[*paul_moss]

What do you find best for sealing your glide onto your wand?

I have tried  lots of different silicone and gasket sealers, but none seam to last longer than a few months/weeks  .

[Ken Wainwright]

Ditto here Paul.

The Americans recommend a product called, I think, Gloop. Never been able to source it though.

Household silicone type seals are only temporary.

The closest I've got to any reasonable degree of success is with Fernox LSX, you'll find it in the plumbing section of B&Q etc. It's a silicone seal in a toothpaste size tube (yellow box) much better than the other stuff.  There is also a black silicone used on caravans which is better too.

I have found that because of the shape and design, a genuine GreenGlide on my Westpac keeps the sealant "protected" better from wet-abrasion wear and tear. So far it's proved to be well sealed for 4 months without problem. My previous glide lost the seal on the edges in less than a week

The other alternative is to attach your wand to a 2" hose. At the other end attach a Boxxer 427. You wont need a sealant then

Safe and happy cleaning
Ken

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Don't forget the 2.5" vac pipe.

Shaun

[Ken Wainwright]

Sorry Shaun

The 2.5" hose comes between the 2" hose and the 427. Unless of course you're running 4 to the door

Safe and happy sealing
Ken

[*paul_moss]

Mine held on fine but I was getting plssed off with the lines left so I dremeled my glides to give them a wider mouth with no intersections, they work better but dont hold on as well.
My Panther has the same 45 blower as the boxxer but I still want a good sealant to stop the chatter.

[mark_roberts]

The glide seal with this new green wand is rubbish esp at the ends.

I reckon I'll need concrete to fill the gap.

Mark

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Mark which one are you? can't you change your profile?

Shaun

[carpet_care]

Ken the products called goop I have still got a bit left from my origional glide I got off greenie afew years back .

 Only had to use it once on each glide he sent a tube out with my first glide but the next one came through hydramaster without the tube of goop .

 Dont kmow if its any use but the website on the tube is www.amazinggoop.com


 Regards Andy Locke.

[Dave Roelants]

Shaun, any idea who was the first person to use a glide in the UK?

Ken the product you're thinking of is goop, I stock up on it when I go out to the States as I've never found it here.

Gorilla glue is the thing to seal cuffs to hoses, expands as it dries and is waterproof.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

I was never going to mention it......honest

Dave nice to talk briefly did you enjoy your tea? the price you gave me did it include tanks if you can remember?

Shaun

[Dave Roelants]

Waste tank, 150ft hose and wand, fitting, astroturf and jacket.

Freshwater tank and hose reels extra

[Joe H]

Gorilla glue is the thing to seal cuffs to hoses, expands as it dries and is waterproof.

Dave
I was thinking of Gorilla glue yesterday when I say this thread
but
can you get the glide off and clean up when it has worn ..... what do you think?

Gorilla do a tape as well which is good. Sourced from TV shopping channals or cheaper on Ebay

[MCS]

 These glide attachments must be a pain if  they keep coming of  saying that the pain in my arms are getting worse after a long days work so would appreciate anything that would aid a easyer life.

So you guys who use glides what kind of benefits do these glides have ?

 any links to suppliers ?

[stevegunn]

These glide attachments must be a pain if  they keep coming of  saying that the pain in my arms are getting worse after a long days work so would appreciate anything that would aid a easyer life.

So you guys who use glides what kind of benefits do these glides have ?

 any links to suppliers ?

Hydramaster the only way to go genuine greenglides,had the cheaper ones which don't work as well

[Glynn]

The "only" adhesive worth using on teflon is Goop.
Although a greenglide should fit the wand perfectly and doesn't usually need any additional sealing.

[mark_roberts]

Glynn - maybe mines a dud but theres a sizable gap at each end.

Shaun - there Ive added a signature will that keep you happy??

Mark

[Tony Gill Carpet Smart]

WHY WHY WHY When i spent £99 + p&p + vat don't hydramaster supply or ask if you want the goop. They should stock it IF they stock the glides shouldn't they??

CHEERS TONY

[Bennie25]

Had a couple of Green glides, I was impressed with the fit, its EXACT, to less than a mm, therefore never found any adheasive nessacery, this is how it should be i understand.

[Tony Gill Carpet Smart]

Yeh sorry i should have said mine fits great without any sealant goop glue or whatever the point i was making is if you do need it the company supplying the glides should be able to accomadate you.

CHEERS TONY : : :

[*paul_moss]

Mine fit perect too , but I have altered them for better air flow,by doing this has made them looser so I need something to hold em down. Just ordered some Gorilla tape and glue so will try that.