{"product_id":"switchblade-quad","title":"Hydra-Flex Switchblade Quad Hydro Excavation Nozzle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHydra-Flex Switchblade Quad\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hydro excavation nozzle that runs four solid streams from one wider body, the most jets in the Switchblade family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Operators Run the Switchblade Quad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour solid streams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterchangeable tungsten carbide pills change flow in the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel body with a non-conductive urethane coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace worn pills instead of the whole nozzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHydra-Flex Switchblade Quad Hydro Excavation Nozzle Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,200 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel with non-conductive urethane coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrifices (pills):\u003c\/strong\u003e tungsten carbide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4\" long x 3.4\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e #4.0, #6.0, #8.0, #10.0, #12.0, #14.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses for the Switchblade Quad Hydro Excavation Nozzle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotholing and daylighting buried utilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting packed, hard ground with solid streams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose the Right Hydro Excavation Nozzle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 nozzle kit choices, each with its own part number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick by jet count: Ace runs one stream, Deuce two, Quad four from a wider body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare every option in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydro-excavation-nozzles\"\u003eHydro Excavation Nozzles\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a Switchblade Quad Hydro Excavation Nozzle Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size is the pill in each of the four jets. Because flow is split four ways, size the pills to your pump's total flow and pressure. Spare \u003ca href=\"\/products\/switchblade-nozzle-pills\"\u003eSwitchblade Nozzle Pills\u003c\/a\u003e let you retune without a new nozzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstalling the Switchblade Quad Hydro Excavation Nozzle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse stainless steel thread tape when installing pills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSwitchblade Quad Hydro Excavation Nozzle Rebuild Kits and Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/switchblade-repair-kits\"\u003eSwitchblade Repair Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/switchblade-nozzle-pills\"\u003eSwitchblade Nozzle Pills\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stainless-steel-plug-for-switchblade\"\u003eStainless Steel Plug for Switchblade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHydra-Flex Switchblade Quad Hydro Excavation Nozzle FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I change the flow without buying a new Switchblade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The tungsten carbide pills thread in and out, so you can swap to a different size for another pump or replace worn pills in the field. Seal them with stainless thread tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAce, Deuce or Quad: what's the difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of jets. Ace runs one stream, Deuce two and Quad four from a wider body. More jets spread the same flow across a wider cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which one fits your truck? Call 402-237-1914 (Mon to Fri, 7AM to 4PM) and talk to someone who has run the equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Hydro Excavation Nozzles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydro-excavation-nozzles\"\u003eShop all Hydro Excavation Nozzles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hydra-Flex","offers":[{"title":"Switchblade Quad #4.0","offer_id":54510328086712,"sku":"20022291","price":433.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Switchblade Quad #8.0","offer_id":54510328119480,"sku":"20022277","price":433.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Switchblade Quad #14.0","offer_id":54510328152248,"sku":"20022279","price":433.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Switchblade Quad #10.0","offer_id":54510328185016,"sku":"20022278","price":433.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Switchblade Quad #6.0","offer_id":54510328217784,"sku":"20022294","price":433.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Switchblade Quad #12.0","offer_id":54510328250552,"sku":"20022296","price":433.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/9941\/0616\/files\/1761843115092-56fffe7211e1481b9109862a3d71149b.webp?v=1792765377","url":"https:\/\/www.hydrovac-supply.com\/products\/switchblade-quad","provider":"HydroVac Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}