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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: david@zap-clean on August 03, 2012, 05:59:47 am

Title: Taming the python
Post by: david@zap-clean on August 03, 2012, 05:59:47 am: Hi everyone - it's my first post here :)

I'm a start-up and have a question for you pros:
My 25m extraction hose is a beast to man-handle, especially when trying to coil it up to move about. Do you have any tips for managing the thing? it's got a life of its own.

...not very professional...

David.
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: Simon Gerrard on August 03, 2012, 06:05:05 am: If the solution and vac hoses are zip tied together, separate them. Run the hoses out straight before trying to coil them up.

Simon
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: david@zap-clean on August 03, 2012, 06:14:27 am: Hi Simon, tnx for the fast reply.

They're not tied together at this time - I'd need be a black-belt to manage then then ;D

No, it's simply getting the hose together to move it about... I bought a net bag for it, once it's in the bag it's easily managed - but getting it in isn't. My arms just aren't big enough to contain the huge coils.
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: Kev Loomes on August 03, 2012, 06:28:26 am: Hi David

Do you mean 25ft? as lengths normally come in 25ft or 50ft as opposed to your 25m (82ft). Anyway, yes as Simon says - straighten it out and curl it in to a circle as you go, simples.

Welcome aboard by the way, & dont forget to backup your data regularly ;)
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: david@zap-clean on August 03, 2012, 06:38:52 am: Thanks guys, I'll give that a go then.
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: *Hector* on August 03, 2012, 06:51:44 am: If it is 25 Meters then perhaps you should consider making it shorter and more manageable lengths...
Perhaps cutting it in half and then then one of the halves in half again.... then you only need to get out the lengths that you actually need..... and join them together as and when you need to extend.....

just a thought.... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: david@zap-clean on August 03, 2012, 06:54:22 am: No, it's the standard 25ft. It just feels like 25m :)
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: *Hector* on August 03, 2012, 06:55:08 am: 1 1/2 inch or 2 inch??
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: david@zap-clean on August 03, 2012, 06:59:21 am: 25' x 1.5'' - part of my AirFlex mini system
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: feldon on August 03, 2012, 07:28:33 am: You soon get into a routine, just takes practice. I have 50ft of 2" hose and that can be a pain but again when you get use to it, its a doddle. :)
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: Raymondo on August 03, 2012, 07:47:27 am: Before we had the TM we used to put our hoses in a big plastic tub just coil them in.

The vac hoses in first then the pressure hose on top.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plastic-Tub-With-Rope-Handle/dp/B0080R3WBY

Ray
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: david@zap-clean on August 03, 2012, 07:53:30 am: Quote from: Raymondo on August 03, 2012, 07:47:27 am
Before we had the TM we used to put our hoses in a big plastic tub just coil them in.

The vac hoses in first then the pressure hose on top.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plastic-Tub-With-Rope-Handle/dp/B0080R3WBY

Ray
... There's my solution. Thanks everyone :)
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: clinton on August 03, 2012, 08:22:19 am: It just takes time david to get it right..Must say sometimes i still struggle getting it coiled up with the 25 ft hoses.
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: david@zap-clean on August 03, 2012, 08:31:59 am: Hi Clinton... I've just checked your details out. You operate in an adjacent area to me, and have a similar strategy. Let me know if you want to hook up sometime for a chat/mutual support.
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: clinton on August 03, 2012, 09:27:33 am: Sure will do david and good luck with your business mate.
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: Simon Gerrard on August 03, 2012, 01:29:04 pm: Crickey, we use 1,000 feet on lines on ships and rap them up in a blink. ???
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: Neil Williams on August 03, 2012, 01:49:42 pm: Quote from: Simon Gerrard on August 03, 2012, 01:29:04 pm
Crickey, we use 1,000 feet on lines on ships and rap them up in a blink. ???

Ok show off ;D
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: Richard Basey-Fisher on August 03, 2012, 04:19:33 pm: Quote from: Simon Gerrard on August 03, 2012, 01:29:04 pm
Crickey, we use 1,000 feet on lines on ships and rap them up in a blink. ???

simon is often spotted zip lining down his vac hose from the top deck wrapping up his solution hose on the move
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: jim mca on August 03, 2012, 07:18:59 pm: David

The hose you have is very stiff compared with some others the easiest way for me is to make the first loop
then wrap a velcro tie round them then continue rolling hope this helps
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: Jim_77 on August 03, 2012, 09:42:57 pm: Crikey if you're struggling with 25ft of 1.5" hose you must be doing something very wrong!!! It's a piece of p**s

Try 50ft of 2" truckmount hose!!

