[Ian Rochester]

Just used my texatherm system for the first time tonight on a regular office contract we have, I must say I am quite impressed with both the speed of the clean and the results.

It has probably shaved at least a third, if not halved the normal time it takes with HWE (portable, too far a run to get the TM in) and the results are as good as, if not better than HWE.

[from edge2edge]

How much does that system cost.

[Joe H]

I think the start up packs are about the same as Dry Fusion start up packs ie approx £2500 +VAT

I understand texatherm are bringing out some new products soon (or maybe already on the market)

[from edge2edge]

Thanks joe i will need top decide between this and a craftex thermodrier which i used to quite good effect on a commercial contract some time ago.

[spencer davies]

I use my Mini Tex regularly, really good bit of kit.   


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[Neil Williams]

Nothing wrong with the Texatherm system persay, but after a few years I have badgered it to try and get the running costs down by using MS and charlie pads.
Why?
1. The Tex solutions can be more expensive than a single MS.
2. Putting 24 pads through the washing machine 6 at a time at 90 degrees can be expensive on the household bills.
But!
The results using the pads against charlie pads are better.
So it's a decision up to the individual. Personally I use the charlie pads for large areas of commercial where the end result is good enough without being critical whilst using the cotton pads for domestic.

[Ian Rochester]

I bought this system second hand from this site for a fraction of the cost new, we used craftex catalyst with texatherm neutraliser as opposed to the texatherm advanced cleaner as............. we had none!!!

It did a brilliant job, spoke to the client today and they are delighted with the result.  I will probably try it with nemesis next time we do it to see how that performs.  I think the secret is in the heat of the bonnets.

Used 10 pads for 325m², took 1hr 40 mins

[Joe H]

I think you will find Nemesis Super will work absolutly fine.

[Neil Williams]

Used 10 pads for 325m², took 1hr 40 mins

How did you manage that as it's supposed to be 1 pad per 6m? Although om commercial I would push it out to 1 pad per 12m.

[Ian Rochester]

Neil,

We did about 15m² per side then turned it over, on the less soiled areas it covered a greater area before it needed turning.

To be honest the carpets get done every two months anyway so the soiling isn't great, mainly traffic lines

[stevegunn]

Ian

Next time use pure clean the results I achieved were fantastic plus its not necessary to use tex neutraliser with catalyst

[Ian Rochester]

Steve,

So what are you putting in the tank, just water or a dilution of Catalyst?

I presprayed using the catalyst at 4:1, then bonnet buffed with neutraliser dilution in the heater tank at 75 degrees.

I assume John will sell Pureclean, I'm up there on tuesday morning for a bacon sarnie and a coffee.

[stevegunn]

Don't bother with the tank but you could just use catalyst

[DavidWright76]

Just used my texatherm system for the first time tonight on a regular office contract we have, I must say I am quite impressed with both the speed of the clean and the results.

It has probably shaved at least a third, if not halved the normal time it takes with HWE (portable, too far a run to get the TM in) and the results are as good as, if not better than HWE.

I thought the Kuzzi 100 HW extractor that i hired gave excellent results & this is the cheapest spray extraction carpet cleaner around. I bet this is mega dear to buy!

[Ian Rochester]

A quality machine if ever there was one 

Just used the Tex on a BW today and results were satifactory if not startling

[Ian Rochester]

Tex or DF is not as deep a clean as HWE and I would always recommend to the customer to have carpets cleaned using HWE where possible.

We primarily bought the Tex to do office style carpets but I can see advantages in having it in the van with the HWE for Belgians. 

It is just a case of how much can you get in your van to cover all eventualities!

It is a quicker "on site" time for larger areas of office carpets, it is also a LOT quieter, but the chemicals are more expensive and you have to wash the bonnets out and dry them after each job.

[mark shannon]

Dont bother get a cheapy low speed rotary and charley pads £500max. All you will ever need on low profile.  HWE EVERYTHING ELSE

[Ian Rochester]

Mark,

I would tend to agree with you, but I paid not much more than that for a second hand Texatherm system in excellent condition, including TC170 rotary, heater tank, 10ltr stainless gloria sprayer, 15 charlie pads, 10 ltrs neutrailser and a near new sebo duo.

[Mike Osbourne]

Are super charlys worth considering for low pro jobs? £120 and a wringer.

[Ian Rochester]

We've not bothered with a wringer, just wringing them out by hand with some good gloves on seems to be adequate