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Title: Airflex Mini - any good ?
Post by: CarPete Cleaning on January 30, 2012, 09:09:36 am

Hi Guys,
I am looking to replace my TM backup HWE machine.  I currently run a Prochem Steempro Powermax (I am selling this to my cousin who is just starting up), and am considering the Airflex Mini twin vac (probably with the Magma inline heater), would be interested in hearing feedback from any users of this setup.  The reason for me choosing the Airflex Mini is that I find lugging the Powermax up stairs in flats with no lift a bit of bind as I'm not getting any younger and being the 'wrong' side of 50. The Airflex looks to deliver a decent performance but in a lighter, more compact package.  Would also be interested in views on any alternatives, or if anyone is selling an Airflex?
Thanks,
Pete ::)

Title: Re: Airflex Mini - any good ?
Post by: jim mca on January 30, 2012, 11:32:15 am

pete

the twin vac with the magma is a good package easy to get about ideal portable

jim

Title: Re: Airflex Mini - any good ?
Post by: Carpet2Clean on January 30, 2012, 04:45:17 pm

Hi Pete

Have a look at the Alltec Express machine 130psi 2x3 stage vacs with in-line heater.

This is going to be our next small machine.


Richard & Tara

Title: Re: Airflex Mini - any good ?
Post by: jim mca on January 30, 2012, 06:07:33 pm

Richard & Tara

Have you used the alltec machine and if so is the inline heater any good as the magma is very good also being seperate makes it lighter one of my customers picked up the mackine and carried it up to his attic flat the service from cleansmart is first class

Jim

Title: Re: Airflex Mini - any good ?
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on January 30, 2012, 06:30:17 pm

I saw and had a play with the alltec version and the dual vac model looks the business you can also have a heat exchanger model which makes the water very hot.

Shaun

Title: Re: Airflex Mini - any good ?
Post by: Nigel_W on January 30, 2012, 09:35:14 pm

They are the same machine :o

Nigel

Title: Re: Airflex Mini - any good ?
Post by: john martin on January 30, 2012, 09:52:35 pm

They are building into this body from sandia plastics ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s60IqzS8ES0

The alltec has 3000w inbuilt inline heater + twinvac  for 1395+

Airflex has no heater  but includes wand+hose for 1499+

alltec is better deal by far ...

Title: Re: Airflex Mini - any good ?
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on January 30, 2012, 10:14:58 pm

They are the same machine but alltec offer a hx built in so there's no need to buy a magma.

Shaun

Title: Re: Airflex Mini - any good ?
Post by: Nigel_W on January 30, 2012, 10:20:35 pm

There is another difference. Alltec dont have any. I asked to see one last Monday while having my TM serviced. They dont have one and dont know when they will :-X

Nigel

Title: Re: Airflex Mini - any good ?
Post by: Fintan_Coll on January 30, 2012, 11:20:08 pm

Now that would make a difference,  :) :)

Title: Re: Airflex Mini - any good ?
Post by: CarPete Cleaning on January 31, 2012, 03:52:14 pm

Thanks guys for all the help and advice.  I am looking to order an Alltec Express machine now, but through Reliance Cleaning supplies (cheaper than thru Alltec direct), unfortunatley the machines are on back order from the states though.
cheers,
Pete ;D

Title: Re: Airflex Mini - any good ?
Post by: Carpet2Clean on January 31, 2012, 04:56:59 pm

Good luck with the new machine Pete when you get it. ;)

Phoned Robert (Alltec) last week he said they were on back order from the states ,been a very popular machine..Going to order our machine before this batch sell out.

We are also selling our Prochem Steempro powermax with heat`n`run to buy this machine because the Express machine is the same but in a smaller package ideal for 2 up 2 down houses (EOT).

(Richard & Tara)

Title: Re: Airflex Mini - any good ?
Post by: Russ Chadd on January 31, 2012, 06:57:44 pm

The Alltec looks like a nice bit of kit!

Title: Re: Airflex Mini - any good ?
Post by: clarkson on February 01, 2012, 09:19:18 am

 hi
 i was going to get a new spotter machine like a sabrina. do you think this alltech express could be used as a spotter?

 it has the advantage over the spotter to be usable on small jobs.

 we use airflex turbo at the minute its fantastic but it is an absoloute beast to move if you have to get it of the van, beginning to dread it if you just have a lounge to do.

 cheers

 john