[Lewis Newby]

hi guys, i know the 'which machine' threads has been done to death but im going to start another anyway

looking to add a 2nd HWE machine shortly as a backup. I have narrowed my choices to

Airflex pro 400 - series HD electro setup and magma heater
Amtech PFX1085

my main desired features are 1cord for pump/vac, 2nch cord for heat. hoses i typically run around 60ft and max 75ft on occasion. so these machines should be all i need- i will use as a portable is intended.

i spoke to jamie at csuk who commented on a possible issue with the amtech, but its the only negative i have heard on either machine.

price wise there is around £500 between the two- the airflex being the dearer machine.

what would you choose of the two and why? £2500 with heat is max budget btw

regards

lew

[stuart_clark]

Dont think £2500 is going to buy muc h of a new machine ? A magna heater alone costs £600

[jim mca]

I would also give Chris a call at alltec as they have a similar machine

[from edge2edge]

Lewis if the plug situation wasn't too pressing I would suggest you buy my storm and add a magma........I had the big powerflite version of the machine you are considering for 3 years and it was spot on ........Alan(Swindon)

[Richard Cole]

My main machine is a Airflex Storm and recently purchased a back up machine for when my main machine might let me down, very rarely, but also for smaller jobs like hotel work or flats when a large machine is too heavy and big to use.  If its a back up machine you will only be using it infrequently so why not get a smaller lightweight machine, which is what i opted for and ii got he Alltech Express 130pis twin vac with in-built tank, cracking machine and only cost around £1.3K new so well under your budget.

[Lewis Newby]

hi thanks for the input so far,

Stuart - the £2500 is a guide at the moment. with the electro vacs and magma the pro 400psi works out at £2637 inc vat or there abouts .

the PFX1085 with the 10% off from my last order is £1923 inc vat- non adjustable heat on these tho.

I dont need any hoses or wands as i have one for it already

JIM- which alltec machine are you referring to? i liked the look of the advance- but seems quite a bit heavier and also dearer again- i ruled the enforcer out due to price also.

Alan- the storm is too pricey, i want new where possible as ive had some scrappy dogs buying used before, i also had the big powrflite for a while - the heat was incredible but its hard to manouver for a short as$ like myself. also i was concerned that it was too hot for some jobs with no temp control.

all opinions welcome, keep them coming

Lewis

[Lewis Newby]

hi Richard, i should have added that this may be replacing my main machine later this year, not just a backup purchase.

[stuart_clark]

Sorry I thought I read £2500 was your maximum budget

[Lewis Newby]

Sorry I thought I read £2500 was your maximum budget

Your right, I did say max budget, but I'm prepared to budge a little for that machine, as far as I can see the next upgrades I.e turbo,storm,enforcer,alltec are in the 3k+ range.

Lew

[slioch]

Lewis
I've got an Airflex Storm with autofill, auto-empty, remote control, magma heater.  Bought it new about 10 months ago. Done very little work as I only bought it to cover about 3 months when I changed over my truckmount.  Just about to sell if you are interested.
Steve

[Lewis Newby]

Thanks for the offer, it sounds ideal! Unfortunately due to cash flow at this time of year and just buying a new tm4 just before Xmas I will be purchasing this machine on a lease so it will have to be new from a manufacturer.

Thanks again, if I had the spare cash I'd bite your hand off.

Lew

[john martin]

  I would say buy what ever machine you desire  , a 500 or so difference will soon be forgotton  .

The alltec machine refered to might be the plastic Elite  , Alltec could build this with electros , 2" connector , a built in inline heater ( and an immersion if u want )   for less that the Airflex ,id say .

But the Airflex u mentioned would be good so get that if u want ,  Enforcer ... is 2050+vat , not outrageous ?  you could add the Amtech CFR 3kw external heater for 450 incl vat .

[jim mca]

Lewis

The elite is the machine from alltec can be made to your requirements

[Steve Fortt]

Steve.

what is your asking price for the storm?

Steve