Product Overview
The 14 inch Gekko Brush Head adds mechanical agitation to the open-floor pass. Where the squeegee head recovers, this one scrubs while it cleans — useful on textured tile, unglazed porcelain and floors where soil has a grip that pressure alone will not break.
The Gekko System — One Wand, Six Heads
Gekko is a modular hard surface system. One wand takes any of six cleaning heads through a threaded collar, so a single wand covers open floor, corners, coving, shower walls, countertops and under toe kicks.
| Part | What it is | Where it is used |
|---|---|---|
| Gekko Wand (no head) | AR51A | The wand itself — every head needs it |
| Gekko 4 Inch Head | AR51D | Concentrated jet for stubborn grout and tight spots |
| Gekko Edge, Corner & Coving Tool 4 Inch | AR51C | Corners, edges and coving that spinners miss |
| Gekko Squeegee Head 14 Inch | AR51E | Open floor, fast drying |
| Gekko Brush Head 14 Inch (this product) | AR51H | Agitation across open floor |
| Gekko SX-7 Attachment | AR51G | Spinner head on the Gekko wand |
| Gekko SX-15 Tool Attachment | AR51S | Larger spinner head on the Gekko wand |
Important — New Gekko Heads Only
The current Gekko wand connects to all of the new Gekko heads. It will not work on old Gekko heads.
If you are adding to an existing Gekko set rather than buying new, tell us what you already have and we will confirm the generation before you order. This is the single most common mis-purchase on the range, and the parts look similar enough that it is not obvious until they are in your hands.
Jets Screw Into the Head, Not a Spray Bar
Older hard surface heads ran a spray bar across the manifold. Debris that gets into a vacuum line — string, paper, hair — catches on a bar and blocks it, and clearing it means stripping the head.
On this head the jets screw directly into the metal housing. There is no bar for debris to catch on, airflow through the head is better for it, and there is less brass in the assembly to service. Jets are replaced without special tools.
Specifications
| Pressure rating | 2,000 psi |
|---|---|
| Vacuum port | 1.5 inch |
| Jets | Two 8001 side jets, two 11001 centre jets |
| Jet replacement | No special tools required |
| Replacement brush | Gekko Replacement Brush 14 Inch (AR51B) |
| Fits | Gekko Wand (AR51A), new generation only |
What It Runs On
The Gekko range works with any truckmount or high-pressure portable extractor. It is a high-pressure tool system, so a low-pressure portable will connect but will not deliver the result the tools were designed around.
Around 1,000 psi is sufficient for tile and grout work. The tools are rated to 2,000 psi, which is headroom rather than a target — if you are reaching for more pressure to get a result, dwell time and chemistry are usually the answer.
The Brush Is a Wearing Part
The brush wears and is replaced; the head is not. Budget for the replacement brush (AR51B) the same way you would a pad or a bonnet, and change it when the bristles splay rather than waiting for the result to drop off.
Operating Advice
- Let the chemistry dwell before the pass. Agitation disturbs soil that has been loosened; it does not replace dwell time.
- Overlap passes, and work back toward an exit.
- Check the four jets when the result goes uneven. Two side jets and two centre jets mean one blockage shows as a band, not as a general drop.
- Rinse the brush at the end of the job so soil does not dry into the bristle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brush head or squeegee head?
Brush when the floor needs agitation. Squeegee (AR51E) when it needs recovery and fast drying. Many operators carry both.
What jets does it run?
Two 8001 side jets and two 11001 centre jets.
Can I replace the brush?
Yes — AR51B, 14 inch.
Does it fit my Gekko wand?
It fits the new generation wand. It will not fit old Gekko equipment.
Will the brush mark polished stone?
Any brush can dull a polish over time. On polished stone, test first and consider the squeegee head instead.
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What We See in the Field
The Gekko range gets bought head by head over time, and the generation question is what catches people out — an old wand with a new head, or the reverse, bought months apart from different places. Check the generation before ordering rather than after.
The other pattern is pressure. Operators who are disappointed with a hard surface result are usually short on dwell time or running the wrong chemistry, and no amount of extra pressure at the tool makes up for either.
