Hi to all

Are the GLS machines the same as can be seen on the site of an Austrian manufacturer; carpet-cleaner.co.at?
It can also be seen on prochem.co.uk/FIBREDRI.htm

They look very simular,apart from some minor adaptations and brush selection.

Thanks

David

David,

We've known for years that the GLS machine is being built for Whittaker in Austria. Well it looks like you may have stumbled across the manufacturer's website. Good machine.




Rick Gelinas

Rick

They come labeled wih a website and postal adress.

The point I was asking ,the GLS gets mentioned for encapping,together with good results,on other US forums.

I have tried this with a TM4,on polyprop. carpet tiles,and I can't say that I am impressed.
Which leads me to believe ,that Whittaker is suppling the machines with different and more suitable brushes.

Otherwise, they are very good pilelifters and wih the renovator boxes clipped on,collect an amazing amount of debris,particulary sand.Brillant on the Tuftigard walkoff surfaces.

Prochem is selling them in the UK as an alternative to Host.

By the way did you have a look at Carpet-Cleaner's upholstery setup?

Thank you

David

I believe it is the same machine,...however I also believe Whittaker has the exclusive rights to sell them in the U.S.A.
So if you contact those companies, they are supposedly not allowed to sell a machine to you in the U.S.A.

Atleast that's what I've been told

i hear they are a good machine, but honestly i hear and believe a Cimex is better for Encap'ing.

Rick was honest in his response, but he sells Cimex and since we are in his house i will not speak much on a GLS.

i WILL say, i considered both machines b4 getting into Encap'ing and fortunately i decided on a Cimex.

why? simple, the key to Encap'ing is aggressiveness. and the Cimex is king in that arena.

owning both seems to be a nice goal, but if i were to be buying 1 or the other.......well i told ya my decision Cimex all the way baby.

thanx --- Derek.

To the best of my knowledge Whittaker are exclusive in the US and operate a direct sales operation - no dealers.

Peter Holt

There are different views regarding the benefits of the Three-Brush system vs. twin, contras-rotating cylinder brushes.

From a Truvox viewpoint we feel impartial as we do have a line of products called Multiwash (see www.truvox.com) which can and has been used successfully for the encap process. Our major sales however are for hard-floor cleaning.

My own feeling is that Cimex is just so much more productive and if you want to make money that that is the way to go.

Rick, if you want to know more talk to Todd – Multiwash is available in the US if any of your customers want them.

Just to be clear - IMHO you’ll make more bucks with Cimex so stick with it!

Best wishes

Peter Holt

Peter.

I own a Cimex and I totally agree with your views.
But there are situations were a Cimex can be a hindrance or just unproductive. In this context,have I tried a TM4 machine for the encap.process,but can't produce the sort of results GLS owners report.And therefore sought conformation as to the origin of both,with the intention to import a set of GLS brushes.Just to find out if Whittaker supplied brushes are optimised for encap.as oppossed to the TM4 brushes.( call me a trainspotter if you want!)

I have already arranged the loan of a multiwash,with one of your UK distributors.
It will be an interesting experiment and I will post on it in due time.

Regards

David

I have tried the Multiwash machine for encap cleaning, did about 50 sq ft and shut it down, Cimex was much better suited for carpet care.

I do a building ,were some offices are so small that you simply can't manoeuvre a cimex.
Those are the ones were you need an alternative.

I was offered a ex demo Amigo some years ago ,could'nt
see the use of it at the time.

By placing the handle of the Cimex in the upright position you can get into some real tight workstations, a GLS machine is not going to be any better at it than the Cimex. The other option IMO is a OP machine for tight spots.

thats what I do Don. I leave the handle straight up vertical.
Then it gets into tight spaces and fits thru any 19-20" opening.
works for me.
It beats the Oreck Orbiter all to heck.
But to each their own.


Steve

Steve Dobson
ProFloor
Custom Cleaning Services

Dear David

I am intrigued that you are getting a loan machine all the way from the UK – seems a long way to go! (Unless of course you are UK based)

Good luck anyway but please remember we use 230 volt 50 Hz motors and the US needs 110/60!

Please post your comments when you have tried Multiwash

Regards

Peter

Peter

I am based in the UK

Are the standard brushes recommended for polyprop.carpet tiles,or is there a better option?

Thank you

David

Dear David,

We do a special nylon “carpet brush” (code: 90-0131-000) which would be better for your purpose

It is a stock item here in the UK and your distributor can get it if he doesn't already have it.

Any problems please call our service desk 023 8070 6600

Best wishes

Peter