Quote from: zesty on October 29, 2025, 06:46:13 pm

Quote from: Stoots on October 29, 2025, 05:40:22 pm

I once made a fob for about a tenner, never used it as had no need for it but it worked.

I would try and fix the reel, mine dropped to bits  so i replaced the spindle, stripped it down and re painted it.  Then the the motor went but just replaced it with a motor off ebay for about 30 quid

I wouldnt buy another at the prices they are now.

I’ve repaired it several times, can’t be bothered to keep repairing it, it’s knackered cos it’s been bashed about by other things in the van, the belt keeps coming off cos it’s all out of alignment. The casing of the whole reel tends to separate which pulls the belt off the gears.

Do yourself a favour and get a PF reelmaster. They are the best electric reels on the market. They are bulletproof.

Not everyone has nearly £1000 Inc Vat for a hose reel Daz

Quote from: Scottish Cleaning Service on October 30, 2025, 11:21:45 am

Well, its this time of year when I stock up with cup a soup varieties from Amazon. You can buy 24 sachets for less than a pound a pop. Great for the guys who work a full day and have a flask or a van kettle. I just saw Makita now sell a battery kettle which holds 0.8 litre but not sure how long it takes.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dkt360z-twin-18v-li-ion-lxt-cordless-kettle-bare/465PR?tc=DA9&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22599670533&gbraid=0AAAAAD8IdPxxv_eRU-XHldvrXgEjl15ni&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmYzIBhC6ARIsAHA3IkTq5Fgp2EfpZL0RdAwPm5sUnMsWu70yrt8ZtSwDyGcYr3m6C2ofozYaAkpIEALw_wcB

It would most likely take about 30 minuets  to get hot enough

Other dances are available.

And note to Scottish!

A pound a pop?!?!

Go to Aldi and get 4 for 65p.

Well, its this time of year when I stock up with cup a soup varieties from Amazon. You can buy 24 sachets for less than a pound a pop. Great for the guys who work a full day and have a flask or a van kettle. I just saw Makita now sell a battery kettle which holds 0.8 litre but not sure how long it takes.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dkt360z-twin-18v-li-ion-lxt-cordless-kettle-bare/465PR?tc=DA9&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22599670533&gbraid=0AAAAAD8IdPxxv_eRU-XHldvrXgEjl15ni&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmYzIBhC6ARIsAHA3IkTq5Fgp2EfpZL0RdAwPm5sUnMsWu70yrt8ZtSwDyGcYr3m6C2ofozYaAkpIEALw_wcB

Quote from: Stoots on October 28, 2025, 04:47:30 pm

They probably just look at it, give it a clean and take your money. 

You would think for extortionate prices they charge they would chuck the service (whatever the hell there is to service on a reel ) in for free, i wouldnt give them another penny.

Everthings a massive rip off in this game, I can’t believe the price of xtreme poles now.

Yes, I know we can all afford it, before anyone pipes up about that, the point still remains, it’s all a rip off.

I could do with a new fob for my WFP link, over £100! For a fob!

I’m in the market for a new Electric reel, but gonna wait till Black Friday. My current one if knackered.

Everything's getting more expensive though and let's face it window cleaning equipment is a niche market really.

None of us know the real cost of running a window cleaning equipment business(overheads like shipping costs,materials,tools,staff,taxes,rent/lease costs for business premises,etc). You ll probably find these guys are not making as much money as you think.

Remember all businesses need to make a profit or they go to the wall.....

i was chatting to a a lady i clean and her friend was with her she asked me if i can take her on i said no problim she then said i may not want them every time i said thats okey if you ever wanted to stop my service just let me know as i am turning away quite a bit of work as im very busy dont feel sorry for me as i can give your slot to someone who actually wants it her friends face was a pitcher