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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: eclipse on February 21, 2004, 12:42:50 am

Title: HAND TOOL WANTED
Post by: eclipse on February 21, 2004, 12:42:50 am

hi just set myself up with machine van etc but my hand tool is leaking badly tried fixing it but no good
so i am looking for a basic hand tool at a decent price if you have got one please get in touch

cheers

Title: Re: HAND TOOL WANTED
Post by: Dave_Lee on February 21, 2004, 02:02:55 am

For carpets or upholstery? Portable or TM.
Ive got one you could use for either and is siutable for a portable machine. Stainless Steel, £45.. Mint, never been used.
Dave.

Title: Re: HAND TOOL WANTED
Post by: eclipse on February 21, 2004, 12:11:56 pm

cheers dave yes it is for a portable machine an altec aqua 40

Title: Re: HAND TOOL WANTED
Post by: Dave_Lee on February 21, 2004, 08:58:49 pm

You want it? If so send me a private message with details.
Dave.

Title: Re: HAND TOOL WANTED
Post by: eclipse on February 28, 2004, 12:26:46 am

im still looking for handtool  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: HAND TOOL WANTED
Post by: jmj on February 28, 2004, 12:35:54 pm

The best thing to do is reach deep into your pockets and buy the cfr combo tool,money well spent i think.

joe

Title: Re: HAND TOOL WANTED
Post by: eclipse on March 04, 2004, 01:03:08 am

ok no second hand ones available   :-[ :-[ :-[
where is the best place to get a reasonable new one for about 100 quid?

Title: Re: HAND TOOL WANTED
Post by: ALEXDH on March 04, 2004, 01:41:46 am

Hi

(http://www.ashbys-uk.com/Resources/CLEAR-UPHa.jpg)

This one wont be too bad for a starter should come in under your budget good on edges of carpet i find and a general scrubber handtool for tight spaces hen you need to get on your knees,but as advised it may be worth spend another 80 or so and get a cfr, better for upholstery, when your new like us you want to keep overwetting to a minimum.

http://www.ashbys-uk.com/main/welcome.html

(http://www.cfrcorp.com/graphics/combo.jpg)

http://www.cfrcorp.com/commercial/hand.html

Hope thats helps

Alex

Title: Re: HAND TOOL WANTED
Post by: Dynafoam on March 04, 2004, 09:25:36 pm

Leerob,

The tool Alex sugested will cost a lot more than £80 more, but should recieve your serious consideration.

Your £100 budget will not provide both an upholsery tool plus one suitable for carpet detailing, rugs,stairs etc.

But the CFR tool, with a set of easy-change jets will give you an excellent upholster tool which, with change of jet will be suitable for carpet spotting and detailing.

I would not wish to clean rugs or stairs with something so small, but rumour has it that a widermouthpiece is soon to be released.

Remember that a good quality handtool will last many years.

John.

Title: Re: HAND TOOL WANTED
Post by: ALEXDH on March 05, 2004, 01:32:46 am

I can't get on the amtech site but i think 180 should get this tool  ???

What are you fellas paying for them.

Title: Re: HAND TOOL WANTED
Post by: CATMAN on March 05, 2004, 03:56:48 pm

If you want a good quality tools for carpet & upholstery, try www.westpakusa.com.  I bought one from this company for £42 including delivery. The quality is excellant. I am a time served engineer, and the machining and finish is incredable for this price, Ashys have an equivalant tool at £115+VAT

Think outside the UK for such purchases, there are many sites on the web who want business. The last order I place with ASHBY's they say free shipping yet charged £12. Not worth the hassle to get back, but know where I'm shopping in future.  
Catman