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Hose Reels

Roof Cleaning New Jersey · Jan 27, 2012

What are you using them for Nick?

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 · Jan 28, 2012

Lori at Pressure Washer Products (PWP) has great deals!

Roof Cleaning Raleigh NC · Jan 28, 2012

Not to change the subject but does she still sell the same fragrance. I heard she got caught watering it down. So they quit selling it to her to save their reputation.

-- Edited by Roof Cleaning Raleigh NC on Saturday 28th of January 2012 10:35:27 AM

MJ · Jan 28, 2012

I bought mine from PWP, went with elec rewind, little pricey, but nice on shoulders and our space it tight.

Liberty SoftWash · Jan 28, 2012

If you use a hose reel, get a 3 way ball valve and put a quick disconnect on it so you can bypass running SH through the real. Running the SH through it will cause it to leak. On every job, I pull all 300 feet off the reel and hook up to the quick disconnect to avoid running the SH through the reel. I am simply using the hose reel to carry the hose and want to prolong its life. I have 2 hose reels and use only H2O in one of them so, that one, I leave on the reel.

Nick · Guest

Iam running SH through it

Nick · Guest

Roof Cleaning New Jersey wrote:
What are you using them for Nick?

I'm running SH through it

MJ · Jan 28, 2012

I running SH through it, but i might not now... the problems we create for ourselves.

Roof Cleaning New Jersey · Jan 28, 2012

Nick,

Stainless steel reels are expensive. Unfortunately they will ultimately fail. If your going to operate the reels yourself Im sure you will rinse them out. If you have employees, 50% of the time they will not rinse them out at the end of the day, either with or without threats. I just had a 1 year old reel crap out.. It busted a leak on the inside at the weld. The weld is not stainless. The old saying "as strong as the weakest link". Even if you rinse them out the swivels never hold up long. A cheap repair kit will always solve the swivel problem, temporarily.

I now by cheap reels just to hold the hose. At the jobsite I unwind the hose then hook it up to my pump outlet line using 1/2" quik connects. It takes a few extra minutes but I avoid re-purchasing $400 reels and leaking swivels that leak sh and grind out your truck or trailer. Just keep the quik connects well lubed. You can get a Coxreel or call Paul from www.powerwashstore.com.

Jan 29, 2012

Home Depot $79

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Reelcraft reels are the real deal, I have had the same reels now for 13 years, and I have been using one of them for the last 3 years for roof cleaning.

Roof Cleaning Tallahassee · Guest

eBay. There is a lot of junk but if you know what you are looking for ther are deals to be had.

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 · Jan 29, 2012

Roof Cleaning Raleigh NC wrote:
Not to change the subject but does she still sell the same fragrance. I heard she got caught watering it down. So they quit selling it to her to save their reputation.

-- Edited by Roof Cleaning Raleigh NC on Saturday 28th of January 2012 10:35:27 AM

Those of us who have been around here for a while all know that you have it in for her David so lets keep this post on topic please.

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 · Jan 29, 2012

Roof Cleaning By A&E wrote:
If you use a hose reel, get a 3 way ball valve and put a quick disconnect on it so you can bypass running SH through the real. Running the SH through it will cause it to leak. On every job, I pull all 300 feet off the reel and hook up to the quick disconnect to avoid running the SH through the reel. I am simply using the hose reel to carry the hose and want to prolong its life. I have 2 hose reels and use only H2O in one of them so, that one, I leave on the reel.

Eric you have a good point. I have been running mine through an electric Titan hose reel that I bought from Lori at PWP for a year and a half now with no problems. I do rinse it out after every job.

Apex Roof Cleaning · Guest

I got some helpful hints from some senior members and I was told you should unravel the whole hose everytime anyway, because it is easier on the pump and can help extend the pumps life.

Roof Cleaning Raleigh NC · Jan 29, 2012

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 wrote:
Those of us who have been around here for a while all know that you have it in for her David so lets keep this post on topic please.

LOL I don't have it in for her. Check for your self. She doesn't sell it anymore. I heard the reason from a local shop. She also called Don at Brainerd last year and asked him to raise his price of Amonyx mo because she can't come close to his price!.... Are you kidding me.

Roof Cleaning Tallahassee · Guest

Roof Cleaning Raleigh NC wrote:
Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 wrote:
Those of us who have been around here for a while all know that you have it in for her David so lets keep this post on topic please.
LOL I don't have it in for her. Check for your self. She doesn't sell it anymore. I heard the reason from a local shop. She also called Don at Brainerd last year and asked him to raise his price of Amonyx mo because she can't come close to his price!.... Are you kidding me.

is this about "Green Apple"?

Roof Cleaning Raleigh NC · Jan 29, 2012

I'll stay on topic. Bob @ PressureTek. Great service & very quick delivery http://www.pressuretek.com/index.html

gutterdog · Jan 29, 2012

This year I'm gonna have a setup like you guys!

Got the trailer, all sprayed, got the burner, just need the reels to get started building it!

-- Edited by gutterdog on Sunday 29th of January 2012 08:12:42 PM

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