Extension poles, or telescoping wands, are the perfect
pressure washing accessory to buy if you need to
clean high or difficult-to-reach places like
porch ceilings, second or third stories,
roofs, tops of RV's, etc.
They're also great to attach
to
a gutter cleaning tool
to clean gutters, eaves & other high places. You'll never have to hire a service to clean your gutters!
Extnsion poles also attach
to
surface cleaners
to allow you to easily clean very
large, flat surfaces. Both horizontal or vertical!
MY RECOMMENDATION: I would insist on a pole that reaches to 24ft. - the cheaper 9-12 ft. poles just aren't long enough!
These wands are available in either
fiberglass, composite or aluminum materials which make
them as strong and as light as possible, and they are equipped with a built-in spray gun.
You'll want a pole that reaches up to 24 ft. - trust me.
Some commercial quality telescoping poles are also offered with a belt kit.
A belt kit is helpful if you plan to tackle a
demanding cleaning job that requires significant time
holding an telescoping wand. Or if you have back, arm or shoulder troubles.
The belt will wrap around
your waist, then hook onto the wand, as seen below, to help
reduce your arm and back fatigue.
Remember that most extension wands only work within
certain minimums and maximums for
PSI, GPM, etc.
So read the product specifications carefully to make
sure it is compatible with your pressure washer!
MY RECOMMENDATION - 6/27/08: I found a great source for a pro-quality telescoping pole at a price that's 38%+ less than the cheaply made poles generally sold to homeowners!
PressureWashersNow.com
offers an excellent telescoping wand made of aluminum and fiberglass that extends from 9 - 24ft and it works perfectly with all cold water pressure washers. A very good deal.
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