It's all about organization and economy of motion. Everything I need comes up in one trip.
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Desk Jockey
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Yeah everything I ate for dinner is about to come up in one motion too!
Nate The Great
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Desk Jockey
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OK- $173.45 or $230 CAD
Our money is way prettier. And you can't tear it.
Yeah everything I ate for dinner is about to come up in one motion too!
Doing that anorexia thing again? Soon you'll be able to grease your way into those size 48's.
Desk Jockey
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LOL The Holidays kicked my ass. I need summer to get here. I want that Hard rock bike Mike suggested.
Goomer
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I guess to each their own, as I am sure you do a great job, but I find that treating with a good stiff cocktail and a simple scrub, in combination with my method of running my machine and it's layout, is not only more effective, but also more time-efficient because of it's simplicity, as I only need to layout and manage 2 power cords behind me, and a vac/sol line to manage up front.
Set-up is fast and easy, and breakdown is even faster and even easier.
A long fill hose from the sink dropped right down into the fresh tank and used intermittently as opposed to being fixed to the machine and under constant pressure, allows for simple, safe, and efficient filling as needed, and can be taken out and placed out of the way as needed, and can be used to rinse out the waste tank if necessary, and can be used to fill bottles and sprayer jugs.
Repositioning the machine is a breeze, if even needed at all, and if so, is usually only a short distance if planned the right way.
My scrubber is deployed, and then out of the way.
It's not as if I am not filling my machine with hot azz tap water.
Realistically, how much additional heat can be maintained under constant flow from an 1500-2000 watt electric heating element, and is it enough of a benefit to warrant the additional time and effort involved?
I don't think it is.
Cleanworks
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You'll have to try one. I use the edic heat and run 2000w (really 1850w) it adds enough to make me not want to have it. I use a 4 flow with it and it keeps up ok
Nate The Great
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Oh fook that..... I hate when I get stiffed with a Canadian silver POS instead of a dime...
Goomer
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I'm sure buying a new one direct from Oreck is not going to be a bargain.
Easy to save a 200+ bucks more sourcing a used one on CL or ebay where you can usually find them for around 200 bucks used.
I think it is the 500MC that is the one with the 10 year warranty and 3/4hp motor, as opposed to 1 year on most of the other models with the 1/2 hp motors.
I have used both and really could not tell a difference.
Before some dingleberry chimes in, of course a 90+lb 175 is more effective and faster than a small Oreck, but everyday residential, the Oreck is more than effective enough, and easier to hump around than a big rotary especially in furnished units.
Best bang for the buck as far as lighter weight agitators.
I am not a fan of the brushes.........too little contact area from only a thin outer ring of bristles, although it kicks ass along baseboards as the bristles drop down right up against, and flush to the wall.
13 inch red pads and 13 inch MF combo scrub pads are what I keep on hand.
I have been in love with a good stiff mix of Grease Eraser.
Freaking Mother's Milk.
Although I like to use the term "nuke", I don't mean it to be overkill by any means, but more to imply not being a PH woosie who is skeered to BOOST if needed, and is overly concerned about voiding a fictitious warranty, and tests the PH of the carpet with test strips after cleaning to make sure the PH is not left higher than whatever they are deluded to believe it should be.....................
kevinj6121
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I'm sure buying a new one direct from Oreck is not going to be a bargain.
Easy to save a 200+ bucks more sourcing a used one on CL or ebay where you can usually find them for around 200 bucks used.
I think it is the 500MC that is the one with the 10 year warranty and 3/4hp motor, as opposed to 1 year on most of the other models with the 1/2 hp motors.
I have used both and really could not tell a difference.
Before some dingleberry chimes in, of course a 90+lb 175 is more effective and faster than a small Oreck, but everyday residential, the Oreck is more than effective enough, and easier to hump around than a big rotary especially in furnished units.
Best bang for the buck as far as lighter weight agitators.
I am not a fan of the brushes.........too little contact area from only a thin outer ring of bristles, although it kicks ass along baseboards as the bristles drop down right up against, and flush to the wall.
13 inch red pads and 13 inch MF combo scrub pads are what I keep on hand.
I have been in love with a good stiff mix of Grease Eraser.
Freaking Mother's Milk.
Although I like to use the term "nuke", I don't mean it to be overkill by any means, but more to imply not being a PH woosie who is skeered to BOOST if needed, and is overly concerned about voiding a fictitious warranty, and tests the PH of the carpet with test strips after cleaning to make sure the PH is not left higher than whatever they are deluded to believe it should be.....................
Thank You Frank,
love that last paragraph
" Although I like to use the term "nuke", I don't mean it to be overkill by any means, but more to imply not being a PH woosie who is skeered to BOOST if needed, and is overly concerned about voiding a fictitious warranty, and tests the PH of the carpet with test strips after cleaning to make sure the PH is not left higher than whatever they are deluded to believe it should be"
Although I know if I'm patient I could find a good used one for less then new, I'm generally not a fan of buying used equipment for my business unless it is from someone local so that I can go check it out in person first. Cheapest new I found is from amazon for 349, I just sold an older 175 I had for 350 so i'll just consider it a wash i guess. As for the Grease Eraser, I'll give it a try soley based on your recommendation as I trust your opinion, I've read a lot of your posts and seems like you and I think a lot alike, I like your outlook and way of thinking
When I was a little kid we stayed in Canada for a couple of days. We bought donuts with American dollars and got back Canadian coins. I think the exchange rate was like 1.2 to 1. Anyway we could get 2 doughnuts and 95 cents back in change. We got fresh doughnuts almost for free. They took Canadian coins at par at home.
ruff
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I am glad you mentioned it Rick. To continue with the spirit of this fabulous thread-
What flavors did you get?
And what do our Canadian friends think of these flavors?
....and if the choice is between nuke it or Bronx it, I'd say definitely nuke it.
What flavors did you get?
And what do our Canadian friends think of these flavors?
....and if the choice is between nuke it or Bronx it, I'd say definitely nuke it.
In those days I was a Maple bar guy...
There was a Dunkum Donuts in the Philippines. I had a couple of the best doughnuts ever. This is probably the most educational Porty thread on this board. They had a light lemon frosting that was excellent.
Goomer
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But, in conclusion, to each his own. Next week I'm adding a Brush Pro to my arsenal to step it up a notch. More equipment.......
Desk Jockey
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Cleanworks
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The little guy says it best "oh crap dude"
Goomer
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His favorite tool for agitation is his keyboard.
Nate The Great
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Are you guys fraternal twins?
Desk Jockey
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Neal & Bob. 
Easy fookers, I waz just kidding.
Easy fookers, I waz just kidding.
Just bought a gently used 10 inch brush pro today, nice addition to my family.( $829,24 - with US conversion Nate and Chavez)
Thanks Ron Marriot - Cleanworks.
Nate The Great
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Maybe a DwellPro........
Cleanworks
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maybe a Cleanworks Monster, if I ever get it off the ground.
