I was right...

[Jim Pemberton]

Jim you're a fairly intelligent above average midwit, how much heat do you think is lost in 4 in of travel?

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I am with Ron, but the way to know is to use a digital thermometer and do a temperature test at both points.

In your favor is the issue of less heat loss due to larger droplet size.

...and less clogging of a single o6 jet versus 4 -1.5 or 6 - 01 jets.

Is a stainless steel jet available?

 

[Mikey P]

I am with Ron, but the way to know is to use a digital thermometer and do a temperature test at both points.

In your favor is the issue of less heat loss due to larger droplet size.

...and less clogging of a single o6 jet versus 4 -1.5 or 6 - 01 jets.

Is a stainless steel jet available?

Yes, "my" model will have a SS nozzle, thats be relocated to strike right behind the Glide, removal of the center pin and an inline filter, and of course your choice of GG, with a package deal on a Hole and a Slot.

Priced at $775, delivered to anywhere in the L48

$900 with two Glides.

 

[Luky]

As I'm selling wands everyday, sometimes it just leaves me scratching my head at how clueless 95% of the industry is about how flow and jetting works. Most are convinced that more jets means more water and there's nothing I can do to explain it to you people that more jets are just dividing the same amount of water... It leaves me wondering what you people actually think about while you're in the act of cleaning...

Imagine if all the carpet cleaners worldwide got rid of their wands ( multi- jet ) and purchased a miracle single wand. You'd become a billionaire.

 

[Luky]

No streaking/clashing
No over spray
No drips
Hole or Slot Glides @ instant swapping
Lightweight
Equally as effective as a multi jet, but with less water ( 4 flow)

You know, everything your PCTI isn't or doesnt

I'm glad that you mentioned streaking. I have only six jets on my wand, but somehow I see leaving eight streaking lines. I believe that's the number of the openings in the slotted Green Glide. With a proper positioning of the jets, there's no ovespray.
I'm giving you only one point- dripping. Weight shouldn't be a problem with the glided wand( I don't lift the wand, I slide it) I wish that glide would last longer, but in all fairness, quick wearing may be caused by roughness of CGD carpeting and the weight of the wand.
I consider the wand as a powerhouse and investment. I had to replace only water supply lines on two PCTI wands in 15 years.
I have no problem with a single jet wand, I can't overcome the fact that is not a low profile one.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

I have no problem with a single jet wand, I can't overcome the fact that is not a low profile one.

That would be ideal, but I don't believe there is a jet that could create that wide of a spray pattern to reach the width of a 14" wand when mounted more closely to the carpet.

 

[Mikey P]

I'm glad that you mentioned streaking. I have only six jets on my wand, but somehow I see leaving eight streaking lines. I believe that's the number of the openings in the slotted Green Glide. With a proper positioning of the jets, there's no ovespray.
I'm giving you only one point- dripping. Weight shouldn't be a problem with the glided wand( I don't lift the wand, I slide it) I wish that glide would last longer, but in all fairness, quick wearing may be caused by roughness of CGD carpeting and the weight of the wand.
I consider the wand as a powerhouse and investment. I had to replace only water supply lines on two PCTI wands in 15 years.
I have no problem with a single jet wand, I can't overcome the fact that is not a low profile one.

Try a Delran glide, they last much longer.

15 years on the same jets?
Interesting....



The fact is, I've had three of the PCTIs
It has many flaws and annoying nuances that you are not noticing.

 

[Mikey P]

That would be ideal, but I don't believe there is a jet that could create that wide of a spray pattern to reach the width of a 14" wand when mounted more closely to the carpet.

True

This wand gets under beds, which is good enough for me.

It's a joy to use.

Most wands aren't.

 

[Mikey P]

I'm glad that you mentioned streaking. I have only six jets on my wand, but somehow I see leaving eight streaking lines. I believe that's the number of the openings in the slotted Green Glide. With a proper positioning of the jets, there's no ovespray.
I'm giving you only one point- dripping. Weight shouldn't be a problem with the glided wand( I don't lift the wand, I slide it) I wish that glide would last longer, but in all fairness, quick wearing may be caused by roughness of CGD carpeting and the weight of the wand.
I consider the wand as a powerhouse and investment. I had to replace only water supply lines on two PCTI wands in 15 years.
I have no problem with a single jet wand, I can't overcome the fact that is not a low profile one.

Bridges can be re-recessed as the Glide wears down with a box knife, or Dremel if you don't want the lines.



In most cases a dry stroke makes it a non issue..

I still have my original 4 jet PCTI, which performs better than the six.

 

[Lamesalegend]

I haven't used a single jet wand in over 25 years. The company I used to work for had probably 15 different wands. Mostly the ones that would come with whichever Truckmount they purchased. The best wands back then in my opinion were the single jet units. We had 2 high quality single jets from Steamway and a Hydrahoe, both were the best wands of the 15 or so we had, cleaned better than the 11"Prochem. The big jet definitely had more impact. Pausing over a difficult spot with one of these 2 would give you a better chance at removing the spot without stopping to hand scrub a spot. I see Greenglides has a hydrahoe with a glide for sale. Not interested in the 14" but I wonder which would clean better the Chosen Wand (WP530) or the 12" Hydrahoe from Greenglides.

 

[Mikey P]

I haven't used a single jet wand in over 25 years. The company I used to work for had probably 15 different wands. Mostly the ones that would come with whichever Truckmount they purchased. The best wands back then in my opinion were the single jet units. We had 2 high quality single jets from Steamway and a Hydrahoe, both were the best wands of the 15 or so we had, cleaned better than the 11"Prochem. The big jet definitely had more impact. Pausing over a difficult spot with one of these 2 would give you a better chance at removing the spot without stopping to hand scrub a spot. I see Greenglides has a hydrahoe with a glide for sale. Not interested in the 14" but I wonder which would clean better the Chosen Wand (WP530) or the 12" Hydrahoe from Greenglides.

