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Portable carpet cleaning and machines discussion.

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Rotovac Trade in Program

    For you guys that have older Rotovac's and want a new one, Rotovac has a trade in program. You could upgrade and get money off a new one.. Like the...

    Started by DiGi, 07-07-2010 08:36 PM
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  2. Thumbs up Sticky Thread Sticky: TMF TOP 100 Portable Forum Threads

    Top 100 Portable Threads. Help me fill this up. Feel free to nominate and or bump a thread. TMF Porty Shoot Out (w/video reviews)...

    Started by Rob Allen, 02-08-2010 08:42 AM
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    06-27-2010 11:36 AM Go to last post
  1. Question Best PSI

    What is the best PSI for cleaning carpets with a porty? I have seen machines from 100PSI to 500 PSI. Some machines have 1200PSI for grout. What is...

    Started by Mr.T, 02-25-2010 08:12 PM
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    03-10-2010 07:24 AM Go to last post
  2. Mytee Electrical converter kit.

    I was looking online at the mytee electrical converter kit. Taking a 230 and making it into two 115 outlets. It seems like a good idea that way I...

    Started by prcarpet, 03-09-2010 10:42 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    03-09-2010 09:04 PM Go to last post
  3. Question What's best wand for a portable carpet cleaning extractor??

    I was wondering with so many wands out there is there a "best" wand for portables? In other words how many jets, and what is the minimum and maximum...

    Started by Rob Allen, 12-02-2009 05:31 AM
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    03-09-2010 08:54 PM Go to last post
  4. Booster Vacuum w/ Mytee M-12

    I have a Mytee M-12. First Question, what do you think is the longest practical hose run? Second, If I add the Mytee booster, 2 or 3 stage what...

    Started by GreenTechAgain, 12-20-2009 12:57 PM
    booster, portable
    • Replies: 20
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    03-09-2010 06:16 PM Go to last post
  5. Drimaster and portable extractor

    Who has drimaster tool for upholstery? How it is used with a portable extractor?

    Started by Sizel, 03-09-2010 03:57 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    03-09-2010 04:01 PM Go to last post
  6. Question What Portables Have You Used Before for Carpet Cleaning?

    Just wondering what portable carpet cleaning machines have you had experience with? List them and what you think you thought of it. I have used; ...

    Started by Rob Allen, 03-06-2010 09:32 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    03-08-2010 06:07 PM Go to last post
  7. Question Rotovac 360i

    Which interchangeable heads do you have? What do you like or dislike about them? Which do you use the most?

    Started by DiGi, 03-08-2010 04:03 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    03-08-2010 04:03 PM Go to last post
  8. Rotovac and Portable user's

    Which model Rotovac and portable do you use for carpet cleaning?:AddEmoticons04259:

    Started by DiGi, 03-07-2010 06:55 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    03-08-2010 07:06 AM Go to last post
  9. how much powdered chemical should i mix with 10 gallons of water to get the best results??

    hey guys just wondering if u guys could give me some pointers of the best mixes of chemical and water to get the best cleanings, and if u guys could...

    Started by njcarpetmaster, 02-22-2010 01:00 AM
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    03-08-2010 05:47 AM Go to last post
  10. mytee m5

    I've decided to get the Mytee M5. If I get a generator, what wattage should I get? Some apartments Ill be doing will not have power.

    Started by braddaddy, 01-25-2010 08:59 PM
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    03-07-2010 11:13 PM Go to last post
  11. Exclamation Rotovac Maintenance

    How do guys keep your Rotovac running good? Do you check and replace your felt seals? 500 to 600 hours... Worn or torn felt seals will result in...

    Started by DiGi, 03-07-2010 07:39 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    03-07-2010 10:34 PM Go to last post
  12. MYTEE SPEEDSTER UPGRADE HELP/ PLEASE!

    HI Guys, I own a mytee spedster 1000hv, 200 psi pump 2-2 stage vacs, single cord, andd I would like to upgrade it, to a 2-3 stage vacs. and...

    Started by portablecleaner, 02-28-2010 03:27 AM
    • Replies: 14
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    03-07-2010 06:39 AM Go to last post
  13. Steamin Demon vs Truck mount video

    Here's a video we made comparing the Steamin Demon against a Steamway Truck Mount system. What do you think? ...

    Started by The Flow King, 03-02-2010 01:03 PM
    • Replies: 18
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    03-06-2010 10:54 AM Go to last post
  14. Best method in cleaning Hotel & Ballrooms

    Hey Guys, I've been in business for over a year and have been doing this while I've been in Nursing School. Once I get a break I intend on taking...

