[Ken Wainwright]

Steve

I've just had a chat with Wiggy from Wigston who runs a CFR 400, and he tells me that another common problem with users is that it may be the the mesh filter out at the end of the wand is clogged....unscrew the brass lid, remove filter and blast with handtool jet at 400 psi...that will prbably do it.

On CFR machines, it's imperative that all filters from tank through wand are always kept clean.

Safe and happy cleaning
The Ken

[Steve. Taylor]

Ken just a thought if the mesh filter was blocked reducing flo, would that not give you a higher psi reading.

Please understand i am not in any way questioning your judgement, just trying to get my head round this thought regards steve.

[Steve. Taylor]

Happy mondays

 The airflex turbo looks a serious bit of kit with 3 vac motors & 600psi.
but with 150ft of hose wand and in line heater which would get you heat at the business end ie nearer the wand would cost more to 4k than 3k

The scorpion from solutions would also be worth a look personally i would want to have a go with any of these machines before parting with that sort of cash.

[richy27]

Hi, ive read the post with interest, apart from this problem, are they good machines? enquired about an airflex turbo, but really want a portable that has the heater buit in and can be used at 150ft, extracta xl, cfr, etc, got about a 3k budget, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Paul

Paul

The airflex is an excellant machine all though its my backup now for the tm.  If you are planning at running at 150 ft with a 3 vac porty an inline heater is the only way to go because you are not going to produce much heat fro an emersion style heater at those hose lengths.  I would say 100ft is more realistic to use the machine effectively to achieve good drying times (ran mine at 100ft from van no heat ).  If heat is required the in-line heater can be plumbed in at 25 ft to give you heat at the business end.

The alltec triple vac has an emersion style heater but as far as i am aware correct me if wrong the 3rd vac and heater cant be on at same time so i guess the tank is cooling all the time plus i have heard that when the tank is full its takes a long while to heat up.

regards

Richard

[Mike_Roper]

I am presuming its a pumptec pump same as my speedster . I had similar problem , ordered and fitted new pump head ( £150 ) easy job . Inspected faulty head on removal , it was abit of alloy casing under one of the valves causing it to stay open hence loss of pressure . So you could take the head off and inspect the valves are seating right.
Mike

[Steve. Taylor]

Why not go second hand say minimum spec 135psi twin vac around a grand see how things go then spend 3k when you feel ready to move up this machine could still be a good back up or if things didnt work out for you you could probaly get say £500 back there will still be plenty of porties for 3k in 12 to 18 months that i can guarantee you keeping 2k back would be far wiser.

Just my thoughts at the end of the day your 3k your choice good luck to you  

[garyfindlay]

I had the same problem with the 500 powerflite machine, using a 3 jet wonderwand. It has a smaller  500 psi pump so can`t maintain a steady back pressure when the trigger is opened, thus dropping off.  The pump was ok with a 2 jet wonder wand, or 1 jet upholstery tool. You could try smaller jets, but it is good for the pump, as not running such high psi.

[stevehinnis]

Thanks everyone for your advice and knowledge on the subject. I will go through everything until I solve the problem.
Steve.

[Steve. Taylor]

In most cases 50ft of hose with machine at front door or bottom of stairs willl cover your standard home so no need to take upstairs.

WHAT MACHINE that has got to be the most asked question on this forum
second to CLEAN LOL

Your location is a big factor also when buying new say you bought a ninja 135psi good machine but you live in scotland thats a long wat to bring it back even under warranty as you would have to make 2 round trips as its rare they would fix it on the spot

You mention the prochem course you did they would naturaly like to sell you their machine
Ford would sale you  a focus before the astra i suppose.

I started cleaning carpets with a prochem steameasy l400 single vac 70psi intank heater

many years ago things have moved on a lot in that time.

The prochem powermax would also serve you well.

Think LOCATION, service ,repairs then machine Any machine with twin 3 stage vac motors with 135psi should be fine with upto 75ft of hose one thing for sure they all go wrong at some point so factor that in your choice.

I am sure other people Would mention different thats the great thing from a open forum.

off to bed now back to school for me in the morning cleaning carpets that is.

 

[Steve. Taylor]

Paul

Forgot to say once you buy your new machine have you got the folowing.

TREATMENT RISK COVER INSURANCE          £200
CHEMICALS SELECTION                               £200
WEB SITE                                               £200- £300
OTHER FORM OF ADVERTISING                     

Like i say dont no your situation so thought i would bring this up, is this in your 3k budget or have you all ready got this side sorted regards steve.