I have not yet tested a HH with a Glide on it, but without, I was unable to use the straight bend, which felt like it was designed by someone 5'1" tall .


Not sure if the round Glide will enable my 6'5" self to use it comfortably


I prefer an S Bend ultimately.

 

[BIG WOOD]

I'll confirm that the hydrahoe wand is designed for short people. I used one of my friend's wands several years ago for a full day when I had to borrow his machine due to mine being down and my back had a terrible ache at the end of the day. I'm 6'5" tall

 

[Cleanworks]

I have not yet tested a HH with a Glide on it, but without, I was unable to use the straight bend, which felt like it was designed by someone 5'1" tall .


Not sure if the round Glide will enable my 6'5" self to use it comfortably


I prefer an S Bend ultimately.

I sold my Hydrahoe with the glide you sent me unfortunately. I let it go with an old truck mount I was selling but I did use it a few times and the glide made it work extremely well. There is something to be said about having a single large jet but I still prefer my s-bend wands. Either the chosen wand or a low profile AW29. Twin #3 jets works just fine.

 

[jeffexe]

When will it be available. I am looking to replace my Evolution wand soon..

 

[Luky]

Try a Delran glide, they last much longer.

15 years on the same jets?
Interesting....



The fact is, I've had three of the PCTIs
It has many flaws and annoying nuances that you are not noticing.

I didn't want to go to a small details, jets needed to be replaced quite often, no doubt.

With PCTI is about love-hate relationship.

Thanks for the tip on Delran, I'm familiar with the brand, not much about the supplier.

 

[Luky]

I didn't want to go to a small details, jets needed to be replaced quite often, no doubt.

With PCTI is about love-hate relationship.

Thanks for the tip on Delran, I'm familiar with the brand, not much about the supplier.

I don't have a new glide to compare to, but you get an idea; I beat hell out of it.

 

[hogjowl]

I don’t know why chem suppliers don’t make their measuring spoon handles longer.

 

[Jack Zipper Zerkie]

This is a fantastic wand.

1. Affordable
2. 14"/1.5"
3. One unplugable, drip and streak free nozzle, with no over spray
4. Internal-easy peasy swap out- fit Glides
5. Excellent extraction and drying
6. Very maneuverable and a joy to use!

Needs a few tweaks to make it nearly perfect.

Really it's only drawback is its head height but with the shoulderless, triangle-shaped head it gets under more things than you'd think and for larger areas in most cases the furniture is not going to be an issue, where you would want to use a 14 inch wand..


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Nice photos takes the place of Playboy and Hustler when I was younger part of aging I guess

 

[Mikey P]

I need to try the 2 jet version before I proceed...

 

[icleancarpetz]

1 Jet wand for portable, sure.
Stair cleaning, yup
TM use, no way. Not for me.

A good machine with great lift
Decent output 600-700 psi
Decent heat
Comfortable weight wand (original first production mach 12 for me)
Decent detergent that won’t compromise your health

WORK SMART
SKIN THE CAT SEVERAL WAYS
Do a great job, go over an above.
Be polite, courteous
Tarp the floors
Shoe covers
COLLECT CHECK
DEPOSIT CHECK

kiss.

 

[Mikey P]

1 Jet wand for portable, sure.
Stair cleaning, yup
TM use, no way. Not for me.

A good machine with great lift
Decent output 600-700 psi
Decent heat
Comfortable weight wand (original first production mach 12 for me)
Decent detergent that won’t compromise your health

WORK SMART
SKIN THE CAT SEVERAL WAYS
Do a great job, go over an above.
Be polite, courteous
Tarp the floors
Shoe covers
COLLECT CHECK
DEPOSIT CHECK

kiss.

Is there any wand more simple than this?

Wands have "evolved" really stoopidly...

 

[MarkieMark]

1 Jet wand for portable, sure.
Stair cleaning, yup
TM use, no way. Not for me.

A good machine with great lift
Decent output 600-700 psi
Decent heat
Comfortable weight wand (original first production mach 12 for me)
Decent detergent that won’t compromise your health

WORK SMART
SKIN THE CAT SEVERAL WAYS
Do a great job, go over an above.
Be polite, courteous
Tarp the floors
Shoe covers
COLLECT CHECK
DEPOSIT CHECK

kiss.

600-700 PSI on carpets

 

[Mikey P]

600-700 PSI on carpets

That's what you need when you're running six jet to get any impact thee or four hundred is more than enough through a single or two jet...

 

[BIG WOOD]

600-700 PSI on carpets

700 if you’re cleaning trashed commercial on a concrete slab with no padding

600 on all the other

Been doing that for 22 years from the little to big truckmounts. If you know how to push that wand, you won’t over wet it

 

[icleancarpetz]

600 99% of the time
700 on trashed


Since doing a overhaul on the volcanic heat Milton 1 Hurricane tm eliminating air leaks, air flow has increase to category 3. 600-700 psi is easily handled.

 

[Mikey P]

400 to 500....


And you pull a wand, you don't push it.

 

[Rob Grady]

200-250 With my single jetted RVjr, will outclean all the above

 

[Mikey P]

200-250 With my single jetted RVjr, will outclean all the above

So would disengaging and pit washing..

 

[hogjowl]

So would disengaging and pit washing..

Which is the ICS method

 

[Mikey P]

Which is the ICS method

Those were amazing days when just 50 carpet cleaners could figure out the internet.....

 

[hogjowl]

Frank Nihei and Tom Tsao were legendary