms tomorrow morning

A mega church is what made me make the decision to give Zipper another try.

 

[Cleanworks]

That's one way to get you guys to go to church

 

[Jack Zipper Zerkie]

I have the new spinner and love it. I did move the lower handle to the front and it carries easier for me . jz.

 

[Jimmy L]

Is that Joel Osteen's multi religion church? Jews at 8, Jwittts at 9 and muslims at 10? But no catholics as that is a dying religion......too many pervs.

 

[hogjowl]

I get nauseous whenever I see that dudes smiling face

 

[Jimmy L]

Mega church........mega money from all the IDIOTS who go to it.

 

[Cleanworks]

Mega church........mega money from all the IDIOTS who go to it.

They need the mega money to pay the mega idiot who cleans it.

 

[hogjowl]

The circle of life

 

[BIG WOOD]

I remember the feeling. I had about 6500sq ft already cleaned and I only had about 2000 more, AND THEN..... a stinging feeling covered my entire right shoulder. F*%#!!!! I told myself.

Right then, I thought: “Damnit!, I need to order another Zipper! How the heck am I gonna get used to that thing?!”

I called Erik, and told him my concerns with the last one. And now, I won’t be dreading that next Mega Church job

 

[Cleanworks]

I remember the feeling. I had about 6500sq ft already cleaned and I only had about 2000 more, AND THEN..... a stinging feeling covered my entire right shoulder. F*%#!!!! I told myself.

Right then, I thought: “Damnit!, I need to order another Zipper! How the heck am I gonna get used to that thing?!”

I called Erik, and told him my concerns with the last one. And now, I won’t be dreading that next Mega Church job

Lower the handle and use your body to push forward. Your arms and shoulders just control it. Like using a law mower. the

 

[BIG WOOD]

Lower the handle and use your body to push forward. Your arms and shoulders just control it. Like using a law mower. the

That job was just too big for one guy to do it with just a wand. My helper wasn’t able to help me that day so we could switch off.

 

[Nomad74]

That job was just too big for one guy to do it with just a wand. My helper wasn’t able to help me that day so we could switch off.

I’ve been using my Zipper SS more and more. Been skipping the dry passes and the job time has gone down considerably. Using air movers and the 870 seem to be giving me good results. I’m enjoying the tool so much more now than my first go around with my other Zipper.

 

[Bob Pruitt]

A mega church is what made me make the decision to give Zipper another try.

The only reason I don't have one is I don't have an account to justify the cost yet. A Church account would do it.

 

[Kenny Hayes]

no catholics as that is a dying religion......too many pervs.

Don’t say that, don’t say that, don’t say that!! I make 300k a yr. off of em