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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: P®oPole™ on January 02, 2007, 04:14:06 pm
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Who uses them for reels etc?
Cant find one big enough anywere!
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Just make one your self about 1" high out of wood. Just line the inside with a tarpollon. Cheap as chips!
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Hi Matthew,
Good idea but I need something better than that, it has to take alot of daily abuse.
ProPole®
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Hi Matthew,
Good idea but I need something better than that, it has to take alot of daily abuse.
ProPole®
Don't understand why it cant be made strong. ??? The one I have gets thrown about and is 4 month old. Found some old bits of wood at a mates farm and knocked it up in 10 mins for £0.70p
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Vision,
How do you stop your reels falling over?
Pro
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so why you need a drip tray pole, i'm a little miffed??
i have attached all my reels to the van floor, they don't leak, they are always dry, why the drip tray??
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Pro pole,
My misstake! I forgot to tell you that I dont use it for my hose reel as thats fixed in.
I place my poles in the van, so I use the drip tray directly under the brush head to catch any drips.
Matthew
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Mine are not bolted, I lift my reels in and out of the van to work from them therefore they leak when disconected.
Pro
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is there a reason you have them lose?
i remeber when mine where lose they were a nightmare pulling in and out, now i can pull straight from the reels round corners with out mucking about, saves a shed load of time and keeps the hoses straight so easier to work with and wind back in
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I would never leave my back doors open, I would worry to much. I use ports on the side of my van which I think is much better so dont mind lifting reels in and out.
Pro
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pro pole,
I am planning putting ports on my van so I can close the door.
Do you have any pictures you could email me?
Cheers
Matthew
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I could not never leave my back doors open, I would worry so much. I use ports on the side of my van which I think is much better so dont mind lifting reels in and out.
Pro
Fair point
but why don't you drill a couple of holes or one hole to run the hoses out of, i'm only chucking these suggestions because i remeber when my reels wern't bolted down it used to drive me crazy! you must have to wait for the pressure to build back up again in your hosereels if the water is running out ain't it? you also must be wasting a bit of water as well ain't it?
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Vision,
With them two ports by the back door. I can fill, backwash, drain, and pump with the back doors shut and locked, Peace of mind.
Steven
Not a bad idea, I suppose I could divert the pump outlet and just pass my hose through the hole were the conector now is.
Pro
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Did you take that just now? Cheers.
Looks very wet!
Where and how much do the ports cost?
Basically all I want is a hole in the van to let my fixed hose reel inside come out. But I would need some kind of cover like the one you have.
Cheers
Matthew
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i think we are on to something here cause i'm getting a new van in May so i would prefer my doors shut. ithas often worried me, could do with something for the back of that van
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Just thought on something!
If your not planning on keeping the vehicle for too long, fitting a port could de-value the van. Some people wouldn't mind but it might put others off when trying to re-sell it.
Matthew
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I personally think theres loads of pitfalls fitting a WFP system to a van, theres always gonna be something like, speedlined floors, holes where reels have been mounted to the floor, holes where tanks have been secured down, the list goes on
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Is this big enough :-
http://www.care4car.com/productdisplay/productid/3/Car_Boot_Cargo_Tray.html
Doug
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Doug,
that looks good!
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I personally think theres loads of pitfalls fitting a WFP system to a van, theres always gonna be something like, speedlined floors, holes where reels have been mounted to the floor, holes where tanks have been secured down, the list goes on
Hi Steve.
I dont think a speedlined floor will down value the van, as for the port holes if it de values the van 25% who cares, the wfp more than makes up for it. The van is shut up & all kit inside is safe.
Macc
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thats my point,
I was replying to clear vision that the port on the side of the van is not the only thing to be concerned about if your worried about depreciation, personally i beieve that the van is the tool for the job so what ever needs to be done to it for it to function better as a tool is what i would personally do regardless of the depreciation (not unless it was something that would make the van worthless if you get my drift)
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thats my point,
I was replying to clear vision that the port on the side of the van is not the only thing to be concerned about if your worried about depreciation, personally i beieve that the van is the tool for the job so what ever needs to be done to it for it to function better as a tool is what i would personally do regardless of the depreciation (not unless it was something that would make the van worthless if you get my drift)
Great minds think alike Steve, ;)
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I think at the end of the day a van is a work tool and if someone looks to purchase it after you they need to remember that it wont be in showroom condition and also they need to remember it is after all still a used van
Chris
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there are some real tools out there as well, there are a lot of used vans over 3-4 years old out there that are like nails, i saw so much cr*p when i bought my tranny, unbeliveable ::)
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For Propole:
You can buy large heavy duty plastic drip trays from most gardening centres!
