View Full Version : Which extractor do you use?
DetailsIM
02-20-2008, 11:09 PM
I am a mobile detailer and think I am going to purchase one this year (my 2nd year in business). Which ones do you all suggest? Not looking to break the bank on one.
TYIA!
gmblack3
02-21-2008, 07:05 AM
I had the mytee 8070 and it worked very well. I did not think I was getting enough interior jobs to let a $750 machine sit around so I sold it. Then I found a great deal on a Mytee HP60 from a local guy and decided to give it a try for a while. The HP60 with its 137" of lift comparted to the 8070 with its 85" is the noticable difference between the two as well as the $1100-1200 price new for the HP60. Also the HP60 has the drying option. Look at the mytee site to see the specs.
I had the mytee 8070 and it worked very well. I did not think I was getting enough interior jobs to let a $750 machine sit around so I sold it. Then I found a great deal on a Mytee HP60 from a local guy and decided to give it a try for a while. The HP60 with its 137" of lift comparted to the 8070 with its 85" is the noticable difference between the two as well as the $1100-1200 price new for the HP60. Also the HP60 has the drying option. Look at the mytee site to see the specs.
Wait, you sold your 750$ extractor because you couldn`t justify the cost to earnings ratio, so you go out and buy a larger more expensive one? :think:
And I thought my wife was irritated with my spending habits!
:chuckle:
The Aztec is a nice small machine for the mobile guys.
gmblack3
02-21-2008, 08:06 AM
Wait, you sold your 750$ extractor because you couldn`t justify the cost to earnings ratio, so you go out and buy a larger more expensive one? :think:
And I thought my wife was irritated with my spending habits!
:chuckle:
My wife was so happy when I told her I was going to sell the 8070 and not so happy when I bought the HP60. :bat :nervous: :sosad
ReLoaDeD BuLLiT
02-27-2008, 11:25 PM
The Aztec is a nice small machine for the mobile guys.+1, I just ordered mine!
+1, I just ordered mine!
the aztec and durrmaid are pretty much the same right?
the aztec and durrmaid are pretty much the same right?
I remmeber a while ago, you can probably search, a lot of people had trouble with the Durrmaid but not Aztec. The machines look a lot alike but I think the internals are different.
http://autopia.org/forum/search.php?searchid=2080088
Well thank you sir, now I have some more reading for homework tonight!
Well thank you sir, now I have some more reading for homework tonight!
No problem! For sure do your homeswork before taking a plunge this expensive. ;)
KaiYenS
02-28-2008, 03:48 PM
What do you folks think about spending a few more extra bucks for a heavier duty Mytee II unit? Isn`t that one more powerful + more features and only $50 more?
http://www.detailsupplyoutlet.com/item.htm?item_num=201
What do you think?
Driven Auto Detail
02-28-2008, 04:16 PM
I bought a Durrmaid last year. It`s now collecting dust because it`s broke. Not only did it start leaking water soon after I got it, but it finally just stopped working. According to the Durrmaid owner, it was the pump. So, $50 (not including shipping) I have a new pump. I was told that I could install it myself. Good one! Upon trying to install the new pump, I broke another component because there`s no room to work to put in a new pump.
I`m so freakin mad that I`ve basically lost $600+ on this piece of crap. Now, I`m trying to find another extractor to replace it.
I bought a Durrmaid last year. It`s now collecting dust because it`s broke. Not only did it start leaking water soon after I got it, but it finally just stopped working. According to the Durrmaid owner, it was the pump. So, $50 (not including shipping) I have a new pump. I was told that I could install it myself. Good one! Upon trying to install the new pump, I broke another component because there`s no room to work to put in a new pump.
I`m so freakin mad that I`ve basically lost $600+ on this piece of crap. Now, I`m trying to find another extractor to replace it.
Wasn`t it still under warr?
Driven Auto Detail
02-28-2008, 04:54 PM
I thought it was, but apparently not. I still got charged for he replacement pump, and then was instructed to fix it myself.