Extension Wands

Jeffrey B

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Which extension wands do you find the best and wehat price should I expect to pay? Seems like everyone caries them but the prices go from 90-300 dollars. Also anyone with detailed info on building one yourself? Thanks

Jeff
 

Steven Rowlet

New Member
It depends what you need it for. For most applications of cleaning a 24' from BE Pressure should work. If you are going to use the Pitch witch I reccomend the Coress wand , it is much sturdier, more money but worth it.
 

Warren Smathers

New Member
When I first started doing housewashing, I bought a telescoping fiberglass pole. I absolutely hate the thing. The hose twists around inside the pole, which makes the nozzle point the wrong way, the trigger is in a very bad position ergonomically, etc. I have since switched over to a long wand made of aircraft aluminum (similar to the W-15 I guess). It is very light, more controllable, and I can use a more normal trigger gun position.
 

Bill B

New Member
I also disdain using my telescoping wand, and use aluminum wands. Northmeck255, what is aircraft aluminum. I use Al wands also, but am limited to the length I can use. Limitation for me is 14 feet using quick connects (one 8 footer, one 6 footer) and 16 feet using a screwed coupling (two eight footers). This is at 3500-4000 psi, using a 25 degree tip; can go a little longer with a 0 degree tip. What length are you using?
B2
 

Warren Smathers

New Member
The max length is about 19 feet. I do this by using a six ft steel wand and quick coupling in a 12 ft aluminum wand. Can't go any longer on the aluminum or it'll break.
 

Bill B

New Member
NM255, where do you get your 12 foot "aircraft" Al wands. May be reached at bill3752@aol, if that better suits you. Thanks, B2
 

Steven Rowlet

New Member
The Coress wand I have is in 3- 12' sections to make up 36'. Extensions can be added to make 60'.You can order it in different configurations. I use this wand with the Pitchwitch. With the right chemical mixture most two story houses can be cleaned with the original X-Jet alone. The last time I had to use a long wand on a house was to knock down a wasp next.
 

timhays

New Member
i have been looking into getting a corress extension wand,where can i find the best price on the 12' sections.
would you consider this to be the best extension wand on the market?
thanks.
tim hays
 

timhays

New Member
BILL,aircraft aluminum is a term used for 6061 t6 aluminum.
i am a hobby machinist/welder,i purchase my material through
bessemer city machine shop,(bessemmer city north carolina)
i would assume the wand would be
1/4 inch .065 6061 t6 with 1/4 pipe thread tapped on both ends.
about $19 for a 20' piece.
i thought about making an aluminum wand myself,as i now have the fiberglass telescopic,but i am leaning toward the corress as i can get it to extend as far as 60',i am starting to do shopping centers and restaraunts and i need more than 20'extensions.
 

Steven Rowlet

New Member
Tim, Call Glenn at Ace Cleaning Service (866-788-5074) for a Coress wand. If you order it in 12' sections it has to be shipped via a trucking company. If you order it in 8' sections it can be shipped UPS a lot cheaper. I personally wanted the 3- 12' sections. Yes they are more expensive than the fiberglass wands but they are much better. I have both. When you average out the price with the money you can make with it you will be glad you spent the extra money. Remember you are only as good as the equiptment you use. Feel free to call me if you have any more questions. I also recommend the X-Jet.
 

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