Picking up my Orbot today
UPS Drive got bitten by a dogie and no one called
Me

Enjoy it, I like mine used it today on berber without dancing with it

You're gonna by smiling tomorrow!







Rick Gelinas
rick@excellent-supply.com

WOW
First off the packaging is fantastic. You know every small company I deal with packages way better then the big guys.

2 extra jugs 2 pad drivers of each size

Looking forward to using it tomorrow.

Rick should I store the machine with the head up or down when traveling in the van.
Thanks

Next is a new cylindrical brush machine

David,

I just got mine yesterday and agree with you on everything. It was packed so well, it could have gone around the world a couple of times without a scratch!


One word to describe this machine would be "overkill", in a good way. Everything is built so beyond what you would expect to see.

First of all is the awesome frame. The aluminum (I think) is so thick, it looks like it could be used on some heavy machinery.

The pad base is very solid. The Spray-borg is well designed, mounted with shock absorbing springs. The power cord is an expensive 10 gauge cord. The wheels are super smooth and large.

I could go on and on, but it's clear that this machine was designed without cutting any corners. In fact, as I mentioned, it goes beyond the call.

Yet, somehow it isn't very heavy. I rolled it up my stairs very easily. I think the big wheels, but also the tall handle really helped with going up stairs.

This is my first OP machine, so I'll probably be spoiled. It maneuvers very easily, with just a little vibration. My carpet came out really nice, with very little effort. I'll never use hwe on my carpet again. It almost feels like I'm cheating, but the dirty pad and clean carpet don't lie.

I can't compare it to any other op units because I've never tried any, but this is a great machine. I'm looking forward to using it a lot.

Hope you like yours, David. I know it took a while to decide, but looks like it'll be worth it!

David,

You asked if the machine should be stored with the head up or down. I don't seem to be able to move the head upward while the handle is in the upright position. The pump seems to be in the way. Is that how yours is, too?

The pictures on the product page show it stored with the handle folded and the pad driver down. That seems like it would be fine.

The picture with the pad driver base up has the handle angled back a bit.

It's nice to see how well you're liking your new Orbots.
I've been super impressed with the machines that HOS builds too!

Store the machine with the head down. You can also put an old pad under the head to cushion the head so it won't have as much vibration while you're driving around with it.








Rick Gelinas
rick@excellent-supply.com

I have to agree with everything said so far about the Orbot. I can't wait to use it on some of my larger jobs coming up. Rick, I have a question though, do you plan on carrying larger cotton pads for the 21" driver? I have the 21" Gladiator pads but they just barely fit to the edge of the driver. It would be nice to have a 23" to 24" cotton pad available for this beast.

Brad Whiteman
EcoDry Carpet Cleaning

Why the heavy cord? I can't stand them. Love the skinny one on my Cimex

I do agree with you that the cord is overkill, but I think that it is consistent with the theme of the whole machine.

I wonder if it has to do with the fact that the Cimex doesn't eat cords, while I'm not sure what OP does to power cords.

In any event, changing the power cord is a piece of cake, especially since it is detachable.

ere I was thinking finally someone put a real cord with the machine and not some dinky thing.

I have changed out power cords because they were not heavy duty.
nothing worst then hot cords, parts burn up when they starve for juice, they do not run to their full potential also.


Thank you for the help gents

I have been using wall bangers for 17 years and always hated the heavy cord.
Do OP really need that much juice? I mean its not a Ninja with four 3-stage vac motors

Thank You
Ken Jacobs - Toronto
www.cleaningequipment.ca

Big cords are better for heavy duty equipment. They may possibly carry more juice. They are certainly beefier, and may have a sturdier casing. And I feel that they're easier to work with. Plus they look more appropriate on a piece of equipment than a skinny lil weasel wire

For the record, I've never been a fan of the skinny cord that now comes on the Cimex.
That's why we sell a high-quality heavy-duty replacement cord for them...

http://www.excellent-supply.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=87












Rick Gelinas
rick@excellent-supply.com

I think that 10 gauge is definitely over kill on a 15 amp machine. A 12 gauge cord at 50 feet would be fine.

I wonder if the 10 gauge cord was included to allow for a heater to be installed. There is an additional female plug to plug something else in. If I'm not mistaken, 10 gauge can go up to 30 amps, so that would make sense.

The cimex actually comes with a 14 gauge cord. That is kind of at the limit for a 15 amp machine at 50 feet.