hydro tek arm/handle
- Thread starter Dollarspa
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Russ Johnson
Equipment Expert
Not in stock...I can have a price for you tomorrow.
Guy Blackmon
Roundtable Host 2009
UuuuuuMmmmmm...... Me Too, Same Problem. Thats just weird, ain't it???
Larry Millette
Member
And who ever thought that David and Guy would something in common. Who's up for a group hug? :happydance:
Christopher
Moderator
Wow!
David, you need to stop Man-Handling those poor machines and give them a break!
I did not know you were such an animal with your equipment.
I bet that you were mad about something and in a fit of rage just tore the handle off that poor surface cleaner and threw it around.
It will be ok David, just step back from the machines.
Hahahahahahaha j/k
Hope you get a stronger handle next time.
David, you need to stop Man-Handling those poor machines and give them a break!
I did not know you were such an animal with your equipment.
I bet that you were mad about something and in a fit of rage just tore the handle off that poor surface cleaner and threw it around.
It will be ok David, just step back from the machines.
Hahahahahahaha j/k
Hope you get a stronger handle next time.
Dollarspa
Active member
Well this can't be good news.... local hydro tek dealer only wanted 353.00 dollars plus tax ...for this arm/handle
Russ Johnson
Equipment Expert
David, what model do you have?
Dollarspa
Active member
Dollarspa
Active member
Owen apparently I like to drive down the highway and watch the handle bounce up and down and hit one of my hose reels..never bother to secure it after each job :thud:
E-P-W
New member
I always pull the pins and lay the handle down.
PressureWashE
New member
David a friend of mine here in town, has that exact surface cleaner, he doesnt use it, any more, I could ask him tomorrow, if he would be willing to sell it
Guy Blackmon
Roundtable Host 2009
The handle mount at the bottom, where it pins to the cleaner, is made of light gauge stainless steel, and bad welds. I really do like this surface cleaner.
I'll have the plate re-welded and reinforced, it will be fine.
$300.00+ for a handle?? No thanks.
I'll have the plate re-welded and reinforced, it will be fine.
$300.00+ for a handle?? No thanks.
BlueBliss
New member
I would extend the tubing down to the pins. You might have to reduce the size of the extension. Either way you go at this, the original design does not look quite rugged enough!
Christopher
Moderator
I would take the parts to a welder and show him how it is supposed to be, maybe bring a picture and have him make a new handle, either stainless or aluminum but have it built stronger.
This way it might be better than an original and maybe cost a lot less.
This way it might be better than an original and maybe cost a lot less.
welder
New member
I agree !!!
Grime Busters LLC
New member
Plenty of re fabrication can be done to improve the ANT 3 handle's. I have yet to experience a failure. but I have several ideas in mind for mod's.
David, do I understand correctly that this stress failure happened from the handle not being folded and secured while transporting ?
Guy, sorry I haven't called you bro, just now realized I forgot to call you the other night. I've been slammed busy, not sleeping much and still dealing with my back issues. Call me when it's good for you. I'm usually available between 6 pm and 9 pm (Arizona time).
David, do I understand correctly that this stress failure happened from the handle not being folded and secured while transporting ?
Guy, sorry I haven't called you bro, just now realized I forgot to call you the other night. I've been slammed busy, not sleeping much and still dealing with my back issues. Call me when it's good for you. I'm usually available between 6 pm and 9 pm (Arizona time).
Dollarspa
Active member
Jim the answer is yes
Guy Blackmon
Roundtable Host 2009
There is "Play" where the pins go into the mount holes. Enough back and forth motions will weaken the handle plate. Hydro-Tek now supply's bolts instead of pins.