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Tim82

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Re: Small hose reel for minibore???
« Reply #40 on: September 07, 2008, 05:37:18 pm »
just leave the trolley in the van and get yourself a proper reel and 100m of microbore , much easier regards alan

I do when I'm doing houses by themselves and not clustered together work.

Tim82

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Re: Small hose reel for minibore???
« Reply #41 on: September 07, 2008, 05:38:26 pm »
Hello a pic would be gteat as i am also looking for a small reel for my trolley
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Thanks ;D

I'll take one on monday when I'm next working!

alanwilson

  • Posts: 1885
Re: Small hose reel for minibore???
« Reply #42 on: September 07, 2008, 08:46:27 pm »
Tim82

yes they do work perfectly well, much better than the silly little plastic reels, much cheaper and better than the big clumsy ones that all the wfp suppliers sell.

like I say we have them in both the transporter and expert
I've never been to bed with an ugly bird but I've woken up with loads!

bigw66

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Re: Small hose reel for minibore???
« Reply #43 on: September 11, 2008, 07:21:21 pm »
Hello Tim82 sorry to pester you but any chance of a picture of your hose reel.
I can't find one anywhere.
Thank You
bigw66

Tim82

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Re: Small hose reel for minibore???
« Reply #44 on: September 12, 2008, 12:34:31 am »
Hello Tim82 sorry to pester you but any chance of a picture of your hose reel.
I can't find one anywhere.
Thank You
bigw66

 Hi, I'll try and remember to take a pic while I'm out working  Friday.

Tim82

  • Posts: 535
Re: Small hose reel for minibore???
« Reply #45 on: September 17, 2008, 08:48:55 am »
Hi, just for closure, I found a small hose reel perfect for my needs, from ebay. It's great for having attached to my trolley or just stood behind the car. So they are out there if you need one...

It's perfect for holding 100 metres of microbore.

Here's a couple of photos just incase anyone needs something similar, I've included a 12 inch squeegee in there for size reference!

Tim82

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Re: Small hose reel for microbore???
« Reply #46 on: July 18, 2009, 11:09:54 am »
 Another update..... after a while that last reel turned out to be rubbish because the connector inside at the centre of the reel was at an angle so the microbore would get twisted and the connector would pop off.

 But if there is any other trolley users that want a good mini hose reel, I found an even better one perfect for fixing onto your trolley, and what's more  they seem to have worked out the kinks (to use a pun).........

 I found this really good "karcher" mini hose reel at B&Q for £20. The connectors that come with it are really strong and they don't come off easily or leak. The connection inside the reel is straight rather than at an angle so it turns round easily without popping off. It also comes with a wall hanging thing that is perfect for fixing onto your trolley with two screws. The reel hangs, but also clicks down firmly, so it's easy to connect and disconnect.


Tim82

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Re: Small hose reel for microbore???
« Reply #47 on: July 18, 2009, 11:10:57 am »
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elite mike

Re: Small hose reel for microbore???
« Reply #48 on: July 18, 2009, 11:35:04 am »
cheers tim , thats just what i am looking for  8)

dai

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Re: Small hose reel for microbore???
« Reply #49 on: July 18, 2009, 12:16:54 pm »
Just go on ebay and search for airline reels, there's loads to choose from.

Tim82

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Re: Small hose reel for microbore???
« Reply #50 on: July 18, 2009, 12:51:54 pm »
Just go on ebay and search for airline reels, there's loads to choose from.

they'rereally expensive though... and heavy?

JS_Cleaning

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Re: Small hose reel for microbore???
« Reply #51 on: July 18, 2009, 05:48:03 pm »
i bought a cheap circular extension cord, i am planning on gutting the electric cord out of it and feeding the hose threw it, i havent done it yet but its an idea,  the cord cost me 4.99

Tim82

  • Posts: 535
Re: Small hose reel for microbore???
« Reply #52 on: July 21, 2009, 05:55:06 pm »
i bought a cheap circular extension cord, i am planning on gutting the electric cord out of it and feeding the hose threw it, i havent done it yet but its an idea,  the cord cost me 4.99

The only thing about that (if it's an electric cord reel)is that without a connector inside, the hose will get twisted when you reel it out/up.