    Started by luisempire, 09-25-2009 01:48 AM
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    03-06-2010 09:14 AM Go to last post
  15. Mytee 1003dx question...

    I'm a new carpet cleaning business. I purchased the mytee 1003dx. I built ramps to get it in/out of van and into customers houses. I need to know the...

    Started by prcarpet, 03-03-2010 01:10 PM
    • Replies: 10
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    03-06-2010 01:55 AM Go to last post
  16. Which jets to use

    When I bought my Ninga 200 psi. it came with 3 sets of jets 100,200 and 500 psi. I have been using the 200 psi jets . Would the 500 psi jets give me...

    Started by hammer0422, 03-03-2010 12:14 PM
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    03-04-2010 09:20 AM Go to last post
  17. NEW CARPET BRUSH BREAK IN PROCEDURE

    WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A 175RPMR?

    Started by DANIEL CLARK, 02-27-2010 11:43 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    03-03-2010 11:05 AM Go to last post
  18. Going to get into residential carpet cleaning

    Have been looking at TM or going the less expensive route and getting a great porty to start out in this business. I have been reading the post here...

    Started by djh012163, 12-06-2009 10:45 AM
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    03-03-2010 10:25 AM Go to last post
  19. Ninja 200 psi water pump

    Hi new to the form Thanks for any help . Where would be a good place to get a new pump for a Ninja 200 psi ? I have googled and can not find one ....

    Started by hammer0422, 02-22-2010 03:18 AM
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    03-01-2010 07:44 PM Go to last post
  20. Question Hydro-Force Problem

    :confused: Brand new out the box directly from hydro force. Its the low pressure revolution model being used on a 150 psi porty, Dilution ratio of...

    Started by ECOPRO, 02-26-2010 12:12 AM
    • Replies: 5
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    03-01-2010 01:59 PM Go to last post
  21. Shop Vac Booster

    Has any one tried using a shop vac as a in line booster? One vac that I thought about was a Sears 6.5 HP, 400 ( i think ) CFM and can be used as a...

    Started by CCWorks, 02-18-2010 04:53 PM
    • Replies: 10
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    03-01-2010 10:28 AM Go to last post
  22. Vacs

    What are the after affects of getting water or foam in the vacs? will they start to slow down, or will they just die one day? Or will it really...

    Started by mrsqueaky, 02-26-2010 10:40 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    02-27-2010 01:06 PM Go to last post
  23. What do you carry your portable around in?

    This question is intended for cleaners using only portables. What do you use to carry your equipment around to your jobs? I would think you would...

    Started by speakerwire, 10-16-2009 04:37 PM
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    02-26-2010 09:26 PM Go to last post
  24. HELP FINDING PORTY VAC AND SOULTION HOSE RAILS FOR CARGO VAN???

    DOES ANY BODY KNOW WERE I CAN FIND A SMALL 150 FOOT RAIL FOR VAC HOSE AND SOULTION HOSE FOR MY FORD VAN???:cool:

    Started by njcarpetmaster, 02-23-2010 10:50 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    02-26-2010 06:27 PM Go to last post
  25. Question Portable Heat

    I came across the video and it shows a portable with 400 psi and what appears to be impressive heat. Is a Ninja capable of producing this kind of...

    Started by Rob Allen, 02-06-2010 11:06 PM
    • Replies: 15
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    02-26-2010 03:48 PM Go to last post
  26. Angry When its not the breaker...

    So say you are running a porty. Single 5.7motor 3 stage 150psi pump & 2000watt inline heater. Your plugged into separate circuits doing the job just...

    Started by ECOPRO, 02-09-2010 07:27 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    02-25-2010 04:52 AM Go to last post
  27. What portable extractor have you ever used?

    OK guys, Please tell what portable you have used, tell the pros and cons, and what else you would like to have in the portables.

    Started by locko-fabara, 02-09-2010 12:46 PM
    • Replies: 15
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    02-23-2010 10:44 AM Go to last post
  28. Cross-America Recoil-3 XPS

    I wanted to take a moment to publicly thank Ed Valentine and his company Cross-America. My son and I picked up our new Recoil-3 XPS carpet extractor...

    Started by djh012163, 01-23-2010 08:54 PM
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    02-22-2010 10:06 AM Go to last post
  29. Question What the oldest portable you have?

    What is the oldest portable you have? What if anything parts you had to replace? Pump and Vac motors? Any tips you have to help others keeping them...

    Started by DiGi, 02-20-2010 10:26 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    02-21-2010 10:06 AM Go to last post
  30. Question Best bucket heater/average price

    Who makes the best bucket heater and what do they cost? Rob

    Started by Rob Allen, 02-08-2010 08:20 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    02-21-2010 09:02 AM Go to last post
  31. Encapulation tips please..

