Host Mahcine what model is this one?
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Looks better than the 1986 or was it 1981 model I saw on eBay. If it's priced less than $200 bucks it's a great deal!
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Samuel,
It is not a T-6; those brushes will not fit. If you'll check the serial number on it and let me know what it is I can try to help you out.
A little background on that machine: I don't know how old she is until I check the serial number, but I'd say she's at least 20. It is not one of our official commercial cleaning machines; it is a rental model. I suspect this one came out of Canada? There is a group there that purchased some of these a while ago, and they're the only ones we've ever sold this model to. Other machines of the same model that you may see are leased out by us and are still our property. Because we still own them, we do the maintenance on them. Thus, we've never sold brushes for this machine and they are not available through distribution. However, since this is probably the only time in the history of the universe that this could come up, I'll see what I can do for you. Like I said, give us a call (800-558-9439) or email me with the serial number. (If calling, be ready for the customer service department to be confused and tell you we don't have brushes for that. In which case tell them that you know it's a weird situation, but Greg said he'd work something out.)
By the way, the is a great machine for residential stairs.
A note to folks looking on ebay for HOST machines: if you get a serial number from an ebay seller (before bidding) and call us up, we'd be happy to tell you what we can about it.
Regards,
Debbie
It is not a T-6; those brushes will not fit. If you'll check the serial number on it and let me know what it is I can try to help you out.
A little background on that machine: I don't know how old she is until I check the serial number, but I'd say she's at least 20. It is not one of our official commercial cleaning machines; it is a rental model. I suspect this one came out of Canada? There is a group there that purchased some of these a while ago, and they're the only ones we've ever sold this model to. Other machines of the same model that you may see are leased out by us and are still our property. Because we still own them, we do the maintenance on them. Thus, we've never sold brushes for this machine and they are not available through distribution. However, since this is probably the only time in the history of the universe that this could come up, I'll see what I can do for you. Like I said, give us a call (800-558-9439) or email me with the serial number. (If calling, be ready for the customer service department to be confused and tell you we don't have brushes for that. In which case tell them that you know it's a weird situation, but Greg said he'd work something out.)
By the way, the is a great machine for residential stairs.
A note to folks looking on ebay for HOST machines: if you get a serial number from an ebay seller (before bidding) and call us up, we'd be happy to tell you what we can about it.
Regards,
Debbie
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Wow 'green research' at least 20 yrs old! That there host machine is in great condition!
Glad to have you participate here on Mikey's Board!
Glad to have you participate here on Mikey's Board!
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Close-- 8 inch brushes. I think. I've actually never seen one of these models in person, and our self-proclaimed Historian is out today so I can't ask him.
It does look like it's in great shape!
Regards,
Debbie
It does look like it's in great shape!
Regards,
Debbie
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Debbie you wrote:
Close-- 8 inch brushes. I think. I've actually never seen one of these models in person, and our self-proclaimed Historian is out today so I can't ask him.
It does look like it's in great shape!
Regards,
Debbie
Right on all counts I purchase this unit from a guy in Canada. I will give you a call this week. Thanks!!
Debbie you wrote:
Close-- 8 inch brushes. I think. I've actually never seen one of these models in person, and our self-proclaimed Historian is out today so I can't ask him.
It does look like it's in great shape!
Regards,
Debbie
Right on all counts I purchase this unit from a guy in Canada. I will give you a call this week. Thanks!!
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Who makes them? Its not a HOST exclusive product is it?[/quote said:
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Jimmy Ladwig! said:
You and your logic.
Seriously, though, there has been talk in the past about making this machine available to professionals in addition to DIY-ers. My understanding is that historically, professionals have preferred the T-6 because it's a little bigger and heavier and has more brush choices. Plus, the current rental machine is less heavy-duty.
On the other hand, many pro cleaners are using agitation in different ways nowadays, so maybe a smaller lighter machine for those mysterious purposes would be a useful piece of kit. I'll pass along your suggestion, Jimmy, and see what happens.
