I bought the Cheapest Industrial Floor Scrubber I could Find! (How bad can it be?) 

Matt, I drove industrial scrubbers 12 hour shifts for years. THE single most important thing about scrubbers and how clean they get the floor is A) use enough fluid And B) make sure your squeegie arm has a good sharp edge on the rubber. If it's not flat like a scissor blade with a good edge, it WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY and snail trail your floor.

Matt "This is my new Cat D9!" Gets a huge smile on his face. Also Matt "This is the cheapest floor scrubber I could find!" Gets the exact same smile

Thank you Matt for another excellent, entertaining episode!

Matt, former electric golf cart mechanic here, the jerky acceleration could be due to the batteries being low on voltage. A healthy charged 6 volt deep cell should be at 6.3-6.4 volts, so total pack voltage should be around 25.2 volts. Keep them charged with an actual deep cycle charger, it means everything for the life of your expensive batteries 👍🏻

I've worked with floor scrubbers alot. Pull the squeegee frame off and make sure it's clean. With all the stuff in the hose it could be stopped up and not allowing the vacuum to pick up water. Also check the squeegee edge and make sure it's not wore out. If so you can usually flip them and be good to go unless someone has already used both sides. Next check in the vacuum pump house to make sure it's not clogged up with debris

The new roofing foam insulation did a great job of blocking the rain noise. We could hear it but it wasn’t drowning you out.

This hits home, I have around 1500hrs on a Karcher drum scrubber like this, for a period of 2 years in a house factory. I was a do-it-all guy over there, but most of my time was spent simply as a janitor cleaning the whole complex to fight the dust and keep humidity at an appropriate level. They had to replace the squeegie many times before I started there, and it was already pretty worn with missing chunks when I started, so for me it was a question of professional pride. I made a point out of picking up bolts/nuts/nails etc before I scrubbed anything. I also figured out how to adjust the squeegie tension so even though it had some serious wear, I never had a snail left over after a pass. During my tenure never had to replace the squeegie, and weeks after I left someone else destroyed it 🤣 So from experience: Run it like a lawnmower or plow, do overlaps for better results, always start from the outside and work your way in. One way to get the floor super clean is use the scrubbing program on about 2/10 to 4/10's water, and let it soak as you go back for another run and just run it on a 50/50 scrub/squeegie program. If that thing has a soap dispenser and a soap scrubbing program, I recommend using that a couple times a year so you can get all the oil and grease out of the floor as well, concrete doesn't like being contaminated, especially in shifting temperatures. Also make sure to check the hose between the squeegie and pickup tank, if crud accumulates there you'll be leaving 10-20 gallons of water on the floor, you never know what can get into that hose. Also clean the squeegie as often as you can, as well as check the drum for debris, the cleaner you can keep the whole rig, the longer it's gonna last! Don't drive too fast or you're leaving more water and crud than you're picking up, try to angle the squeegie blade like you would with Christine so any excess water goes to the inside instead of into the wall. Keep adjusting the water program so you never expel more water than you can scrape up, always start on the outside and work your way in. ALWAYS pick up plastic, and I recommend try to pick up nuts/bolts/nails/screws (which will damage the squeegie). ALWAYS clean it to the best of your abilities after use, or you'll get muck and crud almost welding itself to the plastic over time, I also recommend taking the squeegie apart (should be just a couple of wing-nuts holding it onto the arm) so you can clean the collector. It's a good opportunity to scrape the squeegie clean as well. I can't stress enough that the cleaner you keep it the better results you get, the guys that abused the Karcher before I ran it just didn't care and it showed, I spent hours knocking cakes of crud off it, straightening out dents on the collector, and over-all repairing it, from prior abuse 😁

Matt, There are epoxy floor coatings to use which will seal the floor. You might want to consider using one to thoroughly seal the floor before dripping oil and other contaminants on to it. It should also make cleaning the floor much easier; much easier than cleaning the raw concrete. Keep the aspidistra flying! God bless.

