[Jonny 87]

From my IBC tank to my van, I’ve got a submersible Pump, and 1 inch hose. The problem is that I’ve never had it on a reel. I need about 25 metres of hose to get from my garage to two vehicles comfortably. (Otherwise I’ve got to move the vehicles around and it’s a right pain.)

The amount of times the hose gets kinked and I have to spend time coiling it back up. It’s more frustrating than anything else.

Anyone use a fire hose reel? Or any other reel that comfortably takes 25 metres of 1 inch hose?

Thanks In advance chaps.

(Here’s a fire hose reel in case you didn’t know what I was talking about.) 

https://www.firesafetystore.co.uk/fire-extinguisher-accessories/fire-hose-reels-and-accessories/complete-fire-hose-reels/manual-fixed-hose-reel-with-19mm-hose-included/

[STEVE-UK]

yep tried one a few years ago,

They don't have a handle to wind back, so would need to fabricate one to fit, additionally the pipe work is standard steel so will rust over time

[Smudger]

Do you need to reel up every day ?

we use 1 1/2" rigid hose - its fixed around the wall of the unit to the front then 3 meters free moving so the vans reverse into an area and fill up
the hose is then just hooked up out of the way

Darran

[Spruce]

From my IBC tank to my van, I’ve got a submersible Pump, and 1 inch hose. The problem is that I’ve never had it on a reel. I need about 25 metres of hose to get from my garage to two vehicles comfortably. (Otherwise I’ve got to move the vehicles around and it’s a right pain.)

The amount of times the hose gets kinked and I have to spend time coiling it back up. It’s more frustrating than anything else.

Anyone use a fire hose reel? Or any other reel that comfortably takes 25 metres of 1 inch hose?

Thanks In advance chaps.

(Here’s a fire hose reel in case you didn’t know what I was talking about.) 

https://www.firesafetystore.co.uk/fire-extinguisher-accessories/fire-hose-reels-and-accessories/complete-fire-hose-reels/manual-fixed-hose-reel-with-19mm-hose-included/

My 1" hose isn't as long as yours and it drives me mad trying to coil it back up again after I've finished filling the van. I can just reach my van parked on the drive way with hose No1 but if I need to fill the other van parked in the street then I have to couple both hoses together.

I've thought about a hose reel at times but have never found anything suitable at the right price. I certainly wouldn't pay Ł400 + for this:
https://www.pitchcare.com/shop/hose-reels/hose-reel-carrier-120m-x-25mm.html

I have a fixed length from the IBC tank via a transfer pump to the garage door. I hang the end of this up on a hook when not in use. I then couple hose No1 to this hose at the door.

I use 1" male and female hose couplers from Machine Mart. I've done it this way for the past 12 years.

[Jonny 87]

yep tried one a few years ago,

They don't have a handle to wind back, so would need to fabricate one to fit, additionally the pipe work is standard steel so will rust over time

Good points steve. Didn’t think of that.

[Jonny 87]

Do you need to reel up every day ?

we use 1 1/2" rigid hose - its fixed around the wall of the unit to the front then 3 meters free moving so the vans reverse into an area and fill up
the hose is then just hooked up out of the way

Darran

Thanks Darran. That’s currently what I do to. My garage is just set back from my driveway, so extra length is needed. 

[Jonny 87]

From my IBC tank to my van, I’ve got a submersible Pump, and 1 inch hose. The problem is that I’ve never had it on a reel. I need about 25 metres of hose to get from my garage to two vehicles comfortably. (Otherwise I’ve got to move the vehicles around and it’s a right pain.)

The amount of times the hose gets kinked and I have to spend time coiling it back up. It’s more frustrating than anything else.

Anyone use a fire hose reel? Or any other reel that comfortably takes 25 metres of 1 inch hose?

Thanks In advance chaps.

(Here’s a fire hose reel in case you didn’t know what I was talking about.) 

https://www.firesafetystore.co.uk/fire-extinguisher-accessories/fire-hose-reels-and-accessories/complete-fire-hose-reels/manual-fixed-hose-reel-with-19mm-hose-included/

My 1" hose isn't as long as yours and it drives me mad trying to coil it back up again after I've finished filling the van. I can just reach my van parked on the drive way with hose No1 but if I need to fill the other van parked in the street then I have to couple both hoses together.

I've thought about a hose reel at times but have never found anything suitable at the right price. I certainly wouldn't pay Ł400 + for this:
https://www.pitchcare.com/shop/hose-reels/hose-reel-carrier-120m-x-25mm.html

I have a fixed length from the IBC tank via a transfer pump to the garage door. I hang the end of this up on a hook when not in use. I then couple hose No1 to this hose at the door.

I use 1" male and female hose couplers from Machine Mart. I've done it this way for the past 12 years.

I feel Your pain. Thanks spruce.

[matthewprice]

Is the ground between the inch tank and your van yours .if it is could you run a pipe /hose below ground to a connection that’s closer . I did this using 1 inch water pipe then flexible hose for next few meters

[P @ F]

I just use the lay flat stuff from machine mart , got about 30 m on this gardena reel , could get way more on if needed
As long as you don’t do real tight turns it’s fine , keep it out of the sun though

[Ooooooog]

I’m finding the lay flat gets pin holes after a year. If you’re a permanent resident, whack a solid pipe in underground maybe?

[Jonny 87]

Is the ground between the inch tank and your van yours .if it is could you run a pipe /hose below ground to a connection that’s closer . I did this using 1 inch water pipe then flexible hose for next few meters

That’s not a bad idea actually. Food for thought. I’ve just got a section of pebbles between garage and drive way, so that may work.

[Jonny 87]

I just use the lay flat stuff from machine mart , got about 30 m on this gardena reel , could get way more on if needed
As long as you don’t do real tight turns it’s fine , keep it out of the sun though

Thanks p@f, I tried the lay flat hose but really didn’t like it. Might have been just me though. On a reel could be a lot easier.