Dispensing Supplies
Dispensing Supplies
If you’re just getting into the field of building service maintenance or office cleaning you’re sure to face the decision of whether to use a floor buffer or a floor scrubber for your floor cleaning jobs. You may think at first “these must be the same kind of machine, right?” Well, not really.
Generally, a floor buffer is a machine that has a horizontally rotating head that sits directly on the floor. Think of a large, round scrubbing pad spinning in a circle. The spinning of the pad is powered by a small motor, usually directly over the center of the pad. Some buffers come equipped with a solution tank that can squirt cleaning solution directly into the scrubbing pad and onto your floor. This extra feature allows the user to put small quantities of cleaner on the floor as needed, without having to stop and pour it directly out of a bottle– a real time and back saver. But, there is no way for a buffer to “vacuum up” that solution once it’s on the floor.
Floor buffers are also known as rotary floor machines because the scrubbing surface is constantly rotating in a circle in one direction. Automatic floor scrubbers MAY have a rotating head, similar to buffers, but many models offer a cylindrical brush head. We’ll address that difference in a minute. Just know that you’ll run across the terms “floor buffer” and “rotary floor machine” as meaning the same thing.
Buffers are made to spin at a variety of speeds. The speed at which the pad or brush rotates directly affects the kind of floor cleaning job you want to do. Low speed buffers are designed to handle scrubbing jobs, when your floor has in-ground dirt that you need to put some muscle into scrubbing away. Low speed machines are also your machine of choice when you need to strip off the old wax coating from a hard surface, like commercially tiled floors you often find in grocery stores. Low speed buffers will rotate from about 175 rpm. Variable speed buffers will go from about 175-350 rpm.
Low speed buffers are also appropriate for scrubbing – or bonneting – carpeting, provided the machine has enough horse power (or dual capacitors) to handle that kind of high-friction rotation. Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for whether a floor buffer can be used for carpeting or not. Many manufacturers will void your warranty if you’ve used a machine on carpeting that’s not supposed to be used that way (don’t worry, they’ll be able to tell if you send your machine in for warranty work!)
High speed buffers are designed just for polishing hard floor surfaces. They rotate at very high speeds, anyway from about 1000 rpm to 3000 rpm. You CANNOT use high speed buffers for any kind of scrubbing work. With the right polishing pad and a little buffing spray you can bring a great shine to a hard floor surface. You just can’t do that with a low speed or variable speed machine.
Most floor buffers run from a direct connection to a power source, but some have internal batteries or a propane-powered engine to propel the rotating pad. The advantage of a battery or propane-engine type model is being free of power cords interfering with your scrubbing job. The advantage of the electric models is constant source of power without having to worry about draining a battery or fuel tank. Battery-powered models are often used in LEED and green building maintenance programs.
Floor scrubbers, also known as automatic floor scrubbers or auto scrubbers, are a whole different animal. They not only have a scrubbing head, but an automated system for dispensing cleaning solution and then vacuuming it up. So, in one pass over your floor, you can dispense cleaning or stripping solution, scrub it into the floor, and vacuum it all up with a squeegee attachment at the back of the machine. Auto scrubbers have a separate dispensing tank and a collection tank to keep your clean water from your dirty water.
Even though automatic scrubbers are generally more expensive machines up front, the time saved in cleaning your floors could very well off-set that initial cost. Saving operator time (and money) is the most frequent reason for purchasing these efficient machines for building maintenance programs.
In the end there are many factors to consider in deciding which kind of machine, a floor buffer or a floor scrubber, is best for your particular situation. If you have a very large facility with both wide open spaces (like the middle of a mall) and tight spaces (like in bathrooms) then maybe your best tool for the job is BOTH kinds of machines.