The jump at 16:16 is one of the most relatable "OH THAT ACTUALLY WORKED" moments I've seen yet. The laughter afterwards was contagious as all could be. Happy for you Matt, hope the fun times in the shop continue into the future.

I used to sell these scrubbers and they are good units but as others have said replace the squeegee and brushes for better performance and use a low-foam cleaning solution in the water to keep the vac from sucking foam. Otherwise, they are dynamite units and you got a great deal on that one.

Never solder before you crimp. The pressure from the crimp will make the solder creep on you, and lead to a bad connection over time. If you absolutely want to combine crimping and soldering, crimp first and sneak some solder in there after.

I really don't know why I would find it interesting watching somebody work on a floor scrubber but I enjoyed every minute of it I think it's because of how you troubleshoot the problem to get to the ultimate solution. Great job. Also the merch is top-notch. The t-shirts are nice and heavy and the graphics on them just pop. Don't forget stickers for your tool boxes.

Well Matt I've seen will it run videos on cars,trucks, aircraft,boats,snowmobiles,locomotives and even some guy that dragged an old road grader that tried to do him in a couple of times out of the brambles but this has got to be the first floor scrubber will it run I've seen. 😂 Congratulations on the shop being ready for move in.

I swear I could watch you fix the kitchen faucet and be entertained 🤣

I had to rebuild one of these scrubbers at a previous job. The most important thing about it is the scrubber deck pressure against the floor. It is adjusted with the 2 piece rod attached to the actuator. Next make sure your vaccum system pressure is correct. When the pick up pressure is right you should not be able to lift the lid on the dirty water collection tank. Then make sure your scrubber deck is level from side to side. The squeegee and brush should just slightly flex against the floor. The water pattern yours is leaving says there is a slight vaccum pressure leak, and you said it is leaving water when you turn. So clean the water pickup at the squeegee and make sure your dirty water tank seals are all good and not rotted. When you start looking for parts, pricewise, anything that you can get and avoid the manufacturer is better. They are astronomical on their prices. Not bad, you were correct on the code 04 is the deck height pressure sensor. I enjoy the videos. Thanks. Congrats on the shop. It looks awesome. I look forward to more.

This video demonstrated how amazing having this shop truly is , as you sit and do repairs on that machine in the nice , dry , well lit environment ; nothing worrying other than the ambient noise level . I can remember you doing many repairs in the shipping container shop and there was rain and mud and bugs as well as poor lighting so , the contrast is stark and satisfying .

Using that in my shop would probably be considered cruel and unusual punishment!

Only on Diesel Creek will you find a high speed montage of a floor scrubber in operation underscored by the Semi Supervillains. That and the laughter of pure joy when it first started moving are why i watch this channel

Missing from the machine is the 150-amp inline fuse (F1 in the schematic) that should be mounted directly to the positive battery terminal. Because your machine mixes detergent directly into the solution tank, you will want to make sure to inspect and clean the solution filter before each use. What you will notice is that a thin, cloudy film will develop inside the filter and clog the filter. (The best description is that it looks like a translucent jellyfish.) For your vacuum problems, the first thing you'll want to check are the seals around the recovery tank. If the gasket around the hinged lid is cracked, the vacuum leak will prevent good suction at the floor. With over 1300 hours, you'll probably want to inspect/replace the vacuum motor carbon brushes. Remove the squeegee assembly and clean the space between the forward and rear squeegee blades. This channel can build up debris and reduce the vacuum flow to the floor. As I told you in an email, you will need to adjust your deck lift actuator limits, because you allowed the nut to spin on the leadscrew while the actuator was removed. Both your deck height and squeegee height are too low and you are tearing up the silicone edges too much. Oh, Error 04 is "Deck Lift Actuator Overload". The Main Machine Controller has detected excessive current to the actuator.

