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jim mca

  • Posts: 827
Re: Taming the python
« Reply #20 on: August 03, 2012, 10:28:29 pm »
Jim

The 2 inch hose ive got coils easier than the 1.5 with the airflex

Art of Clean

  • Posts: 198
Re: Taming the python
« Reply #21 on: August 05, 2012, 03:07:09 pm »
this should help - Worked for me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYy_42TBdYI

Carpet Dawg

  • Posts: 2968
Re: Taming the python
« Reply #22 on: August 05, 2012, 04:54:07 pm »
Good tips in that video. I have seen it before as i'm a subscriber of the truckmount youtube channle.

Not that helpful for the OP though as he only has 25ft and using a porty i.e. not running from a reel.

Matt Steele

  • Posts: 90
Re: Taming the python
« Reply #23 on: August 05, 2012, 07:48:57 pm »
I run mine out straight (where posible) then starting in the middle coil up one side, then flip the whole lot over and coil the other side up, then secure with a piece of rope, hope that makes sense

clarkson

  • Posts: 1026
Re: Taming the python
« Reply #24 on: August 05, 2012, 09:15:53 pm »
Crickey, we use 1,000 feet on lines on ships and rap them up in a blink. ???

hi
pity you dont use a porty save all that hastle with all that hose ;D

sorry couldnt resist.

john


Jim_77

Re: Taming the python
« Reply #25 on: August 06, 2012, 02:03:55 am »
Yes John but whilst you're emptying your 150th bucket of water out of the machine Simon's already packed up and enjoying some nosh in the ship's staff canteen ;) ;)

*Hector*

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Re: Taming the python
« Reply #26 on: August 06, 2012, 05:59:45 am »
And a good choice of nosh it is too..

 ;D ;D
Everyday this forum slips further from God.  :'(

Jim_77

Re: Taming the python
« Reply #27 on: August 06, 2012, 05:18:20 pm »
Didn't fancy it myself personally, looked like prison food :-X

*Hector*

  • Posts: 9268
Re: Taming the python
« Reply #28 on: August 06, 2012, 05:32:53 pm »
Strange how you would know that Jim....   :P :P

I however enjoyed the food in my ignorance of prison food   :-* :-*
Everyday this forum slips further from God.  :'(

Jim_77

Re: Taming the python
« Reply #29 on: August 06, 2012, 11:04:48 pm »
I've watched prisoner cell block H a few times, you mongrel Craven!!!!

*Hector*

  • Posts: 9268
Re: Taming the python
« Reply #30 on: August 07, 2012, 06:16:03 am »
 :o :o :o




 ;D
Everyday this forum slips further from God.  :'(

Russ Chadd

  • Posts: 1261
Re: Taming the python
« Reply #31 on: August 11, 2012, 08:42:06 am »
I purchased some velcro straps from B&Q for my 2" 50' hoses, they work a treat.
25' of 1.5 hose should coil up without any dramas and the velcro should keep it neat and tidy

david@zap-clean

  • Posts: 684
Re: Taming the python
« Reply #32 on: August 11, 2012, 08:49:08 am »
I found a good solution for me:

A large plastic mixing trug (bucket) from Wickes.  I coil the hose down into it, it easily fits.  The hose nicely stacks on top of it's own coils.  I have space left in the middle for (stacked) buckets. I put the rest of my damp/wet gear in the buckets. 

There's no drips on the customers floor, or my van.  And, it's all easily transported between van and house.
David @ ZapClean
www.zap-clean.com

david@zap-clean

  • Posts: 684
Re: Taming the python
« Reply #33 on: August 09, 2013, 10:32:28 am »
Crikey if you're struggling with 25ft of 1.5" hose you must be doing something very wrong!!!  It's a piece of p**s


... One year later...
Yep - I now know the secret: stop being a perfectionist by trying to coil it up neatly.
Just stuff the **** thing in the crate.
Easy!
David @ ZapClean
www.zap-clean.com

Norbert

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Re: Taming the python
« Reply #34 on: August 09, 2013, 11:37:07 pm »
Congratulations David on your first year of trading. Glad to see your doing well, also I do like your website looks very professional.

Regards Phil P.  :) :)

david@zap-clean

  • Posts: 684
Re: Taming the python
« Reply #35 on: August 10, 2013, 07:21:30 am »
Congratulations David on your first year of trading. Glad to see your doing well, also I do like your website looks very professional.

Regards Phil P.  :) :)
Thanks Phil.  It's been a very interesting (and enjoyable) year working in this industry. 
I wish I'd started 10 years ago - and saved myself 12 years pain in I.T.!  But you live and learn.
David @ ZapClean
www.zap-clean.com