Mikey P
Administrator
But is it..
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Ryobi alternative to the IPS
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@TConway gave me a week with it. I'm determined to prove him wrong.
Mikey P
Administrator
start by taking the brass extension off and putting the tip right at the gun
then hire a helper to use it for you
then hire a helper to use it for you
jmo
Supportive Member
Has anyone tried these https://www.google.com/search?q=cor..._AUICCgC&biw=375&bih=559#imgrc=nFDdJC089YyYxM:
I made a 2.5 gallon electric sprayer for my own use, it works great, but even a 2.5 gallon sprayer gets pretty heavy when you add the fluid, frame(aluminum) battery and pump, the battery is the heaviest, I could have probably went with smaller battery as I had never done this before, the IPS is a great concept but it is just too lightweight even for me I feel I would end up with a broken tool.
This other still falls short as one gallon, and terrible noise, I think it will end up on the garage shelf
This other still falls short as one gallon, and terrible noise, I think it will end up on the garage shelf
dgardner
Moderator
Huh? What was that you said? Speak up!
Small town janitorial
Member
I have the Ryobi sprayer. Got it last week. Works OK. It is loud and one gallon is crappy but I don't do carpet every day so it works for me. The quality is very good for the price. Well made and well thought out except for the size. You can see it in the back of this picture with my new vibe.
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Was that post HWE or cleaning if not thats alright!!!. How many soft, how long did it take you? Ball park of charges...
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Encap virgin..,.(help me bust my cherry)
Your picture gave me a lot of hope. This evening I loaded up the kids and wife in the car and drove out to a very large health club in my town. I submitted a bid. I bid the job with using a technique I learned at Mikey's Fest by the people that put on the presentation from Excellent Supply. If I get the job i'll be using my Orbot. Fingers crossed.
FYI, I left the family in the car while I did the bid. When I was done my wife made me go to the store with her. The boys took our cell phones and played Pokemon Go.
Small town janitorial
Member
Orbot vibe working great. This was my first vlm job. Dirty library that hadn't been cleaned in over two years. I sprayed with the Ryobi, let dwell for a few min. Then I used superzorb pads to clean. Only caution I will say is if carpet is moderately soiled you will go through more pads than you think. I went through 15 pads in 4-5k sq feet of carpet. I could have used more. Pre vac well and post vac well when dry.
My bid was for 6K sq ft. So I should plan on about 20 diapers?
Small town janitorial
Member
I think it depends on soiling. I imagine the gym doesn't have alot of protein based soil like foods so you should be good with that.
Who is your target audience...carpet cleaner or customers?. NEVER MIND
He just woke up from his nappy, nappy.! A little grumpy!!
KevinL
Supportive Member
Might as well use a quart bottle trigger sprayer for small areas.
Mikey P
Administrator
Where's the fun in that..
Exactly! Anyone can take their Christmas lights down with a ladder and their hands.... No fun there either! Or drive a new van,...BORING! Bring on the fun.
Nate The Great
Member
Some people like misery, others can't live without it..
jmo
Supportive Member
So are you still using this sprayer?
jmo
Supportive Member
Yes, how are you liking the sprayer?
Cleanworks
Moderator
He broke that a long time ago.
Haha. Sprayer is fine. Sits behind my seat in my van. Still working good. Been using it on small jobs. Also got a Ryobi orbital for encappin stairs and scrubbing upholstery. I love they take the same battery.