Hey Matt! I'm right there with Ben on the importance of keeping that squeegee in good shape! But also, oh man does this video bring back memories! I worked, for a time, for a company contracted with Walmart for floor maintenance, and used a variety of these machines. We had 5 scrubbers including 3 of them being the same as yours. Every single one suffered from issues caused by neglect, the vast majority of them being electrical. A couple of them you had to touch the wires to the terminals to raise and lower the heads. The bosses version of "fixed" was pretty much twisting wires and electrical tape, and never listened when I made suggestions on possible fixes and told me not to mess with it or they'd take it out of my check when I broke it. On the bosses night off one week I brought my whole electronic repair kit to work and totally fixed the one that'd been out of commission for a few weeks. It's amazing how much of a difference it makes when you solder things in place vs just duct taping everything! Got my nuts chewed a bit when the boss found out until he fired up the machine like I kept telling him to do. "Why didn't you tell me you're a technician?" Sigh... Turned out to bite me in the ass because in addition to scrubbing part of the store every night I became "el technico" as well.. Really enjoyed this video and the trip down memory lane. I like to see someone who likes tinkering as much as I do!

I used to run a larger unit many moons ago as a teenager, and one thing I remembered about these machines. It was, they had to be run very slow for water pick up. And adjusting the water flow rate was also important. Add to your flow rate until you see a consistent wet brush mark, but no more. Think of it like a wet rag. Wiping off a table without ringing out the excess water. It puddles and leaves too much water. Ring out the rag and very little water residue is left.(Hopefully this makes sense) They also work better with more frequent runs. Our floors were cleaned WEEKLY. You do not want really dirty floors because it turns into a slurry (thick muddy mess) If you stay on top of things this machine will work out great for you. Nice find

Great little machine, also ensures that the shop doesnt get clogged completely in order to drive this around a few lanes :)

You can see how well it picks up the dust and dirt. Keep on tuning it Matt. That's going to prove to be one of your more regularly used machines. Great find!

I absolutely love this entry clip. The growl of that old engine and the whine of those square-cut gears... Old Iron in motion!!!

Matt: Quick electrical tech tip... it's not advisable to crimp pre-soldered multi-stranded wires. The lead / tin of the solder crystallises under compression (over time). When it eventually crystallises, the joints loosens in the crimp and can then cause issues with corrosion or high resistance etc. Better to just solder those lugs if they are not tight after crimping. Then you, or the next owner will have less potential issues down the road :)

Matt, when you first got the cleaner moving and you laughed while going in circles, you had me laughing too. Shop looks great. Great video.

The laugh of delight at the movement. One of the best success at something not being absolutely broken, I've seen here. Sure there are other celebrations but that 'WHEEEEEEEE!' style of laugh while move ng backwards and then into a circle. Made me laugh as well, even now six or so months on from the first st viewing.

From working the last 24years in the electronic industry i have seen my fair bit of crimped solder joints that have failed, due to the fact that the solder will cold flow over time, instead of soldering the cables, use the same strands from another piece of wire and fill up the reaming space in the pin with copper wires of the same dimension, this is how it's done and allowed to be done in the industry, otherwise love your channel.

Matt, your channel is literally my favorite channel on RU-vid. I get so excited when you drop a new video, no matter what it is. I learn so much from watching you learn, and also from watching you work on the things you already know a lot about. Thanks for being you!

Only Diesel Creek could make a floor cleaner video so interesting!

I went to the custodial program at Michigan Career and Technical Institute for 20 weeks of janitorial training From Feb 21, to July 6 of 2006. I have had to clean and repair several scrubbers ever since I started work here in Ohio in August of 2006. The previous job I had used Karcher cleaning equipment, and I have experienced quite a few reliability issues with their products to the point I can't recommend Karcher to anyone. The current job I work at uses a Minuteman E 20 walk behind scrubber, and the batteries already need to be replaced because nobody bothered to check and fill the water level in the batteries. Once the church I am employed at replaces the batteries, I will keep up on the battery maintenance. Be sure to drain both the solution and recovery tanks, rotate the brushes to keep wear on bristles even, clean the scrub deck and squeegee, and leave both tanks open to let them air out so odor-causing bacteria doesn't grow. Use a defoamer in the recovery tank to help prevent foam build up, which could damage the vac motor, and run the vac motor for a minute or two after cleaning the tank to help remove any moisture from the vac motor, so it doesn't rust up. I have had good luck with Tennant and RPS corp (Factory Cat and Tomcat floor scrubbers). Karcher and Windsor equipment made after 2003 are junk. If the floor is really dirty, you might need to "double scrub" which you have the brushes and water going, but the vac motor is not on. This allows the water and cleaning solution to tackle heavier soils. Then go back over it again with the brushes, water and vac motor running.

