Sapphire Upholstery Pro

Nampa Carpet Cleaning · Oct 3, 2015

After 2-3 years of heavy use my SS Upholstery Pro finally broke. The stainless steel braided line @ the connection. I still have the original ''flexible" vac hose and it just didn't have the structural integrity for the 370. The hose got hot, twisted then the vacuum would suck it in as the head of the tool was on the fabric therefor putting pressure directly on the SS braided line. I use to run the tool with a propane burner on my last TM also so I am sure that didn't help.

I think SS should add a piece of reinforced rubber tubing to the outside of the braided line before they press the fitting. That would help make it last longer. I have used this tool a Lot. It was new from not long after it first came out. I use to use it on stairs for a while too. You can't expect it to last forever. It is an excellent tool. I will order the new parts asap. Until then I have my Prochem tool. Overall I give it a thumbs up.

Mikey P · Oct 3, 2015

I couldn't count how many Prochem Up Tools I wore out at that exact same spot.

SS and RVs too,

$40 fix at the Parker Store.

BFD.
Don't be like the restaurant owner who complains that all her traffic is getting her carpets dirty.

Nampa Carpet Cleaning · Oct 3, 2015

I'm not complaining. It has been an excellent tool. Read the post

Prochem has a much better hose that last longer but the tool is not as efficient or flexible

I was suggesting that the SS Upholstery Pro last a long time of heavy use. From what I understand they stiffened up the vac hose so it should last even longer compared to mine as mine was an original. Somebody has to post something to keep this thing alive right ?

Mikey P · Oct 3, 2015

I get the same life out of both tools when it comes to the hose.

Sadly Im putting together my last Clear Head SS tool next week

Desk Jockey · Oct 3, 2015

I agree we have cleaned thousands of pieces with both tools and the hose is a wear part.

We keep one in stock so we don't get caught short. The hose from the Prochem will fit the Sapphire but you'll need a reducer for the QD.

Nampa Carpet Cleaning · Oct 3, 2015

Well. I forgot how you big dawgs go though these thing every 4-6 week. :clap:

I'm just a single trucker

Mikey P · Oct 3, 2015

Hows that 370 holding up?

Nampa Carpet Cleaning · Oct 3, 2015

Its has been excellent. I have close to 450 hrs on it so far and no complaints.

Make sure yours is running close to 3000 RPM like mine is and as the manual suggest

I had to check mine to make sure. It was pretty close

Desk Jockey · Oct 3, 2015

Nampa Carpet Cleaning said:
Well. I forgot how you big dawgs go though these thing every 4-6 week.

I recall it being said that the internal swivel should be lubricated and it wouldn't happen. We are too busy and never get around to doing it but they still last several years without problem.

We have four of each tool, it rare we use more than 3-at a time so it along with have a backup hose in stock helps us get by when they do blow.

EDS · Oct 3, 2015

Love my SS tool. Using it for stairs now too!.

Have a decent vid I will post..

https://www.dropbox.com/s/a4383g4t1osirio/Stairs.mp4?dl=0

EDS · Oct 3, 2015

edited

EDS · Oct 4, 2015

Feelings hurt....to used to TMF rookies giving compliments... :icon_razz:

Note: went over top stairs bullnose

Mikey P · Oct 4, 2015

Welcome to the real world...lol

EDS · Oct 4, 2015

So true....

But i see my trickery ways....make a post...people like it ....then edit it with new content....

(kidding of course)

EDS · Oct 4, 2015

Bait and switch....old habits die hard....

Nampa Carpet Cleaning · Oct 4, 2015

Sooo Mikey, did you buy a 370? Please fill us BDCC's in on the details

SamIam · Oct 4, 2015

by the way the waterline in the the SS tool is the exact same water line in a prochem tool you just havve to go to home depot for the adapter to make it work the newer tools changed over to.

SamIam · Oct 4, 2015

In other words if you have a back up prochem tool you could take the water line out if it and use it in the sapphire tool.

Mikey P · Oct 4, 2015

Nampa Carpet Cleaning said:
Sooo Mikey, did you buy a 370? Please fill us BDCC's in on the details

Yes.
I scored the unit off the Kodiak demo truck.
It has thirty hours on it. Submount water tank as well.
Ill side mount it and an electric reel and have enough room to take three full grown hogs to market left over in my window'd Transit 350.

GeneMiller · Oct 4, 2015

Put a quick disconnect at the other end. Solves the problem of twisting the line. Even though the tool end has it it still binds. Also fill it with anti seize. I haven't broken a line since.

Gene

hogjowl · Oct 4, 2015

You really shouldn't force those hogs to endure the presence of an over-engineered mini-TM on their last ride.

Mikey P · Oct 4, 2015

If I could have ran a Cobber AND a hose reel out the side door I would have gone that route..

The 370 will be more that fine for my plans.

Desk Jockey · Oct 5, 2015

Mikey P said:
The 370 will be more that fine for my plans.

That should make an awesome TM for you!

I wanted one just due to the small size to put in a WDR truck, I just wanted a bigger waste tank.

GeneMiller · Oct 5, 2015

GeneMiller said:
Put a quick disconnect at the other end. Solves the problem of twisting the line. Even though the tool end has it it still binds. Also fill it with anti seize. I haven't broken a line since.

Gene

Actually I should of said a 1/4 stainless swivel. Fits straight in.

Gene

jcooper · Oct 5, 2015

Mikey P said:
Yes.
I scored the unit off the Kodiak demo truck.
It has thirty hours on it. Submount water tank as well.
Ill side mount it and an electric reel and have enough room to take three full grown hogs to market left over in my window'd Transit 350.

Good for you, Mike! That's kick arse... :rockon:

I run my wand with 8 flow(@400) and the (370)heat is just fine.

The 360i at 300 psi also plenty of heat and suck(I use the 2.5 for the first 50').

Also intrigued how the transit does for you.

Donwand · Oct 5, 2015

jcooper said:
I run my wand with 8 flow(@400) and the (370)heat is just fine.

What do you mean 8 flow?

GeneMiller · Oct 5, 2015

Donwand said:
What do you mean 8 flow?

He's saying he's just misting the carpet.

Gene

Russ T. · Oct 5, 2015

GeneMiller said:
He's saying he's just misting the carpet.

Gene

I'm pretty sure Jerry pulls out the 360i on the filthy ones...

GeneMiller · Oct 5, 2015

Russ T. said:
I'm pretty sure Jerry pulls out the 360i on the filthy ones...

Just kidding around. Plenty of cleaning going on at 8 flow. It's all about speed.

Gene

jcooper · Oct 5, 2015

Donwand said:
jcooper said: ↑
I run my wand with 8 flow(@400) and the (370)heat is just fine.
What do you mean 8 flow?

Brian, there is a number on your jets that indicate flow, it's the last two numbers. The first numbers are angle of spray. So, if the jet says 1.5 and you have four jets - it's a six flow. Four jets with #2 flow is an eight.

GeneMiller said:
He's saying he's just misting the carpet.
Gene

lol......

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