Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: lozsing on March 23, 2018, 08:40:13 am
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power up hd or pure freedom reelmaster
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I've got waterworks power up hd, love it, went for that, because of footprint size, the pure freedom one looks a beast it will be well engineered but looks big, also main reason I got in black Friday sale in window cleaning warehouse they do it every year so instead of £400 + vat, paid £300 + vat , my shoulder hip I was getting totally gone, get one you won't look back, Ste
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I’m going for the pure freedom one in a few months , looks awesome
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HD power up is much smaller fits 100 meters of microbore easy enough and is much more compact,it’s only the width of a delivered 100 meters of microbore hose.
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the pure freedom ones look a lot more robust....
the only negative thing ive heard about the power up reels is the hose can slide off the side and tangle around the reel which cant happen with the pure freedom ones(as theres a bar preventing this from happening).....
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You soon get used to using the HD if it goes over the side you’ll soon be able to pull it back over the metal part of the reel,they are very powerful they will reel in 100 meters in around 30 seconds,mega bit of kit if you ask me. For the sake of the 600 odd quid it costs it has saved me no end of grief having to hand crank,if you have a lot of stand alone jobs like me it’s a must have,I’ve always said it reeling the poxy hose in is the hardest part of WFP especially in summer months when it’s hot and humid.
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here's a review i did a while back on the hd reel if it helps with decision making http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=206634.0
Just to add the reel has been faultless since i first got it. I've never had an issue with the hose sliding off the side if you guide the hose on this won't happen.
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Had the pure freedom one now for about 3 weeks bought it with 100 metres of red micro bore. Its very well made, over engineered in a way....i bolted it down through the van floor with the fixing kit provided. Came with the wired remote control and have to say i cant fault it all... soft start when you reel it in, anti snag if it snags on anything on the way in plus you can set the speed and also check the battery voltage with the supplied controller (spring i think)
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Water works HD have 4 of them very pleased
If money was no object then grippa electric , but would prefer it to be smaller footprint and in general use for a while
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The anti snag maybe a good feature for some but it’ll cut in if it gets caught on anything small,when you get used to one without it if it seems to grab something or your reeling back in where’s you can’t see it you just go easy till you can see most of the hose. I generally walk back to the van with the end in my hand and drop it a couple of yards from the back door unless I can see from the van all that I’ve reeled out.
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Pure freedom it is then , going to pick it up Thursday afternoon so I can get it fitted over weekend
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Pure freedom it is then , going to pick it up Thursday afternoon so I can get it fitted over weekend
Let us know what you think ! 👍
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will do , only set up fixed reel for 2 days , wish i had done it years ago not lifted reel out for 2 days its been great.wish i had done it years ago
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will do , only set up fixed reel for 2 days , wish i had done it years ago not lifted reel out for 2 days its been great.wish i had done it years ago
Cheers! I used to lift the reel in and out too but I found that I had a sore back everyday so fixed it in and made a massive difference to me too - I’m looking forward to getting my electric reel in a month or so
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will do , only set up fixed reel for 2 days , wish i had done it years ago not lifted reel out for 2 days its been great.wish i had done it years ago
ive had a fixed reel too for years now.....best way...
also if you get a really good one its virtually effortless to reel in too negating the need for an electric one....... ;)
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(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1522346069_reel1.jpg)
all set for next Tuesday
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That looks great!
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where do you keep your battery that you need to run it?and how do you connect it up?crocodile clips?
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where do you keep your battery that you need to run it?and how do you connect it up?crocodile clips?
I’m hoping it’s crocodile clips too- I bought a pump&controller on a back plate from pure freedom not so long back and I asked them to put croc clips on as I don’t mind paying extra - and they did ! I’m no good with wiring , like to keep it simple
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battery next to tank near sliding door , easy to take out and charge. connected reel and pump together will see how it goes i have a spare 110 amp battery that i will take with me until i see how it goes. Also my van inside is now dry as a bone no more drips from my hose reel
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I run mine from a seperate battery.
Thinks its 20 or 27ah, not sure now, but sit down lawn mowers use them.
I keep mine hooked upto a small solar panel which keeps it mostly topped up in between usage
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I run mine from a seperate battery.
Thinks its 20 or 27ah, not sure now, but sit down lawn mowers use them.
I keep mine hooked upto a small solar panel which keeps it mostly topped up in between usage
Dear me that’s a lot of power Grippatank latest reel uses 3-4 amps max , what size battery do you use ?
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I run mine from a seperate battery.
Thinks its 20 or 27ah, not sure now, but sit down lawn mowers use them.
I keep mine hooked upto a small solar panel which keeps it mostly topped up in between usage
Dear me that’s a lot of power Grippatank latest reel uses 3-4 amps max , what size battery do you use ?
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1522363657_Screenshot_20180329-234553.png)
12v 24amp hour. The motor on reel is a 24v motor and i think the amp usage is the same.
I just like to keep things separate, and the battery is trickled fed from solar so its mostly (now the bad winter is over) topped up all the time. But if not, it means i wouldnt have to bench charge the battery for some time.
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How much hose will fit on the Grippa electric hose reel and do they sell a wireless remote kit? Like the one by Waterworks, think it's the HD one window cleaning warehouse sell but no good if it only holds 100m as I need a minimum of 150m of 8mm layflat hose. Can see the potential of the electric reels and interested in getting one soon.
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first impressions after using reel for 2 days , working fine on 1 110amp battery just charge it every night that's using it for at least 7-8 hours day .
glad i went for the soft start when your reeling in the last bit as the tap comes through the floor you can just take your finger off the button then start it again straight away and the tap comes through the hole nice and steady.
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Anyone know if Pure Freedom & Grippatank have a separate remote control you can use in your hand as you're walking back to your van with WFP from job 100metres away plus?
Will they both take 8mm hose or is it just 6mm hose?
I like the look and price of HD (waterworks) reel with separate hand controller but 6mm hose maximum is not my preferred choice of hose)
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(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1522875827_IMG_4765.JPG)
PF reels are well designed and built to a high standard . What you would expect from an engineering company
Ed
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(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1522875827_IMG_4765.JPG)
PF reels are well designed and built to a high standard . What you would expect from an engineering company
Ed
Please tell us what lights have you got on the inside? They look like LEDs.
I also see you are using the Sterling Battery to battery charger. How is it working for you?
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