New 12" Wand Design

Larry Cobb · Sep 24, 2011

Just finished our new 12" TM "S" Bend wand design . . .

Cast aluminum head with high flow design . . .

Two Jet Stainless Manifold for uniform coverage . . .

Stainless Round Glide for long strokes and superior scrubbing . . .

New Four Bolt Assist Handle with more leverage.

Economical (low $200s). SKU - #DC32

Larry

tmdry · Sep 24, 2011

Larry Cobb said:
New Four Bolt Assist Handle with more leverage. . .

Economical (low $200s). SKU - #DC32 . . .

You forgot the dots. . .

:idea: . . .

:roll: . . .

Bob Foster · Sep 24, 2011

It appears that the wand has a vinyl dipped head. My first thought was that would be good to keep the appearance of the wand up and not mar the surfaces it contacts.

My next thought was to ask you is that is a non-American made wand (Vietnamese) and what do the welds look like underneath that vinyl?

I ask this because that piece of junk that Harris was walking around with at Connection had substandard workmanship and construction. That wand apparently was made in Vietnam.

If a guy can't afford much I suppose a wand like the ones I saw at Connections will get them by but anyone who has been on the end of one more than 6 months would likely be better off buying a better wand, even a good used one before purchasing the one I saw at Connections.

I hope the one you are showing doesn't have the same issues as what I saw at Connections.

AshleyMckendree · Sep 24, 2011

2" or 1.5" tube?

John LaBarbera · Sep 24, 2011

Bob Foster said:
It appears that the wand has a vinyl dipped head. My first thought was that would be good to keep the appearance of the wand up and not mar the surfaces it contacts.

My next thought was to ask you is that is a non-American made wand (Vietnamese) and what do the welds look like underneath that vinyl?

I ask this because that piece of junk that Harris was walking around with at Connection had substandard workmanship and construction. That wand apparently was made in Vietnam.

If a guy can't afford much I suppose a wand like the ones I saw at Connections will get them by but anyone who has been on the end of one more than 6 months would likely be better off buying a better wand, even a good used one before purchasing the one I saw at Connections.

I hope the one you are showing doesn't have the same issues as what I saw at Connections.

That's the new Mytee wand. It's 1 1/2". Made to compete with the poor quality wands out there. Aluminum casting, no welds, powder coated, soft touch westpak valve, s/s tube. Vinyl coating is not a bad idea. How would you deal with the nicks or scatches as opposed to powder coating? Larry adjusted our spray pattern and called it his, I'm flattered.

Bob Foster · Sep 24, 2011

Thanks for clarifying that John. On closer look I notice that the manifold attaches the same way as the Bentley does so I now see the similarities.

Good for you John! And good for Larry Cobb to show it. Geeeze Larry you should have mentioned the Mytee connection!

I never got a chance to see hardly anything at Connections because I was busy helping Les out.

Jimmy L · Sep 24, 2011

Do you get paid for helping Les and Mikey out or are you just a doogooder?

I find when I'm in doogooder mode I get sick to my stomach later on.

Hence I stay away from helping too many peoples.

Royal Man · Sep 24, 2011

Jimmy L said:
Do you get paid for helping Les and Mikey out or are you just a doogooder?

Is doogooder the same as a shill?

renegade_cowboy · Sep 24, 2011

Anyone still use the 1 1/2 anymore?

Larry Cobb · Sep 24, 2011

The stainless manifold has been machined to accept different spaced jets.

We tweak almost all the standard wands from manufacturers.

Larry

P.S. Bob; The Venus wand had some innovative design ideas.
You need to look closer before you form an opinion.

hogjowl · Sep 24, 2011

What made you change the manifold, Larry? What issue did you have with it originally?

Larry Cobb · Sep 24, 2011

Marty;

We are checking wand spray jet patterns with this JetCheck device.

It shows the distribution of water across the width of the wand:

Lots of testing,
leads us to change spray jet manifolds of many wands.

I also wanted jet angles to be adjustable.

