Simple Nozzle Management

814jeffw

814jeffw

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I started doing this a couple of years ago. I drill two 1/2" holes into the hand guard part of the handle and then wrap several layers of black tape over the holes, then I run a 3/8" bit through the black tape to create a grommet for the nozzles to stick in. Very easy fix for keeping a couple of nozzles on hand. Just thought I'd share.

Jeff
 

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that is sweet
I wish i thought of that
 
Clever idea and simple. Good job
 
russ s said:
i just stick um in my pocket
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Makes it a little easier than digging for them. Anything to make it easier. Also they make to much noise in the dryer. My memory is bad so I need to have them in a place where they are all the time and not strewn all around my house after removing them from my pockets when I get home.


Jeff
 
Great Idea.Heres what I like to use.

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Holds 3 Nozzles, Ideal for Quick Easy Nozzle Changes
 
814jeffw said:
I started doing this a couple of years ago. I drill two 1/2" holes into the hand guard part of the handle and then wrap several layers of black tape over the holes, then I run a 3/8" bit through the black tape to create a grommet for the nozzles to stick in. Very easy fix for keeping a couple of nozzles on hand. Just thought I'd share.

Jeff
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Nice tip
 
Larry do your's ever break when you drop a wand. I have some and they always break but not purchased from PWP. I also have some from BOB that never broke. Get rough on Lori's and see if it will break next week
 
Chris Tharpe said:
Larry do your's ever break when you drop a wand. I have some and they always break but not purchased from PWP. I also have some from BOB that never broke. Get rough on Lori's and see if it will break next week
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I've never had one break yet. I'll be sure to slam it on the ground and into a couple of brick walls for you next week. Shall I try it on all of them or would just one be OK? By the way Chris, what is your billing address so that I can have Lori send the bill for the new one. :winknudge: Hahahaha!
 
814jeffw said:
I started doing this a couple of years ago. I drill two 1/2" holes into the hand guard part of the handle and then wrap several layers of black tape over the holes, then I run a 3/8" bit through the black tape to create a grommet for the nozzles to stick in. Very easy fix for keeping a couple of nozzles on hand. Just thought I'd share.

Jeff
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Great idea.
 
814jeffw said:
I started doing this a couple of years ago. I drill two 1/2" holes into the hand guard part of the handle and then wrap several layers of black tape over the holes, then I run a 3/8" bit through the black tape to create a grommet for the nozzles to stick in. Very easy fix for keeping a couple of nozzles on hand. Just thought I'd share.

Jeff
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Thanks Jeff, thats a great Idea
 
Wow,..this is from 2007,...I still do this,..but I've since went to the tri-banger thingy,...which I didn't think I'd like,..but I REALLY like it. Still use these higher pressure nozzles from time to time,..so it's still nice to have them on board.

I rarely use a wand for house washing,..the handle and the tr-banger,.. is enough when downstreaming. The wand just makes it a more cumbersome tool. I mostly use a wand for decks, concrete steps,etc...

Yes Ron,..there are other things I do to make life easier in our type of work,...
I'm sure everyone keeps at least basic tools on board for basic repairs,..my stuff always seemed to end up corroded and/or rusty. So a couple years ago I started painting them,.(wrenches, vice-grips,screwdrivers, etc...) Really solved the rust and corrosion issue,..because after while the chrome palting just wears through and need replaced with another coating. Plus the coatings on wrenches are often times metallic,... and the chlorine vapor and water get through after while even in a closed tool box it seems,..and also from even handling the tools,."In the field",..where's as paint is actually more resistant to these elements I do believe.

The cheap spray paint from Wal-Mart is actually pretty decent,..especially at around a dollar a can.

You can also color code different size wrenches and sockets for instant recognition in your tool box,..and also easily recognized in your neighbors' toolbox,..Ha,Ha..

Jeff
 
Thanks Doug,..I also prefer wooden painted tool boxes. I made a tool box a few years ago outta' wood because I wanted to make it fit my own needs,..(Compartments,..low profile)..,..wood is very easy to work with and can be made to look nice,..rounded edges and such,,...has more "charm" than metal or plastic tool boxes as well. Just keep em' painted up and there will not be any issues with rotting or punkiness,... I prefer the gray porch floor paint,.. The tools also don't rattle around like they do in metal. Paint about once a year,..or maybe twice if stored on an open trailer.

Oh,..and it will never rust.

I don't even have hasps to rust....the lid just stays shut on it's own.

Ok,..I was bored one day,...Ha,Ha... But it is something I'm glad I made.. I will never buy another store bought tool box.

Jeff
 
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