Rotovac Bonzer Review. Day one and on.

[mikevee]

Are you getting faster cleaning times or just faster dry times?

I am also getting faster clean times. Not certain mow much faster yet, but definately feels faster.

 

[1ST CHOICE CLEANING]

I am also getting faster clean times. Not certain mow much faster yet, but definately feels faster.

This is what I want to hear. Things that are important to me are: ease of use, quality of the cleaning, dry time, cleaning time and quality of equipment.

I'm liking this thread and also enjoy reading other members input that has the Bonzer as well. It is on my radar so users opinions are great

 

[Swani21]

This is what I want to hear. Things that are important to me are: ease of use, quality of the cleaning, dry time, cleaning time and quality of equipment.

I'm liking this thread and also enjoy reading other members input that has the Bonzer as well. It is on my radar so users opinions are great

I think we need a TMF group buy!

 

[mikevee]

This is what I want to hear. Things that are important to me are: ease of use, quality of the cleaning, dry time, cleaning time and quality of equipment.

I'm liking this thread and also enjoy reading other members input that has the Bonzer as well. It is on my radar so users opinions are great

I am still gonna do a pretty detailed video.. the less fatigue is what I really enjoy about it. My tech says it will save his back in the long run

 

[Travis Teague]

Are you getting faster cleaning times or just faster dry times?

Just faster dry times. Cleaning time is about the same. But I can do a lot more without being so tired at end of the job. I am happy I spent the money on it.

 

[Anderson]

Great i just got my bomzer this week....
I ama zipper guy as i was one of the first to buy one 3 years ago...
I bought a zipper because of a pinched nerve in my neck.....solved the. Problem
I used to use both prochem 12" and14" wands...havent used them in 3 years accept stairs

On to the review.......
Pretty much the same ....1 st night I changed the 2" hoses out to modigy it by cutting a 3-4 foot hose getting rid of the sight tube accept for about 3 "
Also changed all jets to 02s for a total of 14flow...16 flow with 03s on the back if u prefer
I cleaned my house first, then later. another rental.....
And then on to my 3 day early morning job at the theater.......
First off it is 50% lighter...20 lbs compared to 30 lbs.....
Has 2 jets on the back to clean forward and backwards
I like the glides ..easy to chnge......zipper is a royal pain...you need a special tool

For homes:
Almost 50% less labor than the zipper with forward and backward motion
Love the 20lb tool...zipper is a pain to drag upstairs especially if your over 50
Cleans 10-20% better with the back jets
10-20% better dry time...but need more tests
Adjustable handle is great for cleaning small areas
In conclusion i would not purchase a zipper for homes unless they are empties....
Remeber zipper is primarily made and used for commercial.......
Understand this is compared to the zipper where the zipper outcleans the wand

For commercial
20-30% less labor than zipper...because it is lighter and you can clean pulling it backwards
Also maybe cleaned job 10-20% faster with the backward cleaning
10-20% better dry time
Lighter and much easier to pick up over hoses
Gets closer to edges
Adjustable handle is great for storage and cleaning long runs
Looks like that handle could go 4-5'
Adjustable wheels are much esasier to use than the zipper
It has a shut off valve up on the handle so I tie off the trigger and just use the shut off valve for continual cleaning...if you have enough vacuum you dont need to trigger

Cons:
You will need to tweek the 2" hose......cut a 4' hose and connect it out the top....
Get used to the handles ...however i like the long handles on commercial..the longer the better
The magnet for the zipper head was nice as you could just pop it on and off with your foot
But it is not a mojor deal to untighten and loosen the bonzer head for cleaning
In conclusion I would overall purchase the bonzer over the zipper....at my age 57
As long as it holds up.....
Also with the bonzer or the zipper i do close to ZERO dry strokes accept in homes on rare ocasions.....4.7 and 4.5 blower with 30-35 hp
However at any age less labor is more fun less stress more..more time off or put in that one extra job per day

 

[Harry Mullett]

It looks like rotovac used the same handle assembly that they already use for the 360i Just put the bonzer head on it. I like the 360i handles fine for side to side rotary extraction. I do not think I would like them for forward/backward cleaning.

 

[smart n kleen]

I like my bonzer a lot. I have been using for 3 months now. Try dropping to 500 psi it works better. I make 4 to 6 passes with it 2 wet and 2 to 4 dry. Carpet usally dries very fast.

2-4 dry? How long does it take you to do a 2500 square foot job?

 

[Travis Teague]

2-4 dry? How long does it take you to do a 2500 square foot job?

2 to 4 hour dry us about right. Sq ft really depends on what I am cleaning, empty house or rat nasty? I think typical 2500 house with stuff out of the way and custy has per vacuum fin me. Takes 3 hours including using the crb.

 

[Travis Teague]

I am getting better at making my process faster. Cutting done on trips back and fourth to the truck.

 

[mikevee]

2 to 4 hour dry us about right. Sq ft really depends on what I am cleaning, empty house or rat nasty? I think typical 2500 house with stuff out of the way and custy has per vacuum fin me. Takes 3 hours including using the crb.

I do a 2500 sqft actually just did one yesterday 500sqft tile included about 3.5 hours left my tech there to finish sealing. If it was just. Carpet 2.5 would have done it.

 

[mikevee]

I am getting better at making my process faster. Cutting done on trips back and fourth to the truck.

What do you usually go back to truck for?

 

[Travis Teague]

What do you usually go back to truck for?

Are you kidding me? Bonzer, hydroforce sprayer, stair tool. Pump up sprayer for enzymes or scotch guard, fan, spotters, crb, carpet rake.oh yea my hoses. I try not to go back and forth empty handed.

 

[mikevee]

Are you kidding me? Bonzer, hydroforce sprayer, stair tool. Pump up sprayer for enzymes or scotch guard, fan, spotters, crb, carpet rake.oh yea my hoses. I try not to go back and forth empty handed.

I just carry a duffle bag to the entryway with my spotters amd upholstery tools. When I put my hoses back at the end of the job I bring back in my deodorizer or protector sprayers. The duffle bag really helped. I only go back to the van for extra wands for stairs or to grab tile tools as an upsell.

 

[1ST CHOICE CLEANING]

I think we need a TMF group buy!

I want to see more reviews first

 

[mikevee]

I want to see more reviews first

My in depth setup review is uploading now.

 

[1ST CHOICE CLEANING]

My in depth setup review is uploading now.

How do you feel it will hold up after 6-12 months of daily use?

 

[jtsunbrite]

I agree alot more sturdyness in t handles.

did you spray both ways?

 

[mikevee]

How do you feel it will hold up after 6-12 months of daily use?

The wheels will for sure need replaced. I go into that on the video. I may put some skateboard or longboard wheels on it. The ones on the bonzer are like office chair cheapo plastic. I think with good cleaning and upkeep it will hold up decent will need new glides every year I would guess since its alot of weight on them. I however am not to experienced with glides. 6-12 months will be easy. But for the 1400 price tag I want several years out of it. My stock wand is 12 years old and is still like new.

 

[mikevee]

did you spray both ways?

I spray forward and dry stroke backward. Is sprays in both directions so no need for a double wet pass.