B E Pressure 85.206.424L Telescoping Wand, 4-Stage, 24' Length, 4000 psi, 200 Degree F, 8.0 GPM, Black/Yellow

Just used the wand today to clean the front of my house. Last time I cleaned my house, I used a ladder (almost fell off) and still could not reach the top of 2 peaks. While tricky to use fully extended, it was usable and did the job. Once you start shortening the wand, it make cleaning a breeze. Much easier than using a ladder. A couple suggestions that might help: 1) Create a harness. I used a small tool belt that has big pocket. I kept the tool belt on my side and cradled the lower half of the wand handle in it. I don't think I would have finished in one day without using my makeshift sling. I think if I took a little time to customize a harness it would even be easier to use. 2) Reduce the size of the wand ASAP. As you use the wand, you find yourself stepping back away from the house putting the wand at more of an angle. Take the time to make the wand shorter, as the shorter it gets the easier it is to use. 3) Play around with which section you are collapsing when reducing the size. At first I was shrinking the sections from the top down. But that keeps the wand top heavy. I think began to collapse the middle section first, which helped a lot. It keeps the top lighter but still had the stiffer fiberglass section extended. I didn't try collapsing the fiberglass section first, but that may work even better. 4) Use appropriate water pressure. I have a pressure washer that has adjustable pressure and used it on the next to lowest setting (recommended for vinyl siding). I didn't try the highest setting, but I'm sure I would have had more difficulties using the wand with a higher water pressure. Overall, I feel the wand is well constructed and did the job. I'm a 49 year old male of average build do not work out and was able to control the wand. However I can see how using it fully extended can be an issue for a lot of people. The only "Con" for the product is the top section can start to turn, making it difficult to use. You then have to bring it down, twist the top back to where you want it and then lift it back up. Not a deal breaker, but it happened a few times over 4 hours of cleaning. One last note: I know I won't be able to move my left arm and right leg tomorrow. :)

I will begin by stating I am 6’2”, 220, and 59 years old. I used a 4,000 psi Simpson pressure washer I have to say that this is a workout, but I was able to fully extend this and had no problem getting the job done. The best advice someone gave was to by the gadget called the “Gas Vice” on Amazon (10 bucks well spent). It’s a little c clamp that attaches to the trigger and holds it in place so you can get more leverage by not using the trigger. I was then able to lift this to shoulder height and used a 15 tip on the lance. It worked great but was a workout for sure. This wand is extremely well made and came very well packaged. I’m so impressed at the quality. Do not believe the one-star reviews. If you are a manly man you will for sure be able to use this. If you are not, then you should not be using it anyway, so hire someone and pay 3-4 times the cost. Just settle in, take your time, take breaks, and you’ll have no problem. Before using fully extended, get to know it a bit and learn how it behaves. I can only think how much better this would have been if I were 30 years old again. But, proud to say my almost 60 years old old body prevailed.

By it's nature it's not going to be light or easy to use. Fully extended, it's a beast! It flexes away from the spray head several feet, testing the muscles of anyone brave/stupid enough to try! It does what is supposed to, and is a great value. It's just built for a very tricky situation. I was trying to clean rain gutters up on our second story...so I had it nearly completely extended. Pulling the trigger was like fighting a big Marlin! Very manly! My boys were tremendously amused, I did manage to clear about 15 feet of gutter before I realized that it would be O.K. for regular maintenance, but spraying out years of neglect was going to take days because I was going to need to catch my breath. A lot! Believe the other reviews that suggest a harness, it helps. But if you're trying to run this at full length...it's going to be tough to keep it up for long. I gave up, and glad I did. Paid someone to climb up there and clear all the build up. Soon as the weather is warmer I'll try again when it should be quicker going along the gutters. I can also use it to clean the windows on the second floor, so I don't feel like I wasted my money. It feels fairly well built (though I did need to order an adapter to connect to my cheapish Costco-bought pressure washer), I didn't have any leaks, and my pressure washer worked just fine.

