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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: BSF on December 04, 2005, 01:47:18 pm

Title: scrubber drier
Post by: BSF on December 04, 2005, 01:47:18 pm

Hi all,

I’m in the process of purchasing a new scrubber drier, its going to be used daily on safety flooring, but some of the areas being cleaned are a bit short on space, toilet cubicles, locker rooms etc, price is of the essence, the budget is about £1000 maybe I’d go up to £1200 at a push.

Has any body got any sound advice on models to try or avoid?

Thanks

Paul

Title: Re: scrubber drier
Post by: BRSL on December 04, 2005, 02:02:25 pm

single 18'' scrub head scrubber driers go on ebay for peanuts and will fit into toilet cubicals, mines a buety got it for £90

Title: Re: scrubber drier
Post by: BSF on December 04, 2005, 02:21:41 pm

Quote from: pileprofile on December 04, 2005, 02:02:25 pm

single 18'' scrub head scrubber driers go on ebay for peanuts and will fit into toilet cubicals, mines a buety got it for £90

I have looked on ebay, if you can find me one for £90 let me know and post the link.

regards

Paul

Title: Re: scrubber drier
Post by: *Chris Browne on December 04, 2005, 04:37:13 pm

I would try looking for ex demos, you can sometimes get a good deal, i always ask before parting with my cash.
It may be you need to purchase 2 , 1 x large scrubber dryer and one small rotary machine to get in to the nooks and crannys in cubicles, ask at your local supplier, they do have them , so ask first.

chris

Title: Re: scrubber drier
Post by: CMS on December 04, 2005, 04:50:33 pm

Don't forget that tank capacity is a major consideration too. There's nothing worse than having to keep refilling a machine.

Having to refill a machine often increases the labour content of a job so a cheaper machine with a small capacity is not always the most cost effective.

Title: Re: scrubber drier
Post by: BSF on December 04, 2005, 05:10:24 pm

Hi Chris & CMS,

Thanks for the input but I’m aware of these issues, I can appreciate that tank capacity is a problem, I really want members to recommend a decent machine, has anyone used a Karcher BR400? Are they any good? Can anyone suggest a better/larger alternative?

Regards

Paul

Title: Re: scrubber drier
Post by: *Chris Browne on December 04, 2005, 05:31:01 pm

I think it might be a good idea to chat to  mike at express, i believe they sell them at around £1,700, he may give you the low down and im sure he will give you is honest opinion,(even discount...lol) or maybe something more in your p.range, i personally have not used one but i have not to my knowledge had any probs with any karcher products.

also try second hand scrubbers     http://www.clemas.co.uk/html/special_offers.html


chris

Title: Re: scrubber drier
Post by: BSF on December 04, 2005, 07:04:16 pm

Thanks for the input Chris!

I have given express a bit of business in the past, I use several suppliers at the moment, but its all down to cost, I have seen that Mike does have some good offers on the Numatic Scrubber driers at the moment, i'm meeting another supplier tommorow, i'll see what he has to say then maybe give express a call and see if they can better the deal.

Thanks

Paul