What's your worst equipment purchase?

[Bryan Ultduct]

Tonight I was moving equipment and misc things from my garage into my new shop, behold I found something in the back corner that hasn't seen daylight for some time which brings up a question, what's the worst purchase (keep it on the subject of duct cleaning) you've made? Anyone need a Rotobrush...?

[Frank P.]

I bought a cable brush from Nikro 8+ years ago and have used it exactly 3 times and the last time was at least 7+ years ago. Even with the carbide brushes on it they don't clean any better than the different whips we use. Luckly it was only $400+ dollars.

One 18 volt Dewalt drill & 2 Panasonic 18 volt drills over the last 9 years. That's at least $600+ they are failure prone! At least we got some use out of them. Now we use Milwaukee drills 28V baby + ( that's for you DK) 12 volt screwdrivers & flashlights with LED lights. If you are still slumming it with incandescent bulbs...go LED they are brighter and dont burn out if dropped.

[Darren]

Bought a duct cleaning truck, thought would be great idea, but paid way to much for it, my mistake for not looking more into it not knowing, sold it for what I shouldve bought it for, was a costly mistake, couldnt believe was taking that much advatage of, live and learn.

[Clay]

Our worst equipment purchase is one that seems to be ongoing... The ULV Foggers. They are good for about 6 to 9 months. This is with normal flushing of the systems ect. I am not a big fan of spending around $300 everytime one of these things breaks down. But, when they work, they do a great job; so it's almost a double-edged sword!

[John Bently]

When I first bought my cleaning equipment there was a power vent cleaner that came with the equipment. It has the most flexible drive shaft I have ever seen but it is junk. Difficult to handle and control and if the drill went the wrong way you would destroy the clutch. $1,500 for it. If I knew then what I know now!

John

[jerad]

John,

we all know that you secretly have a roto brush

[BetterAirNW]

So you're telling me roto brush is not the best system...? lol (not really lol but a strong chuckle.)

My worst equipment purchase so far would definitely be a sub par air compressor. I should have listened to John at the get-go.