We will be checking more popular wands for even spraying.

Here is a close-up of the stainless glide:

Larry

John LaBarbera · Sep 24, 2011

Larry Cobb said:
Marty;

We are checking wand spray jet patterns with this JetCheck device.

It shows the distribution of water across the width of the wand:

Lots of testing,
leads us to change spray jet manifolds of many wands.

I also wanted jet angles to be adjustable.

We will be checking more popular wands for even spraying.

Here is a close-up of the stainless glide:

Larry

This what I like about Larry, and what makes him such a good dist. Both the PCC and the manufacturer can learn from him. I learn something new every time I talk to him. He makes us better.

Bob Foster · Sep 24, 2011

Jimmy L said:
Do you get paid for helping Les and Mikey out or are you just a doogooder?

Doogooder

not

one

dime

bahrahm · Sep 24, 2011

looks great ....is this on market now?

KevinL · Sep 24, 2011

I think John just gave us all a promotion. We're no longer bdcc, now we're pcc (professional carpet cleaners).

dday · Sep 24, 2011

KevinL said:
I think John just gave us all a promotion. We're no longer bdcc, now we're pcc (professional carpet cleaners).

I'm just broke ...

Larry Cobb · Sep 25, 2011

Shane;

They just shipped the first group of wands.

We like the wand enough to use the modified 12" model with our entry level TM's.

Larry

idreadnought · Sep 25, 2011

Larry, Larry, Larry,

I am always amazed by the scientific way you anylize things. You could just take it and sell it but you wanted to make sure it worked as good as possible. Of all the distributors out there your the first that I have ever seen test the jet spray vs hype it

dday · Sep 25, 2011

1) Does the stainless glide noticeably improve the ease of movement of the wand?

2) The glide looks slotted - am I seeing it correctly?

I like the idea of the vinyl coating, though I would be concerned with tearing.

Larry Cobb · Sep 25, 2011

David;

The stainless glide is slotted, but it has a rounded overall shape,

similar to a Teflon glide.

It does not slide as easily as Teflon, but provides better agitation.

The cast aluminum head is powder coated (no vinyl coating).

Larry

dday · Sep 25, 2011

Larry Cobb said:
...It does not slide as easily as Teflon, but provides better agitation.

How much more easily than an unglided wand would you say? 10% easier? 20% easier? (I understand I am asking for a subjective opinion - but a best guess is all I am asking for.

Thank You,

David

Larry Cobb · Sep 25, 2011

David;

It is about half way between a standard wand and a Teflon slotted glide,

on wet carpet.

Larry

Royal Man · Sep 25, 2011

Is it more or less this without the carbon fiber and 1/2 the price?

http://ccs5.com/zen/index.php?main_page ... ts_id=4807

Larry Cobb · Sep 25, 2011

Dave;

Dave Yoakum said:
Is it more or less this without the carbon fiber and 1/2 the price?

http://ccs5.com/zen/index.php?main_page ... ts_id=4807

The premium Bentley has a 2" carbon fiber tube and 4 stainless jets.

This wand has a smaller tube (1.5") and 2 brass jets.

I do think it is the best wand in it's price range.

Larry

Royal Man · Sep 25, 2011

Just wondered if it has the 12 " Bentley head?

John LaBarbera · Sep 25, 2011

Dave Yoakum said:
Just wondered if it has the 12 " Bentley head?

The head is the same design as the 12" Bentley, however the neck is 1 1/2". So they are the same but different. (if that makes any sense) The stainless steel glide is interchangeable with either the 12" Bentley or the 12" X 1 1/2"

randy · Sep 26, 2011

Does this wand accept a glide or is it built in ?

John LaBarbera · Sep 26, 2011

randy said:
Does this wand accept a glide or is it built in ?

The glide is removeable, it comes with the wand. I think Larry showed a picture of the glide.

Larry Cobb · Sep 27, 2011

Randy;

It comes with a half-round stainless slotted glide.

Teflon types are also available.

Larry

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