SS Uph Tool Flow

[Johnny]

Is the flow supposed to be consistent across the tool? The holes on each end and to the right and the left of the center hole appear to emit much less than the others.

Can't really tell if streaking will result cuz I haven't used it much, and when I do I overlap a lot to be safe.

I have uph to clean Monday and wonder whether I should take another tool.

 

[Doug Cox]

Take it apart and clean all the crap out of the inside. When mine is full, the flow gets erratic.

 

[Johnny]

Thanks, Doug. I'll check it out, but I don't think I've used it enough to fuzz it up.

 

[Johnny]

Took it apart, (much easier than the DriMaster). Solution channel perfectly clean. Very little fuzz in vacuum chamber.

 

[Studebaker]

Johnny, are you under vacuum when you say the flow is not even?

 

[jcooper]

Mine streaks also at times, it's not evenly wetting the fabric. I just go over the area again.

Cleaning mine has helped this.

 

[Johnny]

Johnny, are you under vacuum when you say the flow is not even?

Yes.

 

[Studebaker]

Under vacuum especially a larger truck mount it can appear that there is gaps in the flow. Usually it is because of so much air flow, the solution is being pulled in faster. When you have it on the fabric it evens out across the head.

Under vac with solution, place a clear piece of plastic over the head and you will see the coverage is 100%

 

[bob vawter]

hey Doc....how does mine work.......?

 

[Johnny]

Under vacuum especially a larger truck mount it can appear that there is gaps in the flow. Usually it is because of so much air flow, the solution is being pulled in faster. When you have it on the fabric it evens out across the head.

Under vac with solution, place a clear piece of plastic over the head and you will see the coverage is 100%

Thanks. Good to know it's working right.

 

[Desk Jockey]

hey Doc....how does mine work.......?

You'd be so proud, its representing you well. ; )

They clean (2) recliners and a divan at a firehouse just yesterday. Keeping the firemen clean and healthy!

 

[bob vawter]

yep...that my job....
making everbody happy!

 

[Larry Cobb]

While I think that the Sapphire Uph. tool is a good tool . . .

my customers have complained to Sapphire about the center of the tool not spraying water evenly.

This trait blemishes this otherwise top cleaning tool.

Larry

 

[Desk Jockey]

Something new Larry or an original problem? Just something they visually noticed or is it causing a difference in cleaning?

I've not seen that while using it or heard that from my tech's using it. We have (4) of them two original and two I bought last year.

 

[SamIam]

There is a flow control also, you have to adjust that some fabrics need more flow

some less.

Also P/T the fabric and give it a scrub it will clean easier than just steaming it.


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[jcooper]

my customers have complained to Sapphire

about the center of the tool not spraying water evenly.

yep... That's what it does.

 

[Nate The Great]

yep... That's what it does.

Mines is/was brand new doing that... I do multi passes and overlapping also... It's the left and right hole of the center hole..

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Man, I'd always heard such great things about this expensive tool.

Let me know when they get the bugs worked out.

Until then, PMF internal jet for me.

 

[KevinD]

I was disappointed with the spray bar setup from day 1.
Needs a major overhaul, (holes,spacing and vac slot design and position) IMO.
I went back to my glided Prochem tool.

 

[Dolly Llama]

Man, I'd always heard such great things about this expensive tool.

Let me know when they get the bugs worked out.

Until then, PMF internal jet for me.

it's still the better tool in every way except ergos
I'll keep our SS tool for that reason, but will use the PMF internal jet 96.47% of the time ...becuzzz, it's a better cleaning tool


..L.T.A.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

it's still the better tool in every way except ergos
I'll keep our SS tool for that reason, but will use the PMF internal jet 96.47% of the time ...becuzzz, it's a better cleaning tool


..L.T.A.

The better tool in every way but you use it less than 4% of the time?

 

[Bill Bruders]

While I think that the Sapphire Uph. tool is a good tool . . .

my customers have complained to Sapphire about the center of the tool not spraying water evenly.

This trait blemishes this otherwise top cleaning tool.

Larry

Geez Larry since your an expert on modifying every manufacturers product I shocked you don't have a solution that Addresses this "issue" lol Could it be that the answer is as simple as explaining how you adjust the pressure to balance to flow? Or could it be that the tool is designed to flush through the fibers creating superior cleaning and faster drying rather than say an internal
Jet tool which still puts down a lot if water but doesn't have the overspray of a cheaper external jet.
Maybe if you contacted Sapphire and became an expert on our products (like you seem to be on every Mytee product) your customers would get the info they need to use this best selling tool from you when they buy it instead of having to search for answers elsewhere. :-)

 

[Dolly Llama]

The better tool in every way but you use it less than 4% of the time?

the PMF is the better tool, Steve .It's the one I'll use most.
I'll use the SS little ..it will get used on mega size jobs when fabric isn't heavy soiled.


..L.T.A.

 

[jcooper]

Could it be that the answer is as simple as explaining how you adjust the pressure to balance to flow?

Sooo Bill, would you mind explaining?

 

[ruff]

Sorry Bill.
Had both.
PMF better.
Sold SS.

On the other hand, many here love your tool. Just one BDCC experience for whatever its worth.
Questions?

 

[Bill Bruders]

Cooper PM Studebaker I'm certain he will be able to help you put.

Ofer well sorry to hear that I'll assume you gave someone a heck of a deal on that SS tool :-)

 

[Johnny]

I also have owned a PMF for many years. It's good for carpet detail work, but leaves uph much wetter, even with extra dry strokes, than my SS or DriMaster. You can scrub better with a PMF, but I pre-scrub with a brush or orbital hand buffer. I just want a ONE-PASS RINSING TOOL that will leave the uph reasonably dry. Shouldn't have to overlap or make multiple wet or dry strokes in most situations.

 

[Loren Egland]

Hydrokinetic by hydroforce. Over 28 years the answer.

 

[Nate The Great]

Hydrokinetic by hydroforce. Over 28 years the answer.

I have the black Hydrokinetic tool... It does work very well, just heavy as heck... I do like the SS Uph tool for it's light design..