Hose reels

[SPCleaning]

I am about to buy a new hose (6mm Microbore) as I have worn the life out of mine. It has served well as I have had it for over three years.

I have also decided to buy a new purpose built hose reel as my current reel is a metal B & Q one, that I stand on the ground when in use.

What reels do you guys use?

 

[Tuffers]

Purefreedom. I'd like one of these http://www.redashe.co.uk/Reelworks%20460%20hand%20cranked%20reels.html just a bit unsure about its stability. I think I'd have to bolt it through the floor. I can't justify the price of one though.

 

[andy w]

I have used this one since i started without any problems or leaks !

http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/pure-freedom-professional-hose-and-reel-p-631.html

 

[Tuffers]

I have used this one since i started without any problems or leaks !
http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/pure-freedom-professional-hose-and-reel-p-631.html

Do you use it static Andy? If not how do you secure it?

 

[andy w]

Do you use it static Andy? If not how do you secure it?

Its sat on a rubber mat to stop it wrecking the protecta kote in the back of my van and held down with a ratchet strap, if i need it out to work and lock the van i just release the strap and lift it out otherwise i usually work with it sat in the van.

 

[SPCleaning]

I can't get on with the reel in the van. I have tried a few times but always revert to standing it on the ground.

 

[andy w]

I can't get on with the reel in the van. I have tried a few times but always revert to standing it on the ground.

Whys that then? When i started i used to bring the reel out , but found it was slowing me down to much, now i get peed off if i have to take it out /emoticons/wink.png

 

[SPCleaning]

Whys that then? When i started i used to bring the reel out , but found it was slowing me down to much, now i get peed off if i have to take it out /emoticons/wink.png

I think its the pulling out enough hose. If I stand it out I can turn it to face the job no matter how I park. I can just walk with the hose. If its in the van, I have to judge how much I need and pull it clear of the van.

 

[Tuffers]

I can't get on with the reel in the van. I have tried a few times but always revert to standing it on the ground.

I tried it on my first day of van mount. I kept pulling the reel over and got slightly mad with it. I secured the reel in the van at the first opportunity. I always count the amount of feet I need as I pull the hose to the first corner, then drag the end of the hose to where I need to start.

 

[GGCleaningServices]

I have used Hannay Reels since 08 and never had to fix or replace them. Here is one i can recommend and comes with good features http://www.hannay.com/productpage.asp?IDENT=100

 

[SPCleaning]

I tried it on my first day of van mount. I kept pulling the reel over and got slightly mad with it. I secured the reel in the van at the first opportunity. I always count the amount of feet I need as I pull the hose to the first corner, then drag the end of the hose to where I need to start.

So do you ensure the rear of the van is facing the property? Also I never 'fixed' the reel in the van, I just left it stood there. That just made it really difficult to crank the handle to reel it in. So I guess I should secure it and try again.

 

[Tuffers]

Yes, face the rear towards the property. If your van floor is ply, add another piece slightly bigger than the reel base. Screw it down well.

 

[Greener]

View attachment 3584 I have just brought some hose from CleaningSpot it cost me £56 in delivery 100m microbore. Unfortunately I found out the hard way mate, you know those jobs when you look at it and think "definitely a two man job!" ? Well I really should start listening to those to those voices in my head Lmfao

 

[Greener]

I have just brought some hose from CleaningSpot it cost me £56 in delivery 100m microbore. Unfortunately I found out the hard way mate, you know those jobs when you look at it and think "definitely a two man job!" ? Well I really should start listening to those to those voices in my head Lmfao

One very frustrated hour late....

View attachment 3585

 

[Tuffers]

You put it on back to front @Greener

 

[Greener]

You put it on back to front @Greener

LoL your joking RIGHT???

 

[Tuffers]

The handle should be on the other side.

 

[Greener]

The handle should be on the other side.

Better?

View attachment 5609

The handle should be on the other side.

Ahhh I see what you mean now I took the whole reel apart rubbed is down and repainted it, but I think your saying I put the lower leg/wheels back on the wrong sides?

 

[Tuffers]

I was 'winding' you up @Greener /emoticons/biggrin.png

 

[Greener]

I was 'winding' you up @Greener /emoticons/biggrin.png

""Reely"" I never guessed lol /emoticons/wink.png

 

[dredge3]

I leave reel in van if its just a front. Normally always put hose on floor. Face direction and keep pulling. The pain is lifting it back in van. I once left it in van, pulled and it fell out and broke