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JandS

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Upholstery tool
« on: March 14, 2010, 03:20:18 pm »
Anybody use the Drimaster tool?
Would like one but the price is a bit off putting @ £400 + the dreaded.
Anywhere cheaper?
What amount of water do they go through at 400 psi?
Watching the videos they look the dog's so might have to splash out.
I am a Yorkshireman don't forget.

John
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

derek west

Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2010, 03:54:06 pm »
you don't need 400psi with the drimaster, i use mine at around 200psi and its more than enough.

@400psi i'd empty my 60gallon tank in about 40 mins, thats a rough guess though.

for me the drimaster is like a barclay card, i wouldn't leave home without one. ;D

i have got the right card an i ???

Len Gribble

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Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2010, 03:59:47 pm »
John

I’m of Jewish origin Passover in two weeks ;), so take a back seat ;D, got my cfr a lot cheaper and it’s metal  ;)
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. (Sidcup Kent)

Joe H

Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2010, 04:13:10 pm »
Len - is right, the CFR a lot cheaper.

You can get a 5" head plus the conversion hose for £310

a 3" head is an extra £160

All prices plus VAT, and that applies to the£400 for the drimaster.

CFR is really a good tool and with the different size heads makes it very versatile.

JandS

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Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2010, 04:27:35 pm »
Are they the same thing only different name or do they differ in some ways  re - cleaning  not looks.

John
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

JandS

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Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2010, 04:30:36 pm »
60 gallon in 40 minutes is a lot of water.
Anybody use them successfully with a Porty?

John
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

CarPete Cleaning

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Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2010, 05:05:48 pm »
I use the Drimaster hand tool with my PowrFlite porty.  I have to turn the pressure down to about 100psi and only use half to two thirds throttle on the drimaster valve, and I still go through approx 60 litres to clean a 3 piece suite.
I also have the CFR hand tool, but I prefer the Drimaster in most cleaning situations. It leaves the upholstery drier also.
Pete
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Cathedral Floorcare

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Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2010, 05:38:53 pm »

derek west

Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2010, 05:43:34 pm »
between £180 and £200 it'll go for. thats my guess. bargain.

Joe H

Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2010, 05:54:36 pm »

JandS

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Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2010, 06:04:58 pm »
Wasn't that one on e bay couple of weeks back Derek, think you posted it??

John
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

derek west

Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #11 on: March 14, 2010, 06:32:00 pm »
yeah same one john, think he put it at £150 starting bid and it didn't get a bid, be interesting to see if it goes over £150 now he's dropped the starting price which gets people interested in the first place.

JandS

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Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #12 on: March 14, 2010, 06:35:23 pm »
Might go for it.
You reckon it's a bargain Derek?
Suppose @ £400 new it is really.
Sorry £470 with the dreaded.

John
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

Doug Holloway

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Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #13 on: March 14, 2010, 06:41:46 pm »
Hi Guys

I have it and like Derek usually use it at 200, sometimes 300.

It does use a lot of water but also leaves the suite much drier than other tools.

I got mine in last years CCDO charity auction for 280, so a bargain I suppose.( Kindly donated by Hydramaster)

I'm thinking of getting the CFR as my new toy and see what it's like!

Cheers

Doug


Len Gribble

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Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #14 on: March 14, 2010, 06:42:30 pm »
It’s funny my Prochem tm upholstery tool dose the same it cleans ouch £345 I can never get my head around drier/drying times ???.

Kleenrite is also a good tool think they are about £240 ;)

Got mine for £200quid 3” and 5” and a bloody long hose very versatile

E bay It’s got a cracking round the thread metal fugitive methinks but possible a bargain at nearly ½ price  ??? ;D
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. (Sidcup Kent)

derek west

Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #15 on: March 14, 2010, 06:43:43 pm »
not sure i'd buy that one with the crack john, i'd post on the buy sell section on here, wanted drymaster tool. sure someone will have one for sale at around the 200 mark. the new one is out so there should be a few old ones knocking about.

Doug Holloway

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Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #16 on: March 14, 2010, 06:51:06 pm »
Hi Guys

Mine is the new one, Drimaster 2 I believe.

The one on ebay does look well used!

Cheers

Doug

JandS

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Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #17 on: March 14, 2010, 07:04:04 pm »
Derek

The crack is in the viewing panel which can easily be replaced.
Does look well used but still a decent price considering new price.
Take it that when you use one there is no need to sheet up as there is no overspray?

John
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

Shaun_Ashmore

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Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #18 on: March 14, 2010, 07:09:16 pm »
Sheeting up is part of the performance, you can get golden globe and oscar nomination from your customer for it.

Shaun


jmj

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Re: Upholstery tool
« Reply #19 on: March 14, 2010, 07:13:11 pm »
I've had a CFR 3" tool for about 5 years paid for its self over and over again ! Can't go wrong don't know about Drimaster but Hydramaster used to let you try before you buy!!!

joe