[Pristine Clean]

Been using this baby for a while now.

Getting really great feed back and already have a few recomendations. The kit itself looks impressive and with 3 VACs going it sounds impressive.

Drying times are fantastic and I have been using it from the van as well - what a superb idea, and no extra pump required for tanks etc so no time needed for filling anymore.


Im really please with the investment.

Also I think things are really picking up.

Dave

[richie]

Good to hear that youre pleased with your new porty Dave.  Keep everyone updated as to how its performing for you.

Richie.

[Bob Robertson]

I would have preferred the vacs to be in series rather than parallel though. I think it would perform even better.

Bob

[Jim_77]

Have you ever cleaned with a 3 vacs in-series set-up Bob?  I have, in fact I've connected 2 ninjas up in series so a 4-vac system.  It's wasting the power of the vacuum motors!  It doesn't perform any better than 2 vacs.  The ratio of lift to airflow is way out.

The problem with portables isn't the amount of lift created by putting motors in line.. 2 is plenty.  The problem is airflow!

Over the last year or two before I got my TM I regularly used two Ninjas in parallel on bigger jobs.  The extra 10 minutes messing round with the 2nd machine was more than worth it.

I've used twin-vac machines in series and parallel and I reckon there really isn't much between them in performance, in fact 2 vac in series works better because the lift available in parallel isn't enough, despite the extra airflow.  But the 2 Ninjas side by side really kicks the ass of any single machine, just a shame it's so much faffing around.

Unfortunately I've never actually worked with a 3-vac machine so can't compare.

[Bob Robertson]

Jim

Yes, I've had a 3 vac Eclipse for 5 years . I know the vacs will be different, but I do find the eclipse dried the carpets quicker and had more suction than the Airflex.


Bob

[Jim_77]

Well yes it will pull stronger, it's got three times the lift! But only one third the air flow.  I think the ideal would be 6 vacs, three paralleled pairs of two in series, like having 3 Ninjas all lined up next to each other but the wiring would be a nightmare!!

[Nigel_W]

Bob,

Are you using 2 inch or 1.5 inch hose with the Airflex? if you are using 1.5 inch i would recommend trying (borrowing) some 2 inch hoses and a 2 inch diameter wand and giving it a try.

The problem with 1.5 inch hose and 3 vac portables (in parallel)  is  the narrow diameter restricts the performance of the vacs and  the excellent air flow. I moved up to 2 inch with my Scorpion and now my Airflex. I have also had a 3 vac Ninja in series and imho the overall vacuum performance was inferior to either the Scorpion or Airflex.

In a way it makes complete sense. If i were to use 1.5 inch hose on my Truckmount would it leave the carpet wetter? Absolutely. The same applies to the Airflex.

If you are using it with 2 inch hose already and still prefer the Ninja I have a nice 3 vac Ninja in my garage that you can buy

Nigel

[clinton]

It does make a big diference having 2 inch hose and a much better result..