Meter Maid
The Undetective
There’s an easy method to load the Phoenix. I think Mike has a video on it.
It only weighs 18 pounds more than the Vibe
Is Phoenix faster than Vibe on commercial halls
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It only weighs 18 pounds more than the Vibe
Meter Maid
The Undetective
For the Orbot to clean good, you have to strap on the weights, no matter what anyone tells you.
Then it weighs more than the Phoenix, unless you take the weights off each time.
Then it weighs more than the Phoenix, unless you take the weights off each time.
Kenny Hayes
Member
I use the Vibe to #rinse
No need for weights
No need for weights
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Charlie Lyman
Supportive Member
I owned an Orbot and I now have two Tops. I am 5'4" tall and I need back surgery. I have no problem lifting the Tops machine into my van. The orbot seemed more "awkward" to lift. The handle needed to be tilted back to fit int the van. I can lift the tops with one hand on the handle on the front and the other hand on the hook that holds the solution bottle and I lift it up to the floor of the van.
As for the difference in cleaning between the two: the orbot is smooth and easier to push. I think they clean about the same. The tops I can have numerous solution bottles filled and quickly switch them out when they need it. The orbot you have to refill the solution tank which is considerably slower. Another trivial thing is the tops machine will push the power cord out of the way. The orbot will want to wrap the cord around the driver.
Both machines are good. If I still owned an orbot I wouldn't replace it with a tops unless it was time to replace it. If I was buying a new machine and didn't own one already I would buy a tops. The only reason I got rid of my orbot is because it was sitting and a local guy needed one so i sold it. Now that I'm doing a lot more VLM, the tops is my choice.
As for the difference in cleaning between the two: the orbot is smooth and easier to push. I think they clean about the same. The tops I can have numerous solution bottles filled and quickly switch them out when they need it. The orbot you have to refill the solution tank which is considerably slower. Another trivial thing is the tops machine will push the power cord out of the way. The orbot will want to wrap the cord around the driver.
Both machines are good. If I still owned an orbot I wouldn't replace it with a tops unless it was time to replace it. If I was buying a new machine and didn't own one already I would buy a tops. The only reason I got rid of my orbot is because it was sitting and a local guy needed one so i sold it. Now that I'm doing a lot more VLM, the tops is my choice.
FredC
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Injuries from horse racing?
Kenny Hayes
Member
Actually, that was one of the better long posts I’ve read in a while
seriously!
Charlie Lyman
Supportive Member
I never used the weight kit. The new owner never takes them off. I honestly don't VLM anything that's really dirty, so I can't speak to that comparison.
Mikey P
Administrator
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Sierra Clean Care
Member
I’ve had to carry my Cimex up 3 floors (old building, no elevator), and my Phoenix up 4 floors (broken elevator).
It was a total PITA, but I did it with no assistance.
Would I want to do it again? Hell NO!!!
Could I? Of course.
I’m just happy and grateful that I own a kick ass hot tub….
It was a total PITA, but I did it with no assistance.
Would I want to do it again? Hell NO!!!
Could I? Of course.
I’m just happy and grateful that I own a kick ass hot tub….
Cleanworks
Moderator
I find my Sprayborg awkward to lift into the van as well. The Phoenix is much easier. I do find the Sprayborg is easier to go up and down stairs with. My buildings all have elevators but I have one with 6 stairs in the middle of the hallway on each floor. Both are good, well built machines. I find the Phoenix a little faster. Both my machines take the same 2.5 gallon jugs. I usually use my Phoenix with my Sprayborg as a backup.
Yeah, I hardly ever use the weight kit also. It works just fine. Im sure the weight helps with the scrub a dub. It certainly makes it glide across the carpet like a Mack Truck.
Well it looks like I may be heading to San Diego to get my new R-18 Roctane. So exciting. Don't care what anyone thinks
It's going to look good in my living room.
Well it looks like I may be heading to San Diego to get my new R-18 Roctane. So exciting. Don't care what anyone thinks
It's going to look good in my living room.
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Mikey P
Administrator
Why so far?Yeah, I hardly ever use the weight kit also. It works just fine. Im sure the weight helps with the scrub a dub. It certainly makes it glide across the carpet like a Mack Truck.
Well it looks like I may be heading to San Diego to get my new R-18 Roctane. So exciting. Don't care what anyone thinks
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Well, it's a dealer Demo so it's way less expensive. Only about 350 miles on it. It's about $7k less!
Also I'll be down there anyway in El Centro. Got to go back to Mexico with my dad for more dental work in Mexicali. So fun! Maybe this time I can get better Nachos.
This is the part that kills me. I made him over $700k last year trading options. You would think he could afford a local dentist. The man is stubborn.
Boom, looks like she's mine. I'll go down in a couple of weeks and pick her up. I'm going to name her Fat Betty.
Mikey P
Administrator
Can I have the tires?, you know you're never going to need them...
Kenny Hayes
Member
Freaking Sec.8er!!Yeah, I hardly ever use the weight kit also. It works just fine. Im sure the weight helps with the scrub a dub. It certainly makes it glide across the carpet like a Mack Truck.
Well it looks like I may be heading to San Diego to get my new R-18 Roctane. So exciting. Don't care what anyone thinks
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I just put now tires on my Tundra and Promaster. That was an expensive week.
Kenny Hayes
Member
Walling up my shop $3,050, spray foam the ceiling, $2,960, painting my house $1,250, junk removal of old jani and carpet cleaning shiate today $851. That is an expensive 2 weeks. Now for added heater to my heat pump.
hogjowl
Idiot™
Proof read for gods sake!
You should have bought a new motorcycle.
Kenny Hayes
Member
A boat!
Kenny Hayes
Member
I’m not like you, I’m trying to be a thousandaire!
Kenny Hayes
Member
largeanteater
Member
The Phoenix will definitely be faster on those long hallways. The heavier head weight and stronger motor mean more aggressive cleaning in fewer passes. I've used it a few times and I've got no regrets so far
One can dream....
