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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: GoodFella2006 on March 01, 2011, 10:10:38 am

Title: Static Hose Reel Setup
Post by: GoodFella2006 on March 01, 2011, 10:10:38 am

Hi.

I have a combo van and i'm thinking about removing the spare wheel and sticking a hose reel there.

(http://www.hozelock.com/modules/Cataloger/Cataloger.Image.php?i=fast-reel-wall-mounted-2496_s_1_135_1.png&ac=01681)

I'm thinking about replacing the hose with 100m microbore,removing that handle and using a drill to rewind.

I will need to make two holes on the van floor,one for the hose coming from the pump,one for the drill going into the reel.

Also one hole on the bumper as the output port.

I understand auto rewind reels wont take anything more than 30 meters cause of the spring system.

Do you think this might work? Does this hose reel has to sit up right?

Sorry about the language as you know i am the black sheep of this forum  ;D

Title: Re: Static Hose Reel Setup
Post by: gto on March 01, 2011, 11:58:13 am

if its not upright all the hose will lay to one side and jam inside the casing.

Title: Re: Static Hose Reel Setup
Post by: DaveG on March 01, 2011, 12:45:53 pm

Also, I wouldnt want to use a drill to rewind with all those plastic fittings on that reel

Title: Re: Static Hose Reel Setup
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on March 01, 2011, 06:10:04 pm

(http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo356/bongoville/ccmids20.jpg)

Title: Re: Static Hose Reel Setup
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on March 01, 2011, 06:12:22 pm

Also check out this thread

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=76893.0 (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=76893.0)

Title: Re: Static Hose Reel Setup
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on March 01, 2011, 07:15:51 pm

jsm found a gud swivel reel
fr screwfix direct bout 30 quid
he fitted it inside rear door
can say it works a treat  ;) ;)

Title: Re: Static Hose Reel Setup
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on March 01, 2011, 07:32:10 pm

Swivel reel thread

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=115739.0 (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=115739.0)

Title: Re: Static Hose Reel Setup
Post by: Jimmy Jon on March 01, 2011, 08:46:53 pm

Works for me, I've got 3 of em!  ;D

Title: Re: Static Hose Reel Setup
Post by: GoodFella2006 on March 02, 2011, 09:10:21 pm

Thanks for the replies and links.

Quote from: gto on March 01, 2011, 11:58:13 am

if its not upright all the hose will lay to one side and jam inside the casing.

You are right mate,the hose has to be layered on to the reel manually,i can't get under the van to do this so it's a no no.

But if you ever used one of those auto rewind (autoreel) ones,it actually does that itself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-rihkzIdg0

I just need to find out if those auto rewind ones work sitted horizontal.And of course it has to be smaller than a spare wheel to fit under the van.

I'm just trying to make some room in my van to put a trolley or backpack.

That white Berlingo setup looks very professional.

Instead of using a drill,there are 12v winches on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12v-2000lb-ELECTRIC-WINCH-RECOVERY-CARAVAN-BOAT-TRAILER-/110610082188?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_BoatEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item19c0dfe98c) for 50 quid,that can be adapted to the hose reel.

Title: Re: Static Hose Reel Setup
Post by: mikecam on March 02, 2011, 11:37:02 pm

Do something like this.........makes it easier.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/mike28/van/1c.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/mike28/van/1a.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/mike28/van/1b.jpg)

Title: Re: Static Hose Reel Setup
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on March 02, 2011, 11:45:20 pm

Forgot about yours mike... how they doing ?

Title: Re: Static Hose Reel Setup
Post by: mikecam on March 03, 2011, 12:13:10 am

Quote from: Blue Frog Systems on March 02, 2011, 11:45:20 pm

Forgot about yours mike... how they doing ?

The dogs.... Just so easier/quicker. No probs.