Tired on your Sapphire Uph Tool flow valve turning on you?

[Mikey P]

Heres a cool idea I stole from an Australian..

 

[Nomad74]

I love the Australians. Such a hearty bunch.

 

[hogjowl]

Explain that as if I’m trying to understand it

 

[Mikey P]

Explain that as if I’m trying to understand it

SOME of those valves are loose enough that if the technician doesn't have it completely encased in the attached vinyl wrap included with the tool, the valve tends to rub on carpet and re-adjust..

Said vinyl wrap is a bit of a PITA on the SSUP.

RV's answer (a bag) works better


A locking Parker valve was all the rage here for a while, until reality settled in and using that tiny 2mm Allen wrench (and not losing) became tiresome.


I think there is a packing nut on the SS valve that can be tightened up to help keep it from turning so easy, I'll look later

 

[hogjowl]

I know
I was just trying to give Boyle an opportunity to entertain himself

 

[Cleanworks]

Boyles been so busy entertaining himself, his knob fell off.

 

[ruff]

A larger and longer vinyl wrap to come with the tool would have easily solved the issue.
Sapphire?!

 

[Nomad74]

I always need to make sure the HVAC system is off because the smallest breeze will make it fall out of adjustment.

I have an idea how to fix this, I just haven’t had the time to build my idea. Maybe this week.

 

[Rob Grady]

I put an index on mine, easier to determine flow opening. I also removed it from the handpiece and installed on my lead HP line for fine tuning output to attached tools.

 

[Numero Uno]

Poorly made rushed into production no value pos...Sorry my 2 cents,hate cheap plastic over priced tools...Started with the matrix defender.One of the reasons I used to subscribe to Carpet Cleaners Voice...Very good fella who gave tests on items sold for cleaners...

 

[FB7777]

Poorly made rushed into production no value pos...Sorry my 2 cents,hate cheap plastic over priced tools...Started with the matrix defender.One of the reasons I used to subscribe to Carpet Cleaners Voice...Very good fella who gave tests on items sold for cleaners...

Wrong ....This tool has a valve

It’s also one of the best upholstery tools ever manufactured.... I own 3 and use them everyday

You really have no idea what you’re talking about

seriously doubt you’ve ever seen or tried one

 

[ruff]

I totally agree with Fred.

I used to love the PMF inner jet tool and my original Sapphire tool I sold to Richard. He kept raving about it, so I gave it a second chance. He was right. I was not using it correctly.

Yes, it could be improved slightly, but even as is, its an outstanding one. It enables you to provide heavy flushing with minimum risk and the ability to handle delicate fabric including velvet with minimal chance of distortion or over wetting.

Well worth the price.
With a few small improvements it could be perfect.

 

[BradFenstermaker]

Mike did ever determine if there is a way to tighten the flow knob?

Mine has been dropping on its own. I Do not move the valve around much so maybe its vibrating or something. Real PITA

Did your plastic bottle trick use a 2 liter or what kind of bottle ?

 

[Nomad74]

My recent fix for the Sapphire valve.