[Steve. Taylor]

Derek have always had a next working day service delivered by city link green yellow van

as you know 1 male 1 female cost the same as you paid so cant knock his prices
 

[expro]

Using any wand correctly gives good drying especially on low profile

carpet tiles.

What has always worked for me is something I learned on a Prochem course

and that is ........................................

On the drying or scrub strokes always lower or raise the handle of the wand
so that one of the lips is slightly off the carpet and this gives better airflow
which in turn means drier carpets.

[expro]

Ps
Sorry but I forgot to mention HEAVY pressure on the wand cuts off the airflow

and leaves the carpet wetter.

[robert meldrum]

Spot on Xpro .............it's in the technique

[absolutecleaning]

My glide has just turned up after ordering Sunday.

Havent checked it for fit yet but do I remember rightly its best to boil it before fitting?

Cheers

Simon

[Simon@arenaclean]

I used a roasting tin, it's the only thing it would fit in;D Put it on the hob and put in boiling water add glide simmer. Use tongs to remove. Position on wand from the back and force it over the wand lips pushing forward and down. Quite easy to do.

I would not be without it now.

Simon

[craigp]

I used a glide for about two years then took it off a year ago.

I prefer it without now, Not sure why maybe cus I feel a harder lock down onto the carpet without, also it picks up crap from the edges of the carpet better. Not convinced glides leave the carpet dryer. Infact I feel the reverse could be true.

If you not got one I would say dont worry, as its pros and cons for both.

Mostly I think the benefits of a glide is more for the user than results.

[Jim_77]

Unless the glide is sealed properly to the wand it will probably leak air, especially at the ends, so could well leave the carpet wetter.  Get it fixed on with a good dollop of silicone sealant and it works fine.

Funny how experiences differ, I find a glide picks up crap from the edges better than without one!

I wouldn't say you need to "boil" your glide, but certainly dunk it in hot water for 5 minutes.

Also be prepared to use a stanley knife/blade/chisel to shave your glide so it fits your wand perfectly.  I have a westpak, for which i had to cut out a slot in the glide to go round the bracing piece that keeps the wand lips apart.  I also had to shave it a bit to make room for the screw head on the other side.

Line the inside of the glide with silicone, and put some on the wand too.  But only put the silicone on when you're sure the glide fits otherwise you'll get in a right mess!

[absolutecleaning]

I think I definitely need to get a bit of silicone and refit.

As this is obviously a generic rather than custom built one there is a fair bit of give from back to front.  Presumably I can just adjust the angle to suit my wanding position.

Doing a search earlier someone mentioned jet extensions - anyone got any thoughts / experiences of these?

Cheers

Simon

[richie]

The problem with sealing the ends of the glide is that you get debris stuck in the wand slot and sometimes need to remove the glide.  I was informed by a glide seller that you only need to seal the ends if using a porty that has less than 3 vac motors.

Richie.

[Joe H]

Never sealed mine so if it leaks air it leaks air.
Still happy with the dryness of the carpets.

[Jim_77]

Richie I never get crud stuck in the wand slot, and that's even on some rentals where there's yuk all over the place

I took a glide off my old 1.5" wand after 12 months and yeah it had a little bit of scummy stuff in there but no obstructions that were affecting anything.

If you have the proper glide for your wand it should fit snugly up against the wand lips, leaving no space for anything to get stuck.  If you do get the occasional wad of fluff or small stone you can just dislodge it through the wand slot with a key or knife blade, or a bit of wire for a holed glide.

Simon is the glide you have a round profile one or square?  The square ones aren't worth the plastic they're made from :

[Terry_Burrows]

next week be collecting my new powerflight so I have a teflon glide which is new
I used it for 20 mins and then I took the machine back so I have no need for this now,I will be getting a wonder wand with the machine which has a roller,
 so its up for grabs   

[Simon@arenaclean]

I think I definitely need to get a bit of silicone and refit.

As this is obviously a generic rather than custom built one there is a fair bit of give from back to front.  Presumably I can just adjust the angle to suit my wanding position.

Doing a search earlier someone mentioned jet extensions - anyone got any thoughts / experiences of these?

Cheers

Simon

I put extensions on my westpac because the spray pattern was a 'V' instead of straight. This happens because of the extra height. My wand came from Cleansmart and Matt sorted it for me.

Simon

[Darren O]

Terry what Powerflight model did you get ive got the 1350 larger one when using the Wonder Wand you have to use it at least 350psi to get a decent clean that meant filling and emptying the the machine every 10 mins total pain in the arse to be honest i thought the WW was a complete waste of money but the Powerflights are top machines.

[absolutecleaning]

Simon is the glide you have a round profile one or square?  The square ones aren't worth the plastic they're made from :

It's this one Jim 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12-Teflon-Glider-for-Wand_W0QQitemZ280473493382QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA?hash=item414d85df86

[Terry_Burrows]

Hi darren gong to pick up next week we did not go for the bigger one as our work load dont need it,its far to big for us ,we are going for the wonder wand some like it some dont I do think it makes sense just wheel it rather than lift it? the deal Karl gave me was great I cant disclose but I have looked all at the machines cant see any thing better than these the wand I am getting is a 2 jet and I wont be using 500 psi turn down to around 230 thats enough I had  Rhino
500 psi never used that amount no need be filling up as you say the glide above is the one I have 

[Darren O]

Good luck with the WW anyway the Powerflights are great portys.

[Terry_Burrows]

  I am getting the top of the range mid size all in black it looks a monster out of starwars LOL going to name it R2 Tel 2

[fitz2kleen]

Wahoooooooo my new girlie glide wand arrived today
just lookin through back cat' to see if theres a uniform i can buy to suit it )
I'm thinking pink fluffy uggs and maybe a micro kilt

Regards Marc