Product Overview
The SX-7 head combines a handheld tool and an upright tool in one head for the Gekko wand. Instead of carrying one tool for countertops and showers and another for floors, the SX-7 does both.
Its teardrop shape and front jet let it clean closer to walls and into corners than a round spinner can.
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 | AR51H | Agitation across open floor |
| Gekko SX-7 Attachment (this product) | 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.
How Close It Gets — New SX-7 Against the Old
| Distance from wall | New SX-7 | Old SX-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Edge cleaning | 6 mm | 38 mm |
| Corner cleaning | 10 mm | 82 mm |
Those figures are the reason to care about the generation. An 82 mm unclean band around a bathroom is visible from the doorway; 10 mm is not.
Where It Is Used
- Bathrooms, showers and shower walls
- Countertops and splashbacks
- Closets, laundries and other small tight areas
- Floors, used upright, where a larger head will not fit
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.
Operating Advice
- Work the perimeter with the front jet first, then the open area. That is the sequence the teardrop shape is designed for.
- On walls and countertops, control the water. Vertical work throws more than floor work does.
- Check the jet if the edge result drops off. On this head the front jet is doing the work that matters most.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a floor tool or a hand tool?
Both. That is the change over the original SX-7, which needed a separate tool for each.
How close to the wall does it clean?
6 mm on an edge and 10 mm in a corner, against 38 mm and 82 mm on the old SX-7.
Does it fit my Gekko wand?
It fits the new generation wand. It will not fit old Gekko equipment.
SX-7 or SX-15?
SX-7 for edges, corners, showers and countertops. SX-15 (AR51S) for speed across open floor. Operators doing bathrooms buy the SX-7 first.
Do I still need a corner tool?
For most work the SX-7 gets close enough. Where coving is involved, or the corner is tight, the Edge, Corner & Coving Tool (AR51C) is still the better answer.
Documents
- Gekko Range Overview — six heads, one wand (PDF)
- Gekko Tools Spec Sheet (PDF)
- Parts List — SX-7 Head Only (PDF)
- SX-7 Disassembly and Valve Repair Guide (PDF)
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.