I genuinely think that you got an exceptional bargain on that floor scrubber! The issues that you were first presented with were not that big of a deal, although I wouldn't have had a clue about the lift mechanism. Fortunately, your talents and knowledge are vast enough that you could quickly pinpoint where to investigate and resolve as necessary.

What was really nice to see is you working inside, while it was raining that we could barely hear, and your out of the wind and not getting wet. Congratulations on your new shop. Can’t wait to watch you get things set up.

Small tip, run a pattern like you were plowing a field. When ya get to the end of the bay, only come across halfway then run back longways. Each lap is the same size circle, your just moving it over. You can easily double pass the center if it needs it too (often the dirtiest part). The squeegee will track the puddle a little better too. The squeegee is gonna miss a narrow spot on the turns because of geometry or science or somthing. If it’s really dirty/greasy, like an oil spill stain, we sometimes wet scrub without the vac/squeegee and let the soap sit a few minutes then go over it again. The best degreaser we’ve found for this is the aviation type of simple green, its low foam and cuts oils pretty dang good. Just hang a trigger bottle on the machine somewhere and spray the bad spots as you ride by them, or spot them before you start. Way more economical than dosing the clean water tank. There’s more than one way to do a thing but we do a couple large aircraft hangar bays every week (and we are the mechanics, not industrial cleaners) this way seems to work good for us. Congrats on the machine, it’s way better than mopping! 😁

The vacuum requires that the tank is sealed! The lid on top and even the drain hose! I haven't been the biggest fan of the term "screaming at the screen", but today I actually felt like it. -Since my workplace's floor cleaner was grey plastic like the one featured in this video and ours did not have any stickers on it I assume that it's basically the same principle at least, so : poor tank seal equals poor vacuum function! As always, great video! I never knew I was so keen on watching a floor scrubber on youtube 😉😆

Sir, I am an custodial maintenance scrubber operator. I currently run a similar machine daily. The comments about replacing the scrubbers squeegee rubber and rubber side blades are spot on. The manufacturer will probably still offer the right blades for sale fairly cheap. And if that doesn't give you the exact scrub you need, there should be a leveling bolt on the rear assembly to let you dial in an eve scrub.

Nice addition to the shop. A previous supervisor used to insist our work areas were pristine at the start and end of each day, I never got out of that habit. It's certainly safer and definitely easier to find things if you drop them, but it just 'feels' so much nicer to work in a clean space.

Awesome! So you should be able to eat off from that nice clean floor! Leave it to Matt to find a broom that can be driven and not pushed LOL.. I am happy for you Matt , that was a really good deal. Thanks for taking us along and of course thumbs UP! 👍

Matt, another great video. Just a tip about the crimping, you should not pre-tin wires before crimping anything onto then because the solder will 'creep' under the pressure, thereby causing a bad connection and therefore heat buildup.

Would be really interested to see the condition of the squeegee edge, and if the brush assembly needs servicing at all. Awesome job getting it running again!!

Hi Matt, your reaction when you got the scrubber moving was priceless. "Like a big kid on a bumper car" 🤣. Another piece of industrial kit saved from the scrap heap (With luck) I'm guessing like the machines here in the UK yours might have some circuit boards controlling the functions and that would be the only downside if they fail, apart from that they are usually pretty sturdy so long as you keep the pumps clear. 👍

what a steal of a buy ! great results and if you do a second thorough once over and fix the last gremlins this is an awesome deal !

