Next Gen RX20 What are your thoughts?
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jmo
Supportive Member
Is that chem drys model.
Hardly touch a rotary since I got my DevPro. Carpet cleaning tech has made a jump in the last few years.
Rx20 is a great tool though. Built like a tank.
Rx20 is a great tool though. Built like a tank.
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FB7777
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Single hand use is the most noticeable improvement
It's silly that you need both hands to operate power and spray
It's silly that you need both hands to operate power and spray
I have the old one, and a rotovac 360i. The RV is light but the jets are too close to the carpet and causes streaking. The RX20 is heavy, jets are farther away so less chance of streaking and it doesn't have a speed dial to slow it up when you need to.
dealtimeman
Everyday is Saturday.
Cleanworks
Moderator
The brush head on the 360 seems to prevent streaking. Hadn't had a problem so far. I've had rx20's in the past. Always seemed to leave the carpet too wet. Maybe needed a bigger blower or smaller jets. The advantage of the Rx was the spring loaded shoes. Great on uneven glue down. The new one looks good but I don't see much advantage over the 360 xl with brush head.
J Scott W
Member
If you like the RX20, the new one has some nice features. On-board corner and edge tool so you may not need to bring out the wand. Lighter weight plus an added handle to help with lifting into and out of the van; sight tube to see dirty water and how dry (or not) the carpet is getting; and at a lower price. Only positives.
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FB7777
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They are built like tanks, I have one that must be 25 years old that I got for $500
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FB7777
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Rotovac is the same , except the power and solution triggers are on opposite handles
Just think they should both be accessible on one handle to free up one hand
They could make a left handed one for Marty so he can hold a screwdriver in his right
J Scott W
Member
Screwdriver? That's not Marty. RC Cola and a BBQ sandwich.
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FB7777
Guest
I pictured him as a pulled pork kinda guy
Cleanworks
Moderator
Pulling something anyway.
Clean Response
Member
I used to love my RX-20 but since i got my zipper I have not used it much. I used to have 4 of them I like them so much.
The issue I had with them was the dam handle. I would take it in to get it service and then a month later it still was falling down and not holding. It happend on all of them I just got sick of it. I still have one but have not used it forever. I still would not trust the handle on that one but it does seem nicer and the few change on it seem nice but I still think I would look at other rotary before I bought a RX.
The issue I had with them was the dam handle. I would take it in to get it service and then a month later it still was falling down and not holding. It happend on all of them I just got sick of it. I still have one but have not used it forever. I still would not trust the handle on that one but it does seem nicer and the few change on it seem nice but I still think I would look at other rotary before I bought a RX.
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FB7777
Guest
Do you have any super spinners or straight bar zippers?
Clean Response
Member
I just got regular zippers, I use it on commercial and residential. just bump the pressure up on the commercial jobs and it works great.
GreenTechAgain
Member
Just watching the video makes my back hurt.
Shane T
Member
You could tell the guy demonstrating did not clean for living. The handle was adjusted to low.
One hand operation and perhaps the positive lock handle are the only real improvements.
Needs better air flow for better water recovery.
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
Does the adjustable handle anchor to a gear like the the bulletproof Advance buffer used?
I like the upgrades.
I like the upgrades.
SamIam
Member
I thought streaks on the 360i was running to high of water pressure?
SamIam
Member
Bob Haskins
Member
the RX20 was originally invented by the guy who did the 360i and 360xl which are both lighter / better IMO
Man. You rotovac guys.
FredC
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I got rid of him....
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
I smelled that.
Why the need for a fake to promote a moderately good tool, especially in a thread about a competing tool?
Why the need for a fake to promote a moderately good tool, especially in a thread about a competing tool?
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JS41035
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Reminds me of that goofball in Nashville
Mikey P
Administrator
The new RX will be at MFMN ifn your itchin to try one
