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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Dazzler3370 on November 18, 2013, 09:20:41 pm

Title: Best Reels..???
Post by: Dazzler3370 on November 18, 2013, 09:20:41 pm
Just looking into reels, money isnt an object, but there does seem to be a huge difference in price are the Cox reels for example worth the money....??

Cheers

Dazzler
Title: Re: Best Reels..???
Post by: Simon Mess on November 18, 2013, 09:26:31 pm
Been looking at that myself, only used cheap ones so far, and while they keep working, it doesn't take long for them to start getting stiff. Hopefully someone with 1st hand knowledge will chip in!
Title: Re: Best Reels..???
Post by: PoleKing on November 18, 2013, 10:22:12 pm
Hannay. The best.
Cowboy had one for sale a bit ago-may still have it...
They're £300-£350 new and worth every penny
Title: Re: Best Reels..???
Post by: matthewprice on November 19, 2013, 08:03:55 am
Been using koreel 8100 worth every penny
Title: Re: Best Reels..???
Post by: dazmond on November 19, 2013, 08:21:42 am
IMO the claber reel from gardiners at around  £40 is good IF your not using hot water.they are cheap,lightweight and do the job.excellent reel for the money.

however now i use hot water i splashed out on a radashe koreel hi vis 100 reel.i love it.very robust with all stainless steel fittings and easily handles the hot water.i leave the reel in the van at all times now though as its heavy! ;D
Title: Re: Best Reels..???
Post by: Avo on November 19, 2013, 08:32:15 am
IMO the claber reel from gardiners at around  £40 is good IF your not using hot water.they are cheap,lightweight and do the job.excellent reel for the money.

however now i use hot water i splashed out on a radashe koreel hi vis 100 reel.i love it.very robust with all stainless steel fittings and easily handles the hot water.i leave the reel in the van at all times now though as its heavy! ;D
what they like for reeling back in looks to close to the ground where you might catch your knuckle
Title: Re: Best Reels..???
Post by: TomCrowther on November 19, 2013, 10:10:06 am
They are close to the ground Avo, but not so close you catch your nuckles. I have a claber reel as a back up and am using it now, it's fine.
Title: Re: Best Reels..???
Post by: robert mitchell on November 19, 2013, 12:11:11 pm
i use the claber with 60metres of micro bore on from gardeners for my domestic work , very light and easy to use .

Title: Re: Best Reels..???
Post by: Small but perfectley formed on November 19, 2013, 01:46:45 pm
cox reel they are the dogs initial outlay high but built to last  you will not have to buy another these are the rolls royce of reels. ;D
Title: Re: Best Reels..???
Post by: robert mitchell on November 19, 2013, 01:51:53 pm
there is somebody on here who has hose rollers throughout he floor of his van , looks a really good set up to me .

might get round to doing that to mine next year to save lifting hose in and out .
Title: Re: Best Reels..???
Post by: Clever Forum Name on November 19, 2013, 02:43:49 pm
there is somebody on here who has hose rollers throughout he floor of his van , looks a really good set up to me .

might get round to doing that to mine next year to save lifting hose in and out .

I have it book marked lol

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

Weighed up several options.

Roller through door,floor,side door etc. Not decided on anything yet.

I
Title: Re: Best Reels..???
Post by: robert mitchell on November 19, 2013, 03:23:56 pm
I think throughout the floor is the best option .

the only thing that puts me off is that i know one day i will forget to lock the reel and find 100 metres of micro bore trailing behind my van . ;D ;D
Title: Re: Best Reels..???
Post by: poleman on November 19, 2013, 04:12:17 pm
try purefreedom great reels and well made