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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: cannon on September 27, 2010, 02:39:47 pm

Title: oreck orbiter xl 480
Post by: cannon on September 27, 2010, 02:39:47 pm

Hi probably a stupid question but is this machine just a larger version of the standard oreck orbiter?

Does anyone use this model for bonneting and agitation? and how do you find it?

A link to a supplier for bonnets etc for it would be really usefull.

Thanks

Title: Re: oreck orbiter xl 480
Post by: Steve Chapman on September 27, 2010, 05:39:35 pm

think it is just the bog standard orbiter, i may be wrong but just looks like the small one,

steve

Title: Re: oreck orbiter xl 480
Post by: Justin lee on September 29, 2010, 01:42:50 pm

hi, i have it and it does a really good job. i tend to use it on rugs and medium to long pile carpets (low profile stuff i use a heavier and larger numatic npr1515 which is also very good) i also use the oreck for sanding my floorboards and the mrs uses it for cleaning all our hard flooring, its a great piece of kit

Title: Re: oreck orbiter xl 480
Post by: Joe H on September 29, 2010, 02:26:26 pm

I have the XL480, switch is on the base unit, I think on newer versions the switch may be on or near the handle.

I use it for agitation. Got mine off Mike Haliday and he used the stiff orange brush but bent the bristles over to lay flatish. Does a good job and useful for stairs (risers as well) and the smaller areas/rooms.
As an agitator I think the Envirodri/Host/Flexi5 etc are better, but Oreck does a god job.

Get the accessories from Solutions Cornwall and others.

Title: Re: oreck orbiter xl 480
Post by: cannon on September 29, 2010, 05:33:59 pm

Thanks for the replies im awaiting delivery of it now.

Title: Re: oreck orbiter xl 480
Post by: wynne jones on September 29, 2010, 08:28:12 pm

One on ebay now for £75 if someone wants to risk it.

Title: Re: oreck orbiter xl 480
Post by: clinton on September 29, 2010, 09:14:05 pm

Not a bad price then