07-11-2014, 08:32 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-11-2014, 09:36 PM by Lounge Lizards.)
Now I'm going to throw a spanner (wrench), in the works.
I also have a spotter similar to Ricks' good one above, 'cept; mine is now about 15 years old.
Yes, the vac; motor has recently been replaced, the solution pump never.
BUT, a month or two back, I saw this neat little spotter which I bought & it's been doing splendid service ever since.
Bear in mind it IS NOT a large capacity bit of equipment, but it suits me for what I bought it for.
It only holds about 2 quarts of water & a pint (if that) of waste.
I do warranty work for a large "Protection" manufacturer.
Most calls are simply for a few little spots, and this is ideal.
It has a VERY short vac; hose which adds to the vac; suction, but limits the work that can be done, it also means that most times I hold the machine in one hand and rinse/extract with the tool in the other hand.
Very easy once you try it.
![[Image: bissell-carpet-washer-3698f-medium_zps0bb54f39.jpg]](http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m57/ShortyDownUnder/bissell-carpet-washer-3698f-medium_zps0bb54f39.jpg)
As you can see, it is very small, what you can't see is the power lead on it's own hooks at the rear, plus the two scrub/sol;/vac; head with easy change, also on their own hooks, and the vac; hose that winds around the base of the spotter, this you can see at the front.
It also has a minor heating element for the solution tank, but I usually fill with hot water if needed.
You will see a small lump in the red section under the handle, this is the on/off switch.
YES, it does look like a toy, but for small spotting jobs, I love it.
It won't be for everyone, but for some jobs it may be ideal.

PS:: Here's the view from the back:
![[Image: 20140712_112713_zps3a24a36f.jpg]](http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m57/ShortyDownUnder/20140712_112713_zps3a24a36f.jpg)
I also have a spotter similar to Ricks' good one above, 'cept; mine is now about 15 years old.

Yes, the vac; motor has recently been replaced, the solution pump never.
BUT, a month or two back, I saw this neat little spotter which I bought & it's been doing splendid service ever since.
Bear in mind it IS NOT a large capacity bit of equipment, but it suits me for what I bought it for.
It only holds about 2 quarts of water & a pint (if that) of waste.
I do warranty work for a large "Protection" manufacturer.
Most calls are simply for a few little spots, and this is ideal.
It has a VERY short vac; hose which adds to the vac; suction, but limits the work that can be done, it also means that most times I hold the machine in one hand and rinse/extract with the tool in the other hand.
Very easy once you try it.
![[Image: bissell-carpet-washer-3698f-medium_zps0bb54f39.jpg]](http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m57/ShortyDownUnder/bissell-carpet-washer-3698f-medium_zps0bb54f39.jpg)
As you can see, it is very small, what you can't see is the power lead on it's own hooks at the rear, plus the two scrub/sol;/vac; head with easy change, also on their own hooks, and the vac; hose that winds around the base of the spotter, this you can see at the front.
It also has a minor heating element for the solution tank, but I usually fill with hot water if needed.
You will see a small lump in the red section under the handle, this is the on/off switch.
YES, it does look like a toy, but for small spotting jobs, I love it.
It won't be for everyone, but for some jobs it may be ideal.

PS:: Here's the view from the back:
![[Image: 20140712_112713_zps3a24a36f.jpg]](http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m57/ShortyDownUnder/20140712_112713_zps3a24a36f.jpg)
![[Image: 20140712_112816_zps36eb16cd.jpg]](http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m57/ShortyDownUnder/20140712_112816_zps36eb16cd.jpg)
I don't regret my past, I just regret the times I've wasted with the wrong people.
Take me as I am, or watch me as I go.
I'll retire when I can no longer do what I love, or I no longer love what I can do.
Stop moving, start dying........
Take me as I am, or watch me as I go.
I'll retire when I can no longer do what I love, or I no longer love what I can do.
Stop moving, start dying........