Looking for an old post on floor machines.

[Scott Hayward]

I thought I remember seeing a post on floor machines. Favorites and not so favorites were listed. I can't find it. I would like to eventually get a floor machine to add as a tool to the HWE work I do.

I am looking for something that can help with bad traffic lane areas when HWE and all the different pre-sprays and rinses don't work.

What is the difference between padding, bonneting, and OP-ing. Do you guys find that the OP method works better then padding? Anyone remember the old post I am talking about?

Thanks

 

[Jeremy]

Pullman Holt, Clarke, Advance & Koblenz are all decent brands. Stay away from Powerflites.

 

[GRHeacock]

I agree with Jeremy- good machines, all of them.

I would add a Chemstractor machine to that list. My 1980 machine is still running strong.

They have started recently making Hild machines again, and that was a great machine, too.

However, a used machine, in good condition can still run forever, so that might fit your bill.

Gary

 

[Brian L]

Cobb's looks like a nice one (NSS 17 inch)). It has the handle adjustment up top.

 

[Scott Hayward]

Thanks guys. Do you find they help out when you can't get the traffic lane nasty stuff out with a wand? Does the OP works better then just padding? This is all new to me. Trying to learn before I spend more money.

Scott H

 

[Jeremy]

A rotary is your best friend. An OP is slightly faster (depending on the model) and cleans a little better.

 

[JohnnyV]

If you get a really good 17" with a 1.5 hp motor, you can spin a 20" pad with a driver with a Riser depending on what your doing. NSS used to make really good stuff. Windsor makes a good machine also. I'd get the Rotary before the OP IMHO....I have both. I use both...different app's.

 

[JohnnyV]

If you get a really good 17" with a 1.5 hp motor, you can spin a 20" pad with a driver with a Riser depending on what your doing. NSS used to make really good stuff. Windsor makes a good machine also. I'd get the Rotary before the OP IMHO....I have both. I use both...different app's.

 

[The Preacher]

NSS, Clarke, Advance and Hild. unless something has changed, Pullman Holt was hard to get parts for when i sold jan/san equipment. go to home depot and see if they have a rental Clarke machine they're ready to sell, should be able to get a great machine for 40-50% off list

stay away from 2 speed machines for bonnet cleaning, it puts a strain on the rectifier and it's over a $100 repair for the part alone. Powr Flite was the one i saw the most problems with.

 

[Derek]

A rotary is your best friend. An OP is slightly faster (depending on the model) and cleans a little better.

Jeremy,

better i can see, but that's the 1st time i've seen someone say an OP is faster than a rotary, you sure? i guess the 20" Brute might be.?.

thanx --- Derek.

 

[Jeff Brown]

Derek, an op is faster at (cleaning) than a rotary, I can swing a rotary over the carpet with a bonnet or pad faster than an op, but it takes more time and two steps to reach a level of cleaning close to the op.

 

[Derek]

ahh rgr that Jeff, makes sense.

thanx --- Derek.