Homemade alternative to backpack.

[TolishAPurd]

That is really impressive Beccy, weren't you the one with the toddler on the bike also?

 

[Tuffers]

That is really impressive Beccy, weren't you the one with the toddler on the bike also?

Yes, she's going articulated /emoticons/biggrin.png

 

[Beccy]

Thanks everyone, I'm feeling very chuffed with it /emoticons/biggrin.png

And yep, I'm the one with the toddler and bike, so this was done with "help" from him lol. His most useful contribution was to sneak a frying pan into the washing machine while I was engrossed in this project. Haha, rip frying pan!

The trolley is designed to fit in my fiat panda so I can do occasional jobs further afield /emoticons/smile.png

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[jimmyboots]

Thats excellent Beccs, really impressed. Now all you want is a reel /emoticons/smile.png

 

[Beccy]

Wow, that's cool!

Thanks for all your help too Jimmyboots /emoticons/smile.png

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[WWC]

Hi @jimmyboots what reel is that and is that pole hose or microbore extension hose on it?

I am looking for a small reel that I can put PU pole hose on as an extension hose.

 

[jimmyboots]

No probs Beccy /emoticons/smile.png

Its gardiners pole hose mate. I put the whole 30 metres on there. Fits on easy. The reel is from wilkinsons only £15. make sure you get the small £15 one, NOT the £16 one. Heres the link

http://www.wilko.com/hose-pipes-sprinklers+spray-guns/wilko-hose-reel-set-10m/invt/0329242

 

[WWC]

Its gardiners pole hose mate. I put the whole 30 metres on there. Fits on easy. The reel is from wilkinsons only £15. make sure you get the small £15 one, NOT the £16 one. Heres the link

http://www.wilko.com/hose-pipes-sprinklers spray-guns/wilko-hose-reel-set-10m/invt/0329242

Thanks, looks like the sort of thing I am looking for.

 

[0793danny]

Nice project. I will have to give this ago at some point.

 

[john algar]

Nice work, I can't believe you did all this on your own.

 

[Paul Joyce]

Lovely! Brilliant even. Top drawer

 

[cheapncheerful]

hi and welcome Paul Joyce...this is a very good post

 

[Beccy]

Hey Jimmyboots.... Do you think this setup would stand up to daily use?

I'm loving my trolley (going to wire in a PWM though to slow the flow down a wee bit) and thinking that I might redo my bike trailer with a similar setup.... It would be lighter and would hopefully free up enough space for me to carry a di vessel for refilling when out and about.

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Excuse the short replies & typos... Typing one handed whilst entertaining a toddler /emoticons/biggrin.png

 

[john39]

could someone do a diagram of the wiring in jimmys box as it seems like speghitti junction in there

 

[seye]

could someone do a diagram of the wiring in jimmys box as it seems like speghitti junction in there

I'm sure there is a video on youtube of the pump box wirring for trolley system, will see if I can get the link.

 

[Beccy]

could someone do a diagram of the wiring in jimmys box as it seems like speghitti junction in there

Sorry John, I keep trying to sit down to do it and something comes up (usually an irritable toddler lol)

 

[Beccy]

Right, here you go. It's from memory but this it's how I think I wired mine..... never wired anything before in my life but it works and nothing has blown up (yet)!

Anyone in the know, feel free to tell me if there's anything wrong about this.

 

[cheapncheerful]

looks good to me becky...with toddler in hand...a true work of art...dont worry i did do electrics...i have mrgc and dot before my name....that be...marine radio general certificate and department of trade radar certificate...long since died...but memories of electrics linger...

 

[jimmyboots]

Here is my wiring diagram for a pump box. This includes a relay that protects the pressure switch on the pump.

Heres a link to a relay switch

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-PIN-RELAY-SWITCH-CAR-BIKE-12V-30A-x-5-FIVE-/330497298322?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item4cf32c8f92

 

[Beccy]

Rainy day project.... get the pwm wired in to slow down the flow.

So I've opened up the box the first time since building it and I've realised that the fuse is on the other side of the switch to how I've done it in the diagram... I'm guessing that's no biggie?

Now to figure out where this thingy goes!

 

[john39]

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Rainy day project.... get the pwm wired in to slow down the flow.
So I've opened up the box the first time since building it and I've realised that the fuse is on the other side of the switch to how I've done it in the diagram... I'm guessing that's no biggie?

Now to figure out where this thingy goes!

Beccy and jimmy thanks