Water restoration has never been this easy. You will pay
for these tools with your 1st job!
We recommend the 2 larger ones for truckmounts, and the
smaller ones for portables and spotting.
Accepts 2″ and 1 1/2″ hoses.
The Spot Lifter extracts from the padding and the carpet
backing for a thorough rinse.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How fast does the WATER CLAW extract water?
- “Sub-Surface” extraction is accomplished in the
first 3 seconds after contact with wet carpet and pad.
Where a portable is being used to extract through cut pile
carpet, the small or medium-sized tool is recommended. - Typical “Sub-Surface” extraction speed per tool size:
- Large = 1,000 square feet per hour
- Medium = 600 square feet per hour
How is the WATER CLAW constructed?
- This Deluxe version has a Vacuum Release.
- Spring loaded adjustable handle automatically breaks
vacuum between the carpet and tool for easier and faster
flood extraction. - The top plate is made of 1/2″ thick clear acrylic
for viewing extraction results and will not flex under weight
and vacuum. - The vacuum tube is made of Lexan for durability and will
accept a 1″ hose cuff inside and 2″ hose cuff outside. - The black bottom plate is impervious to water. Its
color will lighten with use, but can be restored by applying
W/D-40 to a cloth and wiping the black surface only. - The adjustable, waist-high handle easily detaches from
tool for storage.
What size WATER CLAW do I need?
- The large size WATER CLAW is intended for maximum
extraction speed on jobs covering large areas and is typically
preferred by more active restoration companies. - The medium size WATER CLAW is the most popular tool
for small to mid-size carpet cleaning companies, but is
also needed by more active restoration companies when doing
residential-style berber carpets. - The small size WATER CLAW is used in confined areas such
as closets, stairs, etc. It is also best for residential-style
berber carpets where concentrated extraction may be required.
This tool is also recommended where portable extractors
are being used. - When perfoming “Sub-Surface” extraction on larger urine
decontamination jobs, the small size WATER CLAW is generaly
the tool of choice.
How does the WATER CLAW work?
The purpose for standing on the tool is not to squash the
carpet and pad to release water, but simply to facilitate
a tight seal between the tool and the face fibers.
The water seal against the bottom plate causes a restriction
in airflow, which then maximizes existing suction capabilities
inside the WATER CLAW suction manifold. This increased
suction not only wants to replace its negative atmosphere
by drawing water into the vacuum chamber but because of the
several holes placed against the saturated surface, your
vacuum’s “sub-surface” flood lifting power is supercharged
in the same way lifting force is multiplied with a pulley
system.
How do I use the WATER CLAW?
This process is deceptively fast and easy.
- To initiate flood extraction where carpet is floating
on standing water, place tool in the middle of the room to
draw out excess water only. (At this point NO NOT allow
the tool to extract water from pad or face fibers.) - Water migration in pad is essentially stopped during
the succeeding “Sub-Surface” extraction process as excess
water (source water) is drawn away as described above. - Begin the “Sub-Surface” extraction process in one corner.
Then check pad to confirm extraction results and adjust to
appropriate tool size as needed. (Larger tools are for
speed and smaller tools for concentrated suction as needed
in cases of Berber, thick pad and/or carpet, or weaker
vacuums, etc.) - Once proper tool size is determined, a rhythm of moving
the tool can be quickly mastered by first standing on the
tool for 3-5 seconds for “Sub-Surface” extraction, then… - To reposition tool, drop one foot back off the tool, then
lift slightly with the adjustable waist-height handle,
pushing the tool forward with your other foot still in
position on the tool. Then replace the tool on the carpet
while bringing your other foot back onto the tool. (Overlapping
is not recommended.) The total elapsed time from one
placement to the next, including extraction time, will
typically take 5-7 seconds.
What will the Water Claw “Sub-Surface” Flood Extractor NOT do?
- Cannot be used as a follow-up process to conventional
carpet cleaning to reduce drying time of face fibers. - Does not offer any advantage in water extraction where
there is no pad under the carpet. - Will not extract water from old-fashioned orange waffle
pad. - When performing “Sub-Surface” extraction on residential
style high looped Berbers, a Portable extractor should only
by used in combination with the 7″x8″ WATER CLAW Spot Lifter,
while the larger flood tools will require the vacuum power
of a typical truck-mount for this type of carpet.
See the waterclaw in action
If you have “Real Player” you can play the video below.
If you don’t and still would like to see the video, download
“Real Player”, but be aware that it may take 2 to 60 minutes
to download (depending on your modem speed).
— Click on the options below according to your modem speed
to view this demonstration video clip.
Low-res 28.8k video stream
Hi-res 150k video stream
If the video screen is not as large as you would like it to
be, then while the video is playing go into “View” on the video
screen, select the “Zoom” button, select “Double Image”.
If you have accidentally selected another player besided
“real player” then you may have trouble switching that choice.
If this is the case, then after you download “real player”,
“real player” will ask you if you want “real player” to
be your default player. If you answer yes to this then
when you come back to play this video it will work with
“real player” automatically.
Heavy duty carrying pouch also available! Call us to order the pouch!
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