Update to my last post...
Went to my dealer since I'm in the middle of getting a vacuum and had to return the Sebo D4 I had out on trial. I talked to him about the wands and he showed me a couple of things. First, the non electric wand is not that much lighter than the electric wands. They are both made of steel and the non-electric wand will fit with an electric equipped hose, so I solved that issue.
However, he did show me the aluminum extension wand that comes with the Miele uprights and it is super light. It doesn't extend as far as the other wands and I don't think you can attach a floor tool to it (at least I didn't try). But for me, it is perfect because it's just enough to reach where I need it to go when using some accessories, but it can also attach to the electric wand for an even greater reach without adding much weight.
Now to decide between Miele C3 Marin, Brilliant or HomeCare Plus!
