IC3DT3
10-22-2010, 01:16 AM
I don`t normally post a lot, as I prefer to read and learn from the experience of you other pros. But I thought I`d share this with you pros and weekend warriors who would like to take your interior cleaning to the next level but don`t have the cash/capital to spend $700+ on an extractor like myself.
I decided to build my own following an idea I saw on another forum. Basically an extractor is a high-powered wet/dry vac with a water heater and pump. So using the Rigid vacuum that I already had, I replicated the other parts.
I started with this pump. SHURflo OnDemand Diaphragm Pump — 1 GPM, 60 PSI, 12 Volt | Sprayer Pumps | Northern Tool + Equipment (http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_357081_357081) It`s on-demand so it won`t burn up by constantly running, self-priming and dry startable. I then wired it to a 12v plug and added an On/OFF switch. I haven`t mounted the switch yet, but you can see where it will go.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMEiZvQsbSI/AAAAAAAAOR0/AWjHKWczguw/s800/DSCN1576.JPGhttp://lh6.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMEicD_4V8I/AAAAAAAAOR8/BVnAgeX9DLM/s800/DSCN1577.JPGhttp://lh5.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMEiWcECqFI/AAAAAAAAORs/VJ3wfWWDxN0/s800/DSCN1575.JPG
I mounted the pump directly to the lid of the 5 gallon solution bucket and drilled a hole to run the pickup tube through.http://lh5.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMEiUW1OUTI/AAAAAAAAORk/zV8SXiAZT6A/s800/DSCN1574.JPGhttp://lh3.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMEieonjG_I/AAAAAAAAOSE/pYCHVMv15z8/s800/DSCN1578.JPG
The pump comes with 3/8" hose barbs, but I wanted something easy to set up and break down. I used a very short length of hose to convert it to a standard air hose quick-connect.http://lh3.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMEiRztmDMI/AAAAAAAAORY/lO7Ke0txNks/s800/DSCN1573.JPG Then I used an old 30` air hose for the rest of the length.
Then I used this standard extractor wand. Hand/Upholstery Tool Economy Detailer 3 1/2 Inch (http://www.jondon.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=28701) I cut off the standard quick-connect and replaced it with and air hose quick-connect. The tool fits into a standard 1.25" hose. I wrapped it with a bit of tape to make it more air-tight and less likely to slip out.
All put together, (minus the vac hose) it looks like this.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMEijvHwQZI/AAAAAAAAOSc/-Ygjr6KAKJk/s800/DSCN1580.JPG
Now all you need to do is fill the bucket with the hot water. I intend to buy a bucket heater like this Bucket Heater (http://www.jondon.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=33935) so I can use it even if I don`t have access to hot water. I also use All Fiber Rinse in the bucket. It also seems to be a natural defoamer, as I`ve yet to have a problem with foaming.
Here are some pics of it in action and results
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMErlF4dv8I/AAAAAAAAOTg/BI09jnOUX5I/s800/IMG_20100922_151137.jpg
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMErmEjs6EI/AAAAAAAAOTo/sLKhVe-8w_4/s800/IMG_20100922_151143.jpg
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMEdQd__rjI/AAAAAAAAN8A/M5s9Ojc_Xuo/s800/DSCN1383.JPG
Materials
Pump - $60
Fittings - about $10-15
Nozzle - $69
Hose - around $5-10 at Home Depot, in plumbing section
Air Hose - Free for me, but one can be bought for $20-30
Bucket Heater (optional) $51
Altogether, I spent about $150 plus shipping on this setup, not much more than a Bissel LGCM, but it`s every bit as powerful as an extractor 5X the price. If an extractor is not in your budget, this is your solution.
Feel free to ask any questions.
I decided to build my own following an idea I saw on another forum. Basically an extractor is a high-powered wet/dry vac with a water heater and pump. So using the Rigid vacuum that I already had, I replicated the other parts.
I started with this pump. SHURflo OnDemand Diaphragm Pump — 1 GPM, 60 PSI, 12 Volt | Sprayer Pumps | Northern Tool + Equipment (http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_357081_357081) It`s on-demand so it won`t burn up by constantly running, self-priming and dry startable. I then wired it to a 12v plug and added an On/OFF switch. I haven`t mounted the switch yet, but you can see where it will go.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMEiZvQsbSI/AAAAAAAAOR0/AWjHKWczguw/s800/DSCN1576.JPGhttp://lh6.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMEicD_4V8I/AAAAAAAAOR8/BVnAgeX9DLM/s800/DSCN1577.JPGhttp://lh5.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMEiWcECqFI/AAAAAAAAORs/VJ3wfWWDxN0/s800/DSCN1575.JPG
I mounted the pump directly to the lid of the 5 gallon solution bucket and drilled a hole to run the pickup tube through.http://lh5.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMEiUW1OUTI/AAAAAAAAORk/zV8SXiAZT6A/s800/DSCN1574.JPGhttp://lh3.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMEieonjG_I/AAAAAAAAOSE/pYCHVMv15z8/s800/DSCN1578.JPG
The pump comes with 3/8" hose barbs, but I wanted something easy to set up and break down. I used a very short length of hose to convert it to a standard air hose quick-connect.http://lh3.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMEiRztmDMI/AAAAAAAAORY/lO7Ke0txNks/s800/DSCN1573.JPG Then I used an old 30` air hose for the rest of the length.
Then I used this standard extractor wand. Hand/Upholstery Tool Economy Detailer 3 1/2 Inch (http://www.jondon.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=28701) I cut off the standard quick-connect and replaced it with and air hose quick-connect. The tool fits into a standard 1.25" hose. I wrapped it with a bit of tape to make it more air-tight and less likely to slip out.
All put together, (minus the vac hose) it looks like this.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMEijvHwQZI/AAAAAAAAOSc/-Ygjr6KAKJk/s800/DSCN1580.JPG
Now all you need to do is fill the bucket with the hot water. I intend to buy a bucket heater like this Bucket Heater (http://www.jondon.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=33935) so I can use it even if I don`t have access to hot water. I also use All Fiber Rinse in the bucket. It also seems to be a natural defoamer, as I`ve yet to have a problem with foaming.
Here are some pics of it in action and results
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMErlF4dv8I/AAAAAAAAOTg/BI09jnOUX5I/s800/IMG_20100922_151137.jpg
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMErmEjs6EI/AAAAAAAAOTo/sLKhVe-8w_4/s800/IMG_20100922_151143.jpg
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_X2V_GZFbEg4/TMEdQd__rjI/AAAAAAAAN8A/M5s9Ojc_Xuo/s800/DSCN1383.JPG
Materials
Pump - $60
Fittings - about $10-15
Nozzle - $69
Hose - around $5-10 at Home Depot, in plumbing section
Air Hose - Free for me, but one can be bought for $20-30
Bucket Heater (optional) $51
Altogether, I spent about $150 plus shipping on this setup, not much more than a Bissel LGCM, but it`s every bit as powerful as an extractor 5X the price. If an extractor is not in your budget, this is your solution.
Feel free to ask any questions.