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Craig - CW Window Cleaning

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do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« on: March 12, 2011, 05:39:45 pm »
Hi all

Been doing lots of upholstery lately would a cfr hand tool be any advantage?
I have a prochem porty if that makes any difference and have been using auto detailer so far but I do find this messy with the overspray.

any advice welcome

cheers
cheesey
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David_Annable

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2011, 06:07:20 pm »
Hi

Dont they need 200psi ish to work properly?

What psi is your pump?

Dave
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Carpet Dawg

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2011, 06:24:34 pm »
Yes buy one they are awesome!

I presume you have a 120psi pump? I usualy clean upholstery at 150psi and so yeah 120psi is more than enough. Some people on here have said they clean upholstery at about 100psi
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Paul Simpson

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2011, 07:05:21 pm »
Agree with Carpet dawg, definately worth the investment, especially if your doing a lot of upholstery, couldn't believe the improvment when I got mine about 3 years ago and I went from similar, auto detailer.
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Craig - CW Window Cleaning

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2011, 07:46:23 pm »
psi not too sure maybe 120 or 100 ?
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Craig - CW Window Cleaning

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2011, 08:03:52 pm »
could my steempro powerplus be upgraded to a 500 psi pump? any ideas on cost?
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Shaun_Ashmore

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2011, 08:26:05 pm »
I would say it's the best tool I have bought, mine is 8 years old and it works as well as the day I got it just had new seals that's all, I use mine at 300psi and it just knocks the dirt out and I leave upholstery virtually dry.

Shaun
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mark shannon

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2011, 08:35:27 pm »
Yeah same as Shaun 300psi great tool and the heads are a lifetime buy.

If its the standard steempro I have been advised not enough room for anything over 135psi.

mark
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Andy Hogarth

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2011, 08:47:01 pm »
DO
 ;D ;D
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Darren O

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2011, 09:28:07 pm »
They are fine to use with a steempro just put a bigger jet in the cfr hand tool
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carpet_care

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2011, 09:40:49 pm »
I,ve got 2 of these they are a great bit of kit but i tend to go through a lot of repair kits whether i use it at 130 psi with the portie or 300 psi with the truck mount >:(

 They have told me i might be better getting the whole valve next time instead of just the plunger and spring.


 Andy Locke.
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Craig - CW Window Cleaning

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2011, 11:19:30 pm »
ok i'm gonna get one any advice on which size and what nozzles to get?
 cheers guys keep the answers coming
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Craig - CW Window Cleaning

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2011, 11:21:14 pm »
oh and wheres the best place to purchase ...  ;D
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Carpet Dawg

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2011, 01:56:16 am »
The only place i'm aware of that sell it is Amtech http://www.amtechuk.co.uk/shop/CFR_Upholstery_Hand_Tools-cid-62-1.html

There's the 3" and there's a 5". The 5 will cover bigger areas quicker but tricker on fiddley bits.
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james roffey

Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2011, 10:18:05 am »
The nozzle is a good price but i presume you also need the extra bits that cost the same again.
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Andy Hogarth

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #15 on: March 13, 2011, 10:20:04 am »
I've got the 5" but like carpet dawg says it can be a bit fiddly, doable as you just cover the excess with your finger and cover areas really quickly but a 3" is on my list of things to buy
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garry22

Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #16 on: March 13, 2011, 10:25:51 am »
As per the others. It's a no brainer. I've used them since 1997.

I used mine with a 100 psi (old Hydromist) and it was still better than previous tools. You will need a CFR hose set (the trigger is built into the hose, although they do a 5' connector to cover this.

Once however, you move up to 200psi+ you will notice a huge difference.
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JandS

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #17 on: March 13, 2011, 12:38:23 pm »
Is this tool the same as the drimaster.

John
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Mike_Roper

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #18 on: March 13, 2011, 12:57:59 pm »
If you can affor it get the 3 and 5 inch heads. Also are you aware of the different jet sizes as ts useful to have a choice.
Mike
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Phillip Mold

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Re: do I or dont I buy a cfr handtool
« Reply #19 on: March 13, 2011, 01:40:59 pm »
Get one from cleansmart in Nottingham, if you don't like it you can send it back for a refund, but you won't send it back.
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