If your machine.........

[Jim Martin]

blew up tomorrow...........what would you replace it with...the same type ?...... or would you buy something different....

 

[Bruce Humphrey]

Same type , not same brand. I have nothing against the brand I use I just don't think they make them anymore.

 

[Shane T]

Definitely different. Something simple like a Judson and I might even go back to propane heat.

 

[TimP]

If it blew up tomorrow I'd probably shove it down Interlink Financials throat. But I doubt it would happen. If I was strapped for cash like I am now and the TM was paid for I'd go for a Judson. If I was selling and buying a new one I'd want a powerclean DXT Genesis or something dual wand capable.

 

[Derek]

same thing most def...love my cimex.

 

[Mikey P]

2010 Vortex.

 

[Blue Monarch]

I'd repair if possible.

Things are tight right now, really tight. If I had to get a new machine, I'd have to look for investors. No way I'm getting financing right now.

Assuming I came up with the $$$, I'd look real hard at a low end Judson unit. If I thought I really could do all the repairs on it, I'd pulll the trigger. If not, I'd buy another Boxxer. It has been a great unit.

If I couldn't get the $$$, I'd go strictly commercial with my Cimex. Really wouldn't be that big of a deal.

 

[rhyde]

i'd go with AT over V due to loss of storage space for rugs or find a 05-07 used vortex

 

[SRI Cleaning]

I would look around for the best used deal i could find. I would also seriously consider a used vortex.

 

[Guest]

I would NOT go with the same TM that I have now.

 

[Johnny]

Replace the component(s) that blew.

A good portion of the price of a new TM is the design, which you've already paid for. If you have a well-engineered machine, like a PowerClean, (which uses off-the shelf, non-propriatory components), just replace the components.

If the van exploded and the machine were totaled today, I'd look for a good deal on a used, like-new, Genesis or Thermalwave while I shopped for a new PowerClean.

 

[Brian R]

Shhhh don't tell anyone.
I would get something else besides my WM. IF, I were to buy a TM at all.
I should catch hell for this.
WM...too expensive and hard to work on.
With that said...it has been a great machine for me but I forsee problems down the line with repairs and the way this thing is put together.

Let the beatings begin.

 

[Jimmy L]

I would buy my cleanco Quad 56 again in a heartbeat.

 

[Ron Werner]

If my new one blew up, I'd probably go back to my old one, which I still have, fix it up the same as my new one, ie with the walkable areas and shelves and sink.
I wouldn't hesitate to repurchase another Judson though.

 

[hogjowl]

I wish it would ...

2009 Vortex

 

[Brian R]

I wish it would ...

2009 Vortex

I thought it did?

 

[Shane T]

Interesting that more one would go with a PowerClean. As someone who has one and would not buy another I guess not all PowerClean machines are created equal.

 

[Chris A]

another CDS in a heartbeat, assuming the van's not beat to hell.

 

[Aaron Richards]

Genesis DXT, or a Judson. My Powerclean Freedom has been a good unit, but I crave more heat and vac!

 

[Doug Cox]

I'd go back to HM.

 

[Larry B]

Castex

 

[steve frasier]

I would think pretty hard about that one

I might take the business in a totally different direction, would not need a V then and would probably get an extended 1 ton and the Thermal Wave II

 

[John Watson]

Don't know if I could find a used JEM, Don't think Jim is maken anymore, Haven't spoke to him in about 5 years. Truck would have to be in excelant condition, probably just be dreaming to replace what I got with like unit.

For another shaft drive I would have to look at Lews CleanCo unit

As far as a slide in unit, I would have to look at the El Diablo, Judson and Duanes new unit

 

[Farenheit251]

I'd buy another Accellerater,but would also consider Judson or TCS. Don't think I would buy new right now. Too many good deals out there and those machines are easy to work on.

 

[ronbeatty]

09 Vortex, the 07's are working great

 

[XTREME1]

I buy a Rug Doctor Pro

Nah I would buy another prochem machine in a heartbeat

 

[renegade_cowboy]

Judson, cobb or HM cds. In no order.


What is the deal with that Namco in the back of the ICS mag. $6995 23 hp 4005 blower I think it was. Seems like a low price.

 

[Farenheit251]

The guy who managed the local Namco now has a 5-6 truck operation here. He just bought another TCS unit. I'm sure there is a reason.

 

[Greenie]

There is nothing more painfull then when I have a newb on the phone and we're talking about how his biz is coming along, and the subject of equipment comes up, "Oh I'm running a Namco"... I just cringe. The next best is when they say I got a 13hp TM on wheels, it sucks the dirty water through the blower and spits it out :shock:

Makes me appreciate a solid porty.

 

[Mr.V]

I'd probably fix it

sell it

buy a Judson TNT

or Odin's/judson's electric has me intrigued