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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: cleantech-westmids on March 24, 2013, 12:00:48 pm

Title: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: cleantech-westmids on March 24, 2013, 12:00:48 pm
Hi guys.

I'd like some advice. I'm currently using a wonderwand. I think wands in general are back breaking. Can anyone recommend me an alternative? Rotovac powerwand, 360 or extracta scrubba. Or anything else? I have my machine running around 200 psi.I mainly do domestic if that helps.

 Any feedback would be much appreciated.
 Thanks guys

Craig
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: feldon on March 24, 2013, 12:05:05 pm
Do you have a glide Craig?, they can make a big difference.
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: Jamie Pearson on March 24, 2013, 12:13:05 pm
You cant run a glide on a wonder wand.

I find the 3 jet wonder wand is only really effective up around 500psi. The 2 jet version works better at lower psi.

We still carry a normal scrub wand too (which you can fit a glide to) for some applications.
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: from edge2edge on March 24, 2013, 12:17:40 pm
Craig try an evolution wand(see hydramster website) After using the wonderwand it will feel like cheating as its an absolute piece of pee to use with excellent resilts just rather expensive......................Alan
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: garyhumphreys on March 24, 2013, 03:34:34 pm
I bought a two jet wand as a back up for my wonderwand but when I tried it out the wonderwand was relegated to back and is now relegated to the garage. Buy a new wand with a glide - you won't regret it.
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: Teddycare on March 24, 2013, 03:36:31 pm
Craig I have an evolution wand for sale very good condition it is the wider one with 2 inch bore, PM me if you are interested, Ted
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Post by: AshWhite on March 24, 2013, 03:41:21 pm
Ted, there is no PM function on this forum. How much are you looking for for the evo wand?
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: cleantech-westmids on March 24, 2013, 03:45:54 pm
Afternoon guys.

Many thanks for the various responses.

I haven't tried a glide, I'm willing to give one a go. Although I must admit, would prefer a cuppa in one hand. Have you seen the rotovac guy pic ;-) that's what I'd like haha.

Has anybody used a rotovac powerwand or 360 etc?

They look fantastic , but god there expensive.

Cheers again guys.

Craig
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: cleantech-westmids on March 24, 2013, 03:50:19 pm
Hi Gary/ted

Yea I've been using a wonderwand for ages now. Don't know why I've gone so long, I simply can't get on with it.

Normal wand with a glide or evolution wand?

Any further replies on the rotovac would be much appreciated.  Positive or negative!

Craig
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: Teddycare on March 24, 2013, 04:04:32 pm
Yes sorry Ashwhite must have been thinking of another forum, wanting £350 plus postage if interested e-mail me at
ted@teddycare.co.uk
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: cleantech-westmids on March 24, 2013, 04:14:52 pm
Ted I've sent you an email mate.

Craig
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: Max Campbell on March 24, 2013, 06:29:27 pm
Extracta Scrubbas are fantastic! I just happen to have one for sale! ;D

They are even more back-breaking than a wand, mind.
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: cleantech-westmids on March 24, 2013, 07:42:05 pm
Hi Max.

How come they are more back breaking than a wand?

Craig
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: Brendan (chem2clean) on March 25, 2013, 11:08:13 pm
i have the 360i,really love this tool.They are expensive,but easy on the back and cleans great.
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: Robin Ray on March 26, 2013, 09:25:56 am
Extracta scrubas do a real good job, leave the carpet dryer and use less water but.... they are heavy and awkward to use especially in a domestic property.
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: cleantech-westmids on March 26, 2013, 08:05:43 pm
Thanks all for feedback. Reckon I'll go for the 360 once I've saved for quite a while  :o
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: Simon Gerrard on March 26, 2013, 08:12:55 pm
Try this
http://www.wcsuk.com/t-rextm-total-rotary-extraction-tool.html
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: john martin on March 26, 2013, 08:18:59 pm
agree thats a good price , those are selling for $2500 in the states and imports usually end up  around  = £ for $  over here .
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: Simon Gerrard on March 26, 2013, 08:29:15 pm
The only disadvantage is that with a fixed, none flexible head it will skate off and be difficult to control on uneven surfaces.

Simon
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: john martin on March 26, 2013, 08:35:07 pm
The only disadvantage is that with a fixed, none flexible head it will skate off and be difficult to control on uneven surfaces.

Simon

I  think i read that the variable speed helps overcome that problem  , not sure .
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: Simon Gerrard on March 26, 2013, 08:47:35 pm
I doubt that, it will still skip even if you slow it down.
Wouldn't mind trying one though.
I wonder if Woodbridge would lend me one to put it through its paces

Simon
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: Ian Gourlay on March 27, 2013, 09:20:43 am
Try this
http://www.wcsuk.com/t-rextm-total-rotary-extraction-tool.html


If it does not have diffrent heads it could be a disadvantage as Rotovac  can be converted to hard floors etc.

I used to have an Ashbys Powerbrush  not latest hi tech equipment  but found it easier than a wand.

Although I have found no reports on here  when it got old I started getting through Motors  fast at  £100 plus a go . I did in the end find sombody local prepared to take it to bits on one occasion it was the brushes.
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: COLIN BRIGHT on March 27, 2013, 06:38:53 pm
why dont you double your prices, do half the work and problem solved...Simples.. ;D
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: grahamwolsey on March 28, 2013, 07:16:24 pm
Hi I have a rotovac for sale if interested let me know my phone number is 07831 514778 thanks graham .
Title: Re: Sick of wand! Alternative tool please guys?
Post by: cleantech-westmids on April 02, 2013, 08:01:56 pm
Wow Colin,  what a great idea!  ::)roll ...  if only eh!

Thanks for all your input guys!