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paul.g

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New Porty
« on: November 17, 2009, 07:11:42 pm »
Hi guys, I am finally ready to buy a new portable machine. The favourite so far is the Powerflite pfx1350(with wanda wand). I would appreciate opinions of anyone who uses or has used this machine.
thanks.

markpowell

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Re: New Porty
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2009, 07:19:05 pm »
Fish called wanda ;D

paul.g

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Re: New Porty
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2009, 07:36:18 pm »
Fish called wanda ;D
Bald guy called POWell . Next brain dead please!

Re: New Porty
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2009, 07:40:16 pm »
Charming.  ::)

robert meldrum

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Re: New Porty
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2009, 07:50:16 pm »
Humour appreciation bypass !!!

Re: New Porty
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2009, 07:54:52 pm »
Must be Jock humour then Robert. ;D

Paul Simpson

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Re: New Porty
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2009, 07:56:13 pm »
I have the Perfect Heat and its fish friend wanda  ;D

Performs well, good pressure, although only really use it between 200-300psi, good suction and when used with the WW leaves carpets fairly dry.
Good for heat too, (as the name might suggest) warm to hot water in the tank and you get steam temp. spray especially if you run the vacs while vacuuming and/or pre-spraying.
Had one self-inflicted problem with it so far, took it back to Amtech and was dealt with within hours so decent after-care too, but then I am only an hour from them.
Bit bulky if I'm honest, if I know I have to take a machine upstairs then I'll take my smaller Ninja instead but overall happy with it.

markpowell

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Re: New Porty
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2009, 07:57:24 pm »
 :'( :'(

paul.g

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Re: New Porty
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2009, 08:00:05 pm »
I'll just be honest with you. I am on this forum with a genuine subject matter and STILL no sensible response. If Harry hill lookalikes want to respond with jokes there are forums to cater. Otherwise keep off. Same problem as before...... more inflated egos.

We'll see if the same people like it when they raise a subject.

markpowell

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Re: New Porty
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2009, 08:00:29 pm »
I once cleaned a bamboo framed sofa, used a panda wand, brilliant results and dry when i left.
Mark

markpowell

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Re: New Porty
« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2009, 08:02:00 pm »
You need to have a sense of humour, just a bit of banter.
The machine you originally asked about is a great bit of kit ;)
Mark

Re: New Porty
« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2009, 08:07:41 pm »

I heard the Puzzi models are very good. Perfect heat not so sure about.

markpowell

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Re: New Porty
« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2009, 08:10:05 pm »
 ::) ::)

Darren O

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Re: New Porty
« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2009, 08:13:58 pm »
Ive got the Powerflight 1350 its a top porty had a problem with one of my vacs needed replaced after 3 months but apart from that its been fine wouldnt bother with the Wonder Wand they are total sh-te.

Re: New Porty
« Reply #14 on: November 17, 2009, 08:14:35 pm »
I see by his avatar, our humourless friend is rather "necky" ;D Although a picture of a Giraffe would possibly be more apt!

from edge2edge

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Re: New Porty
« Reply #15 on: November 17, 2009, 08:23:21 pm »
Hi Paul i had one for 3 years and it looks the business and does the business.I was always getting comments(good ones) from clients as to how impressive it looked.I easily ran 3 lengths of hose from it so no need to take it upstairs.I liked the wonderwand too.I only sold it because i was offered a truckmount at an excellent price.Regards Alan(swindon)

Joe H

Re: New Porty
« Reply #16 on: November 17, 2009, 08:28:47 pm »
About 4 years ago I had the choice of the 1350 or the CFR. I chose the CFR - only difference is the CFR recycles its water, therefore less bucketing.
It worked fine with the WONDER wand and at 500 psi for most of the time.
Dont know how long the water lasts with the 1350 using the WW at 500psi, with the CFR recycling it really was'nt a problem.
Heat is very good.
Darren O has said he has had a vac motor problem after just a few months. That should no be the case but it may be that the vac motors are not now Lamb but sourced from China - check that out, you may need your dealer to be close to you!
Easy to laod in the van due to two wheels at the top.
Dont try to lug it up stairs - just get 50' of hoses and stand it at bottom of stairs (or outside front door) - 50' should get you to most corners of the average 4 bed house.

By the way, if you want to stick it out on the forums you need to be able to take more then a reasonable amount of abuse and threatening emails/texts etc and still smile.

Len Gribble

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Re: New Porty
« Reply #17 on: November 17, 2009, 09:14:02 pm »
Paul

Ant got one but do like 1085-used one on many occasions oh 1350 it’s a tall beast may not lay flat in some motors/vans ;D

Darren

No wonder why you ant getting paid did you tell him of your opinion, by and by another Paul was surprised that I use one on a tm. ???

Joe

I draw the line at recycling only take the fluff out then I do a lot of LM. ;) ;D  Have to say never ever received anything malicious. ::) :'(

Len
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. (Sidcup Kent)

garyfindlay

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Re: New Porty
« Reply #18 on: November 17, 2009, 09:48:21 pm »
I have a 1085 model and well pleased with it. Has enough water storage 38l. Also have the ww but seldom use it. It is very good, but uses a lot of water. I bought an ex demo and have had no problems with it.

Darren O

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Re: New Porty
« Reply #19 on: November 18, 2009, 08:18:29 am »
Len what ever i thought of the WW is irrelevant the guy got a 3 week old wonder  wand for less than half price saying that the guy got rid of it to.My own opinion on the wonder wand is you have to use it at least 400psi to get a decent clean but when your waste tank only holds 30 litres you spend more time emptying the machine than cleaning carpets.