[Pristine Clean]

Well, I know its only a starter machine.

I know its not top for you guys that have been doing for years and have now managed to either get Ninja, or other top makes etc. But I have tested it today on  and for the money I certainly think its a reasonable machine.

I also think if it had a few adjustments it could be a great machine.

Its certainly seems to have some power both in suction and psi wise.

So whats my opinion so far the bad bits...

1. Water left in tank. Solution tank is not easy to empty. (Drain off tank is fine)

2. have not got a clue how you adjust the PSI. I dont think you can - I have made one small adjustment and that was to put flow adjuster
(Similar to those on TM's) on the pipe so this allows you to either slow or fast amount of spray water.

3. No Presure gauge - so I have no idea what the actual psi is.

So preacticed and cleaned my own settee - fake swade material. I have a 2 year old and a 6 year old and they love jam. Youghart milk and everything else.

Seemed to do a great JOB. Results wise I am more than pleased with it. Suction was great.

Pleased with my purchase.

But if any of you knowledable guys know any tips with this machine on adjusting presure, spray other than the method I have done please let me know.

Just add - the pic below is what I have added to adjust the flow rate of the water or Pressure. Its ok but not great - so ideas appreciated.
Dave

[Andrew Briscoe]

Dave, you can get inline pressure gauges, i got one for my Scorpion, cost about £60

Andrew

[Joe H]

to empty your clean water tank - suck it out with your hose.

[Pristine Clean]

to empty your clean water tank - suck it out with your hose.

Do you know I would never have thought of that - How simple.  Superb tip! Thanks

Dave

[Chris_Thomas]

Hi
Can't you adjust bypass valve from front of machine? (Large brass knurled nut)
Cheers
Chris

[daysdeepclean]

to empty your clean water tank - suck it out with your hose.

Ensuring it is not too hot of course as it can damage the motors, (I know from experience ) add a bucket of cold water...... Also, don't just plunge the hose in as this can also kill motors!

[Pristine Clean]

Hi
Can't you adjust bypass valve from front of machine? (Large brass knurled nut)
Cheers
Chris

Chris do you mean this in pic Never tried it, Normally when I have carpet clean machines they have instructions. I did wonder what it was!

[Pristine Clean]

to empty your clean water tank - suck it out with your hose.

Ensuring it is not too hot of course as it can damage the motors, (I know from experience ) add a bucket of cold water...... Also, don't just plunge the hose in as this can also kill motors!

Thanks colin I will remember that upmost!

[gwrightson]

Colin, Not sure what you mean

to empty your clean water tank - suck it out with your hose.

Ensuring it is not too hot of course as it can damage the motors, (I know from experience ) add a bucket of cold water.....

what motors are you talking about ?  
if the vac motors , I cant see hoe the water been hot would effect these!!

geoff

maybe i,m missing some thing here  

[AJB]

If the water is very hot , then water vapour is sucked through the vac' motors.
The safest way to empty is to make up an open ended hose, and pump it out.
If you suck it out, hold the hose near the water so it is sucking mainly air, but pulling
some water up, after emptying run the vac' motors for 5 min's to ensure they are dry.

[Chris_Thomas]

Hi again
Yes, that's the fella. Give it a tighten and the pressure increases.
Cheers
Chris

[Pristine Clean]

Thanks everybody for your kind help.

Much appreciated.

Dave

[Paul Simpson]

Got rid of my Rhino about 3 months ago, big annoyance adjusting the pressure especially for upholstery. As Chris said and you've no doubt now found out the brass valve at the front to reduce/increase pressure, just don't loosen too much as its spring loaded with various washers and other bits that will fly off and water will start peeing out, happened to me twice.

[Pristine Clean]

Dave, you can get inline pressure gauges, i got one for my Scorpion, cost about £60

Andrew

I am looking into a presure Gauge, thanks Andrew.

Does anyone know where the best place to fit one would be?

Would it be on the hose connector out just out side of machine?

Thought might be able to have quick connectors on it.. so comes on and off easily. Not sure if possible yet.

Dave

[Andrew Briscoe]

Yes Dave it comes with male and female connectors, got it from http://www.worldofclean.co.uk/index.php
it isnt on their site so just give them a call.

Andrew

[Pristine Clean]

Thanks andrew,

You have even saved me time in searching for one.

Will get on to that pretty soon.

Cheers

Dave

[MAX Carpets]

How much was the Rhino and where from??

[Pristine Clean]

£950 + vat

from a&m

www.aandmcs.co.uk

But I think I got a discount due to other stuff I ordered. Which was quite a bit!!!

I have used it very good, for the money and you could do alot worse and pay more.

You will have to call them as its not on their website

I also found them very helpful.

Dave

[MAX Carpets]

Hi Dave

How big are the tanks? I would think if you run 300-350 psi ( which is what I run my T/M at ) you would be forever filling up with water?

Regards


Justin

[Pristine Clean]

Hi Justin,

I am not totally sure on the size, but similar to a speedster if not slightly larger.

I know I put 3 buckets in and I still had plenty of room.

As for running at 300 - 350 I dont know! I have never had to "Blast" the dirt out of a clients carpet.

I have rarely gone to 200 - 50 for both residential and domestic carpets, and probably only about 80psi on upholstery.

Lets face it, if you spill a cup of water or half a cup left for so long its at the bottom before you know it. Plus its the operaters technique and the chemicals what clean a carpet.

As for the refilling yes you are correct TMs win hands down for that. But their is a way out and I do not know who else does it. They may do my idea would be this and I have had a machine where I have done it.

I drilled a hole in the solution tank. Fitted a ball valve. Same as on the older toilets, or water tanks.

Hose connector and a hose run from customers supply either tap or outside tap. Water left on continuous, the ball valve stops the flooding as the water rises.

How about that for an idea. Even TM's have to fill up.

These days if you purchase a top quality portable, I dont mean my rhino! Theres not much difference these days between a porty & and TM.

We also find on some commercial jobs TMs are not allowed! Doors open Not allowed. Security is an issue with some commercial jobs. Even on some residential. And if you work more that 250-300 feet your losing presure -  Portys still win in some cases. Plus I know I can work at 100 feet on this porty easily.


Dave