Deciding on Steam Cleaner and Extractor

[gtijimmy]

If I am at a customers house and I have the 220v version, how could I get the unit to run without the use of a generator?

[onsite]

If I am at a customers house and I have the 220v version, how could I get the unit to run without the use of a generator?

A long pricey extension cord and permission!

[gtijimmy]

A long pricey extension cord and permission!

Hah! I probably won't end up buying the Carmen Super Inox because the 220v is the only one worth buying and it is just too inconvenient. An example would be: I wouldn't be able to clean my down stairs bathroom with the Super Inox because there is no 220v connection close to it.

[FinishingTouchA]

My first machine was the vx5000 and it "got the job done" for 2 years. Then just this spring I got a Mytee hp60 and the vx has been sitting on a shelf since. If I were detailing "maintained vehicle it would be great, but most stuff I run into needs an extractor. I would suggest a steamer if you're going for the "eco friendly" business and you don't use a tornador/apc but unless that's your business plan I'd get a mytee.

[808_detail_nut]

As far as the mobile detailing you need to get a 5000w generator with a 220 outlet at the very least. I know it's inconvenient so I just do those type of jobs at my home only for now. I'm planning on investing in a Honda 5000 soon but there are always generators that can run it on Craig'slist. I made my own extention cord so I can move it all over the place and when I do get a generator I can be far away from it. If I remember correctly you should not use any dryer or stove outlets. They do sell a adapter but it still can fry the machine. I installed a 20 amp 220v in my garage so I would do that and run the machine safely. Lucky for my my electric panel is right on he other side of my garage wall so no need to pull wires or destroy drywall.


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[vtec92civic]

Now if you just were going with a steamer initially which is the best bang for your buck ?anyone ever used the Mcculloch steamer?

[808_detail_nut]

I had a vapamore primo before and used it often. It's a good starting unit but is still about 300 bucks. I was lucky to get it off craigslist at 200 pretty much brand new.


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[gtijimmy]

I am having trouble answering a question. I am interested in purchasing an extractor now. I have been looking at some units and they have two 15 amp power cords. Could I plug both cords into the same outlet or would I have to use two different outlets?

[SR99]

I am having trouble answering a question. I am interested in purchasing an extractor now. I have been looking at some units and they have two 15 amp power cords. Could I plug both cords into the same outlet or would I have to use two different outlets?

Short answer is no. Some units even have 3 cords, to be connected to 3 separate 120V circuits of 15-20 amps each.

Note that you don't just need 2 different outlets, you need 2 different circuits. Many of the machines will include a device to allow you to find out if 2 outlets are on a different circuit, but if not included you can buy them.

[808_detail_nut]

What machine are you looking at getting?


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