Regards,
Debbie
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You need to email Debbie with Racine Industries. Search GreenResearch here.
Debbie I recieved my part and it works great. Thanks and that was fast.
Brad
Debbie I recieved my part and it works great. Thanks and that was fast.
Brad
The current T-6 or Reliant is about as light as any pro would want, you need some weight on the machine.
If you ask me, Host is missin' the boat not making a "commercial" model that is 20" wide....I know you could always buy TWO units, but one man O/O don't want to do that dance.
If you ask me, Host is missin' the boat not making a "commercial" model that is 20" wide....I know you could always buy TWO units, but one man O/O don't want to do that dance.
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BradFenstermaker said:
Oh good; I'm glad all is good. Geez that was fast.
Regards,
Debbie
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Greenie said:
You're right about the weight. Although some folks complain about how heavy the machines are, we'd rather have a machine that cost a little more but ran forever. Lighter plastic parts break. Plus, they don't get down into the carpet much. That's the trade-off.
Regarding a 20-incher, who knows? Our engineering department is always cooking up interesting things. Strange and fun place, that engineering department.
Regards,
Debbie
with due respect, your engineering dept should hang out here and see what REAL WORLD cleaners want and need. not what they in the engineering dep't think cleaners want.
that goes for ALL the manu's out there. it's pretty simple logic.
home & business owners don't know what they NEED to maintain their carpet. we the Pro's do. so hang & listening to us more would be a slight benefit i'd reckon.
glad to see some are hanging around
thanx --- Derek.
that goes for ALL the manu's out there. it's pretty simple logic.
home & business owners don't know what they NEED to maintain their carpet. we the Pro's do. so hang & listening to us more would be a slight benefit i'd reckon.
glad to see some are hanging around
thanx --- Derek.
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Samuel,
Well I haven't had any luck yet tracing the numbers you sent me, so I can't give you a definite history on your particular machine yet. However, did you perhaps try tipping the handle down (like it is in the top picture you posted here) and looking under there? Try that and let me know if you find something engraved there.
I've been told that your machine is about 40 years old, not 20 like I guessed earlier.
Regards,
Debbie
Well I haven't had any luck yet tracing the numbers you sent me, so I can't give you a definite history on your particular machine yet. However, did you perhaps try tipping the handle down (like it is in the top picture you posted here) and looking under there? Try that and let me know if you find something engraved there.
I've been told that your machine is about 40 years old, not 20 like I guessed earlier.
Regards,
Debbie
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Derek said:with due respect, your engineering dept should hang out here and see what REAL WORLD cleaners want and need. not what they in the engineering dep't think cleaners want.
that goes for ALL the manu's out there. it's pretty simple logic.
home & business owners don't know what they NEED to maintain their carpet. we the Pro's do. so hang & listening to us more would be a slight benefit i'd reckon.
glad to see some are hanging around
thanx --- Derek.
Derek,
I absolutely agree that designers/engineers need to get out more. I'm sure they would too!
Regards,
Debbie
true most do not that we conversate with here on the forums, tho a couple gents like Mike Ellis and Jose Smith use it in their arsenal.
but back to the Host engineers for instance, if they hang out here more, then they may see that Encap users like using the CRB type machines. and since the T6 and other Host machines are a little underpowered / lightweight, those engineers might think, "hey we are really missing out here..." and make some new equipment and bring it in at an inexpensive price and now we have some competition for the CRB's and prices may come down some, and we might get better and better equipment with better and better features.
thanx --- Derek.
but back to the Host engineers for instance, if they hang out here more, then they may see that Encap users like using the CRB type machines. and since the T6 and other Host machines are a little underpowered / lightweight, those engineers might think, "hey we are really missing out here..." and make some new equipment and bring it in at an inexpensive price and now we have some competition for the CRB's and prices may come down some, and we might get better and better equipment with better and better features.
thanx --- Derek.
