No need for a 2" stair wand...
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Papa John
Lifetime Supportive Member
@PMF if you are listening--
the swivel hoses for this tool are too short!
need a little more play for the swivel to work with less hassle.
the swivel hoses for this tool are too short!
need a little more play for the swivel to work with less hassle.
Mike, why are you constantly spinning that head back and forth, unless you're just doing it for the video purpose? Just spin it once and do all the risers on the way up. Spin it again and do the landing on the way down.
I agree with there not being a need for 2". I do feel there is a need for the tool to have a 2" adaptor built in, like the prochem stair tool
I agree with there not being a need for 2". I do feel there is a need for the tool to have a 2" adaptor built in, like the prochem stair tool
Mark Saiger
Mr Happy!
The reason for the swivel is to save your arms and wrists and not have to do funky stand on your head moves.
Here are some videos of using it after more than one time trying it.
Easy peasy after some practice and a glide also helps in our opinion
Here are some videos of using it after more than one time trying it.
Easy peasy after some practice and a glide also helps in our opinion
Ok, I'm gonna have to show you guys how a straight stair wand is just as easy and maybe faster than a swivel. I need to get my professional camera skills back up, so give me some time
Desk Jockey
Member
I don't believe there is a need but it makes it more convenient. All out tools are 2 inch, wand stair tool, upholstery tool, Zipper, Rover. To need a weeny ass whip for stairs just adds complications.
Be a man, 2 inch is where its at!
Be a man, 2 inch is where its at!
hogjowl
Idiot™
Sooo many videos ...
Steve Lawrence
Member
Man nice job but kinda slow.
41 sec
Mikey P
Administrator
yep.
But take away the camera and the talking and the whole process would be a bit faster, eh?
Can imagine the loss of airflow using a 1 1/2 whip hose and how that tool narrows down to an inch at the swivel.
I use a 2 inch right up to it, ten foot 2 inch flexible whip hose from dultmeiers.
I use a 2 inch right up to it, ten foot 2 inch flexible whip hose from dultmeiers.
Mikey P
Administrator
Have fun with that.
Totally unnecessary
Totally unnecessary
And here you are trying to max out airflow with those SS connectors? Hahahhaha!
Mikey P
Administrator
ruff
Member
Most risers do not need the full steam extravaganza, as dust & sand do not migrate upwards. Some get front of the shoes marks and rarely some dirt (and then they need it.) Otherwise, just misting and good vacuuming is all that's needed.
However, from these videos it seems like the part that needs most attention (the stairs' nose) does not get as much attention. In my experience, being able to continue the wet cleaning motion down, following the nose curve (which physically is not possible with these long tools,) is what makes the best visible improvement.
Where I am, there's lots of curvy, tight and narrow stairs. I'd love to see the circus performance on these.
To each his own.
I totally agree that from recovery standpoint, there's no need for 2", plenty of suck with these stairs tool. Unless you really do not want to deal with a whip and are willing to deal with a much less flexible and more cumbersome hose that eventually, sooner or later I guarantee, will cause some damage. Unless, of course, you're a faux macho like Desky- the no Fels hack.
However, from these videos it seems like the part that needs most attention (the stairs' nose) does not get as much attention. In my experience, being able to continue the wet cleaning motion down, following the nose curve (which physically is not possible with these long tools,) is what makes the best visible improvement.
Where I am, there's lots of curvy, tight and narrow stairs. I'd love to see the circus performance on these.
To each his own.
I totally agree that from recovery standpoint, there's no need for 2", plenty of suck with these stairs tool. Unless you really do not want to deal with a whip and are willing to deal with a much less flexible and more cumbersome hose that eventually, sooner or later I guarantee, will cause some damage. Unless, of course, you're a faux macho like Desky- the no Fels hack.
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Mikey P
Administrator
As I said in the video these stairs were not soiled at all very light use I normally use my He-Man Devastator 14 inch 2 inch one on dirty stairs
ruff
Member
I like the little short handle 6" PMF stair tool. I take the handle off (it tends to hit objects,) it gives a lot of maneuverability. I use it with a short whip and the glide.
Yes you need to be on your knees and many here hate it.
Personally, I find it to be easier on my back, because I can keep it straight and it enables me to to give a great cleaning of the nose from various angles. And that part needs the most attention and is the most likely cause for call backs.
I wonder if PMF will be willing to make an 8" one, though that may make it a little harder on the wrist.
Yes you need to be on your knees and many here hate it.
Personally, I find it to be easier on my back, because I can keep it straight and it enables me to to give a great cleaning of the nose from various angles. And that part needs the most attention and is the most likely cause for call backs.
I wonder if PMF will be willing to make an 8" one, though that may make it a little harder on the wrist.
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As far as the solution hose being ONE INCH TOO SHORT for it to properly swivel all the way I just added a brass fitting to extend the hose. NOT LIKE PMF EVER LISTENS TO OUR IDEAS!
Desk Jockey
Member
Desk Jockey
Member
I think you guys should just hire a real man for an assistant that can do steps for you.
Cleanworks
Moderator
I know you guys who insist on 2 inch all the way are doing your best to maximize your airflow and dry down the carpet the best you can. My hats off to you, great attitude and job. The trade off however, is that you have to use a heavier tool with a heavier hose connected to it which is not only harder on your back and shoulders but a lot harder to manage than 1.5 hose. How many of you have knocked a picture off a wall or a lamp off a table because your hose? I am often in tight, conjested areas, where using a 2 inch hose would be a royal pita. You guys know what I'm talking about, you've all been there. It just makes sense to use 1.5 on stairs, upholstery or furnished areas. Make up a whip with the proper connector and leave attached to the tool. I use 2 inch occasionally, mainly on heavier carpet but 75 percent of my residential is with 1.5. I really don't notice much difference in drying times. I use a 15 foot whip of 1.5.
hogjowl
Idiot™
You’ve convinced yourself
ruff
Member
Yep. No doubt.
Though I wonder what kind of airflow increase is Desky's main concern?
Cleanworks
Moderator
Usually comes out the other end.Yep. No doubt.
Though I wonder what kind of airflow increase is Desky's main concern?
ruff
Member
So...................what does the other Canadian think?
Cleanworks
Moderator
His exhaust is even worse.
Desk Jockey
Member
It's not airflow concerns it's screwing around with 1.5 hose. We'd have buy some just for whips.Yep. No doubt.
Though I wonder what kind of airflow increase is Desky's main concern?
Cleanworks
Moderator
It's cheap and you can buy 2-1.5 inch reducers for your flash cuffs. It connects your 1.5 whip just like another 2 inch hose. Easy/peasy
Desk Jockey
Member
But it would only be needed for stairs. Why not just use 2 inch (like a grown man) and be done with it? Save the 1.5 for those porty posers.
