Clean It Up
UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: klinger (spa clean) on November 28, 2007, 06:53:33 pm
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Hi all,
I appear to have first refusal on a newish second-hand mytee speedster,they any good ? dunno what to do!
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How much?
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I have got two, when they are working they are excellent, but they tend to be unreliable.
I am having problems making sure the vac pump tubing above the vac motors stays watertight, one vac was ruined because of this problem six months ago, I have the same problem again, poor design in my opinion. :(
S
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Hi Spencer.
I had the same problem. It was the join at the waste tank, I dismantled it and sealed it properly, it`s been fine since.
Had a fair bit hassle but it seems to have settled down now :-X
Very good machine.
R
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Well Rabby I dont really want to say what its costing me just in case I dont prefer it to my powermax cos I,ll flog it on then.Is there gonna be much difference between the two do you think? cheers klinger.
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Rabby,
I would be interested to know what you used to seal it, I am glad I am not the only one! :)
S
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Had the same problem too, had to get a new vac motor fitted (free of course). Simply take it apart, dry thoroughly and use silicone sealant (available verywhere!). Let it cure for 24hrs minimum.
Job done. Its been fine since.
Kev
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Rab, are you still interested in a Prowler?
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Not sure how kosher it is, but just seen a new one on London gumtree for £900.
Sounds too good to be true to me.
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I changed from powermax to Speedster earlier in the year and they are streets apart, the Speedster is far more powerful on all counts.The only downside is youll notice a difference in the weight as the powermax is really light.I only had a few minor problems that were soon sorted.
Mike
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Thanks for that Mike,I.m supposed to be picking it up tomorrow,just hope its in as good a nick as the the guy says it is.
If you can think of anything I should be looking out for let us know perhaps.
Cheers for the comments anyways, klinger.
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hi rab can you give me a call about the web site ;)
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As Kev said Spencer, I used a bath sealant, I`m always careful taking of the filter to clean.
The plastic washers are very hard, I would have thought softer ones would be better and theres not
a lot of thread to work with.
Another thing to watch for is the pressure adjuster, it`s just asking to be knocked and it will be.
What can happen is the priming switch will not close as it should and every time you stop the machine
for a few minuets, you will lose pressure and have to prime again, or at worst, complete pressure failure. The solution is to simply pull the adjuster over to its original position. Just got this worked out this week after months of re priming. It has worked hard for me the last few days with no pressure drop.
Yeah Fred still fancy a Prowler, Feel free to get in touch I could do with someone to pass work on to now and again.
Del, you tight git, are you watching your phone bill? ;)
Hope this helps
Rab
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Not sure how kosher it is, but just seen a new one on London gumtree for £900.
Sounds too good to be true to me.
Mmmm, very suspect. Sent me an email saying he cannot talk on the phone due to a neck infection and he can only eat soup. ::). Ignoring my emails now since I decided to have some fun with him.
Stay well clear.
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Yeah! Garys right I nearly got scammed by the same bloke yesterday.
Smelt a rat in the end.He advertises loads of stuff on ebay but has absolutely nowt for sale.The guy masquerades as Rupert Mullins I believe he,s part of a gang of nigerians who put on this crappy english accent and try to get you to part with your hard earnt.
I havent reported him to ebay yet,I,ve still got his mobile number, any suggestions on how we can wind this geeza up? before i report him to ebay and plod,
cheers all klinger.
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If he is as you say - get him reported to plod and ebay quickly - he may be scamming someone else right now!!!!
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You are right Joe, he,ll get kicked off ebay but just start with another false identity tomorrow.The way he trades is by sending you his bank details but i insisted paying cash and collecting myself.He,s got a couple more things for sale(vans) I going to bid,get his details and give them to plod,might work,might not.Would luv to meet him! k.
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Does anyone know how much a new Mytee Speedster is please?
Looks like only one company sell them and no prices on website.
Cheers
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Anything from £1800 - £2250.
S
:Ignore the scammer on Gumtree.
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:Ignore the scammer on Gumtree.
Cheers Spencer, I've had another email from him, claims to be in Dundee, Angus now ::)
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He must frequent the boards to know the Speedster will stir some interest ......... he would find it hard to scam many with a little Numatic ::)
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Just had an e-mail to say he,s been kicked off ebay.I decided to report the little s***t in the end.
Trouble is what sort of a punishment is that,compared to what the w****r should be getting!
I feel like a school prefect cos I,ve just grassed him up on gumtree as well.