[*paul_moss]

Now these have been out a couple of years , how are they doing.

The guys that bought them.
Are they worth buying?
Do they dry quicker than turbos?

Snail or down draft??

[david washbrook]

not used a down draft but the new one from sarah pro is supposed to be very good

[Shaun_Ashmore]

They dry things very quick but leave a trail of distruction if you are not careful. Loads faster than a snail drier the newer ones are supposed to be even better.

Dri-Eaz Studebaker Downdraft is the best ne as it's lower to the carpet.

Shaun

[david washbrook]

thats the one i meant (smart arse)

[*paul_moss]

Why a trail of destruction?

[Shaun_Ashmore]

When the 1st ones were brought out the legs were too high and the rooms used to shake with the air blown onto the floor then up arounf the room, Mytee also do a cheaper version I think Woodbridge are agents.

Shaun

PS Dave get a good TM not a pea shooter

[david washbrook]

pot kettle black

wait till october when my titan arrives

[John Milnes]

Like all dryers....can blow over fine ornaments....release dust from behind radiators and from behind tops of curtains, not to mention the soot dragged down from the chimney!. Custy walks in and says, carpet looks nice but FFS!  

[elliott cleaning]

Use both the Drieaz Ace and CFR Downdraft.  The Ace is far easier to cart around with you as lighter.  The CFR I only use in house for rug drying.
The new Studebaker looks neat.  Have you got one Shaun & if so what weight is it.  Certainly more space efficient for the truck

[david washbrook]

didnt think the new studebaker was available in this country yet unless its arrived

[kinder clean]

I got a powrflite F6 axial  downdraft room dryer.

Very pleased with it, its square in shape so can be placed on its end, it also comes with 4 detachable castors for downdraft mode and a handle that extends out ( luggage style ) with 2 small wheels so you can pull it along rather than lifting it, customers are always very impressed as it really looks the part, can't compare it to the snail types available as this is the only type I've owned, but I would recommend it. Amtech UK were cheapest when I shopped around.

Paul Kinder Clean
 

[Tony Gill Carpet Smart]

Hi Paul got two DRIEAZ SNAILS also got DRIEAZ ACE very bulky does a  good job, though i still use the snails more.

CHEERS TONY

[Ian Gourlay]

Wht I want to know is how quick they dry a carpet.

Or what % speed in drying time do you get.

[mark_roberts]

Ive got the CFR too but as Paul says its too heavy and big to cart about.

Are you suppose to take the wheels off to use it in downdraft mode?

Does anyone use the standard axial fans from Honeywell turned on their side.  Are they any good or underpowered.

thanks
Mark

[Joe H]

Mark - do you mean the household type ones that sell for about £30 ?

If so, I know of one prominent carpet cleaner who uses one to good effect. Gives a good flow of air over a suite or carpet.

Re the CFR downdraught. I dont take the wheels off. In fact doing a large carpet - say a pub - it is handed to be able to move from one spot to another.

[CARPET KNIGHTS]

Joe i have a couple of these for suites

www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4250090/Trail/searchtext%3EFAN.htm

they give far better air movement over suites than the snail ones as they are less concentrated!

haven't tried them as downdraft though!

cheers Goron

[Shaun_Ashmore]

I've had those Goron I thought they were pants, the stackable downdraft ones look the best to me.

Shaun

[mark_roberts]

Yea thats the ones Im on  about.  Turn it so its horizontal and see if its any good for carpets.

Mark