Thank you Matt for another excellent, entertaining episode! As suggested previously, the condition of the rear (both of them) squeegees is VERY crucial to the performance of the water pick up ability. I work for a large retailer and we always have replacement squeegees available for these scrubbers at all times. One slip or fall due to water on the sales floor equals a possible law suit. Also slow and steady wins the race with these things. Forward speed can easily overcome the ability to pick up the water in due time.

I used to run one once in a while at my work. A few tips that worked for me. #1 run the sprayer and the brush but not the vacuum. Do an entire section like that and then come back over with the vacuum. I’ve noticed this can break up the oil and dirt and let the product soak in and work better. #2 avoid tight turns. Making tight turns makes the snail trails. Try to cut the area in half and make parallel circles and overlap. It may take a little bit longer but cuts down on snail trails. #3 go slow. You’re not in a race and it puts less wear and tear on the machine. Check your squeegees. They’re probably worn out and need replacement.

I sweep my shop with a leaf blower. Quick enough to do it regularly. 😊

You watch.....you'll never have much room left in your shop to ever use that beast! The hand push broom is still king 😊

those wires in the battery area that were left loose were likely for a front/side brush assembly. i spent alot of time using Tennant M30 scrubber sweepers, that had those as well as the drum brushes. the machines we used were constantly neglected, and i always looked after them. one common thing that we had, though i’m not sure if your machine is the same is that the caster wheels on the squeegee bar would often wear out, but ours were large LPG or Diesel powered machines so its likely they wouldn’t face the same problems, but all i can advise is that you keep it clean, replace the squeegees when they wear down (most you can flip the squeegee to get extra life out of them) and enjoy it. OH and a top tip. grab one of those sheering wheel knobs, that lets you rotate the wheel with one hand easier, it makes driving these machines so much more enjoyable.

Im a industrial repairman, these scubbers do good as job as any but all scrubbers need constant maintenance, adjustment, repair because everyone uses them as if they are unbreakable. They wont empty, rinse them with every use. When you hit things too hard, the bolt together frame gets knocked out of alignment. If you use them reasonably careful and maintain the basics they could last forever.

Matt, we are glad you found the Clarke Floor Scrubber that will help you maintain a clean shop. Remember, a clean shop makes many happy smiles and better work performances. Blessings to you.

Matt its good to see you go about everything you do with the same enthusiasm. No mater how big or small .

Matt, you should find a way to crimp it. The problem with solder in this application is when you pull big amps or charge batteries, there is the real possibility for the wire to heat up. If it does, the solder may turn viscous and allow the lead to pop out. Maybe try a hydraulic bearing press?

Mr Matt- long time - Scott from Brooklyn nyc - the beginning of your videos with the oversized load rig with Diesel engine sound Coming at and over the camera on the ground followed by silence and the release of air pressure from the brake system at the end is BAD ASS- what a sense of style- it’s like an inside signal to Those who know- fellow diesel rig freaks (my faves MACK BULLDOG R series- R600 (350/400/427/8cyl 500HP/1978 RW-cruiselineC/O SUPERLINER/DM800-) Cruise liner-

Great video Matt! When I was a young Man, I worked Maintenance for Walmart at 2 different stores. One store I worked at we stripped and waxed one section of the store every night so after 30 days we go around the whole store. Walmart typically used 2 types of floor scrubbers depending how wide your store's aisles were. For the larger stores they use a ride on scrubber that is controlled by joystick so no steering wheel at all. The smaller stores got the walk behind units which work just as well but obviously are more work following them around. Your videos always make my day!

Keep in mind Matt "hates" messing with electrical crap, but always manages to make things work.😅😊

Having had to make several Anderson plug sets recently I’d highly recommend looking into a hydraulic crimper. The cheaper off brand ones are $100 or less from the usual suspects and are plenty good for semi-regular use.

The best advice comment I saw below was to *PRESWEEP* your floor. You will not only have a better end result, but you will also extend the life on your *ABOUT TO BE BRAND NEW* squeegie...and get the *RED* one, lol.

