rpm on a 1.5 hp buffer

[Bucey]

trying to rent one tomorrow. the rental store has three 1.5 and the rpm say 1740. the guy says they are low speed. I dont know much about em. is this a 175rpm machine. need to know tonight before I get it tomorrow. Thanks

 

[Lee Stockwell]

That's the electric motor speed. Has a 10:1 planetary gear reducer. Thus pad rpm is 175 rpm.

 

[Bucey]

ok so im good with this one, white pad is less aggrisive and good for a novice?

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Yep.

Now make sure to practice ahead of time in a place where no one will laugh at you. A cement garage floor with all breakables out of range is good. Wet the floor, and have fun.

 

[Ryan]

The key is to get the handle adjusted perfectly to your height. Once you get 'er adjusted perfect at home place a small section of tape on that mark so you can go right back to it at the resty.

Your going to love the results using a 175.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Handle at your belt buckle.

 

[Bucey]

Just making sure the object is to keep it moving, left to right or vs versa. Also i need to wet down the pad with the pre spray too? and make sure there is enough down for scrubbing on the carpet? Is one pad enough if I use both sides? approx. 3000 sq ft.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Murphy's law: Have at least two pads in case you rip one.

Ask me how I know...

 

[floorguy]

lifting handle goes right,

dropping handle goes left....


LITTLE BITS


you yank or push down, it will go....

 

[John Buxton]

Oh and I would suggest you dont do what I did at 14 and think it would be fun to ride...it wasn't, but I still was able to have kids!

 

[Bucey]

it crossed my mind, only a sec though!