[Steve Barnett (Carpet Care Plus)]

I'm a bit concerned that my 10 year old Steemeasy 400 is out of date and doesn't compare with todays portables, being that it is only 70 psi. with a single jet wand.

Can you guys give me your opinion on which machine I should replace it with, eg:  Powermax, Diamondback, Ninja, Raptor, or others - based on what you use or what you might aspire to owning.

Budget is not the issue - just want the best package, portable and wand - if I am going to replace the Steemeasy.

Thanks Guys.

Steve

[Joe H]

Well mines a Scorpion from Solutions UK

If I was buying today it would be a Scorpion, 100ft hoses @ 2",  a 2" wand 4 jets 12" wide maybe with a glide.
Hand tool - I use a CFR which is good but interested in trying one of the new Hydramaster Drimaster tools.

Why?  Maximum power from 2 power leads. If I need hot water other then from a tap I can use an external heater on a 3rd lead. Good size clean and dirty tanks. Wont win any beauty competition but cleans carpets marvelously. Fairly light too

[Ken Wainwright]

Hey Joe,

Looks like you've copied all of my extraction kit exactly

Safe and happy cleaning
Ken

[Darren O]

More than happy with my Raptor 300psi 2x3vacs great heat the machine is a bit heavy but hardly ever take it up stairs.Once i get some cash iam going to get a vac booster so i can use it over 50ft.Before that i had a powermax but that dosent come close to the Raptor but i still use the powermax for flats and upholstery.Darren.

[Straker Cleaning]

My Speedster does twice the job of my Diamondback in half the time 

Would buy a Prowler if i had extra pocket money at the moment 

[davep]

What about one of these?

http://www.steam-brite.com/scout.php

[John Kelly]

The Scout is made by the same people that make the Prowlers. Similar machine without the convenience of being able to remove it from the vehicle easily.

[Joe H]

Thought I recognised the factory in the pictures on the link.

[Steve Barnett (Carpet Care Plus)]

So would you agree that this machine is no longer animal enough for day to day cleaning ?


Steve

[Straker Cleaning]

The better the machine, the easier the job ............. still get results with my Diamondback but not in first swipe like with the Speedster.

I have less back trouble than ever before because i use modern equipment to make the job easier 

Happily lend you the Diamondback to compare with your current machine .

[Steve Barnett (Carpet Care Plus)]

Thanks Chris - I will take you up on that.

Don't suppose you want to sell your Sebo Duo now you have got your new toy

[lands]

Chris you can also borrow my ninja 400 the day after the CCDO. Have a 5 bed house to do in Canterbury. You can spend all day on it if you like. I'll pick it up when your finished (as well as custys cheque)

[Straker Cleaning]

Nearly got stuck down in St Margarets on Monday ........... bloody pain changing headlight bulbs when it is freezing and pitch black.

Had lovely pub lunch on Sunday at The Hope Inn in Lydden 

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Being poor up t'north I wondered ow much it ould cost to run a Prowler on LPG per hour?

Green and all that hey Chris

Sunny Shaun

[Straker Cleaning]

Hoping to run on my old ground down 1664 cans 

Finally got my eco number plate on today ............... got to set an example with C5 ECO 

[lands]

You driving around in a Sinclair C5 now then Chris?

[Straker Cleaning]

Sadly C5 was closest i could warrant spending to get near to CS initials 



Sad we both remember them though  :

[John Kelly]

Chris, Mr Holman was telling me he bought your old plate. What was that one again?

[Straker Cleaning]

H20 RUG ............... got me a bit of work now and again.
Should be perfect for Nick if he has to have unwritten van .......... card handing opportunities galore 

[richie]

Hi Steve,

The Steemeasy 400 has been a great seller from the day it was realeased.  It was the first porty i ever used even though ivr always had a TM.  I dont think you will be surprised when i say yes it is underpowered.  Im not saying it wont do the job because it will.  What we need to know is

1,  we all have a limit as to what we can spend (what is your budget)?
2,  Do you want to make life as easy as possible?
3,  What type of work do you do?  just domestic or domestic & commercial?
4,  the list can go on & on.

NOW,

Have you considored a truckmount?  If yes then i would go for Hydramaster.   Pound for pound they are the best on the market.  If you want the BEST then the Maxx 470 or the new TITAN is the one to go for however,  the smaller units will still do the job and the entry level Hydramaster 3.2 is a MAGNIFICANT machine.  Its got all you would need if cleaning domestic and commercial work.  You will love it if you buy one.  Only you can answer the question as to which one you go for.   ALL of Hydramaster truckmounts are great machines.  Hydramaster UK will give you the VERY BEST service, technical, and backup of all the truckmount companies here in the UK.  Give John Gotts a call on 0870 7666998.  He can / will offer you a great price may take your porty in as part ex.   

Hydramaster also sell portable equipment.  have a look at the links below;

http://www.hydramaster.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=36

http://www.hydramaster.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=121

http://www.hydramaster.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=75

http://www.hydramaster.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=120

http://www.hydramaster.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=76

http://www.hydramaster.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=122

http://www.hydramaster.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=133

or this is a great bargain
http://www.hydramaster.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=146

Hope the above is of use to you.

Richie.

PS
If you want a portable i would go for one that has a built in heater rather than one without.  Dont be fooled by sellers of portables that tell you that cold water cleans aswell as hot water.  A portable with a internal heater will give you the option of what heat you want without having the hassle of a external one.