Lightest Wand? (Back Hurts)
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Desk Jockey
Member
I'd try it first. We have one and in my opinion its too light.
Besides is it the weight of the wand or the motioned used in carpet cleaning? ???
Besides is it the weight of the wand or the motioned used in carpet cleaning? ???
Steve Lawrence
Member
If I had back issues I would get a Zipper wand. Far easier on the back than a standard wand of any weight.
Mikey P
Administrator
Zipper and a helper.
mirf
Supportive Member
Small light weight wand for edges and cutting in even a 1.5 inch will do and a zipper
Zee
Supportive Member
As mentioned, it's not about the weight of the wand. You will still have the same exact problem with a lightweight wand and to top it off: it won't even clean as well.
The repetitive motion of wanding and perhaps not good enough physical fitness is what kills you.
The repetitive motion of wanding and perhaps not good enough physical fitness is what kills you.
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Steve Lawrence
Member
Also, RX-20 helped a lot with my back issues.
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
Helper
Helper
Helper....please
Helper
Helper....please
hogjowl
Idiot™
I simply HAVE to call bulletin board hype on the zipper is easier on your back BS. It simply isn't.
Unless all you clean is commercial.
And if all you clean is commercial, you don't need to be worried about your wand. You need to be encapping instead.
Unless all you clean is commercial.
And if all you clean is commercial, you don't need to be worried about your wand. You need to be encapping instead.
Mikey P
Administrator
This craft is is just hard on the body no matter what method of tools you use.
A fresh helper every few years could be the key..
A fresh helper every few years could be the key..
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Mike Draper
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I broke my back 15 years ago. Had mega sore back problems with my first wand (greenhorn). Years later I purchased the Prochem Ergonomic TI wand. Back problems were gone in 1 month. Been running that wand 5 years now and the back never hurts even after a long days work. Its expensive, but back surgery is a lot more.
ruff
Member
Agree with Marty.
The zipper is a great tool, get it for it's advantages. However, it ain't easier on the back. Actually the pull back motion will put more, not less stress on your back.
The zipper is a great tool, get it for it's advantages. However, it ain't easier on the back. Actually the pull back motion will put more, not less stress on your back.
Mikey P
Administrator
The sears model?
Marty, get a hold of me tomorrow. I want to use you as a Guinea
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Mike Draper
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yes, I belive its the sears model. But theyve made it lighter now.
The ergo is tougher on your elbow, and hand though.....
I told you... Dumb ass!
All TI wands are lighter now..
Larry Cobb
Member
In regard to the original question . . .
a 12" Bentley with Titanium tube is also 6.5 lbs.
You can use 1.5" hose with a 2" cuff to minimize the weight at the wand handle.
http://www.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76&products_id=4807
a 12" Bentley with Titanium tube is also 6.5 lbs.
You can use 1.5" hose with a 2" cuff to minimize the weight at the wand handle.
http://www.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=76&products_id=4807
My arms and shoulders are killin me. Yes, I have a helper, but I also need to rinse. Been thinking about a Zipper, but not convinced it would be easier on arms and shoulders. Looks like Marty's going to have one for sale.
My back is much better since I started using an inversion table about a year ago.
My back is much better since I started using an inversion table about a year ago.
I'm proud of you $Marty, to see that you have seen the light my son.
Go in peace and don't scampoo, oops, scamper off to far.
I'm lucky & glad to be so young, fit & healthy with non of the above problems.
Keep your joints well lubricated and don't get dehydrated, helps me.
Art Kelley
Supportive Member
I don't think it's a coincidence that my decades long back (herniated disk
) and shoulder (bursitis
) pains have been all but eliminated since I started using the 360i on the bulk of my jobs these last few years. You pretty much remove the repetitive motion trauma. I'll be sixty this month, and after 40 years of this work, essentially working by myself, instead of being broken down and pathetic, I work without pain or fatigue all day long
.
) and shoulder (bursitis) pains have been all but eliminated since I started using the 360i on the bulk of my jobs these last few years. You pretty much remove the repetitive motion trauma. I'll be sixty this month, and after 40 years of this work, essentially working by myself, instead of being broken down and pathetic, I work without pain or fatigue all day long.
Russ T.
Supportive Member
have you tried the RotoVac 360i?
hogjowl
Idiot™
Too early to say I'll sell it. I have regular commercial work that has to be HWE'd. The Zipper may be good there.
Mikey P
Administrator
may?
hogjowl
Idiot™
It's just too early to tell. Fighting with the hoses takes some getting used to, and the urge to do dry passes is too strong. Doing dry passes slows me down to the point that I am not sure I am saving time. It takes time for me to jump on a bulletin board band wagon.
Desk Jockey
Member
What does your son think of it?
hogjowl
Idiot™
He's learning to like it. He's 5'9" and has a bull strong back. Plus, he has me keeping the hoses out of the way for him. And, our residential prices are high enough that doing the dry passes does not have much of a negative effect on our profit margins. In commercial, we work alone, or separate from each other and the pricing is more competitive.
Mikey P
Administrator
Where did you hear that you don't do a dry pass, or do you mean you like to do more than one?
Big Jim
Member
Getting an inversion table is the best thing I have ever done for my back. Decompression and natural re-alignment. Has saved my back more times than I can count.
