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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Pure Glass on December 06, 2011, 04:21:16 pm

Title: How do i stop my hose reel falling over?
Post by: Pure Glass on December 06, 2011, 04:21:16 pm: Since I've been using hot, my hose now expands and so is harder to unreel and so keeps falling over whilst pulling the hose.

Getting really irritating-i have a Pure Freedom 100m reel which is lifted in and out of the van top connect to external ports

Any suggestions appreciated. Ta

Steve
Title: Re: How do i stop my hose reel falling over?
Post by: Pope vader on December 06, 2011, 04:23:16 pm: i had to secure mine in the van, or change it, but taking the bottom legs off and turn around should stand better, but is lower to the floor
Title: Re: How do i stop my hose reel falling over?
Post by: bobplum on December 06, 2011, 04:35:53 pm: mine is on a piece of board
Title: Re: How do i stop my hose reel falling over?
Post by: Pure Glass on December 06, 2011, 04:37:39 pm: Bobplum-hows it fixed?

Thanks

Steve
Title: Re: How do i stop my hose reel falling over?
Post by: JSMC on December 06, 2011, 04:39:01 pm: i have two bots of wood with nails in and bent over the metal frame. works a treat for 3 years
Title: Re: How do i stop my hose reel falling over?
Post by: weetot on December 06, 2011, 04:56:24 pm: Quote from: JSMC on December 06, 2011, 04:39:01 pm
i have two bots of wood with nails in and bent over the metal frame. works a treat for 3 years

Same here ;)
Title: Re: How do i stop my hose reel falling over?
Post by: DaveG on December 06, 2011, 05:10:44 pm: I use these http://www.caravangroup.co.uk/product_desc.php?id=5042 to hold the reel to a square of plywood
Title: Re: How do i stop my hose reel falling over?
Post by: bobplum on December 06, 2011, 05:45:03 pm: i drilled a total of 8 holes,4 to each base of the reel and used large size plastic ties so you end with 2 ties to each base i have extra long hose from the pump to the reel so if i need to place the reel outside of the van i can just lift the reel and board in one go
Title: Re: How do i stop my hose reel falling over?
Post by: TomCrowther on December 06, 2011, 05:48:33 pm: I also turned the legs round on the reel. It never falls over now but every now and then I catch my nuckles on the ground. Arrrrghh :'(
Title: Re: How do i stop my hose reel falling over?
Post by: JSMC on December 06, 2011, 05:49:24 pm: Quote from: TomCrowther on December 06, 2011, 05:48:33 pm
I also turned the legs round on the reel. It never falls over now but every now and then I catch my nuckles on the ground. Arrrrghh :'(

i feel yer pain :(
Title: Re: How do i stop my hose reel falling over?
Post by: concept on December 06, 2011, 05:50:45 pm: Fix them to the van floor, best thing you will ever do. Saves time, saves money on repairs from tugging the reel down the road, and most importantly, saves your back!
Title: Re: How do i stop my hose reel falling over?
Post by: bobplum on December 06, 2011, 08:06:45 pm: Quote from: H2ose™ on December 06, 2011, 05:10:44 pm
I use these http://www.caravangroup.co.uk/product_desc.php?id=5042 to hold the reel to a square of plywood

you can buy these in bq and plumbers supplies
Title: Re: How do i stop my hose reel falling over?
Post by: DaveG on December 06, 2011, 08:45:53 pm: Thats true bob, thats just the first link that came up :)
Title: Re: How do i stop my hose reel falling over?
Post by: Craig Trevain on December 06, 2011, 10:25:03 pm: Our back pack switch protectors, I'm told work fantastic to hold a reel down in the back of a van.