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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: The Carpet Cleaning Pro on May 06, 2012, 06:45:04 pm

Title: From this ...to this
Post by: The Carpet Cleaning Pro on May 06, 2012, 06:45:04 pm
from this

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1336334261_DSCF1008.JPG)

to this...

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1336334020_DSC000101.jpg)
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: Len Gribble on May 06, 2012, 07:08:46 pm
To this cant see it


WHAT spare time (totally a new bath room project underway)

Oh those pallets are worth a few quid ;)
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: AshWhite on May 06, 2012, 07:19:37 pm
You managed to get that big ole truckmount to fit into that little white box with the red cross on it? I am impressed!
 :P
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: The Carpet Cleaning Pro on May 06, 2012, 09:01:48 pm
managed to finally get the images to upload  :D
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: AshWhite on May 06, 2012, 09:59:00 pm
Looks good mate! Love the TACCA sticker. You going on Saturday?
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: The Carpet Cleaning Pro on May 06, 2012, 10:04:17 pm
Unfortunitly No. Got a couple of big jobs to sort.
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: Steven Lawrence on May 07, 2012, 08:23:25 am
apart from the sticker whats the difference? :-X ..lol..only joking!! looks blinding! 8)
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: brencarpetman on May 07, 2012, 11:37:11 am
apart from the sticker whats the difference? :-X ..lol..only joking!! looks blinding! 8)

Best avatar on here!!!!
Fact!
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: Steven Lawrence on May 07, 2012, 12:39:13 pm
apart from the sticker whats the difference? :-X ..lol..only joking!! looks blinding! 8)

Best avatar on here!!!!
Fact!

thanks bren!!  ;)
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: Russ Chadd on May 07, 2012, 01:06:24 pm
Good job!
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: brencarpetman on May 07, 2012, 08:28:02 pm
apart from the sticker whats the difference? :-X ..lol..only joking!! looks blinding! 8)

Best avatar on here!!!!
Fact!
You sir are very welcome 8)
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: steven Banks on May 07, 2012, 09:29:23 pm
Great Job!  ;)

I remeber looking at that machine when it was for sale last year.

Steve.
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: The Carpet Cleaning Pro on May 08, 2012, 12:21:03 am
Here is a list of the parts it needed

Heat exchanger (2 of the 3) original from Chemspec
Pump rebuild kit (new from manufactuar)
Temp control sensor (new from US manufactuar)
Dema valve (new from US manufactuar)
hose replacement from pump to heat exchanger (new from local hydrolics place)
3 inch hose from blower to waste tank (This was free from local hydrolics place) I only needed this as i have moved the waste tank from back of uniy to side of unit.
Pressure bypass valve (new from US manufactuar)
Exhaust gaskets (from Chemspec)
Oil change (Halfords)
Spark plugs (Ebay)
Oil filter (Ebay)
Air filter (Ebay)
Diode for wiring (new from US manufactuar)
Pressure gauge (Ebay)
Temp gauge (Ebay)
temp sensor (from Chemspec)
couple of fittings (Ebay)
female quick connector (Ebay)

Parts also sourced just incase

Header tank float switch (from Chemspec)
skinner valve (solenoid valve) (from Chemspec)
Spare Heat exchanger original from Chemspec

It was a great challenge sorting this machine and was a chance to put my skills and patience to the test. It was a nightmare stripping it down as it was in a hell of a state. The waste tank had 10 inches of sludge (solid) in the bottom and the auto pump out was solid with sludge but nothing a good clean didn't sort and to my suprise the auto pump out still worked.

I have also sourced all manuals, wiring diagrams water flow diagrams and complete break down drawings of entire machine and all parts. (A massive thank you to Chemspec Europe for help with that side of things).



Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: Linds Russell on May 08, 2012, 07:57:46 am
What a great job! It looks like a different machine.
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: Mike Halliday on May 08, 2012, 08:06:35 am
how much did it all cost, seams like a lot of work to get it up & running .....was it worth it?
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: The Carpet Cleaning Pro on May 08, 2012, 03:59:30 pm
how much did it all cost, seams like a lot of work to get it up & running .....was it worth it?

For me it's not about the cost. It is about the bringing it back to life and now looking after it. I was brought up to look after my toys and still do. I just do not understand why people buy these expensive things and just run them into the ground. The WHOLE set up, including van (03 plate) stands me at just under £3000. First job pulled £675 back in. This set up will have earned it's money back within 1-2 months.
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: Helen on May 08, 2012, 04:22:57 pm
As a matter of interest how much was the heat exchanger?
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: The Carpet Cleaning Pro on May 08, 2012, 07:55:35 pm
I got it from Chemspec. It was second hand from a scrapped machine. £200
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: Paul Moss on May 08, 2012, 08:21:05 pm
Some one has got their head screwed on :D well done for having the balls to take a risk and make it work ;)
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: The Carpet Cleaning Pro on May 08, 2012, 08:39:52 pm
I will be on the look out for another project machine one very soon
Title: Re: From this ...to this
Post by: Stewart Hedley on May 19, 2012, 01:20:13 pm
How much does it all weigh?