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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Kev Loomes on February 04, 2008, 08:17:23 pm

Title: Which Spotting Machine?
Post by: Kev Loomes on February 04, 2008, 08:17:23 pm
Got rid of my old one and need another. Cant decide which, these 3 are similar in spec and price - any ideas anyone?

Prochem Pro Spotter
Prochem Bravo
CFR Pro Spotter

Cheers


Kev
Title: Re: Which Spotting Machine?
Post by: Joe H on February 04, 2008, 09:08:15 pm
Saving for a Solutions UK Mighty One Hybrid Turbo
Bit more expensive then the others but muti functional
Single 3 stage vac and 100 psi
Ive cleaned carpets with a less powerful machine then that
Title: Re: Which Spotting Machine?
Post by: trevor perry on February 04, 2008, 09:10:34 pm
 i have the cfr spotter and is pretty good but could do with a better psi pump as its only 55psi
Title: Re: Which Spotting Machine?
Post by: Darren O on February 04, 2008, 09:11:01 pm
If you are getting a prochem spotter get the bravo,i was told the other prochem spotter was a waste of money and that was from somebody from prochem.
Title: Re: Which Spotting Machine?
Post by: *paul_moss on February 04, 2008, 09:11:42 pm
Kev my spotting machine gets used about 8 times a year. My advice would be to get a good second hand one at a reasonable price as im sure most will agree they dont get that much use.
Title: Re: Which Spotting Machine?
Post by: JS2 on February 04, 2008, 09:39:56 pm
The small spray extraction Numatics (same manufacturer as the Henry) look very good value for money to have as a separate spotting machine.

Regards

Pete (JS2)
Title: Re: Which Spotting Machine?
Post by: Kev Loomes on February 04, 2008, 10:03:54 pm
Cheers so far lads.

The Prochem Pro Spooter does look a bit small actually so the Bravo is looking quite good now. Although the CFR is better for transporting and has an extendable hose with storage, rather than a seperate one which has to be lugged about.

I actually do quite a lot of spot cleans in custy's houses for retailers so use it quite a lot, hence looking for a new one. I used to have the numatic spotter which was quite good, I was just after a bit more power  :P

Keep it coming
Title: Re: Which Spotting Machine?
Post by: Doctor Carpet (Ret'd) on February 04, 2008, 10:10:07 pm
I like my Ashby's spotter. Use it probably about once or twice a week. looks so much more professional (and just plain easier) to take in when dealing with a small stain rather than lugging big porty in.

My only complaint is that as it is on free running wheels it's great for moving around on the job but I have to make sure it is wedged in when in the back of the van to stop it wheeling around, falling over and spilling it's contents!

Anybody know a good carpet cleaner for cleaning the damp carpet in the back of my van?!?
Title: Re: Which Spotting Machine?
Post by: Kev Loomes on February 04, 2008, 10:24:21 pm
Is yours an older one? This one looks like it has no wheels?

I mean, OUCH :o.....£585 + the dreaded. http://www.carpet-cleaning-equipment.co.uk/product_details_234.htm

The CFR is £200 cheaper ::)
Title: Re: Which Spotting Machine?
Post by: Joe H on February 04, 2008, 10:40:51 pm
The CFR is £455 + the dreaded
Title: Re: Which Spotting Machine?
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on February 04, 2008, 11:03:41 pm
http://www.wcsuk.com/acatalog/Driers__Spotters___Miscellaneous_machines.html

Mytee spotting machine

Shaun
Title: Re: Which Spotting Machine?
Post by: Mark Lane-Matthews on February 04, 2008, 11:45:04 pm
I have had different spotters in the past and they are a lot of money for what they are.There is a Karcher Puzzi 200  for sale on ebay which IMO is better than any spotting machine i have seen ,and  is ideal for spotting (twin vac)  save yourself some money.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Karcher-Puzzi200-Carpet-Cleaning-Machine_W0QQitemZ180211554781QQihZ008QQcategoryZ43015QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
                                                Mark
                         

 
Title: Re: Which Spotting Machine?
Post by: Kev Loomes on February 05, 2008, 08:51:37 am
The CFR is £455 + the dreaded

Because Im on their e mail mailing list its on special offer at the moment at £385.00. In Dec it was offered at £335.00 !!
Title: Re: Which Spotting Machine?
Post by: spindle on February 05, 2008, 09:56:17 am
i would have to agree that the puzzi is VFM...........

had to rely on that machine to finish the  job when ninja pump went down

good lightweight little machine!!

does the job with breaking the bank
Title: Re: Which Spotting Machine?
Post by: klinger (spa clean) on February 05, 2008, 03:17:14 pm
I,d go for one of the numatics,either the CTD 572 or 902 both come with carpet and upholstery wands and twin vacs which may get you out the the poo if you have an on job breakdown. ;)
Title: Re: Which Spotting Machine?
Post by: Kev Loomes on February 05, 2008, 04:22:31 pm
I've gone for the CFR in the end. I wanted something small to get in and out quickly as I do a lot of spot cleans, rather than a back up.

Appreciate all the comments though ;D

Kev