The Sandia Sniper 80-3500-H is the heated, high-pressure flagship of the Sniper 12-gallon line. With a 500 PSI adjustable pump, dual 3-stage vacuum motors, and a 2000W in-line heater that brings solution to 200 deg F, this is the configuration that restoration contractors and full-time carpet cleaning crews specify when they need a portable that can handle the worst jobs - the kind that used to require a truckmount.
Built for
- Restoration contractors - water damage, fire and smoke, post-construction. The combination of high-pressure flush, hot solution, and dual-motor recovery is what cuts dry times in a job where the next trade is waiting.
- Full-time carpet cleaning operations - second-truck or backup-portable role for jobs that the truckmount cannot reach: high-rise units, shopping mall in-line stores, condos with no driveway access.
- Hotel and hospitality maintenance - ballrooms, conference centers, lobby carpet that has to be guest-ready by morning. The 200 deg F solution and dual vacs cut the rope-off time in half compared to a 100 PSI unit.
- Commercial restaurants and entertainment venues - greasy entry mats, booth carpet, theater aisles. Heat plus 500 PSI is what unlocks grease and food soils that survive cold-water passes.
- Property management for apartment turnover - the high-pressure pump can rinse pet stains and heavy traffic-lane soil with fewer passes.
Specifications
- Solution tank: 12 gallons
- Recovery tank: 12 gallons
- Pump: 500 PSI adjustable
- Vacuum motors: dual 3-stage, up to 205-inch water lift
- In-line heater: 2000W, up to 200 deg F output
- Plug: NEMA 5-15P (15-amp 120V)
- Dimensions: 27-inch L x 20-inch W x 38-inch H
- Wheels: 10-inch non-marking, non-skid
- Made in: USA
Frequently asked questions
Why pay for the heater - can I just preheat the solution?
Pre-heated solution starts cooling the second it hits the tank, and by the time it reaches the carpet through 25 feet of hose it has lost most of its temperature advantage. An in-line heater pulls the solution to 200 deg F right before it hits the wand, which is where heat actually does work on grease, oils, and protein soils. For grease-heavy jobs - restaurants, kitchens, fire restoration - the in-line heater is what makes the machine pay for itself.
500 PSI is a lot - will it damage carpet?
Pressure on the wand is a function of pump pressure and the dwell at the tip; on standard glide wand work the carpet sees a fraction of that 500 PSI as the solution sprays. The 500 PSI rating is what lets you run hard tile pre-treatment, glue-down restoration, and stripping passes when the job calls for it. For routine residential work you turn the regulator down. The point of buying the 500 PSI machine is having headroom, not running flat-out.
Can I use this on tile and grout?
Yes, with the right tool. The 500 PSI pump and 200 deg F heater are exactly what you want for tile and grout work; pair the unit with a hard-surface spinner tool (sold separately) and the production rate on a tile job is comparable to dedicated tile machines, but with one machine living in the truck.
What is the actual electrical draw?
With the heater plus dual vacuum motors plus the pump, the unit pulls roughly 20 amps at full load. In practice you run the heater off one 15-amp circuit and the vac motors off another (the unit has separate plugs/cords on most configurations); always verify the building circuit map before plugging in. Tripping breakers mid-job is the most common operator complaint, and it is solved by understanding which outlets share a circuit.
What about the wand and hose - included?
Configurations vary by reseller. Check the listing detail; we can quote the matched 25-foot dual-line hose and 12-inch glide wand as a bundle if it is not already included on the SKU you are looking at.
How does the 80-3500-H compare to a truckmount?
A truckmount produces hotter solution (250-280 deg F), pulls deeper vacuum (300+ inch lift), and has effectively unlimited tank capacity through truck plumbing. The 80-3500-H is a portable, so it is the right tool for buildings where a truckmount cannot reach: high-rises, mall in-line stores, condos without driveway access, and second-truck backup work. Many crews own a truckmount for daily route work and a Sniper portable for the jobs the truckmount cannot reach.
About Discount Cleaning Products. We are an authorized Sandia dealer with US-based customer service. The Sniper line is built in the USA, and replacement vacuum motors, pump heads, heaters, and gasket kits are stocked - not catalog-only. If you call mid-job with a parts question, we can usually tell you whether it ships that day.
