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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: wpclean on September 27, 2014, 09:59:59 pm

Title: Fitting reels to the roof ?
Post by: wpclean on September 27, 2014, 09:59:59 pm

I am thinking of buying a couple of these -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151400156487?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I want to fit them to the roof at the back of the van,  by the rear doors, does anyone else have this setup, and does it work well reeling out ?

Any comments much appreciated  ;D

Title: Re: Fitting reels to the roof ?
Post by: Jakey boy on September 27, 2014, 10:16:47 pm

Why fit to the roof? Are you joking!?

Title: Re: Fitting reels to the roof ?
Post by: Spruce on September 27, 2014, 10:21:22 pm

Have a look on Grippatanks website in the photo gallery. There is a picture of a frame that mounts the reels high off the van floor.

Edit - doesn't seem to be there any more.

I will also do a search for an electric hose reel mounted into the roof line that was on here a number of years ago. I'm looking to do something similar but I would rather look at the Proloc heavy duty reels that Windows Warehouse sell. Slightly more expensive but look like 'the real deal' IMHO.

Title: Re: Fitting reels to the roof ?
Post by: Spruce on September 27, 2014, 10:37:52 pm

Here is the one I was looking for

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1411853839_10404504_704771829592858_5070576822227069209_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Fitting reels to the roof ?
Post by: wpclean on September 27, 2014, 10:41:54 pm

That looks good, but it would take up too much space for me, I want to hang the reels from the roof so I have more floor space for my other kit  ;D

Title: Re: Fitting reels to the roof ?
Post by: oldman on September 28, 2014, 04:52:06 am

Make the shelf higher then   ;)  ;D,

Unless your going for motorised reels.....
I think reels which are too high, have an awkward reeling-in action.

Having reels at just above your own waist height makes for an easier/smoother action.

Title: Re: Fitting reels to the roof ?
Post by: Spruce on September 28, 2014, 01:56:44 pm

Quote from: oldman on September 28, 2014, 04:52:06 am

Make the shelf higher then   ;)  ;D,

Unless your going for motorised reels.....
I think reels which are too high, have an awkward reeling-in action.

Having reels at just above your own waist height makes for an easier/smoother action.

Exactly

Title: Re: Fitting reels to the roof ?
Post by: Smudger on September 28, 2014, 05:49:48 pm

Agree with the above, however I have seen them roof mounted on astravans and are a good height to wind in from

Darran

Title: Re: Fitting reels to the roof ?
Post by: Spruce on September 28, 2014, 09:05:38 pm

I tried to find the video of Clive McDonald's roof mounted reels driven by a battery drill. He was also known as Slumpbuster. Business Village Gleam. Haven't been able to find a reference to it though.

Title: Re: Fitting reels to the roof ?
Post by: Smudger on September 28, 2014, 09:18:45 pm

He used to get the er, umm upset very easily.......