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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: ianharper on April 14, 2008, 08:29:21 pm

Title: Air movers
Post by: ianharper on April 14, 2008, 08:29:21 pm: Guys

does anyone know who sells the cheapest air movers?

thanks
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on April 14, 2008, 08:36:52 pm: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-PROFESSIONAL-INDUSTRIAL-CARPET-DRYER-BLOWER-CLEANER_W0QQitemZ110242761303QQihZ001QQcategoryZ43015QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

These look good value, may get a discount on 2 or more although at that price they are good price anyway.

Shaun
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: John Kelly on April 14, 2008, 11:15:56 pm: As with any equipment, you get what you pay for. Some of the cheaper ones have inferior motors. May still work out cheaper but expect to replace them more often. Drieaz are probably the best make.
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Post by: markpowell on April 15, 2008, 04:19:30 pm: Cheers for the link Shaun, i went over to bury today and collected a couple, using now to dry a 100% wool rug. well worth £100 imo.
Like John says tho suppose time will tell as to say how good they really are, i will only really be using on rugs that i clean in my garage, not day in day out, so hope they will last.
Mark
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: davep on April 15, 2008, 04:36:44 pm: Are you havig a go at rug cleaning as shown at ccdo Mark?
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: markpowell on April 15, 2008, 04:38:45 pm: I didnt attend the ccdo mate, i will be going on the next one tho.
Mark
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: Mike Osbourne on April 15, 2008, 04:51:34 pm: The one I got from Ashby's, which wasn't cheap, is 1.5hp and I've noticed most snails are usually only 1hp.
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Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on April 15, 2008, 06:23:45 pm: I don't have a problem with Ashbys but everything I have bought from them has broken within no time, perhaps I'm too heavy handed!

Saying that Ashbys have some very innovative products.

Shaun
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: spindle on April 15, 2008, 08:20:26 pm: i noticed that ashbys have every concievable attachment needed for the ninja...........only thing missing is a toilet brush!!! ;) ;D

i like ashbys stuff :)...................if you look on their website.think there is a small discount
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: Mike Osbourne on April 15, 2008, 08:35:46 pm: If you ever have a trashed carpet and want to see miricles happen.

I bought two 5kg tubs of their solution tank powder I think it's about ph 12 with just two scoops. I've hardly made a dent in the first tub.

Stopped using it when I went over to m/s
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on April 15, 2008, 08:47:45 pm: I have 2 drieze turbos and 2 brought electrical turbos and the DE's ones are alot heavier and they seem to dry marginly faster but I think I may get the Ashby's ones just because they are 1.5 hp and they should in theory get the carpet drier.

Shaun

PS John Kelly is my sprayer ready?
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: ianharper on April 16, 2008, 10:17:15 am: thanks shaun
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: Mike Osbourne on April 16, 2008, 12:15:13 pm: Just got one of these ebay blowers. Definately inferior to Ashby's offering, the lead is only 3ft long for starters. The Ashby one isn't stackable though.

Having said that for a ton you can't complain and I needed more for rugs rather than one mega powerful one.
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: markpowell on April 16, 2008, 02:14:24 pm: How much is the ashbys one mick
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Post by: John Kelly on April 16, 2008, 02:16:32 pm: Shaun, waiting new hoses. Was told they would be sent out last week. Chased them yesterday and should be here this week.
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: spindle on April 16, 2008, 06:20:37 pm: 1-1/2 hp Hurricane Pro Air Mover - 3 speed settings
Cut drying time by up to 90% on carpets, rugs and upholstery. Powerful 1-1/2 hp motor (most other air movers / blowers are just 3/4 hp - half the power!). Three speed settings at 1-1/2, 1 and 3/4 hp. Essential for every carpet cleaner.

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Prices From: £195 | More Details

c/o ashbys
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: Mike Osbourne on April 16, 2008, 11:49:30 pm: Also bear in mind the ashby design doesn't lend itself to working in tilted and facing up position like most other snail designs.
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: Mark Lane-Matthews on April 17, 2008, 12:07:36 am: The downdraft air movers are more expensive but worth the extra investment.
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: MARKT on April 17, 2008, 02:06:00 pm: CFR are worth a try on offer at moment at:-
www.hughcrane.com/special.php
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: Ian Gourlay on April 17, 2008, 04:17:58 pm: Quote from: spindle2k on April 16, 2008, 06:20:37 pm
1-1/2 hp Hurricane Pro Air Mover - 3 speed settings
Cut drying time by up to 90% on carpets, rugs and upholstery. Powerful 1-1/2 hp motor (most other air movers / blowers are just 3/4 hp - half the power!). Three speed settings at 1-1/2, 1 and 3/4 hp. Essential for every carpet cleaner.

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Prices From: £195 | More Details
What evidence is there that they reduce drying tome by 90%

c/o ashbys
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: Mike Osbourne on April 17, 2008, 04:27:00 pm: Can I suggest people don't buy the ebay one. ::)
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Post by: spindle on April 17, 2008, 06:55:19 pm: ian

i just cut and pasted from ashbys website........ ask derek!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: markpowell on April 17, 2008, 07:39:51 pm: Mike can i ask you why you make this suggestion?
mark
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: Mike Osbourne on April 17, 2008, 08:04:40 pm: Quote from: markpowell on April 17, 2008, 07:39:51 pm
Mike can i ask you why you make this suggestion?
mark

I'd rather not go into the details. The seller has been very quick to respond so I'm giving him benefit of the doubt. But bloody glad I didn't take it on a job today.
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: markpowell on April 17, 2008, 08:07:24 pm: I have bought same one so if there dangerous please let me know, you can send me pm if you wish, i would be gratefull.
mark
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: spindle on April 19, 2008, 01:02:22 pm: is there something wrong with the air movers on ebay??
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: Susan Dean (1stclean) on April 19, 2008, 02:35:44 pm: Quote from: spindle2k on April 19, 2008, 01:02:22 pm
is there something wrong with the air movers on ebay??

yes please tell as ive got one as well
Title: Re: Air movers
Post by: Mike Osbourne on April 19, 2008, 04:58:32 pm: I had problems with mine leading to the electrical contacts smoking within 10 seconds of starting up. Seller rang me up and says he sells loads with no problems. Offered full refund and pickup.

I would like to think it is just my bad luck on this occasion.

Having said all that with hindsight for the sake of another £50 I would go for a decent make. The lead is very short, the telescopic handle extends to below midget reach and is flimsy and the who thing a bit cheapo.