I used to own a Bane-Clene Minimount. Here is the lowdown on Bane-Clene!
First of all they are much better than they were before 2005 I believe. This
is when they went to direct coupled technology. For instance the 3MP
Sutorbilt vacuum pump is direct coupled to a Franklin 1 1/2 HP electric motor
which turns 1725 rpm. So instead of the old belt driven systems before the
vacuum pump is turning 1725 rpm which is about 325 more rpms.
Also now they use a 1/2 HP electric
motor to turn the pump. Which helps with a lot more flow than before. Typically
most Bane operators will set it at 150 psi. Although I have know some who
have set theirs at around 200 psi. The older units were belt driven and were
just really weak especially on the vacuum part of the equation.
The philosophy of Bane Clene is effeciency with using only about 10 amps to turn
blower under load. Then the pump uses perhaps 4-6
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a 2 cord system however it does not use a total of 20 amps so one can use just one circuit.)
Beleive it or not the vacuum is not bad for just one cord providing all the vacuum
and very low amp draw as well. One thing to keep in mind is that a Sutorbilt or Roots
blower however the vacuum is in my opinion not enough.
They bring there own Hot cleaning solution in auxillary tanks(70 or 120 gallons with waste tanks to match all made of stainless steel). . They use the wasted
heat from the vans engine coolant system to maintain about 180 degrees. They may
preheat the water up to 140 or so then the engine will heat it up as they drive.
People have made tons of money with Bane Clene systems. So really I can't
find too much fault with them. Nobody has to buy one if the don't agree. They
do not use high pressure tactics to sell their equipment. Great customer service
and are always there for you if needed. This equipment can last 30 years so it works
for some and others it just does not fit their thinking about what a truckmount
should provide in the way of vacuum ,psi ,and heat.
I added a Cross-American Power Booster to mine and it had a great deal more vacuum.
Still to me it is a lot of money and personally I want more pressure , vacuum and
even though 180 is usually enough heat sometimes I like 200 degrees. But for
someone starting out and needing help to get their business up and going for many
nothing beats Bane-Clene for support in helping their customers succeed. I am not
endorsing their products but just wanted you to know they are really not a bad
way for some to go.
Jan Sullins
american kleen pro