Blue Monarch
Supportive Member
Any tips on best place to buy?
Thinking about picking up an Orbot Sprayborg
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Brian R
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If not used, I'm pretty sure Hruby has peeps that you "have" to buy from.
Desk Jockey
Member
Have you used an OP Dirk? I have a pair of them if you want to come down and try them out.
dealtimeman
Everyday is Saturday.
Brian didn't you have onesfor sale ?
Desk Jockey
Member
His sold fast, in fact he had multiple guys after it. They usually aren't up for long before someone buys them.
Zee
Supportive Member
They are a good buy that is why the don't stay for long -on the market. My Orbot was rebuilt a couple times but gets used a lot! For the past -almost 4 years- the jobs that the Orbot worked on, billed at least 70grand (but I'm pretty sure its more than that. Not bad for such a small machine.
I definitely recommend trying to find one.
I definitely recommend trying to find one.
Steve in Omaha
Member
Richard,
Dirk has helped me out on some projects....and Dirk knows the spraybot. I bought mine right here at a Mikey's board auction. Don't use it a whole lot, but when I do....love it. Pay whatever, you will be happy.
Dirk has helped me out on some projects....and Dirk knows the spraybot. I bought mine right here at a Mikey's board auction. Don't use it a whole lot, but when I do....love it. Pay whatever, you will be happy.
GreenTechAgain
Member
Looks like you can get one from Excellent Supply. I would at least call them and ask their opinion compared to the Cimex.
I was set on a Cimex, but am now leaning towards the Orbot. When I am ready to buy I am going to go to their St. Pete location and see if it is possible to demo both.
http://www.excellent-supply.com/HOS...lating-Pad-Machine-Carpet-Scrubber_p_109.html
Mikey P
Administrator
I was in Bishop California yesterday ( near Death Vally) and ran into Mr Hruby at a Starbucks..
The are overtaking Europe and Asia with their machines and doing very well.
They will be focusing on selling them here in the states soon.
He showed me a video of a new 13 inch head unit(or maybe it was 10?) that the Japanese resident market was crying for...
The are overtaking Europe and Asia with their machines and doing very well.
They will be focusing on selling them here in the states soon.
He showed me a video of a new 13 inch head unit(or maybe it was 10?) that the Japanese resident market was crying for...
Zee
Supportive Member
I thought That small unit is for Europe for some trains. I think Thats what Jeff said.
I wouldn't compare Cimex with Orbot. Two different kind of animals, hunting in different areas.
You guys should see HOS shop...its like Orbot porn as you look around.
Impressive the way that company is looking and building machines like crazy! Every time I stop by, they have a truck load ready for Asia or Europe.
Mikey P
Administrator
He told me small apartments was the key reason for its design..
either makes sense.
either makes sense.
Zee
Supportive Member
I told him if they make the wheels "pop off" then it would be a great "wheels off the ground" type little machine, that could go inbetween the pews at churches.
I keep hearing of a new encap machine that is coming out soon that will blow all existing machines out of the water. Seems hard to fantom. A cimex, Whittiker and Orbot pretty much covers every possible angle. This machine better bring something new to the table or it will just be another way overpriced newbie that doesn't cause as much as a ripple in the market. Pretty hardto beat existing options.
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The thing that really shocks me is these newbie units that are in the $4'000- 5'000. I always viewed the cimex as priced at the top of the market for low moisture but that top is being pushed. I'm not sure I see the value in these new units.
Cleantechsk
Member
My bots have been pretty good to me over the years. They just recently got all new components and some of my very custom upgrade pieces 
The weight kit is a MUST with them if you want top notch results. Full kit for commercial carpet and about 2-3 plates per side for residential.
The weight kit is a MUST with them if you want top notch results. Full kit for commercial carpet and about 2-3 plates per side for residential.
Desk Jockey
Member
Having a friend allowing you to try out a piece of equipment is always your best bet, that allows you to make an educated purchase. You're always happier knowing what you're getting. You might also take a look at John G's new machine, everyone says it's built like a tank and can really clean. It's more money but might be worth checking out.
