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Joe Appleby · May 22, 2015

My guys want a new porty. HELP!
This subject has probably been beaten to death, but I thought there may be something new. We occasionally use them for commercial and residential unreachable carpet and upholstery.

We're not interested in heat or an auto dump. A 20amp
and a 15 amp cord is fine. Don't need to pay for another wand either.

What say you, Board people? Got a good one?

Wing It · May 22, 2015

I'm not much help since I have yet to use it myself, but I finally pulled the trigger on an edic 2000cx 12 gallon and heater. One 17amp cord can run two 3 stage vacs and 500psi. Should you need heat another cord will pull 14amps for heat. Yes, some of this power has to be handled with care or breakers will trip but you don't have to use both vacs or 500psi or any heat. Only use what your electrical system will allow. The good thing is you've got it if you need it. The flip side is to buy a machine that uses little power but supplies limited vac, psi or heat. Edic is in Cali so shipping should be better for you than me in Nashville.

Desk Jockey · May 22, 2015

What are you wanting to spend? $1500.00-$2,000.00 or 3K or more?

What psi? 100 200 500?

Last fall when we toured Woodard's they had a dozen or more of these in the water/carpet cleaning building. Not sure if they had you on Facetime then????

I asked Tom Blandford about them and he said they loved them.

http://www.jondon.com/ea-prospector-500psi-hot-priority-manufacturing.html

Mikey P · May 22, 2015

We love the compactness of our EDIC Galaxy 2000

Two 3 stage vacs, 500 psi, external heater, 12 gallons each side

For every day use I'd want something easier to service

http://www.edic-usa.com/index.php/p...es-12-gallon-extractors/galaxy-2000lx-hr.html

Nate The Great · May 22, 2015

Desk Jockey said:
What are you wanting to spend? $1500.00-$2,000.00 or 3K or more?

What psi? 100 200 500?

Last fall when we toured Woodard's they had a dozen or more of these in the water/carpet cleaning building. Not sure if they had you on Facetime then????

I asked Tom Blandford about them and he said they loved them.

http://www.jondon.com/ea-prospector-500psi-hot-priority-manufacturing.html

I have the same one but Sandia brand.... I hope your employee's aren't weenies as that b!tch is heavy..... The EDIC Mikey mentioned is good for what it is... The vac is strong and has the external heater.... I used mine, cuz it was free from a friend.... :rockon:

I swear it weighs like 136pounds.....

Desk Jockey · May 22, 2015

Nate The Great said:
I swear it weighs like 136pounds.....

Nate maybe you need some Jazercise classes, your sister can lift it! :very_drunk:

Nate The Great · May 22, 2015

Desk Jockey said:
Nate maybe you need some Jazercise classes, you sister can lift it!

My sister was supposed to be a man...... :lol:

She got suspended in school for fighting a lot.... She take no sh!t, and knocked out a few of her ex-bf's....... So I've only had a few girls harass me but my sister would take care of it for me...... I'm a lover not a fighter............ :dejection:

Desk Jockey · May 22, 2015

LOL

I didn't even know you had a sister.

Danny Strickland · May 22, 2015

Desk Jockey said:
LOL

I didn't even know you had a sister.

Thats what Dan said!!!!!!

Willy P · May 22, 2015

Desk Jockey said:
What are you wanting to spend? $1500.00-$2,000.00 or 3K or more?

What psi? 100 200 500?

Last fall when we toured Woodard's they had a dozen or more of these in the water/carpet cleaning building. Not sure if they had you on Facetime then????

I asked Tom Blandford about them and he said they loved them.

http://www.jondon.com/ea-prospector-500psi-hot-priority-manufacturing.html

Richard talking up portys.

Too many brands to comment on. I like the power flite perfect heat, but they all need some mods.

Nate The Great · May 22, 2015

Willy P said:
Richard talking up portys.

Too many brands to comment on. I like the power flite perfect heat, but they all need some mods.