Here's a suggestion if you don't want to lose water on your hosereel as you use it outside your van; On your hose & hosereel fit microbore connections that stop the flow of water once they are disconnected. (On your hosereel just add a small length of hose stepping it down to microbore size).
You could always fit your hosereel permanently at the rear of your van and mount it to the floor. With mini/microbore hose fitted you should be able to reel out the hose (at the bottom where the rubber seal sits centre of both doors) and be able to shut & lock the rear doors without stopping the flow of water running through your hose. It would save you having to keep getting the hosereel out and worrying about conserving water.
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http://www.garlandproducts.com/
Look at potting products then tidy tray, I keep two in the boot for buckets, helps stop them falling over etc. Or look at the gravel trays.
Hope this helps.
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Thanks for the replies.
I have been to garden centres and have had no joy, I might just bolt down and feed my micro-bore through one of the holes in the port they are large enough for it.
ProPole
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you won't regret it Pro ;D
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I never regret it mate ;)
ProPole®
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go on pro'y
get a pallet, knock a few of the bits off
get a few rusty old nails, bang em in
paint newly made tray with some paint
job done
see i know you would get around to this DIY stuff ;)
oh, and the rustier the nails the better, and the rougher the pallet the better
then pop along to " insert name here of whoever sold you the system "
and show them your "RUSTIC DRIP TRAY"
together we can make the Rustic look, the look of 2007
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I knew you would post something here mathew ;D your a funny man.
That might look ok among your shopping trolley system or seatbelted in tanks. I have an image and standards to keep and your slap dash ideas would look a right mess with my kit!
ProPole®
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Rustic the mark of a pro
i can see the tag line now
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on a serious note
did you know that every Harvester restuarant is refitted WITHOUT a spirit level, everything is done by eye, its to add to the rustic look
i was s.prised by that, of course back when i was a carpenter, i took the money and went along with it ;) cracking idea
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hi
just thought the pics @ the bottom of this thread show a DIY fix for closed van doors while working outside
http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=16002.0
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pro pole,
I am planning putting ports on my van so I can close the door.
Do you have any pictures you could email me?
Cheers
Matthew
I've found these on a website, about £15 each.
I'm planning to get a new van in March and wanted ports fitted for both electric and water. I've spoken to three main van dealers and they all seem vague about supplying a van fitted with ports. I would have thought the companies that they contract out the ply-lining to and the fitting of flashing beacons etc would have been able to carry out this work.
Has anyone fitted ports themselves?
I was reluctant to go down the DIY route due to affecting the van warranty and possible problems with insurance.
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Saw an ideal drip tray today in Focus : plastic tray for mixing concrete/cement on. :)
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pro pole,
I am planning putting ports on my van so I can close the door.
Do you have any pictures you could email me?
Cheers
Matthew
I've found these on a website, about £15 each.
I'm planning to get a new van in March and wanted ports fitted for both electric and water. I've spoken to three main van dealers and they all seem vague about supplying a van fitted with ports. I would have thought the companies that they contract out the ply-lining to and the fitting of flashing beacons etc would have been able to carry out this work.
Has anyone fitted ports themselves?
I was reluctant to go down the DIY route due to affecting the van warranty and possible problems with insurance.
can i ask you what site, as i wouldnt mind the electric 1
on the note of installing it yourself, drill 4 holes in the corner of the box, get a cheapo jig saw ( 10 quid ) and join them up
DONT forget to PAINT cut bits, as they will rust
personally i would put them in the rear door thats allways closed, reason is, if it did effect anything, just get a new door for the van and job done ;) no issues
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Matt
Thanks for the advice about fitting.
Website address :-
https://sslrelay.com/s113419701.oneandoneshop.co.uk/sess/utn;jsessionid=154588512ccf393/shopdata/index.shopscript?main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsslrelay.com%2Folearymotorhomeshop.co.uk%2Fsess%2Futn%3Bjsessionid%3D154588512c0be3c%2Fshopdata%2Fproduct_overview.shopscript
Scroll down for 'electrical system' & 'water system'
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cheers spotless2000 :)
some very nice bits for my campervan on that site aswell ;)