Sandia 80-2300 Sniper Carpet Extractor – 12-Gal, 300 PSI Adj., 205" Lift, 114 lbs

Sandia 80-2300 Sniper: 12-Gallon Carpet Extractor with 300 PSI Adjustable Pump

The Sandia 80-2300 Sniper is a 12-gallon carpet extractor with a 300 PSI adjustable pump, dual 2-stage vacuum motors, and 205 inches of water lift. It weighs 114 lbs and operates on one 25-foot 12/3-gauge power cord at 115V. The 300 PSI adjustable pump distinguishes the Sniper from the fixed-pressure Optimizer models: the operator can reduce solution pressure for delicate carpet or increase it for heavy soil without changing equipment. The heated 80-2300-H model adds a 2000-watt in-line heater for 200°F solution temperature.

80-2300 Motor, Pump, and Tank Specifications

• Pump pressure: 300 PSI adjustable — operator-controlled solution flow for light touch-up to heavy restoration
• Vacuum motors: Dual 2-stage — 205" water lift (vs. 215" on Optimizer series)
• Solution tank: 12 gallons
• Recovery tank: 12 gallons
• Heater (80-2300-H only): 2000W in-line, up to 200°F
• Weight: 114 lbs (80-2300); 124 lbs (80-2300-H)
• Power cord (80-2300): 1 x 25-foot 12/3-gauge
• Power cord (80-2300-H): 2 x 25-foot 12/3-gauge
• Dimensions: 27" x 20" x 38" (both models)
• Wheels: 10" non-marking, non-skid
• Body: Roto-molded polyethylene
• Made in: USA

Where the 80-2300 Sniper Fits Among Sandia Extractors

The 80-2300 Sniper bridges the gap between the Optimizer's fixed pump pressures (200 PSI on the 66-2200, 500 PSI on the 66-2500) with a single adjustable pump at 300 PSI maximum. The adjustable pressure is the defining feature: operations that clean both residential-grade delicate carpet (where 300 PSI at full setting still risks over-wetting) and commercial-grade heavy-traffic carpet (where less than 200 PSI is insufficient) can use a single machine at the appropriate pressure for each job rather than maintaining two fixed-pressure extractors. The 80-2300 weighs 114 lbs — heavier than the 66-2500 (80 lbs) and the 66-2200 (125 lbs) falls between both, though closer to the 66-2200. Its 205" water lift is 10" less than the Optimizer series' 215", which has no practical effect in standard hose-and-wand configurations but may be relevant in extended hose setups beyond 50 feet. Both the 80-2300 and 80-2300-H are made in the USA.

Adjustable 300 PSI Pump: Operating Mechanics and Drying Time

The 80-2300's pump adjusts solution delivery from low pressure (appropriate for lightly soiled or delicate carpet) up to 300 PSI (for moderately heavy soil). The waist-high recessed controls allow the operator to adjust pressure mid-job without stopping — relevant when cleaning a facility with mixed carpet types in different zones. Higher pressure injects more solution volume per pass, which improves soil dislodgement but increases drying time. At 300 PSI on standard commercial carpet, drying time is typically 4–8 hours with room ventilation; at reduced pressure settings, drying time decreases proportionally. The dual 2-stage motors' 205" water lift ensures efficient extraction at all pressure settings, removing the injected solution and suspended soil from the carpet before it re-settles. The unique air intake design draws cooling air across the motors, preventing overheating during multi-room commercial cleaning days of 6–10 hours of operation.

Documents

Spec Sheet – 80-2300 · Owner's Manual – 80-2300 · Spec Sheet – 80-2300-H · Owner's Manual – 80-2300-H