The Sandia Sniper 12-gallon 200 PSI carpet extractor is built for service contractors who need to deep-clean large stretches of commercial carpet in a single fill. With a 3-stage vacuum motor pulling against a 200 PSI solution pump, it lifts embedded soil and water from cut-pile and Berber carpet faster than the entry-level 100 PSI machines, cutting drying times on hotel hallways, office floors, and post-event banquet halls.
Built for
- Hotels and hospitality: 12-gallon capacity gets you through long corridors before refilling.
- Office and retail maintenance: 200 PSI cuts through ground-in foot-traffic soil that low-pressure machines smear.
- Restoration jobs: Strong recovery vacuum extracts standing water after Cat 1 spills.
- Multi-tech crews: Operators can use the same machine through a full shift without overheating.
Use cases
Beyond long hotel corridors, contractors put the 80-3200-M into service across several routine scenarios:
- Quarterly office deep cleans: Two-tech crews can move through 8,000-12,000 square feet in a shift, with dry times short enough for next-morning return-to-work.
- Apartment turnover routes: Property management portfolios with 30 to 60 unit turns per month rely on the 12-gallon capacity to avoid frequent dump-and-refill stops between units.
- Auto detail bays: Swap to upholstery and detail hand tools and the same machine doubles for interior auto detailing on cloth seats and carpet mats.
- Schools and daycare floors: 200 PSI lifts protein soils such as milk, juice, and food residue that lower-pressure machines smear without releasing.
What sets the Sniper apart
Most 12-gallon extractors at this price point ship with a 100 PSI pump. The Sandia 80-3200-M doubles that to 200 PSI, which is the threshold most cleaning techs cite as the cut-off between "freshens up" and "actually pulls the dirt out." The 3-stage vacuum motor (a single, well-built motor rather than two cheaper motors in series) keeps recovery strong even when the dome filter starts to load up mid-job.
Specifications
- Solution tank: 12 gallons
- Recovery tank: 12 gallons
- Pump: 200 PSI brass-head
- Vacuum: 3-stage motor
- Power: 115V / 60Hz, dual cord configuration
- Body: rotomolded polyethylene, US-made
Frequently asked questions
Is 200 PSI enough for restoration work?
For Cat 1 water extraction and routine restoration soil removal, yes. For severe restoration with heavy detergent injection, technicians typically step up to 500 PSI machines. The 200 PSI is the sweet spot for general commercial cleaning and light restoration.
Can it run on a single 15-amp circuit?
The 80-3200-M ships with a dual-cord configuration so you can split the pump and vacuum across two circuits. This avoids tripping breakers on older buildings where everything on the floor shares one circuit.
Does it work with both wand and auto-detail tools?
Yes. The Sniper accepts standard 1.5-inch hose connections and works with carpet wands, upholstery tools, and auto-detail hand tools.
How long is the warranty?
Sandia covers the body for 5 years and the pump and motor for 1 year. Authorized dealers like Discount Cleaning Products handle warranty claims directly with Sandia.
What accessories are recommended?
A two-jet stainless wand, 25-foot solution and vacuum hoses, and Sandia's defoamer tablet pack will cover most jobs out of the box.
How do I prime the pump if it has been sitting dry?
Fill the solution tank with warm water, run the pump for 10 to 20 seconds with the wand trigger pulled, and listen for the pump tone to drop as it loads. If it stays high-pitched after 30 seconds, shut down, disconnect the solution hose at the wand, and bleed air from the line. Brass-head pumps will not damage themselves running dry briefly, but extended dry-running shortens seal life.
How often should I clean and flush the tanks?
Rinse the recovery tank after every job and run two gallons of clean water through the solution side at end of day to flush detergent residue from the pump and lines. Once per month, fill the solution tank with a pump-rinse solution (Sandia sells one, or use white vinegar diluted 4:1) to keep mineral scale from building up on the brass head in hard-water markets.
What detergent chemistry is safe with the brass-head pump?
Avoid strong chlorinated cleaners and pH above 11 in the solution tank, both of which etch brass over time. Standard low-foam carpet detergents (Bridgepoint Spotting, Pros Choice, Encap powder dissolved per label) are pump-safe. If you use solvent boosters, run them through a sprayer rather than the pump.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Sandia dealer. Our team works with carpet cleaning contractors and facility managers daily, so we can help you spec the right wand, hose length, and chemistry to match the carpet and soil you're working with.
