Upgrading Your Tools

The December Westpak Tell-Tale
by Craig Tyler

Wand Upgrades: Glides. There are a few reasons to add a glide to your wand. First, if the material is Teflon then it's generally easier to clean with the wand. Easier meaning the Teflon glides over the carpet freely and easily with less restriction then stainless steel lips or glides. This will also help a carpet cleaner to have less stress and strain in his arm, shoulder, and back which will allow him or her to work more efficiently throughout the day.

The second reason is that the glide is designed to enhance the cleaning capabilities of the wand. This is done by creating enough air flow through the glide that it will maximize the power of the vacuum motor with the wand.

Now both of these reasons may be up for debate and glides have also been made from other materials. Feel free to share your thoughts about glides.

Wand Upgrades: Nozzle Extenders.

When you put a glide on a wand it raises the nozzles from the carpet. The solution to this is putting 1/2inch or 1inch nozzle extenders between the nozzle and the manifold. If you have 1/4inch nozzles you'll need to change from a standard vjet nozzle to a tjet nozzle. The Westpak Nozzle extenders come with a filter and an option check valve. As discussed in the filter post in November, this will help keep your nozzles free of clogging. Just remember, for every inch your nozzles are above the carpet you're losing 10°. So if you're looking at getting higher heat to the carpet, a nozzle extender may be the solution.

December Specials

Westpak Bakers Dozen Sale. Buy 12 of any item and get the 13th item free. The 13th item must be equal or lesser value of the highest priced item of the 12 purchased. (example: When you purchase 11 items at $20 and 1 item at $40, the 13th and free item can be $40 or less.) Quantities limited to in stock items.

Free Shipping. Retail orders over $99 will get free shipping and Distributor orders over $1185 get free shipping. (For international orders, please contact the Westpak office for details.)

Free Valve. If you took the survey don't forget to get your free valve, the offer expires at the end of December.

For details visit the specials page or contact the Westpak office.

Upgrading Your Tools

The November Westpak Tell-Tale
by Craig Tyler

Preventive Measures: Filters. Got dirty or worn nozzles? If it's been awhile since you've replaced your nozzles you may want to consider replacing them. To clean them simply use a wooden toothpick and get that gunk out. If it's a serious issue you may need to take the nozzle off and clean it. Never use another metal when cleaning your nozzles because they will typically damage the spray pattern and then you need to replace a nozzle.

So now you have clean nozzles in your tools. An easy way to keep them clean is to install an inline filter. These typically go in before the valve on your wand or tool and after the quick connect. The mesh filter will protect not only your nozzles but also your valve and solution lines from dirt and grit. It won't stop everything from getting into your system, but it will stop the majority of it. This will help you spend less time fixing your tools and more time on the job making money.

Don't forget to inspect your tools regularly for any items that may need maintenance. A careful eye will help prevent incidences occurring on the job.

Shipping Your Orders with Care

The October Westpak Tell-Tale
by Craig Tyler

When you place an order with Westpak, we take great care in getting your products delivered to you securely and quickly. We start off by ordering high quality corrugated boxes that can handle the products we ship to you. These products are packed neatly and organized to minimize any damage that may occur during handling. Each item is wrapped protectively to prevent said damage. Once all the products are placed in the box, a second person goes over the order to ensure that everything is correct and that it's going to the right destination. Once the information has been verified the box is taped up and for larger boxes we bind each box with strapping to strengthen the packing which protects it even more during transit. Your business and orders are important to us. Standard orders leave our warehouse within 24 hours. Your products should get to you quickly and safely each time you place an order and we're here to ensure that.

Saving a Little Money

What's Easier?
The September Westpak Tell-Tale
by Craig Tyler

Everyone likes saving money right? When you work with Westpak you’ll be given opportunities to save on every order. Whether it’s a special offer, ordering more to maximize your product to shipping cost, or even the 1% discount* that comes from paying a little earlier, there are ways you can maximize your returns and save some money. After all the work you do it’s nice to get a few breaks.

(*The 1% discount applies to qualified distributors, for more information please contact Westpak.)