Well, "love it" is a bit strong but it is a well executed product for a reasonable price. I have developed a fear of heights, so was dreading getting up on a ladder to power wash my house enough to make my HOA happy. However this did the job, got high enough to be able to get good results (though not all the way to the peak of my 2-story house). Other reviews noted it is very tiring to use, which is true, but once I got a good rhythm going and got the hang of how the fully extended pole flops around it was manageable. If you're in reasonable physical shape you will have an easier time than I did. Just take your time. The trick is to let the thrust of the water stream work for you, and take some of the weight of the pole. Many other reviewers noted a sling is important to add to this. I was OK without it, and not having a sling let me get an extra couple feet higher holding the trigger at shoulder height. Again, take your time and get into the rhythm you'll be fine. I found it useful not only for high reach but also doing areas like my covered porch - extended only a little gets me out of the blowback when I wash the ceiling corners, and it's nice to be able to handle larger areas from one spot. I wouldn't buy this for that reason but it's a nice bonus. Construction is reasonably good, but I would not expect it to last long in daily professional use. Mostly because the extension fittings are plastic and are simple lever locks, once they wear a bit I think it likely they won't clamp the sections very well and it doesn't look like there is a way to adjust their tension. For the home-gamer though I think it'll be just fine.

I needed to pressure wash the back of my house. It's over two stories, so I needed something that provided reach. I considered renting a 30 foot ladder, but decided to give this a try instead. It is well packaged and appears well made. It served my purposes, but other remarks about awkward use are on point. Here are my impressions. First thing, try to keep it relatively upright. The further off vertical you go and/or the more you extend it, the harder it is to handle. (I'm a pretty big guy - 6'2" and over 260# - so when I say it can be a handful, I'm not exaggerating.) Learn to use the force of the jet to help balance everything and things get easier. Do not add anything that makes the angle of the jet sharper because it amplifies this problem. (Trust me, I found out the hard way.) The angled tip provided is more than enough. Second, you will not have the accuracy of a hand held wand. The further you extend it, the harder it is to control the tip because of flex in the pole. (Anything that increases the angle of the jet amplifies this problem.) Once you get used to the flex, get things balanced, and develop a rhythm or pattern, you will get the job done. Be patient, take your time. As awkward as it is, once you get the hang of it it's still faster and safer than going up and down a ladder you have to move frequently. Third, I don't think a harness is necessary. I braced it against my thigh, hip, and chest to compensate for height between extending and retracting it, and that worked well enough. Frankly, I'm not sure I would want to be attached to it. When it came time to put it down, I was glad I didn't have to unclip it. Bottom line, it is not easy to use (and the longer you extend it, the more awkward it gets), but it gets the job done and is certainly less problematic than moving and working off a ladder at similar heights. One suggestion for the manufacturer/seller: the trigger assembly is ergonomically wrong for this set up. The one used is essentially the same as those on regular wands. But you can't use it like a regular wand because the balancing act needed to operate it places your trigger hand down low to support weight. I think a high mounted trigger (where the foam grip is placed), or a different style trigger down low would make this easier to work with.

The north side of my house gets algae nearly ever year. I've treated it with anti-algae, Clorox, etc, but it keeps coming back. It's two stories so I have to get my ladder, climb to the top, and stretch as far as I can to get 98% of it cleaned. With this extension, I can stand on the ground and reach beyond the roof line. It's a bit on the heavy side - that's the quality - but much easier and faster (and SAFER) than moving a ladder every couple of feet. And for the first time ever, I can now clean the soffits.

OK look, I rarely post negative reviews. But you should be aware this thing does NOT live up to the ratings on Amazon. This isn't my first rodeo. I originally purchased the old giraffe pole and it worked fine. Yes, they all take a lot of strength. So, I bought this one for a number of the features: Somewhat taller, maybe a little stiffer, and the nifty latches to secure the pole segments. But here's the thing: 1) The latches don't hold. It keeps the length fine but the pressure causes the angled tip to rotate, which means you're constantly trying to turn the handle over until it becomes to awkward to use. So you stop, unclip, set the pole down, rotate the tip and get all set up again. 2) It's heavy! I hadn't realized how much heavier until my father in law brought my old one back. OK, I'm strong and that wasn't a deal breaker. But, 3) The harness clip can't handle the weight. It kept unclipping which forced me to do the entire house w/o any additional support from the harness. If you think doing an entire house with one of these things is a butt kicker, wait until you try doing with a heavier pole and no harness support! Thank God my FIL brought back the old one.

It works great! It’s heavy and awkward to maneuver. I’m 6’3 230 and it takes some getting used to in order to use it. Once you figure it out, it works. I can clean the top peaks of my house. I had to change the adaptor on the bottom of the wand. It didn’t work with my pressure washer. They supply two options in the box. It’s hard to change them. Get two big wrenches and eat your Wheaties. You need to have a lot of leverage. They’re tight! All that said, this is a great tool. It would be better if your neighbor bought it and let you barrow it. 😂