    I am doing a rather large job this coming weekend and wold like any helpful tips so i can not make a mistake.Its a government account and i want to...

    Started by Bradleyp, 02-02-2010 08:29 PM
    • Replies: 19
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    02-19-2010 09:34 PM Go to last post
  32. Dry Time Debate

    I wonder what the Dry Time definition is. I have never ever seen a carpet dry in 1 or 2 hours when a truck mounted unit or a portable unit gets...

    Started by CCWorks, 02-15-2010 08:44 AM
    • Replies: 16
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    02-19-2010 08:58 AM Go to last post
  33. LEAD Is it in your tool box?

    Using a portable carpet cleaner. All coating on any wire contains lead, not much, They recommend you wash your hands after handling. The cuffs...

    Started by CCWorks, 02-18-2010 09:40 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    02-18-2010 09:40 AM Go to last post
  34. Can this system work for you? Do you want one?

    A unit with a 16 / 20 gal. solution / waste tank 1,200 psi pump, adjustable pressure. Wheels and handle. Wight is less then 60 lbs. :-D This...

    Started by CCWorks, 02-15-2010 11:31 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    02-16-2010 12:32 PM Go to last post
  35. Recoil XPS uses as a Portable

    I have noticed a lot of owners of the Recoil XPS use it from a vehicle. :AddEmoticons04259: How does it work from using a car/station wagon. can...

    Started by CCWorks, 02-13-2010 01:29 PM
    • Replies: 15
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    02-16-2010 12:30 AM Go to last post
  36. Rotovac 360

    Need some feedback on the Rotovac 360 running off a portable. Have heard + and - on this product. What's the deal? Is it worth the money?

    Started by aqualux, 02-13-2010 03:11 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    02-15-2010 10:52 AM Go to last post
  37. Thumbs up scooter husky by namco??

    does any body have a scooter husky by namco, i just got one and i like it very much, just wondering if any body ever had any problems with them. it...

    Started by njcarpetmaster, 12-13-2009 06:58 PM
    • Replies: 17
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    02-15-2010 07:06 AM Go to last post
  38. Getting Lead Out of Carpet

    Hi guys, One of my friends in the construction industry said that they were going to place a bid on a big lead clean up job. They asked me what I...

    Started by mike2633, 02-04-2010 02:22 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    02-13-2010 03:23 PM Go to last post
  39. JUST STARTING OUT..HOW MUCH SHOULD I SPEND IN Advertising?????HELP!!!!

    HEY GUYS , I CLEANED WITH A PORTY AND TRUCKMOUNTS FOR OVER 13 YEARS WITH A GOOD COMPANY NOW THE TIME HAS COME AND MONEY HAS COME FOR ME TO START MY...

    Started by njcarpetmaster, 02-13-2010 07:56 AM
    • Replies: 5
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    02-13-2010 09:20 AM Go to last post
  40. King Cobra H-2 Pretty Impressed!!!!

    Well, I run 50 feet of vac hose with my portable. I have to go really slow becuase I just have 1 vacuum. I just upgraded my 1 1/2 inch to a 2...

    Started by robbighead, 12-18-2009 07:10 PM
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    02-12-2010 12:31 AM Go to last post
  41. Any Feedback on this TM. BLACK STALLION 15 HP.

    Hi Guys does anybody uses, has ,or operated this kind of machine? We are thinking in buying a TM but we have a small budget so we are loking at this...

    Started by leuj20, 02-04-2010 12:52 AM
    • Replies: 11
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    02-10-2010 03:01 PM Go to last post
  42. wand for portable!

    I had the chance to try the evolution wand with glide against the cmp 12 wand with hybrid glide. I really liked the evolution wand, the wand is made...

    Started by locko-fabara, 01-18-2010 10:10 PM
    • Replies: 11
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    02-09-2010 09:08 PM Go to last post
  43. US Products: King Cobra 500 ?

    http://www.steam-brite.com/store/products-king-cobra-carpet-cleaning-machine-p-8745.html How much would you pay for this machine used? Are these...

    Started by speakerwire, 02-04-2010 10:06 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    02-09-2010 07:34 PM Go to last post
  44. Portable carpet extractor commercial residential!

    After testing and comparing many portable i came with the conclusion of portables. I think is better to have a portable for condos and other type...

    Started by locko-fabara, 02-07-2010 10:32 PM
    • Replies: 11
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    02-08-2010 05:01 PM Go to last post
  45. MYTEE HEATER QUESTION

    Hi guys I've been looking for inline heaters and I like the 240-120 Mytee Hot™ I also saw the 200-120 Mytee Hot Turbo what is the diference between...

