I bought this tool & now I realize I got the portable version & not truckmount can some one tell me the difference will the portable version work with truckmount thanks
sapphire pro Upholstery tool
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The portable version doesn't have the flow adjustment on the quick connect i think. Just means you'll have to turn down the pressure at your machine instead of at your tool.
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I believe (but not 100% sure) some of the fittings are also different because of the higher vacuum on a truck mount. It's been stated using the portable on a truck mount will wear it out faster.
I have the rotovac shear dri....
And The hydramaster hi floyd tool....
Love the hydramaster...more for a tm over the saphire
And The hydramaster hi floyd tool....
Love the hydramaster...more for a tm over the saphire
200 extra for a metering valve way back there I could see if it was on the tool like the hydramaster but where its positioned at on the sapphire I don't know
The difference is that on the truck mount version there is a metering valve/restrictor and a surface cover protector. Male connectors are the same 1/4 and both use the 1 1/2 vacuum hose and will need a 1 1/2 - 2 or 2.5 whip hose. There is a vacuum relief on both tool version.
You can use the portable version on a truck mount but your regulator will be your metering/restrictor valve. You can use your ball valve shut off as a way to control the flow but its very inconvenient and stresses the ball valve.
Both tools work great but one comes with metering and the other (portable version) does not.
You can use the portable version on a truck mount but your regulator will be your metering/restrictor valve. You can use your ball valve shut off as a way to control the flow but its very inconvenient and stresses the ball valve.
Both tools work great but one comes with metering and the other (portable version) does not.
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I too love my hydramaster its an awesome tool.
I just got a sheardry from rotovac and I really, really like it.
Although i admit at first it took some getting use to the trigger, but it works wonderfully!
I will buy a saphire to compare the three and maybe even buy a mytee
Im thinking of getting a portable version and since I already have a shear dry and that comes with a metering valve Ill just put connectors and switch back and forth the metering valve
