02-24-2014, 04:13 PM
Kurt-
First, there are multiple factors involved with tip bloom that no brand of machine will eliminate. The biggest cause of tip bloom, in my opinion, is poor operator technique. So I would not focus on a particular machine with the notion that it will not cause tip bloom. I think the whole tip bloom subject is quite overblown anyway....
I think you have to weigh the cost and efficiency of any OP machine you purchase. Your personal preference of how you want to operate, and how much you want to spend, will be key factors.
I can only tell you of my preference. I have two Sprayborgs, one I purchased new from ES and one I purchased used. I want an on-board sprayer on my resi machine, plain and simple. I use a two gallon pump up sprayer for pre-spray, and the on-board sprayer while scrubbing. I have a power sprayer that has sat unused in my shop for over a year, simply because I do not want to haul extra equipment in/out/around a residence. For me, that is the biggest drawback on the Vario, although I think it sits at a great price point. The sprayborg and trinity have terrible price points (hence my last purchase was used...). But if the notion of using a power sprayer doesn't bother you, then it might be a great fit. I think the actual scrubbing motions of the machines are probably similar, all things being equal.
First, there are multiple factors involved with tip bloom that no brand of machine will eliminate. The biggest cause of tip bloom, in my opinion, is poor operator technique. So I would not focus on a particular machine with the notion that it will not cause tip bloom. I think the whole tip bloom subject is quite overblown anyway....
I think you have to weigh the cost and efficiency of any OP machine you purchase. Your personal preference of how you want to operate, and how much you want to spend, will be key factors.
I can only tell you of my preference. I have two Sprayborgs, one I purchased new from ES and one I purchased used. I want an on-board sprayer on my resi machine, plain and simple. I use a two gallon pump up sprayer for pre-spray, and the on-board sprayer while scrubbing. I have a power sprayer that has sat unused in my shop for over a year, simply because I do not want to haul extra equipment in/out/around a residence. For me, that is the biggest drawback on the Vario, although I think it sits at a great price point. The sprayborg and trinity have terrible price points (hence my last purchase was used...). But if the notion of using a power sprayer doesn't bother you, then it might be a great fit. I think the actual scrubbing motions of the machines are probably similar, all things being equal.
Ed Elliott