    Started by leuj20, 09-28-2009 03:08 AM
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  46. Auto Dump Solar Power

    HEy Ed; Those Solar Panels don't work to good at night for the Auto Dump; Batteries run down to fast so I had to plug it back in to the land line. ...

    Started by rjfdube, 06-18-2009 12:41 AM
    • Replies: 20
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    02-05-2010 10:18 AM Go to last post
  47. Finally decided on first machine!!

    Well guys, just want to thank everyone for you help and answers to all of our questions! We decided to go with a Cross-American Recoil XPS3 and...

    Started by floorguy_724, 10-28-2008 11:18 PM
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    02-04-2010 02:23 PM Go to last post
  48. Job Limitations of a 80k truck mount

    Although the all powerful machine which is definently king on power; after it's really long hose run is exhausted past the 15th floor; how are you...

    Started by rjfdube, 01-17-2009 10:52 PM
    • Replies: 12
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    02-04-2010 09:22 AM Go to last post
  49. Question Has anyone heard anything on the new Hyper Velocity Recoil 4??

    Guess I have been to preoccupied lately:D and read a thread on the Recoil board about a new Hyper velocity Recoil 4 system. Ed told me a while back...

    Started by rjfdube, 01-23-2010 05:32 PM
    • Replies: 14
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    02-02-2010 12:11 PM Go to last post
  50. Who's got a the new Ninja Portable

    looking to pick one up, how are they.... likes... dislikes...best prices....?

    Started by dboyce carpet care, 01-30-2010 11:22 AM
    • Replies: 8
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    02-01-2010 07:54 PM Go to last post
  51. Rotovac T&G & PSI

    Hi, I know there are a lot of threads about Rotovac, but most are related to carpet. My question is this: How many of you use the 360 to do...

    Started by cleaningservicepros, 01-29-2010 01:29 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    01-29-2010 01:29 PM Go to last post
  52. Question about Encapsulation !

    Can you speed dry Encapsulation products, so that i could vacuum before i leave? Thanks for any input, have not done any Encapsulation, but thinking...

    Started by Mr. Slide, 01-22-2010 11:33 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    01-28-2010 07:31 PM Go to last post
  53. whats your avarage sales per month

    SALES,not take home... I am really intrested in the one man operations... and I am just looking for an average. I know some months or slow.......

    Started by leofry, 01-28-2010 10:37 AM
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    01-28-2010 06:45 PM Go to last post
  54. RecoilIs going to the next level....

    I think I made up my mind. I m going to do some modifacations to my porty and make a beast of a Electric TM. -2.5 barb& hose out of my unit to a...

    Started by ErikG, 12-06-2009 01:46 AM
    • Replies: 19
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    01-25-2010 08:50 AM Go to last post
  55. To heat or not to heat that is the questy....

    Is heat really an issue if your laying down 500psi with good chems? I have seen awesome pad sucking machines on here in the Titan, Recoil, Mytee...

    Started by Shawn Ray, 01-20-2010 05:54 PM
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    01-24-2010 05:16 PM Go to last post
  56. 3 STAGE VAC QUESTIONS

    Hey guys, I want to upgrade my mytee 1000 HV single corded 2 stage vacs, for 3 stage, do I need to add an extra cord? How many amps do they use?...

    Started by leuj20, 01-24-2010 04:10 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    01-24-2010 03:52 PM Go to last post
  57. Question Which Portable Cleaning Machine is YOUR Favorite?

    Out of all the Portable cleaning machines YOU have purchased, which one is YOUR favorite and WHY? Please go into details, I also want to hear...

    Started by admin, 10-10-2009 09:26 PM
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    portable cleaning machine
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    01-22-2010 01:00 AM Go to last post
  58. Perfect Porty

    Hi Everybody, As my post count indicates, I am very new to this board. I'll be tossing lots of questions out there, many of which might seem...

    Started by cleaningservicepros, 01-18-2010 05:44 AM
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    01-21-2010 11:46 AM Go to last post
  59. Smile ANY FEEDBACK ON THIS PORTY Perfect Heat technology

    Hi guys I was just wondering if anybody uses these kind of machines and what do you think about the perfect heat technology. here is the links to...

    Started by leuj20, 01-13-2010 10:13 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 239
    01-18-2010 04:42 AM Go to last post
  60. Name This Porty

    I saw this porty unit forsale on my local Craigslist with hoses,and wand, the ad did not say what make the machine was or if it was heated..the guy...

    Started by Doug Byrd, 01-09-2010 04:48 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 401
    01-17-2010 04:09 PM Go to last post

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