The Padman Trinity machine

[jeffexe]

Looking for some feedback from anyone who has used the Padman. I replaced my cimex with an orbot Vibe. I preferred the Cimex's ability to plow through any job with the Beige pads from Excellent supply.. Sure, the Vibe can run bonnet pads and is lighter, but that is not the setting in which I am working. Straight encapsulation cleaning. The Vibe tends to bog down on some commercial carpets and I do not like using their skid plate. I can go back to the Cimex, but I am always looking to improve machinery and quality of work. Besides the Padman can take larget pads thus allowing for faster cleaning with less passes or more overlapping for a better clean with same amount of passes.
Do not want a debate on how to clean carpets or discussions about bonnets vs pads etc.

 

[hogjowl]

Oh come on. Let us argue just a bit.

 

[Kenny Hayes]

I haven't used it, so that's not what you're asking. I don't understand how paying 8k
for an op when you can put gray pads on a cimex if needed and still have your vibe too, for a lot less and get quality results.

 

[Mikey P]

Id be surprised if it was 10% faster than a Phoenix...

 

[JeffC]

I would go back to the Cimex and if you think it would help do a quick post OP with the Vibe afterwards. It won’t take much longer and should help remove more soil when necessary

I have 3 cimex machines and I’m on my 3rd OP machine (Trinity Spyder) and still get better results with the Cimex. I do occasionally do a post op though so I can feel better about myself and “feel” like it’s cleaner. My first OP was one of Clarks CX-20 and my second the Orbot.

That’s my 2 cents but it’s worked for me for the last 25 years. To be fair I have never used the Padman though. All the best

 

[Bryce C]

Is it true that as far as results are concerned, a Cimex followed by post bonneting tough areas with a 175 or OP machine will yield the best results possible for vlm style cleaning? The weight and scrubbing power of a Cimex is unrivaled right?

I just bought a used Cimex for $1500 a few hours ago... I'd like to hear things that affirm my choice of machines and methods, if people would be so kind.