steam action tri star

[BAMKC]

H everyone. Im new to the business and just got a steam action tri star truck mount. Does anyone have any advice for me or know anything about these machines.

liquid cooled 4cylinder nissan
68 urai blower
56 cat pump with clutch
Preheater and two heat exchangers

Got it used from the manufacturer a few weeks ago and havent really had the chance to use it but that will all change when i get my dot approved gas tank this coming week.

any maintenence suggestions or things to watch out for would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Mark Saiger]

Welcome Brent! I don't know anything about this particular unit, but I bet there will be someone who can chime in and give some info. Lot's of helpful people hang out here and maybe will have someone close to you who can also help. Sometimes some pictures can be of help. Easiest way I find to post pics on here is to add them to a photobucket account and then just copy and past a link onto here. Best wishes and welcome to the industry!

Mark Saiger
www.saigers.com

 

[BAMKC]

Thanks Mark,

a gal down at chem tex in houston spoke highly of this site so thought i'd check it out. I can use all the advice i can get right now on the industry.

 

[Chris A]

thats a monster unit for sure!

 

[BAMKC]

yeah it was probrobly more machine then a newbie needed but i wanted to be able to get into some restoration and commercial work eventually.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Keep that wand moving with that huge monster, big dogs like that don't like to be slowed down.

I'd be a little concerned with overheating it if you set the wand down or did upholstery. The nice thing is the manufacturer is just down the road from you, should you have any problems or questions on the the unit.

 

[Foothills Phil]

I like their big machines. How about some photos. How many hours? Is it a direct drive or belt driven blower?

 

[BAMKC]

i havent had a chance to take pics yet but its direct drive and it definately looks impressive. I had to start with a 7x14 Doolittle trailer as it wouldnt fit in one of my e250 cargo vans and i couldnt find a good deal on a box truck. Figure i can always upgrade if this endeaver doesnt land me on my ass...lol I'll try to get some pics up soon. Oh and it has about 2300 hours if i remember right.