Re: Funny review of 24ft power washer extension for gutters
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10/13/21 07:45 PM
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A 24' extension with a 180 degree turn would give that turned end a lot of leverage against the person holding the pressure end. I sure hope the gutters are still attached to the roof/soffit really well, could have the gutters falling down towards you pretty quickly, especially if they are already full of years of built up, well set, stuff and you add another 1600 psi of force against the nails that hold the gutters in place. Have you given any thought about where all the stuff that was in the gutter is going to go after it leaves the gutter? Holding onto the 1600 psi wand with a 24' extension, blowing water against a floppy loose gutter while dodging the flying gutter debris, could also become a big game of dodge the falling gutter and its leaf content. Be sure to catch the event on video, it could be worth some money, or at least a good laugh after you recover from treatment. We wouldn't laugh at such a video if it became available... we promise..... Gene
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Re: Funny review of 24ft power washer extension for gutters
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10/13/21 09:02 PM
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A 24' extension with a 180 degree turn would give that turned end a lot of leverage against the person holding the pressure end. I sure hope the gutters are still attached to the roof/soffit really well, could have the gutters falling down towards you pretty quickly, especially if they are already full of years of built up, well set, stuff and you add another 1600 psi of force against the nails that hold the gutters in place. Have you given any thought about where all the stuff that was in the gutter is going to go after it leaves the gutter? Holding onto the 1600 psi wand with a 24' extension, blowing water against a floppy loose gutter while dodging the flying gutter debris, could also become a big game of dodge the falling gutter and its leaf content. Be sure to catch the event on video, it could be worth some money, or at least a good laugh after you recover from treatment. We wouldn't laugh at such a video if it became available... we promise..... Gene
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Re: Funny review of 24ft power washer extension for gutters
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10/14/21 05:03 PM
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Pin Oak Leaves are the worst I have seen for blocking gutters.
The way they traditionally attach down spouts to gutters is bad practice. It causes blockages.
At the end of a gutter run, a long radius ninety degree elbow should smoothly turn the whole gutter width downward, that would not block up with leaves, twigs, etc.
In mineral processing plants where both rocks and water are flowing in pipes and chutes, you learn the hard way not to create a gutter-like downspout connection, it will jam frequently and wear out fast.
Someone should market a blockage resistant end of gutter turn down, not the leaf filter gutter roofs, or the “radius slot” tops that catch water but partially allow leaves to fall below the gutter where they eventually must be raked up.
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Re: Funny review of 24ft power washer extension for gutters
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10/14/21 05:13 PM
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I have two of these - one at the house and one up at the lake cottage. Get the shoulder harness if you are feeble. This thing is a beast to control when it is fully extended. you need to have a good standing position and learn to combat the forces as you lean into the pole. Plan on doing nothing the next day and have a good bottle of bourbon ready to wash down the Aleeve.
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Can we get the Mexican cartels to help us with our supply chain issues? They don't seem to have any trouble getting stuff from one place to another.
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Re: Funny review of 24ft power washer extension for gutters
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10/14/21 05:13 PM
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1600psi is probably rated through the smallest orfice. And Im certain theres losses up the pole and especially at the 180 turn. I’ll be using the largest orfice with the 3/16” hole that fans out. Its not stronger than the spray at a car wash. And cause the pole says RATED for 4000psi, its not magic. It doesnt boost the pressure. I designed industrial hydraulic systems and robotic waterjet cutting systems for 30 years so I little first hand knowledge. Give me a tiny bit of credit. Im not spending $$$ on equipment to blow the crud off the gutter guards on my new 2nd home lake house cause I are stoopid So I thought the review was still funny.
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Re: Funny review of 24ft power washer extension for gutters
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10/14/21 05:17 PM
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I have two of these - one at the house and one up at the lake cottage. Get the shoulder harness if you are feeble. This thing is a beast to control when it is fully extended. you need to have a good standing position and learn to combat the forces as you lean into the pole. Plan on doing nothing the next day and have a good bottle of bourbon ready to wash down the Aleeve. FEEBLE?!?! I have plenty of liquor at the lake house. Ill make a Harsens Island Ice Tea to ease the pain. PS I ordered the wireless GOPro and Iphone mount so I can either watch watch Im doing or inspect after.
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Re: Funny review of 24ft power washer extension for gutters
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10/14/21 06:22 PM
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I have two of these - one at the house and one up at the lake cottage. Get the shoulder harness if you are feeble. This thing is a beast to control when it is fully extended. you need to have a good standing position and learn to combat the forces as you lean into the pole. Plan on doing nothing the next day and have a good bottle of bourbon ready to wash down the Aleeve. FEEBLE?!?! I have plenty of liquor at the lake house. Ill make a Harsens Island Ice Tea to ease the pain. PS I ordered the wireless GOPro and Iphone mount so I can either watch watch Im doing or inspect after. Please have another camera with a wide shot of you using the thing in case you capture something that could be YouTube gold.
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Re: Funny review of 24ft power washer extension for gutters
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10/15/21 09:57 AM
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Tried it last night. Worked BETTER THAN EXPECTED. Was a handful but I'm not a p&^^&y No video. Too busy working 13 hours a day at my business then doing the handyman stuff at the lake house. I'd like to hire someone but .....trying to save a couple dollars so I can put a 35' Fountain on that boat lift Did I mention that review was still funny. Even funnier now..
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Re: Funny review of 24ft power washer extension for gutters
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10/15/21 11:04 AM
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Tried it last night. Worked BETTER THAN EXPECTED. Was a handful but I'm not a p&^^&y No video. Too busy working 13 hours a day at my business then doing the handyman stuff at the lake house. I'd like to hire someone but .....trying to save a couple dollars so I can put a 35' Fountain on that boat lift Did I mention that review was still funny. Even funnier now.. thanks for the report Does it throttle the pressure down at all or is it full bore ?
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