RX-20 Still Alive and well!

[Bryan S. Bennett]

Here's some before and after pics of a heavily soiled carpet in a Tanning Salon we ripped out today with the RX-20. First we prevac'd with our ProTeam upright, applied the citrus flex, aggitated prepay with the brush pro 2000, then we brought out the RX-20 with a dry slurry rinse. Then ran an acid rinse to brighten the colors In the heavy soiled areas. Tadaa... Carpets are drying very good today with zero and negative degree temps outside and good warm air 70 degree inside.

Only problem, a slight low level back ache from running it.. Haven't ran it in a while.

Is the rotovac easier on the body?

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Which RX is that? I prefer the HE version, with 3 cone jets and each of the 5 shoes having shortened slots. Seems to do an equal job with less wetting.

Still be careful of seams.

 

[Russ T.]

Well done! Looks like a top notch cleaning.

I have the 360i and don't like it for CGD. WAY TOO SLOW.

Maybe the XL is a little better???

I usually use the Cimex on Commercial but will add a Zipper soon.

Great work with that RX20, seriously.

 

[mirf]

Looks good. I would have tried the zipper first. My back is not used to it any more also.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I'm not much for the XL on commercial it bites in to hard, I'd rather not fight it.

Bryan do you have glides on the dinosaur? The really help our Powerglides dry faster.

 

[Bryan S. Bennett]

I'm not much for the XL on commercial it bites in to hard, I'd rather not fight it.

Bryan do you have glides on the dinosaur? The really help our Powerglides dry faster.

We have them but didn't have them on for this job. Crazy but the carpet was probably 90% dry when we left. Several slow dry passes Was key.

 

[Desk Jockey]

It looks good, nice work Bryan!

 

[Bryan S. Bennett]

Don't worry I'm like a little baby around seams.........one time I thought I was taking flying lessons.....

Btw, I only took one flying lesson in my life!

 

[Bryan S. Bennett]

I know the RX-20 is considered old, but, so am I.

Together, we have been to many wrestling matches over the years!

It's hard to kick a good friend away...

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Justin and I were talking about just that. Comparing a well-worn unit to a new one can be eye opening.

 

[Desk Jockey]

The Powerglides work like a champ and are built like a tank, which is both good and bad. Good in they will last forever bad in that they are so heavy the tech's hate to pull them off the trucks.

 

[Zee]

Doc, I think your company is the only one that actually use those things.

I never see anyone else talk about them.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Zee scroll down to the bottom of the page and look at the video.

http://www.courtesycare.com/services/carpet-cleaning/

 

[White Collar]

Zee scroll down to the bottom of the page and look at the video.

http://www.courtesycare.com/services/carpet-cleaning/

Hey Desk jockey, is that your website? If so you have a branch in my area. I'm in bentonville Arkansas.
I think courtesy care use to be over in hwy 102.

 

[Desk Jockey]

No Nick that's not us. I just posted the site because they feature and Powerglide and Zee said we were the only one's to mention the unit. Zee Nate has one also!

P. S.
I try to stay the hell out of Arkansas. j/k


P.S.S.
this is us:
www.chavezrestoration.com

 

[White Collar]

Ah, got Cha.. Good stay the hell out!

 

[Desk Jockey]

That's it nobody tells me to stay out!

I'm visiting you!!!

I have met Jason Birk that is the branch manager in Arkansas. He seems like a very nice guy. I also met his father Allen and their Oklahoma manger Tim too. From what I see on the website and Facebook they look like they have a nice operation going in both sites. They seem like very nice folks.

 

[White Collar]

Ha.. Well as long as you don't wear any of that Jayhawks crap I guess I'd cook Ya up a warm meal.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Did he say J-A-Y-H-A-W-K crap? OMG

That's blasphemy!

Its all I wear!

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Turn it inside out and you'll have a winner! UK baby!!

 

[Desk Jockey]

You guys already turned us inside out.

I'd like not to see that again!

 

[Zee]

Zee Nate has one also!

Ok but he is smart enough to not talk about it...

 

[Desk Jockey]

I've never been accused of being shhmart.

Well, at least not without "alec" following it.

 

[Nate The Great]

Ok but he is smart enough to not talk about it...

