Trying to find more info. on the very popular Greenie wand
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Jack May
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DON'T BUY IT.
Just buy a crap castex because at the end of the day it's the technician NOT the equipment that make or break the job!!!!
John
Just buy a crap castex because at the end of the day it's the technician NOT the equipment that make or break the job!!!!
John
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just go to the source
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with the big Genesis blower you'll love the 2inch barrel 14 inch Greenhorn wand.
I've had it for over six months , no drips check valves are working great
The jets are lower to the carpet because Greenie puts extenders in front of the jets and the manifolded is angled towards the glide to shear the dirt as opposed to blasting the face fiber. This prevents any pile distortion and blasting the dirt to the base of the fiber.
When I compare my Greenhorn to my Butler wands they are just toys... the Greenhorn is a real man's wand
You sure you're ready for one Todd :?:
I've had it for over six months , no drips check valves are working great
The jets are lower to the carpet because Greenie puts extenders in front of the jets and the manifolded is angled towards the glide to shear the dirt as opposed to blasting the face fiber. This prevents any pile distortion and blasting the dirt to the base of the fiber.
When I compare my Greenhorn to my Butler wands they are just toys... the Greenhorn is a real man's wand
You sure you're ready for one Todd :?:
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Pfred, did you ever sell those 2 POS Butlers wands so you could cover yore gambling losses in Vegas???
PS JiMMy told me yore selling them to raise $$$$ to take yore family on vacation to see the Rat in ORlando??? if you come down in Dec. you can see me act like Ed Hockulee!!!
PS JiMMy told me yore selling them to raise $$$$ to take yore family on vacation to see the Rat in ORlando??? if you come down in Dec. you can see me act like Ed Hockulee!!!
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2"x14" Greenhorn rocks!
2.5" to the door from the truck!
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2.5" to the door from the truck!
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I have never owned one.
But I have yet to see anything negative ever on that one wand...
Every other version ,Yes...
But they seem to have the excalibur of wands out there...
I would say just buy it,for if you do not.I am sure you can resell it very,very fast...
But I have yet to see anything negative ever on that one wand...
Every other version ,Yes...
But they seem to have the excalibur of wands out there...
I would say just buy it,for if you do not.I am sure you can resell it very,very fast...
hogjowl
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I've got a rather large 2 inch Green Bean wand here that I'll be glad to cram up your ass if you'll come down here.
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when did Marty develop a fetish for gnomes?
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Hey Marty if you want to unload that wand let me know...
LOL! I have been known to be wrong a time or two every five or six years.
Why don't I answer my phone? Because some of you crazy mother f'ers won't leave me alone.
I had a guy call me yesterday asking me why I have a yellow page ad but no coupons in the back of it.
I KNOW it was one of these guys from the bb's.
DevilDog
Why don't I answer my phone? Because some of you crazy mother f'ers won't leave me alone.
I had a guy call me yesterday asking me why I have a yellow page ad but no coupons in the back of it.
I KNOW it was one of these guys from the bb's.
DevilDog
hogjowl
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Can't let it go.
One day, I'll hire some young dude who can put up with it all day.
One day, I'll hire some young dude who can put up with it all day.
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Marty
What is the actual problem you have with a 2" wand?
Do you have small hands or is it the added weight?
Are you only using the Castex now?
Do you, like your Idol, feel that it does not need a glide?
Is the trigger on that Castex really limited to 450 psi?
I really wanted to try one @ Jon Don but it never happened.
What is the actual problem you have with a 2" wand?
Do you have small hands or is it the added weight?
Are you only using the Castex now?
Do you, like your Idol, feel that it does not need a glide?
Is the trigger on that Castex really limited to 450 psi?
I really wanted to try one @ Jon Don but it never happened.
hogjowl
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Mikey P said:
The REAl problem is my age. Arthritis has set in my hands and shoulders and so the weight of the wand causes me problems. Actually, I think it's more the wider hand grip more than the actual weight that causes me problems.
No, I'm not just using the Castex wand. I bought a 1.5 inch Greenie wand and use it on the appropriate occasions. I have personal preferences for each wand in certain circumstances.
I agree with Jimmy that the Castex wand does not need a glide ... at least not on most carpets. And, the narrow slot gives me glided wand drying times. But, unlike my idol, I find an occasional style that it just won't glide on.
I'm not sure about the psi limitations on the Castex. When I went back to the smaller wand, I cut my cleaning psi down from 600 to 350.
Todd, to answer your original question. The Greenhorn wand is hands down the best wand I have ever used. I do not pretend to have tried every wand in existence, but I have tried and own more than I care to list.
To begin with the 2" pipe is a dramatic improvement to the 1.5" (IMO).
Second the extensions place the jets closer to the carpet which reduce the additional humidity typically created during cleaning, along with reducing associated heat lose.
Next the Feather touch valve...self explanatory.
The parflex solution feed is a nice touch as well. Does not burn if contact is made as with the metal solution feeds.
The low profile design of the wand allows access under items that would previously have had to be moved and replaced.
Finally may favorite feature is the angle and offset of the manifold. They allow the solution to flow through the fiber with out blasting the backing of the carpet in a way you simply must experience to appreciate. It will give you dry times that rival a rotary drimaster and a flush ability of a fire hose.
Good hunting.
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Rex is right on the money! Do yourself a favor and order it! It is the single best thing I have purchased since going to a truckmount. Cleans like nothing else and will leave the carpet dry to the touch. Amazing wand!
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Greenhorn Wand
Just received 2 of 14" wands.
First impression out of box,excellent highly polished finish.
As a mfg. looked for quality of welds,alignment,use of self locking nylok nuts & SS lock washers,
Weight indicates use of heavier metal.
With the Teflon Glide you will never wear out this wand.
If handling the 2" tube is a problem,Jeff could install a PW valve on top of tube if he wanted.
Current users indicate exellent performance.
Thans Jeff, Judson
Just received 2 of 14" wands.
First impression out of box,excellent highly polished finish.
As a mfg. looked for quality of welds,alignment,use of self locking nylok nuts & SS lock washers,
Weight indicates use of heavier metal.
With the Teflon Glide you will never wear out this wand.
If handling the 2" tube is a problem,Jeff could install a PW valve on top of tube if he wanted.
Current users indicate exellent performance.
Thans Jeff, Judson
I have the car wash valve style from larry cobb and the standard under the tube style valve from greenie. Larry had me convinced that the 2" tube made it to hard to grab the wand and operate the vave due to the diameter when I bought it. I actually like the feather touch valve under the tube much better, but I have extremely large hands. Either way this wand is probably one of the best investments you can make .
