2inch or 1.5 inch Wand?

gorconjack

Member
Joined
Nov 9, 2010
Messages
26
What size should I buy ? I do a fair amount of residential and commercial carpet so which one is better, why did they go back to 1.5 inch if 2" is so great ? Or is it , IDK.

THANKS!
 

Cleanworks

Moderator
Joined
Oct 22, 2012
Messages
26,927
Location
New Westminster,BC
Name
Ron Marriott
2 inch will give you faster dry times. 1.5 will be easier to use and won't wear you out so much. Whatever is important to you.
 

Mikey P

Administrator
Joined
Oct 6, 2006
Messages
112,308
Location
The High Chapperal
What TM or Portable are you hooking it up to?


Tom Conway has something in the works that is going ROCK the 1.5 world.


It wont be real soon but I'd saving for it.
 

Desk Jockey

Member
Joined
Oct 9, 2006
Messages
64,833
Location
A planet far far away
Name
Rico Suave
I was raised 1.5 for portables and 2 inch for TM's. But the reality work with what you are comfortable with.

We use 2 inch exclusively on our trucks. It's all my employees know. If they see the 1.5 they assume they have a porty job and start bitchin. lol
 
  • Like
Reactions: BIG WOOD

BIG WOOD

MLPW
Joined
Feb 4, 2016
Messages
13,157
Location
Georgia
Name
Matt w.
I learned on a prochem quad without a glide. I hated my job then also.

So, when I got started on my own, I bought a 1.5" and loved it. Then I went 2" with my Mach15 after about 10years with my 1.5", and I'm not missing the 1.5".
 

Bob Pruitt

Member
Joined
May 22, 2016
Messages
2,677
Location
earth
Name
Robert Pruitt
2 inch Devastator wand is what I use and really like it. But the 2 inch vs 1 and a half inch is really beside the point..the swivel is a joy to use.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Mikey P

Mikey P

Administrator
Joined
Oct 6, 2006
Messages
112,308
Location
The High Chapperal
fmf-megabomb.jpg
 
  • Like
Reactions: Newman

steve_64

Member
Joined
Aug 11, 2012
Messages
13,371
2 inch will give you faster dry times. 1.5 will be easier to use and won't wear you out so much. Whatever is important to you.
Depends on the wand.

I've been using an old prochem quad ss and it dry better and locks down more than the 2 inch I got a month ago.

It's an inch and three quarter but it's still better than the new one, it's just so dang small of a head it takes a lot longer and a lot more work to use it.
 

BIG WOOD

MLPW
Joined
Feb 4, 2016
Messages
13,157
Location
Georgia
Name
Matt w.
Depends on the wand.

I've been using an old prochem quad ss and it dry better and locks down more than the 2 inch I got a month ago.

It's an inch and three quarter but it's still better than the new one, it's just so dang small of a head it takes a lot longer and a lot more work to use it.
You're killing yourself using that thing. I dropped mine when I got my mach15. It's just wasting energy doing twice the work twice as hard.
 

steve_64

Member
Joined
Aug 11, 2012
Messages
13,371
You're killing yourself using that thing. I dropped mine when I got my mach15. It's just wasting energy doing twice the work twice as hard.
I need to try one. This 2. Inch 14 inch head works pretty good. I just gotta turn the pressure up a lot more.
 

Cleanworks

Moderator
Joined
Oct 22, 2012
Messages
26,927
Location
New Westminster,BC
Name
Ron Marriott
The last 2 days I have been using my 2 inch westpack wand, just to compare to my Mach 12 1.5. yesterday, I ran my regular 2 inch vac hose straight to the wand and struggled with the weight and stiffness of the hose. It was awkward to use and much harder on my back. Today, I used a 15 foot whip of a single wall 2 inch hose and had better results. The lighter hose pulled less on the wand and made it much more usable. If I was going to continue to use it on a regular basis, I would add a swivel cuff where the hose connects to the wand. It is still a heavy beast. I think it is worthwhile to invest in a titanium wand. Much lighter and easier to use. I didn't notice much of a difference in dry times.
 

Mikey P

Administrator
Joined
Oct 6, 2006
Messages
112,308
Location
The High Chapperal
The 1.5/12 we have up for option two six and a half pounds doesn't really get any lighter than that and a total bargain at $380 starting price

I have a 2 inch 2 inch and a half tapered vacuum Ultra lightweight lead hose that I really like not sure who makes it pmf gave it to me Larry called me know something about it
 
  • Like
Reactions: gorconjack

ruff

Member
Joined
Apr 19, 2007
Messages
11,010
Location
San Francisco, CA
Name
Ofer Kolton
I was raised 1.5 for portables and 2 inch for TM's. But the reality work with what you are comfortable with.

We use 2 inch exclusively on our trucks. It's all my employees know. If they see the 1.5 they assume they have a porty job and start bitchin. lol
Unless all your portables already and only have 1.5 connection, I see no reason not to use the 2".

With a decent portable (2 x 3 stage motors, yet better- the newer ones that are a total beast) and decent runs (no longer than 50'), in my experience, the 2" recovers better with a portable and dries faster.

Once you get used to it, the convenience factor is not that much different with the 2"- A little less easy to grip and a little less flexibility to maneuver in real tight spaces. After a couple of weeks, it will not bother you at all. And you don't have to carry more wands and equipment with you. Pull the first 50 from the truck and use the same wand.

Practicality is the word. Simplicity is still a lost art :winky:
 
Last edited:

ruff

Member
Joined
Apr 19, 2007
Messages
11,010
Location
San Francisco, CA
Name
Ofer Kolton
That's so good that you brought it up Desky.
I sell absolutions. Real good price. Marty bought plenty and regardless of his constant sins, he's still with us.
Isn't he?
 
  • Like
Reactions: Desk Jockey
Back
Top Bottom