The Hydro-Force Olympus O500H is the 12-gallon heated portable carpet extractor that mid-tier carpet cleaners and restoration techs use when a small portable runs out of capacity and a truck mount is overkill. 500 PSI of adjustable solution pressure handles glue-down commercial carpet without blowing apart residential plush, and the in-line heater warms the spray so detergent and encapsulant chemistry actually do their job.
Built for
- Residential carpet cleaning: whole-home jobs with hot-water extraction at adjustable pressure
- Commercial accounts: office cubicles, conference rooms, and restaurant carpet
- Multi-unit and turnover: apartment and dorm turnover where stairs and elevators rule out a truck mount
- Restoration: hot-water flushing for water-loss cleanup with the 12-gallon recovery tank
- Hospitality: hotel and resort cleaning where a portable rolls into rooms a truck-mount hose cannot reach
Specifications
- Solution tank: 12 gallons
- Recovery tank: 12 gallons
- Pump: 500 PSI adjustable plunger
- Heater: 1750 watt in-line
- Vacuum: dual 2-stage motors
- Body: rotational-molded polyethylene with 5-year warranty
- Wheels: large stair-climbing rear wheels, partially pneumatic
- Hose: 25 ft 1.5-inch vacuum hose, steel-braid solution hose, carry bag
Frequently asked questions
How is the O500H different from the O3-500 or O1200?
The O500H runs dual 2-stage vacuum motors, a 1750W heater, and 500 PSI. The O3-500 steps up to 3-stage motors for higher recovery. The O1200 jumps to 1200 PSI with auto-fill / auto-dump for big commercial work.
Will it run on a standard 15 amp circuit?
The heater and dual vacuum motors typically need two separate 15-20 amp circuits to run at full output. Confirm circuit availability before ordering for a building with limited power.
Is the 5-year warranty just on the body?
Yes. The 5-year warranty covers the rotational-molded polyethylene body. Pumps, motors, and the heater carry shorter component warranties from their respective manufacturers.
Does it have auto-fill / auto-dump?
No. The O500H is a manual fill / manual empty unit; auto-fill and auto-dump features are on the O1200 and other higher-tier Olympus models.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Hydro-Force dealer. Pair the O500H with a glide wand, stair tool, in-line filter, and a hard-surface tool to build a complete portable extractor rig in one order.