The newest entry into the Swivel Revolution

[Mikey P]

From Interlink..

 

[Wandslinger]

Looks cheap but I sort of like the locking swivel idea

 

[hogjowl]

The glide doesn't look bulky. Hopefully the spray wont hit it. Maybe no edge dribble.

 

[Mikey P]

I'd like to see a round profile on the glide

Mytee should feel like Eric right now..

 

[Mikey P]

Which is pretty damn ironic...

 

[Mikey P]

Btw, has anyone seen the new Bentley mentioned on other sites?

 

[Cleanworks]

Are there other sites? Really?

 

[Jimmy L]

How much?

 

[Ed Valentine]

Mytee should feel like Eric right now..

What have they actually innovate or invent on their own in the first place? I know the swivel wand was devised in the early days.

Just asking

 

[Mikey P]

$800 or so Jimmy



Exactly Ed..

 

[Jimmy L]

Like I said the NSS pig vac has had a swivel on it's wand for at least 30 years now. WHAT INNOVATION!

 

[hogjowl]

You can't afford it.
Move on.

 

[Dan]

I found this at the door yesterday...

 

[Mikey P]

Nice photo!

 

[Mikey P]

I used the new wand today, my opinions are in Scott's hands to do what he wishes with..

 

[J Scott W]

I used the new wand today, my opinions are in Scott's hands to do what he wishes with..

These are Mike's comments / opinions on the wand we sent him to test out. This is a 14" wide wand head with 2" tube. Combination of steel and aluminum. Mike only got 1 glide, but the final version will come with 3 glides. User can interchange them as he wishes.

1. Thoughts so far..
   
   Positives:
   • Spray pattern is just right, good angle, zero over spray
   • The head is at the correct angle for the flat glide to push and pull efficiently and with a long pull.
   • The swivel feels tighter than Mytee and Cal Tools wands so less fatigue fighting to keep it centered.
   • There is so little contact area with the flat glide that it's not too hard to push like larger Delrin/plastic glides.
   Not so positives:
   • The air chamber is too large for the 4.6 blower on the 370, just like the MACH 15, the air feels like it's getting lost in there. I can put on my Sapphire 12" and it screams in comparison. Next week I'll test it on the Aerotech, which I assume will make it scream.
   • A round profile glide would help make the wand fit a wider range of operator heights
   • I'd like to see a Titanium tube used to reduce the weight. All steel construction, including the swivel is a bit more for this 50 year old.
   • The swivel is noticeably wobbly when not locked. I'll assume this will only get worse over time.
   • The cheap assist handle should be rubber coated or replaced with a Mytee handle. The sharp edges dig in too much when swiveling...

My responses -

Thanks for the comments.

The air chamber was intentionall designed to be large and to have no sharp bends. In all the compuyter models that increased air flow. The sound may be different, but I think the air flow, even with the 4.6 should be excellent, meaning good soil and water removal and drier carpets. It should be even better with the Aeortech.

There will be 3 glides with the final model. One of them does have a round profile. Operatror can remove 3 screws to change the glide.

Agree, Titanium would be nice. If this model sells well, we make come out with a titanium version. Titanium would also add over $200 to the retail price. Our goal was to keep price between $800 and $900, so we went with aluminum and stainless steel combination

We are aware of the issue with wobble in the swivel. The specs for machines the grooves where they attache have been changed. Hopefully this will eleiminate or at least reduce the wobble. Even with the wobble, we did not find any air leaks.

I like the idea on the assist handle. I will pass that along to engineering and production and see if we can make that change.

 

[Mikey P]

Looking foward to the Swivel Shoot Out next week..

 

[J Scott W]

Update - There will be just 2 glides included with the wand, slotted and sawtooth. No rounded profile, at least for now. Sorry, Mike.

 

[dealtimeman]

That saw tooth has good extraction properties.

 

[ruff]

This is true for all wands, including the latest phenomena de jour (thanks Larry!).
Lately, I've been hearing repeatedly the expression "the wand screams", as a reference to being great.

When a wand "screams", though it sounds impressive, as far as I know it is no indication of better recovery. Could be something as simple as the angle the air hits the glide or lip.

Could also be that the specific wand will not do well with the 370 with its small blower, yet do great with a blower that can move higher volume of air.

It will be a lot more helpful if we hear less about "screaming" and see more proof about recovery. Unless we are talking about a whole different subject.

 

[hogjowl]

It recovers quite well.
You irritating bastard.

 

[dealtimeman]

The sound has to be sound of flow and not the sound of turbulence.

 

[Mikey P]

I've owned/ used more wands than just about anybody here


Screamers deliver the goods.

 

[TConway]

There is a very different sound in air you have know what to listen for

 

[ruff]

......
Screamers deliver the goods.

I'd be damned. And no doubt in other areas of life as well.

There is a very different sound in air you have know what to listen for

I am sure there is Tom. My remark is not about your specific wand which is awesome according to the mill. I just don't like the quick dismissal according to unproven parameters. Besides, Marty according to all evidence, beside mastering the art of Lemmings, is blind, deaf and................so, how could he tell?

 

[hogjowl]

The DevPro is awesome.

Just admit that you can't afford it!

 

[ruff]

If that guarantees that you will take

I will practically admit anything.


As long as you don't scream.

P.S. As per Tom's wand, I am sure it is an outstanding one. Similar to the Zipper in quality and workmanship.

 

[hogjowl]

So admit it.
You're too cheap to buy a DevPro!
You're just like your cousin Patels!!!

 

[Mikey P]

Ofer are you in the bay area next Tuesday?

 

[ruff]

Next meaning 9/27 ? - In the sierra. Building gates for the new orchard. Be back Wednesday 9/28.
Or are you talking 10/4?

Are you coming down?

So admit it.
You're too cheap to buy a DevPro!
You're just like your cousin Patels!!!

Elmer, are you as lemming as you sound, or are you just your sleep deprived, silly old self?