[david_green]

I've always turned down 'Belgium Wiltons' before, but I'm tempted to try this one:
6mx4m,  lounge carpet, looks like axeminster, manmade pile, pattern showing thru on rear of carpet.

I have a Victor Sprite 230 rpm.  Thinking of using microsplitters. 

Shall I, Shan't I................?

PS  I've never used the rotary for carpet cleaning before.  Any tips on technique appreciated!

[dave401uk]

I clean my fair share of B/W and use m/s with my hwe machine,just do the normal checks, and give it a few more dry pass strokes with the wand,and all should be ok, i have never had one shrink..YET : :
Just take a little extra care and all should be ok

Dave

[woodman]

Hi David

What you describe is deffinately an BW.

If you are still unsure then don't do it, not yet anyway,

when you come to the day out at MK you will see how to safely clean BW

You will never have to turn another one down again

[paul@ctcs]

230rpm a little on the quick side for polypropylene perhaps??? Especially with very little moisture to reduce friction,,,,I just dont like taking risks

Paul

[Ken Wainwright]

David

A Victor Sprite @230rpm is fine as long as it's a 400mm (15") model. The 450 (17") would easily "scorch" polyprop. I've done these BW's many times myself with my 400 Sprite and microsplitters with no probs.

However, if you are inexperienced with a rotary, I strongly advise that you get some practice first. You could use it with a brush, or even a bonnet, to agitate your pre-spray on other work. Or even practice on your own carpets if someone will pay you

Safe and happy cleaning
Ken

[Dynafoam]

Hi Ken,

My Victor Sprite 400 runs at 180 rpm - What made you go for the higher speed model?

Incidentally I have never cleaned a BW with anything other than HWE.

[Ken Wainwright]

John

When I bought my Sprite 400 circa 1985, it was only available as Standard Speed 230rpm or High Speed 400rpm. After talking through my needs with their staff at Birmingham HQ, this is the model advised. I haven't been disappointed.

John, is your model older or newer than mine? I believe that the current spec is as per mine, but I think they may be able to do custom builds too (?)

Safe and happy scrubbing
Ken

[Dynafoam]

Ken,

I bought mine in 1986, but stipulated the speed - same motor as yours but different gearing.

PS.

If I remember rightly, mine was one of a batch ordered by Ron Tilley - since I was buying a D9 + power brush at the same time, they let me have one of his (sorry Ron).

[stu_thomson]

ive had my sprite a year ish now and requested a slower rpm machine but apparently dowding and plummer dont do it anymore, only the 230rpm. cheers stu

[HolmansUKLTD]

Im with JB here i have cleaned hundreds of BWS and have only used HWE

Nick

[david_green]

Thanks to all for replies.

My victor sprite is a 400. I have just watched my old one step video again. It shows a light spray followed by agitation then bonnet clean. May use this system.

Or I may try the CFR machine at 300 PSI to reduce water flow.
The carpet is not dirty in appearance with no stains and spots, shou;dn't be problem.

Any further observations appreciated.

David Green