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I like it alot! I like where you put the ball vavle looks like it would be easier to use then the one I had. Right now I prefer the trigger gun.

thanks for the input guys. i like making stuff, it can be the simplest thing and i feel all proud about it lol. now i can't wait to use it.

I've been using a gun and like, I have a homemade one for a back-up.

I use these. They last about 10 roofs, less that $3 each, goes bad unscrew the bad one screw on the good one.

jimmyjamroofcleaninman wrote:

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just wanted to know what yoiu guys thought of the wand i just made. any input is appreciated. dont pay attention to the male garden hose adaptor, meant to get the female but was in a hurry, so i still have to exchange that. i got the 4way nozzle holder from pressuretek and went with the 0040 1540 2540 4040 nozzles. may try the 30 orifice nozzles also but gonna go with the 40's for now. i'm running the 5850 and 100-200' of 5/8 hose.

 

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 Yeppppers  that is what i use  except I dont have to 45 degree elbow on mine and I use a quick connect to my hose. 

excellent work, 

make sure you carrry extra valves on you,   also carry extra quick connect for your 4 way , they will go bad when you  least expect it, or Like me, I dropped mine and it snapped  NO GOOD

 

dave

 

Dave 

 

its funny you say that chris cause my fiance's parents live really close to the highway and i'm pulled up in their yard working off of my tailgate. i was making another slotted pipe filter and then i worked on this gun. the cars were driving by and i'm cutting and gluing pipe and i was just waiting for a cop to pull up and say he'd had a complaint. i dont think i look like a terrorist but i guess i could resemble one of those militia men, lol.

Nice job. You don't look like a terrorist, but your puppy does! Looks like its wearing a Burka!

Hey James,..nice basic wand,..pretty much the same as I use.

Just a couple things to consider,..first,..I'd paint it black just to finish it up.

Also, the little extention you have after the ball valve really isn't needed. It will just add leverage to it,...and when it's dropped it will  be a lot more likely to break. The shorter wand is als easier to slip through the ladder rungs when needed.

Not gonna effect the spaying distance in any measurable way. I actually have extenions I can add to my wand for breezy conditions or very long shots,....never need them much,..but it's just another add on to make the work easier,...and the extensions are simple enough to make and store.

But, either way,..it will be cost effective and work well for you. I always have a spare on hand,..just in case.

Jeff

-- Edited by Raystown Roof Cleaning Central PA 1-800-236-0322 on Sunday 3rd of April 2011 09:25:47 AM