[Andrew46]

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 

[fergus77]

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

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

[Andrew46]

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.

[mci services]

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

[mark dew]

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.

[[GQC] Tim]

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.

[leapstallbuildings]

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.

[Rogue Trader]

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

[JRDEasiReach]

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

[Andrew46]

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

[dave.e]

i have mine inside the van no problems at all easy