[Colin Day]

Anyone can knock the Puzzis but I can tell you we reach for them 90% of the time, they do the job, along with the sebo.

We've got the rotary, we've got the big machines as well, but the Puzzi is what we use the majority of the time   

Face it, you've got lazy..

If I decided I couldn't be bothered any more, I'd change direction.

You know it makes sense....

You're probably right Colin, but I have 2 helpers who do most of the work. I now like to work smarter not harder!

I once worked for a bloke like you, Neil.  

[Tony Rowley]

So your giving out advise that you dont follow,  because YOU still have the other equipment.

So your previous claims must be either unfounded or untrue, if you had complete confidence in your puzzi, as is suggested, even if not spoken, you would not need anything else would you?

[Steve. Taylor]

Phil is right just look at the spec why buy any toys for the kids for christmas when they will get plenty in the crackers anyway :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KARCHER-PUZZI-100-CARPET-EXTRACTION-MACHINE-/120676155827?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item1c18dc01b3

[Phil Taylor]

Phil is right just look at the spec why buy any toys for the kids for christmas when they will get plenty in the crackers anyway :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KARCHER-PUZZI-100-CARPET-EXTRACTION-MACHINE-/120676155827?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item1c18dc01b3

That's a rip off, we bought ours for less than £300 

[Steve. Taylor]

Phil would you recommend using a glide with the puzzi?

[Simon Gerrard]

I wouldn't insult my customers by turning up with a puzzi 100, good machine or not but it is not a professional machine - far from it.

Simon

[wynne jones]

The whole premise of this thread doesn't stand up to scrutiny. I leave my triple vac in the van cos I mainly do small rooms in top floor buildings. If you shelled out for a triple vac, what sort of work would you go after if you had any sense? It's a windup - and a very good one.

[Colin Day]

The whole premise of this thread doesn't stand up to scrutiny. I leave my triple vac in the van cos I mainly do small rooms in top floor buildings. If you shelled out for a triple vac, what sort of work would you go after if you had any sense? It's a windup - and a very good one.

It's been great... Forums have been soooo boring lately. Thank god for CIU....


And Neil Phil, of Course... Good one

[Neil Williams]

Even I'm becoming paranoid now...which Neil?
Not this one for sure, I was too busy finsihing off 3 days worth of hotel upholstery to have time to look/comment on forums

[john martin]

also agree its a wind up   ...     mainly because i know it cant be quicker ...
whats a typical job with your puzzi , and when do switch to your twin or triple

nearest i got to a puzzi ... mitey one  , i have tried using it , puzzi style ,on smaller rentals but  found it  almost always quicker to just bring in a bigger machine ...  place it in one position ... fill it , run the hose around ...  

[Colin Day]

Even I'm becoming paranoid now...which Neil?
Not this one for sure, I was too busy finsihing off 3 days worth of hotel upholstery to have time to look/comment on forums

I'm having a stab in the dark that it's Neil47... He's a card, that bloke

[Shaun_Ashmore]

I know a cleaner who does use puzzis and has 2 vans out all the time he is very successful but he does know how to Market, he just sits at home and answers the phone and sends out database.

Shaun

Ps most are repeat jobs but he is IMO very cheap

[robert meldrum]

OK................It's become a bit more clear now that a raw nerve or two has been touched and a clone has been created to attempt to draw in and ridicule anyone who doesn't own a t/m or mysteriously a rotary ( probably have a particular brand of vacuum and crb added )

Decided to delete the rest of my post.

            

[neil 47]

Not Me Colin .

 But bloke does have a point .
All your Machines do is rinse that's it. some do it with a bit more power but as Phil said smaller machines do  a adequate job.

Its what ever you feel you need to satisfy your own insacurites.

the best equipment I have is the right chems and good agitation .

If his puzzis are making him a living then good luck to him 

Neil

[Jamie Pearson]

In conjunction with the Puzzi we use the sebo. As long as you do good prep work then the results are the same.

What products do you use for pre-spraying and rinsing?

I have a customer that uses a rotary on every job and extracts using a small portable single vac machines with around 50-70psi.
He has very high end clients paying top money.
They use encap products at the cleaning and the rinsing stage and air movers.
Granted he isnt often cleaning EOT/mingers, its all repeats of good quality protected carpet.

I actually cleaned an area at the highest profile golf club in the world last night using a Hydromist Compact
(think Rug Doctor but green)

[Colin Day]

Not Me Colin .

 But bloke does have a point .
All your Machines do is rinse that's it. some do it with a bit more power but as Phil said smaller machines do  a adequate job.

Its what ever you feel you need to satisfy your own insacurites.

the best equipment I have is the right chems and good agitation .

If his puzzis are making him a living then good luck to him 

Neil

We'll have to find out who he is and take him to the Blue then Neil....

[Russ Chadd]

Dont laugh... but this may be a genuine person! i had a flier come through my door with the typical "3 bed house £60.00) offer.. i though hmmm.. interesting so i called and this firm were using these:



Now... i have come from a car valeting background and these machine are probably the best for working on car interiors... robust and reliable and can take some abuse around the workshop.

But really... how long would it take to clean a 3 bedroom house taking into account filling and dumping,  a tiny water pump etc?
So it just goes to show that there are people out there using this type of machine to earn a crust...

[robert meldrum]

I hired out a version of that machine 30 years ago and it actually got very good results although most people asked me to do the cleaning for them.

The first " commercial " machine I ever bought was of a similar design but taller. I think it was a Victor.

[robert meldrum]

In conjunction with the Puzzi we use the sebo. As long as you do good prep work then the results are the same.

What products do you use for pre-spraying and rinsing?

I have a customer that uses a rotary on every job and extracts using a small portable single vac machines with around 50-70psi.
He has very high end clients paying top money.
They use encap products at the cleaning and the rinsing stage and air movers.
Granted he isnt often cleaning EOT/mingers, its all repeats of good quality protected carpet.

I actually cleaned an area at the highest profile golf club in the world last night using a Hydromist Compact
(think Rug Doctor but green)

Probably the machine I hated most over the years.........................but I loved St Andrews.

The most enjoyable round of my life was played there about 40 years ago. I only shot a two under 70 but every shot was perfect and it just felt so good.

[Colin Day]

I used to hire one of those out....

I know someone who has one [up country] and he does really well with it with repeats and referrals 

I suppose it's what you get used to....