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PUR 18 Cup Dispenser with One Pitcher Filter DS-1800Z $22.34 It conveniently fits in the sink for refilling with a special fill-tray design that helps distribute weight and handles that make it easy to carry. Plus, the slim, space-saving design makes optimum use of your refrigerator shelf…. |
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Chicago Metallic Baking Essentials Cupcake/Batter Dispenser $9.45 Chicago Metallic Baking Essentials is a new line that is sure to complement the best bakeware. With its modern, dark-stained wooden handles, stainless steel accent pieces and high grade silicone heat-resistant up to 500-Degree, these essentials are a key ingredient to any baker’s recipe. This Chicago Metallic-cupcake/batter dispenser is perfect for-cupcakes, pancakes and more. It has a 4-cup capac… |
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1 OZ PLASTIC MEDICINE CUP, 100/PACK $1.85 Medline DYND80000 CUP,MEDICINE,GRADUATED,PLASTIC,1 OZ Metal/Plastic/Paper Products Medicine Cups CUP,MEDICINE,GRADUATED,PLASTIC,1 OZ Medicine Cups: Translucent Cups Suitable For Dispensing Both Liquid And Dry Medications. Calibrated From 1-8 Drams; 1/8-1 Fluid Ounce; 1-2 Tablespoon And 2.5-30 Ml And Cc. 100 Per Sleeve. Plastic, 1 Oz….. |
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OXO Good Grips Soap Squirting Dish Brush Refills, 2-Pack $3.30 When it’s time to replace the brush on your GOOD GRIPS Soap Squirting Dish Brush, just push up on the tab to eject it. Attach the new brush head by simply sliding it on. Durable nylon bristles easily scrub away baked-on food and are safe for non-stick cookware. Refill brush, sponge and scrub heads come in a pack of two for convenience and include instructions…. |
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KONG Real Peanut Butter Dog Treat, 5-ounces $2.24 Kong Stuff N Real Peanut Butter Dog Treat Every dog likes and will savor the taste of fresh roasted peanut butter. Millions of KONG toy users all over have favored peanut butter as their filling of choice. KONG is now proud to present Kong Stuff N Real Peanut Butter Dog Treat, which is preservative free and a human-grade peanut butter. Packaged in an easy-squeeze tube with a long nozzle, it provid… |
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KONG Pepperoni Easy Treat, Dog Treat, 8 ounces $4.21 Kong Stuff’N Paste Dog Treat Makes stuffing Kongs easy! Simply apply a small amount to the inside surface of a Kong toy or in the grooves of a Kong dental toy to keep your dog busy and content. Also works great as a training treat or anytime treat. Convenient dispenser. Contains no peanut allergens. Kong Stuff’N Paste Puppy Treat is a specially formulated chicken treat for puppies eight weeks and … |
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Smarter Toys IQ Ball Treat Dispensing Dog Toy small- Part toy, part treat dispenser, the Smarter Toys IQ Ball Treat Dispensing Dog Toy is a barker favorite. The Smarter Toys IQ Ball Treat Dispensing Dog Toy uses your dog’s favorite food or treat to keep him mentally stimulated, physically active, happy and healthy! The Smarter Toys IQ Ball Treat Dispensing Dog Toy is made from durable, non-toxic thermoplastic that holds up to the toughest dogs. Port… |
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Whirlpool KitchenAid Side By Side Refrigerator Quarter Turn Water Filter … |
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Brita 35530 Ultramax Dispenser $34.99 Brita’s advanced water filtering systems help remove chlorine, sediment, zinc, and other harmful substances such as cadmium, copper, benzene, lead, and mercury, for clean, great-tasting water. With a tank that holds up to 1.13 gallons of water and fits neatly on countertops and refrigerator shelves, the Ultramax Smart Dispenser is the perfect size for a small office or family. It comes with an inn… |
New LG fridge dispensing water but not ice?
I have a new LG side-by-side fridge which was hooked up to the water supply yesterday. The water comes out fine but there has been no ice. The ice trays havent even had a drop of water in them. Is there something I havent switched on for the water to go through to the ice dispensing bit as well or have I got a dud fridge? Not sure of the exact model number but it is a new model
Just found out it is a GC-L197NFS
There could be several reasons. It could be a dud and you need to have the store fix it. The ice maker could be off. The silver hoop thing needs to be down to make ice and should only come up when dumping the ice. The water inlet valve could be frozen and not allow water to come into the ice maker. It could be a bad valve sensor. My bet its not turned on and if it is then it is frozen and you need to heat it up with a steamer or hair dryer until the water flows.
The ice maker is a slide in unit and has to be plugged into the freezer wall. You can look under the front cover of the ice maker control and see if it plugged in. It may have missed by the factory.
I hope this helps but I would think about calling the store first before you fix it your self or may void the warranty.
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