WINDSOR CARPET EXTRACTORS
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Windsor Cadet 7 Carpet Extractor
There are three main
types of
carpet extractors, tank extractors, truck mount
extractors, and self-contained extractor. Tank extractors use a
tank that holds both the cleaning solution and a recovery tank for
the dirty water that is recovered from a carpet. In conjunction
with the tank a special wand is used to apply the solution to the
carpet and then extract the solution from the carpet. The wand
uses high-pressure to shoot the extraction fluid into the carpet
fibers releasing dirt and grime. A vacuum system then pulls the
dirty water out of the carpet back into the tank. A truck mount
carpet extractor is used by professional carpet cleaners. The unit
is usually mounted in a van or truck and is powered by either a
propane or gasoline motor. These types of extractors are the most
powerful and heat the water up to almost boiling temperatures. A
wand is used in conjunction with the system to put the water into
the carpet and pull it out. A self-contained carpet extractor is
easy to use and is the most common type of carpet extractor. A
self-contained extractor houses both a solution and recovery tank
but also adds an agitator to beat the carpet fibers so that dirt
is released and can easily be picked up from the carpet. These
types of carpet extractors are smaller in size and are easy to
store and transport from location to location. One of the leading
self-contained carpet extractors in the United States is the
Windsor Cadet Seven. The cadet seven is built from quality
Windsor
parts and is one of the most popular carpet extractors sold today.
The Windsor Cadet
Seven carpet extractor is comprised of three main systems, an
agitation system, a pump system and a vacuum recovery system. The
agitation system on the Cadet Seven consists of a 15 inch brush
that is powered by a .3 hp brush motor. The brush spins in the
front of the machine and agitates the carpet fibers in turn
releasing dirt and grime. Water is then applied from a pump system
and squirts water into the carpet fibers at a pressure of 73
pounds per square inch. These two systems working in conjunction
with each other clean even the toughest stains quickly and easily.
The vacuum system on this unit consists of a three stage 1.5 hp
vacuum motor that has a water lift of 120 inches. This is ample
power to remove any dirty water and debris from the carpet while
cleaning. The solution tank on this unit has a capacity of 7
gallons which houses the carpet extraction cleaning fluid.
Alongside this is a recovery system that can pick up just over 7
gallons of dirty water making it perfect for medium-sized carpet
cleaning jobs. Two large wheels on the back of the machine make it
easy to maneuver and transport it even for a beginner. The
solution is sprayed onto the carpet from water jets. The purpose
of the water jets is to channel the water so that it has more
power when it hits the carpet fiber. The outer body of the cadet
seven is constructed of rotocast polyethylene which makes it
impervious to cracking unlike ABS plastics found on comparable
models.
The Windsor Cadet
Seven carpet extractor is easy to use and maintain. With just two
switches the user can easily turn on the brush and vacuum system.
A separate button located just under the handle is used to
activate the pump system in turn spraying water into the carpet
fibers. The machine is pulled backwards in direction and is easy
to maneuver. The water can be filled on the top of the tank which
is easily accessible and clearly marked. The machine is drained
from a hose at the back of the unit and can be pulled up to any
sink or toilet and drained within a minute.
Overall, the quality of the Windsor Cadet Seven is standard when
matched against comparable units from other manufacturers. If the
machine should break down for any reason Windsor parts can easily
be found at any Windsor online store or Windsor floor equipment
dealer. Winter parts are known to be extremely reasonable in price
and are easy to install on any Windsor carpet extractor. |
