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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Hard Floor Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Rob Hall on July 04, 2012, 08:13:33 pm

Title: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: Rob Hall on July 04, 2012, 08:13:33 pm
I am looking at changing my wet vac for a twin motor, has anyone got any recommendations on what to buy and what not?
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: Jamie Pearson on July 04, 2012, 08:39:36 pm
I have old Soteco's that never die.

You can get similar ones called Geckos or V-Tuf.
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: Rob Hall on July 04, 2012, 08:44:15 pm
Cheers, you're on the ball. an answer to both my questions. Hope to return the favour one day  ;)
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: Jamie Pearson on July 04, 2012, 09:40:16 pm
http://www.allforstone.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=447 (http://www.allforstone.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=447)
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: Rob Hall on July 04, 2012, 10:03:10 pm
That looks good, 3000 watt...wow! Is that a twin motor?
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: Jamie Pearson on July 04, 2012, 10:16:43 pm
Think it may be 3 x 1000watt.

Thats what my older model Sotecos are.
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: Rob Hall on July 04, 2012, 10:34:56 pm
Yeah, just had a look on the net, it is a triple. Good price too, it could be the one for me! Thanks ;)
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: Nigel_W on July 04, 2012, 11:22:43 pm
Rob,

I have a Gekko Vac from AllforStone. It has been very good and you are right it is a good price for a triple vac.


Nigel
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: Kev Martin on July 05, 2012, 12:22:30 am
We sell them but I have to admit we use them on a daily basis as well and we have never had one gone wrong exept for two that were abused in that the customer tried to bounce them over cobbles with 80 litres of slurry in them.

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: trevor perry on July 05, 2012, 04:10:55 pm
Quote from: Kevin Martin on July 05, 2012, 12:22:30 am
We sell them but I have to admit we use them on a daily basis as well and we have never had one gone wrong exept for two that were abused in that the customer tried to bounce them over cobbles with 80 litres of slurry in them.

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd

 is it possible to buy spare floor wands for the machine as i could do with a couple
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: Kev Martin on July 05, 2012, 04:45:24 pm
Quote from: trevor perry on July 05, 2012, 04:10:55 pm
Quote from: Kevin Martin on July 05, 2012, 12:22:30 am
We sell them but I have to admit we use them on a daily basis as well and we have never had one gone wrong exept for two that were abused in that the customer tried to bounce them over cobbles with 80 litres of slurry in them.

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd

 is it possible to buy spare floor wands for the machine as i could do with a couple

Trevor

We carry everything in stock for them.  Spare Heads, Squeegee Blades, Hoses, Wands all for next day delivery mate!

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: Kev Martin on July 09, 2012, 10:57:30 am
I have just ordered 12 Original Soteco's for stock.  They will be in next week!  I don't think they are any better than the Gekko's but Heyho for those that prefer them they are on order!

We also have an offer on until the end of August in the Buy It / Wanted section that we wish to purchase old Rotary machines and wet vacs.  We will also take them in P/Ex against new ones.

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: mike roberts on July 09, 2012, 05:58:25 pm
Kev do these machines come with any options ie incorporated submersible for auto pump out or debris  collection ??? ???
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: Kev Martin on July 09, 2012, 06:30:31 pm
Mike
We already do an Auto Pump out and we have nylon filter nets that fit in them all. For debris collection

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: mike roberts on July 09, 2012, 06:57:02 pm
Quote from: Kevin Martin on July 09, 2012, 06:30:31 pm
Mike
We already do an Auto Pump out and we have nylon filter nets that fit in them all. For debris collection

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd

Kev, if there a spec sheet I can view for pump and debris collecion mainly volume / filtration level,
Do any guys currently use these as gutter vacs  ???
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: Kev Martin on July 09, 2012, 08:43:29 pm
I can send you the figures for the pump out specs tomorrow. As regards for gutter vacs we sell these to a gutter vac company. How did you get on with the Aqua Mix Sealing & Coating Remover? Have you tried it yet?

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: mike roberts on July 10, 2012, 05:59:36 am
Ok thks for that, Not yet I will feed back once we have tried it.
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: Kev Martin on July 10, 2012, 09:19:57 am
Quote from: mike roberts on July 10, 2012, 05:59:36 am
Ok thks for that, Not yet I will feed back once we have tried it.

Mike

Here you go all the info in the link below:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140538780973&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: trevor perry on July 11, 2012, 10:05:07 pm
i think if you were to use this machine as a gutter vac the hose and suction hole would need to be replaced by one with a 2 inch diameter, the power of machine will be fine but the small diameter hose will keep blocking if used on gutters
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: mike roberts on July 12, 2012, 07:50:27 am
Quote from: trevor perry on July 11, 2012, 10:05:07 pm
i think if you were to use this machine as a gutter vac the hose and suction hole would need to be replaced by one with a 2 inch diameter, the power of machine will be fine but the small diameter hose will keep blocking if used on gutters

Cant see hose dia assumed it was 38 if so that would be fine worse case change hose to smooth bore  ;D, thats what we did to our current vac, most blockages occur at the pipe inlet depends how its been designed, concern I have is the nylon filter and how much wet debris it can take need to see vacuum really.
Title: Re: Which Wet Vac??
Post by: Kev Martin on July 12, 2012, 08:55:26 am
Mike

Feel free to pop over and have a play with one or a couple of the vacs

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd