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Title: Is this about right??
Post by: Andrew46 on November 11, 2009, 10:06:27 pm

I'll be working with stand alone reel and external ports on van.  I was thinking of having 6 mtrs of hose from port to reel?  This should give me enough hose to have the reel away from van an nearish the house.

Does this seem reasonable or is this, on average, too much?  About right?

thanks 

Title: Re: Is this about right??
Post by: fergus77 on November 11, 2009, 10:18:54 pm

maybe 6m is a wee bit OTT, but if somebody else on here thinks otherwise, let them speak  ;D ;D

would have thought you just needed a short connecting pipe ie :1m max

Title: Re: Is this about right??
Post by: Andrew46 on November 11, 2009, 10:23:53 pm

Thanks.

Woudn't 1m mean the reel was on the pavement though??  I'm thinking of having enough hose to be able to place the reel away from the van as I thought it could cause an obstrustion if too near.

I was wondering what the aveargedistance the reel is placed away from van.

Title: Re: Is this about right??
Post by: mci services on November 11, 2009, 11:32:54 pm

mines sits on the road right behind the doors so 1m is plenty

Title: Re: Is this about right??
Post by: mark dew on November 11, 2009, 11:36:47 pm

I also keep my reel outside the back door pointing in whatever direction.
It is better to cross pavements and other public places with yellow micro or minibore. These are less of an obstruction and easier to see than the hozelock size pipe between pump and reel.
I have around a metre, but could do with being a teeny bit longer sometimes.

Title: Re: Is this about right??
Post by: [GQC] Tim on November 11, 2009, 11:57:59 pm

I've got half that (3m) and I'm able to put it at a good distance of the van and reach around both sides.

Title: Re: Is this about right??
Post by: leapstallbuildings on November 12, 2009, 06:30:49 am

Quote from: Andrew46 on November 11, 2009, 10:06:27 pm

I'll be working with stand alone reel and external ports on van.  I was thinking of having 6 mtrs of hose from port to reel?  This should give me enough hose to have the reel away from van an nearish the house.

Does this seem reasonable or is this, on average, too much?  About right?

thanks 

I use a length of about 10 metres myself.  This will comfortably allow me to span a grass verge and footpath and it will usually allow me to position the reel in a place where I won't be fighting against car tyres on driveways or against other obstacles.
I prefer to use this patch piece of hose as I can cover it with a rubber mat while in attendance.  I prefer this method to having a fixed reel in the van.

Title: Re: Is this about right??
Post by: Rogue Trader on November 12, 2009, 07:27:42 am

Quote from: leapstallbuildings on November 12, 2009, 06:30:49 am

Quote from: Andrew46 on November 11, 2009, 10:06:27 pm

I'll be working with stand alone reel and external ports on van.  I was thinking of having 6 mtrs of hose from port to reel?  This should give me enough hose to have the reel away from van an nearish the house.

Does this seem reasonable or is this, on average, too much?  About right?

thanks 

I use a length of about 10 metres myself.  This will comfortably allow me to span a grass verge and footpath and it will usually allow me to position the reel in a place where I won't be fighting against car tyres on driveways or against other obstacles.
I prefer to use this patch piece of hose as I can cover it with a rubber mat while in attendance. I prefer this method to having a fixed reel in the van.

he does you know ive seen it ;D

Title: Re: Is this about right??
Post by: JRDEasiReach on November 12, 2009, 04:56:01 pm

Mine sits right outside my van doors, then i have 300 ft of hosing on my reel :)

Title: Re: Is this about right??
Post by: Andrew46 on November 12, 2009, 06:00:01 pm

Thanks Guys for your replies.  Looks like most have reel just by back of van doors. 

Title: Re: Is this about right??
Post by: dave.e on November 12, 2009, 06:06:40 pm

i have mine inside the van no problems at all easy  ;D ;D ;D ;D