[josephus]

Hi guys

Am still busy as I want to be and am thinking of the near future when I hope to upgrade.

I am using a nice Extracta machine and having very good results with it, my last machines have been Ninja's and I was happy with them too.

My question is, Are the modern machines Scorpion and Enforcer that much better or am as well off just buying a new Ninja since they are a proven machine to me?

Thanks

[sean oregan]

An extracta to an advance are worlds apart but Depends what your after?
Full size or small? Alltec express or airflex mini
High performance? Alltec advance or airflex Storm
Good looks? Alltec advance
Build quality? Alltec advance
Customer service ? Alltec or cleansmart

Never used ninja but think they look crap but enforcer looks good but again never used one.
Prochem are another obvious one, not a bad machine.
Craftex do the grace but never seen one apart from picture.
If your after Poor build quality and hype then I could tell you about another company

[josephus]

Hi Sean

I want a really big machine that is built like a tank, holds  a lot of water, can run approx 100 feet like it's nothing and has the ability to work from a van if I choose to set it up like that in future.

Thanks

Jo

[sean oregan]

Imo
Advance or storm

[mr muzzy]

do you have the extracta exel ?  the machine after that was by far better machine, the turbo,  but they do not make them anymore as you will know ,
I have used that company for a bit of time .when I have to change from my turbo I think I will be going to altec they seem like they have some very good machines on the market ,
am not saying the other machines on the market are no good,
but to me altec look strong and powerful, built in heater

[tim handley]

you need to look at the storm then, thats how i use mine................ leave it on the van,  good   run lengths, mine has been so so reliable and very powerfull,    never missed a beat.....    id also look at the alltec machines, though ive not used one yet.......

[Shaun_Ashmore]

What's the longest hose run you've done Tim?

[josephus]

Mr muzzle

I do have the smaller model. That turbo machine like an entirely different beast. It's really powerful I hear. Mine is OK but not that!

I'll take a look at the ones you guys mentioned as I have never seen them, thanks.

[tim handley]

What's the longest hose run you've done Tim?

 100 ft, never needed more than that...............
im using 50 ft day in day out.........

[Doug Holloway]

Hi Guys

Perhaps i'm a bit biased because I have used a lot of Altec machines over the years but I have always found them to be a very solid build, look good and last well.

Since Chris has been in charge the servicing and back up is excellent with none of the old BS that Robert used to love!

Cheers

Doug

[CleanerCarpets]

with none of the old BS that Robert used to love!

Cheers

Doug

lol, agreed

[CleanerCarpets]

by the way - did anyone see this video Robert Saunders did about 6 months ago about sort of owning up?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLgG3XR8_OQ

[Glynn]

We've just bought a new Advance triple vac ( a month ago ) but haven't even put water in it yet so I can't tell you if its any good or not.
We also have an Enforcer which is not yet 2 years old and has only done 50 odd hours, it's "OK", for a portable if you like.
We also have an Exel, the only thing it lacks over the Enforcer is better pump pressure, but its an older machine & I could't care less.

[Lewis Newby]

Tim,  any pics of how yours is setup on your van?  Do you use a water pump to fill or just drop the intake into a water tank etc?

[scott johns]

alltec triple vac are the way to go awesome machines I have 2 and they are so reliable and look great
customers always comment how good they look also chris and his staff are very helpful also there
cleaning solutions are great as well as there courses

[CleanerCarpets]

The Alltec machines are well made - but i would imagine they are a pig to work on if you want to do your own maintenance like swapping out motors or pumps - it all looks like you need fingers of a 2 year old to get in there

Thats why i chose an Airflex - still looks the business but also designed with thought for getting at the internals

The Alltec machine bodies have been around for a while and were really designed for 2 vac motors and a little bitty pump but now get squeezed to fit the upgraded options needed to keep up with the competition

[andre w]

We've just bought a new Advance triple vac ( a month ago ) but haven't even put water in it yet so I can't tell you if its any good or not.
We also have an Enforcer which is not yet 2 years old and has only done 50 odd hours, it's "OK", for a portable if you like.
We also have an Exel, the only thing it lacks over the Enforcer is better pump pressure, but its an older machine & I could't care less.

Glynn have you tried the triple vac Alltec , what is like compared to the enforcer do you think,  I really can't decide between the two I am leaning towards the enforcer currently because it looks  more thought out and easier to load and unload extra

[Glynn]

I still haven't tried it but I would expect its similar to the Enforcer. Must admit the Enforcer looks good.
You interested in buying it ?.

[swanson]

I've got the jag cub 300psi very good machines
You can run 50 ft of hose

[davep]

Pain to empty though