Loaner Review Wand-eeze Carpet Cleaning Wand Kit

OK Rob you.be probably cleaned 100k square feet of carpet since you.be had the tool. Thought opinions improvements.

kleen1 is next but he hasn't checked in in a couple weeks. If nobody else want to test were going to end this loaner program.

I was waiting for one last building to post the pictures (One problem with working nights are that these jobs are very low lit), but I can tell you what I found.

Good:

Comfortable grip and smooth motion
Stout well crafted handle...should outlast many trigger valves
Increased my wand reach on average of 15 inches without stretching
No more hand cramps on the drive home

Bad:

There was one bolt that rubbed my thumb at times
Added weight is distinct, but not much worse than bypass wand with gauge
Didn't stack in my normal wand rack that I use (Not a big deal, just a hurdle)
Don't know if it is rebuildable when the day comes that it wears out
Not easily compatible with bypass valves. (I rely heavily on bypass valves in the winter with the butler)

Take-aways:

I really liked it over-all.  It makes an excellent residential grip for cleaning multiple homes in a day where the weight really wouldn't become a factor.  On marathon commercial, the weight might become an issue (I only ran it for a few hours at a time due to the small wand head).

The lead hose didn't work real well for me, because I tend to disconnect and spray quite often pre-spraying no more than 2 rooms at a time.  Having the qc and shut-off behind me just wasn't my favorite.  I think I would accept the added weight at the handle or maybe install a dual shut-off valve at the end of the leader so that I could run the sprayer without disconnecting the wand.

If I didn't rely upon bypass wands so much, I could really like this handle as an alternative.  Anything to break up the repetitive nature of this job would be a good thing on the body. If I was to outfit a new wand without a bypass, I would add this trigger valve.

The final building is a 9600 sqft wide open event room....with good lighting.  I will be capturing these observations with photos and maybe video.

Another fine review by Rob. You guys give great reviews on loaners very detailed.

Looks like Kleen 1 already bought a wandeeze so he doesn't need to test it.

Hey Royal Man how do we get a new sorbotane pad and how much does it cost? Mine is still good but its kind of sliding off the metal part. Should I remove and use a different kind of glue?

Devon are you sure you don't want to try it out?

M0 wrote:Hey Royal Man how do we get a new sorbotane pad and how much does it cost? Mine is still good but its kind of sliding off the metal part. Should I remove and use a different kind of glue?

Bump

Cut to fit your own replacements

http://www.amazon.com/Isolate-It-Sorbothane-Vibration-Isolation/dp/B0042U8P9C

That packet should last me a lifetime

Actually you need the 3" ones and I cover one side with black felt because you don't want the rubber on top of your hand and I use a special 3M film for adhesive. You can re-attach them yourself with Duco cement adhesive. ( Millspec call me 402-423-7200)

I think Soborthane has a 25-30 minimum order for the 3" ( Over $100)

Royal Man wrote:Actually you need the 3" ones and I cover one side with black felt because you don't want the rubber on top of your hand and I use a special 3M film for adhesive. You can re-attach them yourself with Duco cement adhesive.  ( Millspec call me 402-423-7200)

Sure will, I am not certain what time this afternoon, but I will call.

Sorry Mo...I stopped following this thread. I just happend to peak in to see if any big break through happend. lol But no thanks ....Im good.

I don't think the velcro is the way to go Mo, it can't hold as well as an automotive adhesive. Heck, you could probably epoxy it for a permanent affixing.

It must just be that Phoenix weather....we Nebraskans have it different.

Isnt wierd how its just sliding off like that.
It does get pretty humid here during the monsoon season

no problem D

Does the wand mount in the van at an angle? Maybe the heat inside the van is breaking up the adhesive and it is sliding down with gravity?

Lately I've been laying it flat on the floor.

It looks like you can make 4 pads out of this sheet. Its 6x6x1/8th

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SORBOTHANE-SHEET-6X6x1-8-VIBRATION-ISO-RUBBER-PAD-50D-/370216984580

Dave being that this a wear and tear item don't you think you should make them available for sale to your customers?

For example the pad driver on my Orbot, the velcro stars to unglued. I can glue it back, staple it or what ever. But at some point I just don't want  to mess with it and just buy new one.

Did you try the Duco glue? Velcro wont fix it because you still have to attach it to the Soborthane. That Soborthane stuff is wierd to glue to because of its flexable nature. Its,almost a flexible solid. But that is the reason it impacts shock so well. I use a special 3M ashesive film. Ill see if i can send a new pad with the film on it.

I wonder what glue they use in sport insoles made of sorbothane an blown rubber?

Now that I think about it, they also make a "Sorbo-air" insole where the sorbothane is air infused to make it lighter yet still be protective. Might be something to consider Royal to save a couple of ounces.

Royal Man wrote:Did you try the Duco glue? Velcro wont fix it because you still have to attach it to the Soborthane. That Soborthane stuff is wierd to glue to because of its flexable nature. Its,almost a flexible solid. But that is the reason it impacts shock so well. I use a special 3M ashesive film. Ill see if i can send a new pad with the film on it.

I haven't taken it off yet. I wanted to make sure I didn't rip it. Ill pick up some of that Duco glue this week end. Should I scuff up the stainless that it adheres to?

Sobortane also recommends using super glue. If part is still attached you can just put the glue on the loose parts. Roughening up the steel slightly cant hurt.

That stuff is pretty hard to tear

So what's the deal Rob and Royal man? You guys getting together for a couple of brewskis and wandeeze videos?

We are in discussion now....you know, us busy guys have to get my people to talk to his people. I think we will collaborate real soon.

Just to answer the next question, I am keeping the wand-eeze, but will probably put it on a different wand.

Now that you'll be running the propane heat do you really need a bypass valve on your wand?

No, I wouldn't need the bypass with the LP heater, but that is only in play if this truck can be utilized at low temps....still don't see it yet.