Great job Matt, always learning is key to life. Maybe Eva could give it a spin.

So now that the shop is basic done, when does the prep begin to build the house? 😀 As much as I love the gearhead vids (and that's what ultimately turned me on to your channel) watching you turn that patch of forest into a driveway and now a shop has been super fun and entertaining to watch and I find myself excited for new video releases related to that. I actually went back and watched all of the vids related to that. Plus I was bummed when you abandoned the abandoned church project. Can't wait to see what comes next!

I'm impressed with your desire to keep your new shop clean, thus this project. To me this shows that you have a high quality attitude. Perhaps I should have already seen that with the shop build videos already, e.g. the foundation and floor.

So jealous of the concrete and floor scrubber!!!! LOL Even my wife asked if we should get one of those once our concrete is in!!! Yup.. she's a keeper! LOL Awesome job, watching our shop progress gives me inspiration and hope for mine!

Your error code could be your tank and hoses are disconnected from the unit. It requires the hose to complete the "vacuum circuit", also requires the tank to be installed with tank wires connected to operate, possibly to power vacuum.

When I woke this morning, I didn't think I'd be spending my lunch hour watching someone get a floor scrubber working. But here we are!

Scrubber tips... Keep the wall to the right, that's why the seat is on that side, there are rollers to protect wall and scrubber, they usually turn tighter to the left. Squeegee is key, keep a good one in it. EMPTY bin and tank every time you use it, keep lid open to dry out, it keeps the smell and mold down. Speed determines the level of clean, slow scrubs better while fast is just "mopping". Scrubbing with no vac is a good way to "soak" the floor then drop the vac and clean it all up.

Now that is one of the most useful tools I have seen in a while. Congrats on the find. Thanks for sharing.

Looks like there's still an issue with the vacuum since it still leaves some water on the floor, also check the rubber parts, they might be worn down and have holes in them. Sometimes a thorough clean of all the squegee parts will increase suction as well.

It's true what you said about the battery's my Father was in the Army back in the 1960's and while their he heard about another Soldier who forgot to turn the extraction unit on and the next person who entered created a spark from turning on the lights or sum such and blew off the shed roof and injured himself and a few bystanders. So yes be very careful around batteries.

I'm very proud of you having your own shop to work in there . thumbs up Matt

My previous life forklift operating OCD gave me a mini panic attack when you didn't lower the forks flat on the floor before exiting and parking. Those things can be serious shin bangers. That sounds like a good band name... 🤣

That was a great deal on the floor scrubber, a dream garage for most guys, you really did an outstanding job on it, just awesome.

Always nice to learn something new, even if it is as weird as how the actuator on a floor scrubber is attached, Diesel Creek never fails to toss something new into my brain pan.

16:35 I think we can all relate to this joy

Back in the early 1990s, I worked at a Grocery Store as the Graveyard "Janitor." I used a walk behind TENANT Model. It worked great, as long as I remembered to drain it at the end of my shift... Oh boy, did it stink if I had forgetten!forgotten! If you can source a 24 volt version, I would highly recommend that you mount a "Battery Tender" at your desired staging/storage location within the shop. And, coat all of the battery connections with Petroleum Jelly to keep the corrosion at bay!

There are crimpers made for the larger lugs that require a hammer to set. A dull chisel works also. My method is to fill the lug with flux, insert the cable, use the crimper/swage to lock the cable, and then fill the void with solder. Lastly, one or two layers of heat shrink covers the whole.

There's 10 of these in the hospital where I work. The guy on nights drives one around all night. "Can you believe they actually pay me to do this? It's like a slow go cart." Best job in the hospital.

Great video as always Matt. Looks like you got a great buy...Your shop looks awesome and quite a well deserved change from working out in the elements.Thanks for sharing and stay safe,looking forward to your next video.

Sailboats are assembled with all systems in place before the put the deck on. So access can be an issue, so the solution is access covers, they are plastic or aluminum, and are not expensive. SO you just cut a hole to access the component then install an access cover. Its a very simple cheap solution. Cheers Fraser

Another 44 minutes of joy added to my life! Thanks Matt!!!