 

[Mark Saiger]

Here's some before and after pics of a heavily soiled carpet in a Tanning Salon we ripped out today with the RX-20. First we prevac'd with our ProTeam upright, applied the citrus flex, aggitated prepay with the brush pro 2000, then we brought out the RX-20 with a dry slurry rinse. Then ran an acid rinse to brighten the colors In the heavy soiled areas. Tadaa... Carpets are drying very good today with zero and negative degree temps outside and good warm air 70 degree inside.

Only problem, a slight low level back ache from running it.. Haven't ran it in a while.

Is the rotovac easier on the body?

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I have the older style 5 slot, 5 jet RX 20's.....

Got to the point I hated carrying them around for the little bit I would use them, but they work when needed in the right situation

I have the Rotovac 360 XL now and do like it better because:

It is lighter and more compact.

It takes less room in my van, but still has the right amount of weight to dig in and get to it.

Now, I have not tried it on that type of commercial carpet yet, but have on a berber....Loved it on a pretty soiled and packed down Berber.

The handle bars of the XL are much more adjustable and definitely more comfortable (even one of my Son In Law's first comments)

I hated taking the RX 20 out of the van due to the weight and hard to manage...but I did it when needed....just not as motivated.

The XL, is way easier to get in and out.

Also, the XL gets up to the edges of walls and trim unbelievably Great! Love that a lot over the RX 20

Also, the Rotovac 360 XL sit's tighter to the floor and it's shroud as well, and that was a big plus for Brent Norman who was running it and he owns a 360i. (also less likely to grab cords, and does keep the heat to the fibers while cleaning)

I also find it is getting things drier than my RX 20's but again, I do not have the newer style, but my brother does, and both my brothers liked the Rotovac 360 XL better as well for the reasons I also have listed.

So....just some insight and I have only had it for about a Month now....so I might discover more to come.....

 

[Bryan S. Bennett]

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I have the older style 5 slot, 5 jet RX 20's.....

Got to the point I hated carrying them around for the little bit I would use them, but they work when needed in the right situation

I have the Rotovac 360 XL now and do like it better because:

It is lighter and more compact.

It takes less room in my van, but still has the right amount of weight to dig in and get to it.

Now, I have not tried it on that type of commercial carpet yet, but have on a berber....Loved it on a pretty soiled and packed down Berber.

The handle bars of the XL are much more adjustable and definitely more comfortable (even one of my Son In Law's first comments)

I hated taking the RX 20 out of the van due to the weight and hard to manage...but I did it when needed....just not as motivated.

The XL, is way easier to get in and out.

Also, the XL gets up to the edges of walls and trim unbelievably Great! Love that a lot over the RX 20

Also, the Rotovac 360 XL sit's tighter to the floor and it's shroud as well, and that was a big plus for Brent Norman who was running it and he owns a 360i. (also less likely to grab cords, and does keep the heat to the fibers while cleaning)

I also find it is getting things drier than my RX 20's but again, I do not have the newer style, but my brother does, and both my brothers liked the Rotovac 360 XL better as well for the reasons I also have listed.

So....just some insight and I have only had it for about a Month now....so I might discover more to come.....

I hope to have one this year, zip and roto. Every time I buy a new tool we get motivated and the work is always there to cover it too.

The best part is its important to have your equipment always looking topnotch and clean, not to mention it's great having something that is less work and performs better than before.

Thanks Mark.

 

[Mark Saiger]

I just invited another newbie last night from about 2.5 hours south of me to come visit and enjoy and try all I have....

That way, they can decide if they want to try something else that I don't have, but at least let them have the chance in real world settings to try things.

Even the shows are great, but the Mikey Fest part at Vegas, was the best I have ever had the chance to experience these tools.

Can't wait for Florida as I have some more tools I am going to seriously try more now!

As I tell everyone....if ever in my area, this is an open invitation to come visit and please try the things I have so it can maybe be of help to them.

 

[Mikey P]

Dave Gill has gone all out on preparing filthy carpet and upholstery for MFE attendees to test tools on.

Make sure to thank him in person

 

[Lee Stockwell]

From the get go I knew Gill would be 'the man'.

 

[Shane Deubell]

When we started all we used was rx 20 on cgd.

Not sure what happened but over time they all moved to the wand. Doesnt matter because we always scrub with cimex.
So now i have 3 rx20 sitting in the shop.

Anyone want to buy an rx 20....