[from edge2edge]

I was just wondering if anybody who had a truckmount for regular work used a thermadry for flats etc and if so what are their experiences and basically can the shortcomings be overcome.Any thoughts guys/gals   Alan(swindon)

[davep]

I have a tm and a thermady but only use the thermadry on low profile office tiles.  I think Clinton uses pads a lot though?

[from edge2edge]

Morning Dave i have a restaurant carpet to do tomorrow which has come up quite good with microsplit pre spray then envirodri sponges agitated by a host freestyle.I am going in their to try out the thermadry to see if the results are better and last longer.I have hired the machine initially to use this as a test of its(and mine) capabilitlies.The cost of thes sponges(even though i get a v.good deal) still makes the job not very profitable so if the new method works i make more money.Regards Alan

[Doug Holloway]

Hi Alan

I have the Texatherm and it works well on low profile but is heavy to take up stairs and I would't use it on flats unless there is a lift !

You should find the Thermadry works better than the Host on the restaurant.

Cheers

Doug

[robert meldrum]

Agree about the weight of the Tex' which is why I gave up on mine. Now use a Truvox which is a bit lighter and does the same job.

When I first used the rotary method I was astonished at the results

By using biodegradable or encap products the result should be as long lasting as any other method.

There are new pads which I understand give excellent results on longer pile carpets but still to come across the pond.

[from edge2edge]

Thanks for the replies guys Jon and i are doing the job sunday night so will let you know how we get on.Regards Alan(swindon)

[JS2]

Alan

Good luck with the Thermadry.  Just a quick question - what microsplitter do you use with the dry method sponges ?

Pete (JS2)

[from edge2edge]

Craftex

[davep]

I get good reults using catalyst with the thermadry 

http://www.restormate.co.uk/epages/15094.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/15094/Products/0076

[from edge2edge]

Dave i will be putting m/s down agitating it them following up with the thermadry with catalyst on the pad so will let you know the results.Regards Alan(swindon)

[davep]

Stick some pics on here 

[from edge2edge]

Dave the restaurant lights were very poor even when on the brightest setting so the picture wouldnt have done it justice.The carpet came up really well with the m/s agitate then thermadry with catalyst on it.The key seems to be do an area when it is still fairly wet with the m/s i was working with my mate Jon so we got a good routine going.Anyway it did the job with a very low product cost compared to even envirodry sponges and m/s which is what i was using with my host freestyle.   Regards Alan(swindon)