Wand for radiator

[downslope]

What's a good tool for blowing debris from tractor radiators, preferably amazon, ebay, TSC, etc.

 

[RoyJackson]

What's a good tool for blowing debris from tractor radiators, preferably amazon, ebay, TSC, etc.

I have one of these

https://www.amazon.com/Lematec-Blowgun-Velocity-Compressor-AS121-2C/dp/B07JFD8RH2/ref=sr_1_23?crid=2HATHJAHMW6AE&keywords=air+wand+blow+gun&qid=1656349670&sprefix=air+wand%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-23

Works good and the tip can prevent damage to the radiator fins

 

[sea2summit]

Milton can be found on amazon, that's a fairly good air handling parts vendor.

 

[seville009]

I use one of these - keep it behind the tractor seat when mowing the field. When the engine temp starts creeping up, just brush the chafe/seeds off of the radiator fins and screens without any damage.

 

[rScotty]

I pull out the radiator screen and use an air hose or garden hose on it. That screen is tough and durable.

I don't like to use a lot of pressure on the radiator itself. The fins bend too easily. So I use the garden hose set for a mild spray and work the water from the fan side forward. At the same time I have a a soft brush to apply some dish soap to the radiator fins. Amazing how much dirt comes off.

 

[flyerdan]

Harbor Freight engine cleaning gun. Has an angled tip and can siphon water or mild cleaning solutions. A must have for any shop imo.

 

[Thomas]

I use condenser spray cleaner like ref. techs use,good heavy dose let foam up set 10 mins lightly risen.

 

[chim]

I have two of these. One is unchanged and the other was modified. I cross-threaded a bolt into the end, cut the bolt flush, ground it to remove the sharp edges, and made a sawcut nearly 1/2 way through the tube near the end so it blows at 90 degrees. Since there's no 90 degree bend needed, it fits in some very tight spots. I'd post a pic but the BIL borrowed it

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[RalphVa]

What's a good tool for blowing debris from tractor radiators, preferably amazon, ebay, TSC, etc.

I use a B&D 20v blower. Beats having to start the air compressor and to built up pressure and does as good a job.

 

[Deere Dude]

Look at the Radiator Genie. Amazon,

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I have a couple of those Harbor Freight air wands and like someone said earlier I screwed a small bolt or screw into the end along with a dab of glue and then drilled a small hole in the side of it so it would blow out the side and it works pretty good in conjunction with the un-modified one, I also will spray A/C coil cleaner or ice machine coil cleaner and let it foam up and work some of the dirt and small seeds out of the radiator , then wash it out with the garden hose sprayer.

 

[dougtrr2]

I made my own from some copper tubing, a few fittings and an old air gun.

Doug in SW IA

 

[Tx Jim]

I have a radiator cleaning wand that has a blowgun with a rigid tube with several holes in the side of the tube at end of tube furthest from blowgun. An arrow marks location of side of tube that has holes & it's called an "Air Comb". My Air Comb didn't cost near the inflated price of $50 but I've had it many yrs.

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[Smokeydog]

Radiator Genie - Water & Air Cleaning Wands for High Efficiency Cooling Systems and Radiators - Blow Out / Wash Out Kit https://a.co/d/aug7IDy

Local Kubota dealer had best price which was surprising.

Also handy for sweeping the shop floor and washing equipment.

 

[IndyJay]

A piece of 1/4" ss tubing bent to 90 degree, cut off at bend with blow valve.

 

[Sportsman762]

There are two blow guns that I use to clean out the radiator. I like the Milton 159 4' blow gun as you get to stand mostly out of the dust cloud when cleaning the radiator. I use the safety tip with it to reduce chance of bending fins. It is USA made too!

https://www.amazon.com/Milton-159-Lever-Style-Extension/dp/B001O2XVF4

The Radiator Genie is nice also, it is shorter so your in the dust cloud. It comes with a blow gun and a water nozzle that is nice to use after blowing the radiator out.

https://www.amazon.com/Radiator-Genie-Cleaning-Efficiency-Radiators/dp/B01NAU8J6D

I am very careful not to bend fins by getting anything too close, as most any device used to blow out the radiator can bend fins. I like to blow the radiator out, then wash it out. Washing before blowing can cause the dust to cement itself onto the radiator making it a pain to clean. If I could only choose one I would probably choose the Milton 159.

 

[Beaver Cove Deere]

I use condenser spray cleaner like ref. techs use,good heavy dose let foam up set 10 mins lightly risen.

Why didn’t I think of that? I have gallons of the stuff plus the hose end mixer.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

Why didn’t I think of that? I have gallons of the stuff plus the hose end mixer.

Some of the coil clean products have acid in them. Read the label to make sure.

 

[bigtiller]

I use the Radiator Genie also.
Pro tip.. turn the air pressure down to 30 psi or less.

 

[Seven Gables]

I have a radiator cleaning wand that has a blowgun with a rigid tube with several holes in the side of the tube at end of tube furthest from blowgun. An arrow marks location of side of tube that has holes & it's called an "Air Comb". My Air Comb didn't cost near the inflated price of $50 but I've had it many yrs.

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I too have the Air Comb , design works excellent for reaching in tight quarters and getting high pressure air through the radiator. It’s also excellent for blowing out air filters from inside out. Our local kubota dealer stocks them besides amazon. Make sure to keep the wind in your favor when using.