Portables are like fat chicks, fun to ride but you don't want your friends seeing you running it........... :shifty:

Signed,
@Desk Jockey

ryankettering · May 22, 2015

I run mostly low moisture so don't use porty much. If you run a TM you might not use one much either. Looking back I wish I got a porty with one cord since my main use for it is upholstery it would be much easier to set-up and not as heavy. That being said my 1003dx has been very good to me.. Just sorta wish I had one that was light enough to not need a ramp and only one cord for ease.

So I guess it depends on what you will use it most for.

Desk Jockey · May 22, 2015

Willy P said:
Richard talking up portys.

Too many brands to comment on. I like the power flite perfect heat, but they all need some mods.

Will-i-Am, they are a bit like assholes.

We all have one, we just don't talk about them....oh and they stink too.

J Scott W · May 22, 2015

The newer higher efficiency vacuum motors on some Nautilus models have been very popular. Lots more vacuum for the power draw. Also easy to work on.

Here is an example 500 PSI, 2 three stage high efficiency vacuums, machine only, no wand -
http://interlinksupply.com/index.php?item_num=MX3-500M

Mikey P · May 22, 2015

ryankettering said:
I run mostly low moisture so don't use porty much. If you run a TM you might not use one much either. Looking back I wish I got a porty with one cord since my main use for it is upholstery it would be much easier to set-up and not as heavy. That being said my 1003dx has been very good to me.. Just sorta wish I had one that was light enough to not need a ramp and only one cord for ease.

So I guess it depends on what you will use it most for.

The Edic is one cord if not using the heater

Steve Lawrence · May 22, 2015

I always get a kick out of portable wattage needs talk.

Shane Deubell · May 22, 2015

Nate The Great said:
Portables are like fat chicks, fun to ride but you don't want your friends seeing you running it...........

Signed,
@Desk Jockey

Mikey P · May 22, 2015

Joe decided to get this 200 psi, two 3 stage 14.5 amp one cord Galaxy, with the Heater..

http://www.edic-usa.com/index.php/p...es-12-gallon-extractors/galaxy-2000ix-hr.html

Willy P · May 23, 2015

Desk Jockey said:
Will-i-Am, they are a bit like assholes.

We all have one, we just don't talk about them....oh and they stink too.

Speaking of asses.......Does your ass ever get jealous of the shit that comes from your mouth? :icon_twisted:

Joe Appleby · May 23, 2015

Desk Jockey said:
What are you wanting to spend? $1500.00-$2,000.00 or 3K or more?

Seriously?

Desk Jockey · May 23, 2015

Willy P said:
Speaking of asses.......Does your ass ever get jealous of the shit that comes from your mouth?

I don't know, do you? : )

ryankettering · May 24, 2015

Mikey P said:
Joe decided to get this 200 psi, two 3 stage 14.5 amp one cord Galaxy, with the Heater..

http://www.edic-usa.com/index.php/p...es-12-gallon-extractors/galaxy-2000ix-hr.html

That seems like a great choice! That thing would be perfect for upholstery and normal carpet cleaning. Seems like if you ran all that at one time you would be pushing the one cord. Love that it's only 80 lbs.

ryankettering · May 24, 2015

How much is the edic? I saw $1400 online but I don't trust everything I see.

I'll have to keep this one in mind for the future.

Mikey P · May 24, 2015

Lots of different model variations so make sure you're comparing the correct options

Papa John · May 25, 2015

We use Mytee M-5 portables.
If you are going to be pulling them upstairs avoid any porty that has anything protruding out the rear near the wheels that might get caught on the lips of the stairs or that is front heavy.
Use only portys that can handle 2inch hose and at least 50 ft.-- moving the porty around on jobs wastes time.

Larry Cobb · May 25, 2015

Joe;
We like the new Cat 500 PSI Pump system on this portable.
AC 1/2 HP motor for reliability and cleaning Tile & Grout.
More efficient Dual Hi-airwatt 3-stage vac motors provide more lift & 230 CFM . .
2' Vac Inlet, fill hose for easy filling & 12" Wheels for easy handling. $1995
Pump-Out and Auto-Fill also available.

http://www.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=85&products_id=5065

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