5 Easy Steps That Might Save You Money When Purchasing Floor Buffer
Posted by Leland Stainway | Under Product Reviews Tuesday Feb 9, 2010It’s time for a new floor scrubber and maybe the boss has left you up to the task of making the decisions, or you’re just handling the grunt work yourself? Are you aware that many buyers end up spending more than what was originally anticipated or even planned? Generally, such a situation arises as people don’t make a fair assessment of what they really need or overlook the available options.
Do yourself and. It’s worth spending time to take a calculated decision while buying a new equipment and save money in the bargain.
1) Decide What Type of Machine You Want: Electric or Battery Operated?
If your budget is limited then a corded machine will typically cost less than a battery unit, and without a battery pack there is also less maintenance required. But, the fact that a battery operated floor scrubber, because of its easy maneuverability will cover more floor area in a unit time as compared to a corded machine, should not be ignored. Also, because of its corded operation, it is less maneuverable than a battery operated machine.
2) Qualify What Category of Equipment You Need: Commercial or Industrial?
You should understand that the design requirements of a machine performing at a school or a grocery store are different from the one needed to perform in an industrial unit.
What is necessary for your location?
3) Consider the size of your location versus the size of the machine.
Compare the cost of labor to cover the area versus the machine’s coverage per hour rating. Find out which is more economical. In this area be aware that the ratings are not standardized and some manufacturers per hour ratings are theoretical and not actual, ask questions to determine the unit’s true capability.
4) How Much Can You Spend?
You could buy a brand new unit, a demo unit or a used machine, and may be even a reconditioned machine. Don’t be afraid to closely consider a demo unit or a machine that has been reconditioned if you are comfortable with that company’s reputation to produce a quality product. Invariably, an old or used machine will involve the expense of repairs and pares to bring it to working order and you should take such anticipated expense into account. Beware that some necessary repairs and parts can far outweigh any perceived initial savings.
5) What are the Estimated Maintenance Costs?
You should enquire if the machine you are considering would require any special or OEM cleaning materials. Likewise, the cost of replacing components like brushes, squeegee blades, and floor pads should be taken into account while considering the proposal for any machine. At times you may be tempted to accept an offer without realizing that the operating cost of the machine doesn’t make a viable proposition as compared to a slightly more expensive machine that has low operational expenses.
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