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[Ultra359]

New member here. I confess I don’t know anything, zero, zilch about carpet cleaning or carpet cleaning machines so what did I do, I bought a truck mount.
Good thinking huh! Lol.
It’s s an ‘05 Chevy express 3500 with 114k and a cds 4.8 overdrive with the salsa with 2000hrs.
Been in a light accident but only cosmetic and I have it back together. Runs and drives fine. Came with a wand , electric reel, Prochem upholstery handle, all the hoses/lines , corner guards and about 20 -1 gal containers of assorted chemicals.
I haven’t tried turning on the unit on as I been watching YouTube videos on how to .
I would like to possibly learn to how to clean carpets for just Saturday jobs with my son ( I have a full time job which I’m not leaving).
My question is, am I in over my head and should I just sell it , or go for it. What is it worth if everything works?
I payed next to nothing for it so that’s why I’m thinking about just Saturday work to try it.
Thanks and what are your thoughts?

 

[SRD]

I think you should sell it to me for what you have in it

 

[SRD]

It would be a good part time gig if thats what you want, might look at robs ride along video and some if his online stuff be easy to do online vs taking time off the regular job to go to classes

 

[Ultra359]

Ok thanks for the reply. I will watch the video.

 

[Select]

New member here. I confess I don’t know anything, zero, zilch about carpet cleaning or carpet cleaning machines so what did I do, I bought a truck mount.
Good thinking huh! Lol.
It’s s an ‘05 Chevy express 3500 with 114k and a cds 4.8 overdrive with the salsa with 2000hrs.
Been in a light accident but only cosmetic and I have it back together. Runs and drives fine. Came with a wand , electric reel, Prochem upholstery handle, all the hoses/lines , corner guards and about 20 -1 gal containers of assorted chemicals.
I haven’t tried turning on the unit on as I been watching YouTube videos on how to .
I would like to possibly learn to how to clean carpets for just Saturday jobs with my son ( I have a full time job which I’m not leaving).
My question is, am I in over my head and should I just sell it , or go for it. What is it worth if everything works?
I payed next to nothing for it so that’s why I’m thinking about just Saturday work to try it.
Thanks and what are your thoughts?

How much is next to nothing?

 

[Jim Davisson]

Hellava machine! Run the Dickens out of it and have fun on the weekend with your boy. There's a couple CDS guys here that will walk you through any minor glitches.

 

[Ultra359]

Thanks again everyone, I’m sure I’ll be asking a million questions, lol. Out of curiosity sake and without seeing it
What would you pay , van is in good shape,( besides the $375 I spent on front end body parts) 4.8L, has newer tires and the cds, also the equipment I listed above.

 

[snyder's carpet]

Any pics ? and were are you located ?

 

[brian3180]

Thanks again everyone, I’m sure I’ll be asking a million questions, lol. Out of curiosity sake and without seeing it
What would you pay , van is in good shape,( besides the $375 I spent on front end body parts) 4.8L, has newer tires and the cds, also the equipment I listed above.

I have that same machine. Did the person you bought from show you how to use it?

 

[Ultra359]

No, I bought it from a towing company.

 

[wandwizard]

That machine should have a lot of years left in it. You can download the manual free from Hydramaster for all their units. You may need to take it in and have it checked out if you run into any problems. Here's the manual I think you need. https://hydramaster.com/Manuals/CDS4.8-RevE-OwnersManual.pdf

This is for an older model which might be what you have. https://hydramaster.com/Manuals/man182-037.pdf

This might be helpful too. https://hydramaster.com/Manuals/ts/cds_trblshoot.pdf

 

[floorclean]

Junk all the hoses and start again. To dangerous to have them in a house.
Also there might be a hell of a lot more about cleaning carpets to know other than having a great machine. If fact damaging someone’s carpets with good intent might cost you more than the machine.

 

[OxiFreshGuy]

Yeah, I'd honestly only clean your own carpets and friends / family for awhile until you get comfortable.

I would not be hitting high end residential anytime soon.

 

[Ultra359]

Ok thanks for the tips. I was thinking of taking it in to a service center and having them give it a once over for an evaluation.
Probably what I will do is start on my own carpet and then move on to family’s and see how it goes.

 

[Ultra359]

Ok , I noticed the salsa exchanger lines have been bypassed so that’s telling me it leaks. Hooked up the water to the machine and turned it on , rpms went to 1k and slowly got to 1200 and stayed there. Temp got to about 140 on the gauge but had to shut it down as I noticed water running out from the heat exchangers.
Couldn’t tell where exactly its coming from so I’ll have to remove it and see. hopefully have it welded/repaired.
Can the salsa exchanger be repaired as well or will it just have to be replaced? Thanks

 

[smart n kleen]

If you’re trying to sell the machine just say you’re trying to sell it.

 

[SRD]

Id yank the salsa heat exchanger get a diesel or propane burner and preheat going into the burner with your coolant heat exchanger. Unlimited heat as hit as you want it, problem solved

 

[Jim Davisson]

The coolant heat exchangers typically "make" coolant in the radiator when they leak. External leaks are just possibly loose fittings. Check carefully when running. Might be free99 to fix them.

 

[Bob Savage]

I would spruce it ALL up a bit by sanding and painting the hose reels. Ditch the vac hose and get new if it won't clean up. Clean off the solution and fresh water hose and maybe also clean the van floor and paint that as best you can. General cleaning of the machine front and any other accessories. Detail the van interior.

Whether you keep it or no, you want it clean, operating properly and presentable.

 

[Jimsteam]

No, I bought it from a towing company.

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Is this rig from the Detroit Michigan area ? I see some Grease Magic products sold thru Nutech supply in Berkey Mi.. I believe Nutech sells and repairs these machines .Give them a ring ask for Brian or Kari.