Nice acquisition. Once the colder weather gets here, you won't have aby problem drying the floor with the heating system you installed. Love the channel.

Love that old shop forklift, plain and simple.And handy.

Just bought the exact same unit except ours is the disc scrubber- Had same issue withe vacuum- Siliconed the lid to the filter and adjusted squeegee castors- doesn’t leave a drop behind now!! What an amazing thing these little machines are!!

I'd definitely check the potentiometer and any wiring connections that are potentially exposed to water, I spent a bit of time as an apprentice screwing around keeping those electric industrial trucks going after guys drove them through standing water outside the workshop and those were the top 2 issues I saw with them.

Good morning Matt your shop is looking fantastic would love to be able to build one like it

Interesting little scrubber fix video Matt 38:14 @Diesel Creek

hey man! ive watched several of your videos and enjoyed svery one of them.i see you have a lot of nice vintage heavy equipment,nice to see someone who takes an interest in preserving these historical things. i love things like that, and i could watch videos like this all day long, good job man!

Greetings from Norway! Amazing videos you make for us to watch, would have been cool to see bigger machines in operation from when you are out on work assignments in your daily job. 👍🚜🚧

This was very satisfying to watch. Love it when a “good deal” turns out to be a pretty darn great deal! Love your channel.

I might have not seen it but I hope you sealed the concrete well enough. IT'S LOOKING GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!

I laughed so hard the dog got out of bed. The sight of great big you dressed in grey sitting on a tiny little grey machine going in a circle chuckling away just cracked me up.

Something you probably already know about is TSP or Tri Sodium Phosphate. You can get it from Home Depot in 4lb bags and it is fantastic at cleaning up oily messes.

Yep for $1000 ya did good there bud. Big difference between the 2 sides. Gonna be interesting to see how you set up your shop. Looking forward to seeing it.

Thank you for all the videos Matt, farmers and zamboni drivers make two ovals out of the area so come down the middle after the first time around that helps with the turning radius, nice to see the snow melted I am in Minnesota and had to shovel wet snow again today

Be very careful soldering Andersons that way. If the solder runs down onto the silver plated blade it can create a lump that can stop the blade from clicking in. It will also increase the connector blade resistance leading to burning at high currents in motor applications.

Good deal! My "little building" I've been working on for 6 months (turning it into a functional machine/welding shop) is only 1200ft2 and sweeping about 800ft2 (and mopping) open area is just a sucky job that I hate.

for spot clean up of small amounts of dust, get a Karcher S650, they are very handy! it's a manually operated floor sweeper. good for sweeping up dust and small debris from the floor. keep one to hand and you would certainly use it for spot cleaning.

You got yourself a keeper there, my friend, for the cost and little repair it's well worth your purchase price, way to go Matt! 😊👍🏾

we almost have the exact same model at our work for the cleaners. and I noticed as you said if you slow down it puddles where ever, so you have to make sure you go at a good speed to pickup all the water or you will leave puddles. great job by the way!

Too funny. I just picked up one of these at an auction for $100 Canadian. I’m planning on converting it into a Zamboni for my pond ice rink. Mine is a 36v unit.

Given the crud in the bottom of the dirty water tank and the suction hose, the vacuum fan is probably caked in crud too, they also usually have a mud screen and float as well on the vacuum motor much like a shop vac. They could be dirty and preventing optimal water pick up. Too many operators never clean them after use.

Matt, I think you got a good deal on the scrubber and you did a good job of fixing it up. It might seem like it's overkill considering the size of your shop but it will def save you time because it consolidates two steps into one when cleaning your floor. The downside is that you will still have to move everything out from the shop's sides in order to get up close to the walls, but that's part of it. Good luck!

Matt you might consider an epoxy floor paint. It protects the concrete and even illuminates the shop more. Also there are fantastic soaps and even waxes that can be used too.