[ryan mca]

hi guys first time posting and looking for advice on equipment to start up

looked at powermax 1807+ vat with heat n run, upholstery + hand tool,
spot kit+training

rhino 500psi internal heat exchanger at 1450+vat

 or any advice about other machines new or used anybody could
recommend would be helpfull.
cheers ryan


 

[M.Acorn]

I started off over 4 years ago with the powermax,up tool, wand, pipes, stain kit + training,you will also need a decent vac and a number of other things,if i was starting off from scratch again i would def add a sebo duo to the list,it`s improved my results by a monumental amount.
Also factor in advertising,flyers,leaflets,possibly a web site too.
First couple of jobs i did were friends and family,still pretty scary though,sometimes still scary when carpet changes colour when you apply the soloution !
Did a light green one once and first bit of fluid turned it dark brown ! was all the dirt in it,took a lot of cleaning before it went green again.Customer was stood watching over my shoulder saying i hope it`s not going to stay like that !
Sure the will be a few far more experienced c/cers along to give you advice soon

[ryan mca]

cheers mark  would go for bs36 & duo and possible a fan.

[Joe H]

Not much in your profile Ryan.

Where you from?

[ryan mca]

 joe Im in the glasgow area thats why looking at prochem
but thinking a more powerful machine would be better
read some posts about pump problems with higher spec portys
and not sure if there is much back up in this area. I think the rhino
looks good for the price but dont know much about cc machines.
cheers for reply joe

ryan

[Robert Watson]

Hi Ryan, Theres a good Prochem dealer in Greenock
www.prochem-scotland.co.uk his name is Alex

I thought Prochem were bringing out a 400 psi machine, never heard anymore about it?
I like the Steampro for its durability, as someone once said " It bounces well" 
Performance wise not a patch on the Speedster.
Rab

[Bob Robertson]

There is always the prowler in the for sale section.  :

[markpowell]

Hi Ryan,
Welcome to CIU,The new Prochem machine is out now 1st september, adjustable 500psi for £2495.00 + VAT
Olympic has them listed for £1895.00 + VAT with free uk del, training course.
I will let you know if its any good when mine arrives
Mark

[markpowell]

If i was starting up now i would look for a decent second hand machine or contact Vernon Purcell via ebay for a new 500psi rhino with 12 months warranty for around £900 ish. I wouldnt spend more than a £1000 on a machine, spend the rest it on a leafleting campaign or marketing of some kind
Mark

[Robert Watson]

 
 
Nice one Bob

[Bob Robertson]

Rab

I couldn't believe you missed the chance of a plug 

Bob

[markpowell]

Anyone seen the Prochem blazer on ebay at £52.00. Either needs some work or its another con. Only 2 transactions and 2 anonymous bidders
Mark

[clinton]

Am looking forward to having a look at the new prochem at my local dealers bit pricey mind you.

[ryan mca]

mark the guy on ebay is ok with cash on delivery does anyone have
a number for vernon as I cant find him on ebay.
thanks for the info Ryan

[markpowell]

Ryan,
Sign in to ebay, click on community, type in vernonpurcell Then from there click contact member. There is someone else with 2 of these machines listen on ebay now think they are £850 ish.

Clinton,
The new machine is exactly the same as the Steempro Powerplus with a gauge to adjust the psi.
I thought they would have give it a total face lift but they havnt.
Mark