You don't have to have it out dead straight but without any tight curls in it... stick your foot on the end and feed it in to a coil, twisting with both hands as you go to make the coil of hose. I used to put the coils on edge in a big plastic storage box when I used portables.
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: jim mca on August 03, 2012, 10:28:29 pm: Jim

The 2 inch hose ive got coils easier than the 1.5 with the airflex
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: Art of Clean on August 05, 2012, 03:07:09 pm: this should help - Worked for me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYy_42TBdYI
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: Carpet Dawg on August 05, 2012, 04:54:07 pm: Good tips in that video. I have seen it before as i'm a subscriber of the truckmount youtube channle.

Not that helpful for the OP though as he only has 25ft and using a porty i.e. not running from a reel.
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: Matt Steele on August 05, 2012, 07:48:57 pm: I run mine out straight (where posible) then starting in the middle coil up one side, then flip the whole lot over and coil the other side up, then secure with a piece of rope, hope that makes sense
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: clarkson on August 05, 2012, 09:15:53 pm: Quote from: Simon Gerrard on August 03, 2012, 01:29:04 pm
Crickey, we use 1,000 feet on lines on ships and rap them up in a blink. ???

hi
pity you dont use a porty save all that hastle with all that hose ;D

sorry couldnt resist.

john
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: Jim_77 on August 06, 2012, 02:03:55 am: Yes John but whilst you're emptying your 150th bucket of water out of the machine Simon's already packed up and enjoying some nosh in the ship's staff canteen ;) ;)
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: *Hector* on August 06, 2012, 05:59:45 am: And a good choice of nosh it is too..

;D ;D
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: Jim_77 on August 06, 2012, 05:18:20 pm: Didn't fancy it myself personally, looked like prison food :-X
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: *Hector* on August 06, 2012, 05:32:53 pm: Strange how you would know that Jim.... :P :P

I however enjoyed the food in my ignorance of prison food :-* :-*
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: Jim_77 on August 06, 2012, 11:04:48 pm: I've watched prisoner cell block H a few times, you mongrel Craven!!!!
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: *Hector* on August 07, 2012, 06:16:03 am: :o :o :o

;D
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: Russ Chadd on August 11, 2012, 08:42:06 am: I purchased some velcro straps from B&Q for my 2" 50' hoses, they work a treat.
25' of 1.5 hose should coil up without any dramas and the velcro should keep it neat and tidy
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: david@zap-clean on August 11, 2012, 08:49:08 am: I found a good solution for me:

A large plastic mixing trug (bucket) from Wickes. I coil the hose down into it, it easily fits. The hose nicely stacks on top of it's own coils. I have space left in the middle for (stacked) buckets. I put the rest of my damp/wet gear in the buckets.

There's no drips on the customers floor, or my van. And, it's all easily transported between van and house.
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: david@zap-clean on August 09, 2013, 10:32:28 am: Quote from: Jim_77 on August 03, 2012, 09:42:57 pm
Crikey if you're struggling with 25ft of 1.5" hose you must be doing something very wrong!!! It's a piece of p**s

... One year later...
Yep - I now know the secret: stop being a perfectionist by trying to coil it up neatly.
Just stuff the **** thing in the crate.
Easy!
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: Norbert on August 09, 2013, 11:37:07 pm: Congratulations David on your first year of trading. Glad to see your doing well, also I do like your website looks very professional.

Regards Phil P. :) :)
Title: Re: Taming the python
Post by: david@zap-clean on August 10, 2013, 07:21:30 am: Quote from: Norbert on August 09, 2013, 11:37:07 pm
Congratulations David on your first year of trading. Glad to see your doing well, also I do like your website looks very professional.

Regards Phil P. :) :)
Thanks Phil. It's been a very interesting (and enjoyable) year working in this industry.
I wish I'd started 10 years ago - and saved myself 12 years pain in I.T.! But you live and learn.