Thanks John Olsen and Saphire

[Mike Draper]

I ordered a new HOSS from John at Superior Cleaning Solutions the other day. I received it Wednesday morning. Thanks John and thanks for the ultra fast shipping Sapphire. So far I've used it on 4 large homes and 4 apmts. I like it a lot. It digs the dirt out of the carpet like crazy. Seriously, I dont know how you guys go without rotaries. I leave a more in depth review in a month or so.

 

[Mikey P]

what do you think of the new style safety switch?

 

[Mike Draper]

Cant you see, Its busted off already. First thing I did.

 

[floorguy]

2nd was making the handle bars wider again with adding the thermostat in there???

 

[Mike Draper]

I might take it off, well see if it gets in the way

 

[Jimbo]

A big Ditto on digging junk out of the carpet! In using the demo HOSS purchased at MF...I am amazed at how much more junk comes out of carpets I have been cleaning regularly for years...even after serious prevacuuming!

I think it needs a twistlock plug so that will be done soon!

I have an RX20 that is going on the market for $1150...includes glided head; tile and stone cleaning head; pad driver; brush head; and a storage/transportation wheel holder. Buyer pays shipping...which could be 125-150 to the western states.

Cheers!- Jim

 

[Mike Draper]

Dont buy Jims Rx, buy my rotovac! Its for sale in the sale room or whatever you call that place.

 

[Jim Martin]

screw that..........don't buy either one......buy a Hoss.........

 

[Nampa Carpet Cleaning]

Mike Draper, where did you get the needle valve?

Thanks

 

[Mike Draper]

I found it on amazon. $51.00

 

[Jim Martin]

I found it on amazon. $51.00

did that not come with the needle valve already on it...It was my understanding that they were going to start putting them on and/or making a kit.........

http://mikeysboard.com/forum/showth...otal-control&highlight=complete+total+control

I believe wintrax has them cheaper........

 

[Mike Draper]

No, it didn't. Came with small jets as well.

 

[Jim Martin]

No, it didn't. Came with small jets as well.

switch it over.......to the staggered longer ones....with the needle valve and these bars.......it will take the machine to a whole new level......

 

[Mike Draper]

Jim, I couldn't find it at wintrax. Looked to me like they arent carrying it anymore.

 

[Giorgio]

I do it w a CRB instead of a rotary..

Congrats on your new toy!

 

[Steve Lawrence]

You're gonna love rotary cleaning! Congrats, Mike.

 

[dealtimeman]

what do you think of the new style safety switch?

What safety switch?

does yours have a zerk fitting?

 

[Mike Draper]

yes, it does have zerk.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Is the zero grease fitting the only lube for the gearbox?

 

[dealtimeman]

Is the zerk retrofit able to the original version.

 

[Jim Martin]

Jim, I couldn't find it at wintrax. Looked to me like they arent carrying it anymore.

I will find out and let you know....

 

[Jim Martin]

What safety switch?

does yours have a zerk fitting?

 

[hogjowl]

Is that thing any good on CGD?

 

[Jim Martin]

Is that thing any good on CGD?

from what I understand...some people have trouble with it on CGD......I don't....I have used it at Katie's school..a reality office.....dental office and a small handful of other places with no problems or complaints............

 

[Jim Martin]

I will find out and let you know....

Just got off the phone with wintrax they have.... 28 of them in stock.....$37 and some change.......

part number for a 3/8 is....N600b

1-800-443-0676

 

[tngvegas]

I never used a rotary so dont know much about them. but if you wanted to you could make the handle of hoss lighter. Just remove the metal thing conecting the clear hose and vac hose. then connect the clear blue hose with the vac hose using what you like. and you just have to get a maker strap to put around your waist.

That way all the hose is detached from the handle and supported by yur legs. you can easily attach and disattach the vac hose very easily with the velcro that come with the maker strap. I got the idea when I saw a pic of the zipper wand. but that metal is probably heavier than the hoss'es one. At least it looks lighter.

well just a thought. by the way that is a very good pic of the Hoss. It must be a high resolution camera.

 

[Mike Draper]

Technology is amazing. It's an iPhone 4S that took the pic.

 

[Goldenboy]

Draper was it you blabbing about the 360i a few months ago? Just think of all the poor lurkers buying all this crap that ends up in their sheds. Fook the House Payment I Need A Hoss!!!!!

Golden Boy

 

[Mike Draper]

Waldo, the 360i is an awesome machine I'm sure I've earned well over 300k just from Rotovac jobs. I'm sure the next person that purchases one is capable of that as well, Probably more. So, is it a waste of money? Absolutely not. IMO, not having one is leaving you in the dust behind your competition. Makes $2195 for a new Rotovac looks cheap in perspective.

 

[Mike Draper]

If you can afford a hoss, then why not? There both great tools.