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Sandia 86-2300 Sniper Carpet Extractor – 300 PSI, 6-Gal, Dual 2-Stage
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+1 (978) 295-7538Sandia 86-2300 Sniper 6-Gallon Carpet Extractor – 300 PSI Dual 2-Stage
The 86-2300 is the highest-pressure 2-stage configuration in Sandia's 6-gallon Sniper line — 300 PSI pump pressure paired with the same dual 2-stage motors and 205" water lift as the 86-2100 (100 PSI) and 86-3200 (200 PSI, 3-stage). The higher pump pressure drives solution deeper into cut-pile carpet and more aggressively dislodges embedded soil, making it suited for high-traffic commercial carpet that has accumulated significant soiling between cleanings. The heated variant (86-2300-H) adds a 2000W in-line heater to raise solution to 200°F.
86-2300 Specifications and Pump Pressure Implications
- Pump pressure: 300 PSI — the highest pump pressure in the 6-gallon Sniper line; matches the 12-gallon 80-2300's pressure rating in a lighter, smaller package
- Vacuum motors: dual 2-stage — produces 205" water lift; same as the 86-2100 (2-stage) and 86-3200 (3-stage) 6-gallon models
- Tank capacity: 6 gal solution + 6 gal recovery
- Weight: 93 lbs standard / 103 lbs heated — 6 lbs heavier than the 86-2100 (87/97 lbs); same weight as the 86-3200 (93/103 lbs)
- Dimensions: 26"×17"×35"; 10" non-marking wheels
- Power cord: one 25 ft cord (standard model) — the source data does not specify dual cords for the heated model as explicitly as the 86-3200 listing, but standard practice for 2000W heater models requires two circuits
- Heater (86-2300-H only): 2000W in-line unit raises solution to 200°F
- Body: roto-molded polyethylene; waist-high recessed controls; made in USA
When 300 PSI Makes a Difference
Pump pressure determines how forcefully solution enters carpet fibers. At 300 PSI, the 86-2300 pushes solution past the surface yarn and into the pile base, where embedded food particles, tracked-in soil, and oily residue accumulate. In high-traffic corridors, hotel lobbies, school hallways, and airport carpeting where foot traffic grinds soil deep into the fiber structure, 300 PSI extraction produces better single-pass results than 100 PSI. The trade-off is drying time: higher pressure drives more moisture into the backing, so the 86-2300 requires attention to extraction speed to avoid over-wetting. The same 205" water lift across all 86-series Sniper models means extraction efficiency is constant — the pressure increase affects penetration depth, not recovery.86-2300 vs 86-3200: 2-Stage vs 3-Stage Motors at Similar Pressure
The 86-2300 (300 PSI, dual 2-stage) and 86-3200 (200 PSI, dual 3-stage) weigh the same and have the same tank size and dimensions. The 86-3200 uses 3-stage motors for higher CFM and water lift in applications where extraction speed and airflow matter more than pump pressure. The 86-2300 prioritizes solution injection depth. On heavily soiled, lower-pile carpet, the 86-2300's 300 PSI penetrates more aggressively; on denser carpet with thick pile where moisture removal speed is critical, the 86-3200's 3-stage motors may produce faster drying.Documents
Spec Sheet – Sandia 86-2300-H (Heated)
| Model | 86-2300 | 86-2300-H (Heated) |
| Solution Tank | 6 gal | 6 gal |
| Recovery Tank | 6 gal | 6 gal |
| Pump Pressure | 300 PSI | 300 PSI |
| Vacuum Motors | Dual 2-stage | Dual 2-stage |
| Water Lift | 205" | 205" |
| Heater | – | 2000W in-line, 200°F |
| Power Cord | 25 ft 12/3 | 25 ft 12/3 |
| Voltage | 115V / 60Hz | 115V / 60Hz |
| Dimensions | 26" × 17" × 35" | 26" × 17" × 35" |
| Weight | 93 lbs | 103 lbs |
| Wheels | 10" non-marking | 10" non-marking |
| Body Material | Roto-molded polyethylene | Roto-molded polyethylene |
| Made In | USA | USA |
| Type | Portable |
|---|---|
| Pump Pressure | 300 PSI |
| Solution Tank | 6.0 gal |
| Water Lift | 205" |
Manufacturer's Warranty
This product comes with a full manufacturer's warranty. All warranty claims are handled directly by the manufacturer.
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How the Sandia 86-2300 Sniper Carpet Extractor Compares to Other Sandia carpet extractors
The closest 5 models from the 37 Sandia carpet extractors we carry, by capacity. Not sure which size fits the job? Call +1 (978) 295-7538.
| Model | Pump | Solution tank | Water lift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandia 80-2300 Sniper Carpet Extractor | 300 PSI | 12 gal | 205 in |
| Sandia 80-3300 Sniper Carpet Extractor | 300 PSI | 12 gal | — |
| Sandia 86-2300 Sniper Carpet Extractor— this model | 300 PSI | 6 gal | 205 in |
| Sandia Sniper 80-2500 Carpet Extractor | 500 PSI | 12 gal | — |
| Sandia 80-2500-H Sniper 12-Gal Carpet Extractor | 500 PSI | 12 gal | 205 in |
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