[Evan]

Hi, has anybody ever replaced a belt on the power up reel? Been trying and just can’t seem to get it working!

[KS Cleaning]

Hi, has anybody ever replaced a belt on the power up reel? Been trying and just can’t seem to get it working!

There is a video on either the WCW or Waterworks website.

[Evan]

Yes I watched it it’s useless.

[Clever Forum Name]

Have you got the right belt as there is two types.

[Evan]

Yes I have the correct belt..just an absolute nightmare to fit can’t understand what I’m doing wrong

[Splash & dash]

Yes I have the correct belt..just an absolute nightmare to fit can’t understand what I’m doing wrong

Sounds like you have the newer reel with the alloy centre ? They are more fiddly from what I hear .

[zesty]

Yeah did it the other day, wasn’t too difficult, but was really faffy.

The video they have on YouTube seems to show you all you need to know?

[a900]

Done one myself. Lots of little nuts to undo. I took the drum off and upgraded it to aluminium for hot water.

The thing that stopped me for a while was feeling like I was going to break the 2 sides off by splitting it. But the plastic does yield.

Which part of the help video are you struggling with?

[Max M]

Ive replaced a few now, first time took about 3 hours and didn't last long on about the 5th now and it takes about 40min and they last allot longer before having ot change. It gets easier with practice, but the video on youtube didn't really help apart from knowing you have to batter the ide off with a mallet haha Was very time-consuming and frustrating the first couple of times. When they work they are a dream though

[dazmond]

Ive replaced a few now, first time took about 3 hours and didn't last long on about the 5th now and it takes about 40min and they last allot longer before having ot change. It gets easier with practice, but the video on youtube didn't really help apart from knowing you have to batter the ide off with a mallet haha Was very time-consuming and frustrating the first couple of times. When they work they are a dream though

You shouldn't have to faff about replacing belts on these electric reels...they should last many years without any problems for the price they cost....

[a900]

You shouldn't have to faff about replacing belts on these electric reels...they should last many years without any problems for the price they cost....

Agreed. Unfortunately belts are a wearable item. They are put under a lot of strain as they start and when they snag. So they will inevitably break.

Added to tension issues as belts become slack and  loose tension over time. I’m sure a lot of the issues that power up have faced is down to belts not being tensioned up before they get 2 loose and by that point they get damaged.

Overall the design is fantastic. Belts in my view are better than chains as they are quieter for one thing.

They could have soft start on the motor or redesign to make the belt replaceable with just a cover and loosening the tension. Or accept back any that have belt issues and with in 3 days get it back to you with a new belt at only the cost of the belt. Or design it for stronger wider belts. But it all takes cost and who’s paying for that.

[Splash & dash]

You shouldn't have to faff about replacing belts on these electric reels...they should last many years without any problems for the price they cost....

Agreed. Unfortunately belts are a wearable item. They are put under a lot of strain as they start and when they snag. So they will inevitably break.

Added to tension issues as belts become slack and  loose tension over time. I’m sure a lot of the issues that power up have faced is down to belts not being tensioned up before they get 2 loose and by that point they get damaged.

Overall the design is fantastic. Belts in my view are better than chains as they are quieter for one thing.

They could have soft start on the motor or redesign to make the belt replaceable with just a cover and loosening the tension. Or accept back any that have belt issues and witching 3 days get it back to you with a new belt at only the cost of the belt. Or design it for stronger wider belts. But it all takes cost and who’s paying for that.

We have 6 of theses reels from launch not had a belt snap we use hot water , theses belts are very similar to cam belts in vehicles they don’t snap very often I don’t understand why this is happening it’s either faulty belt , poor design or abuse by users .

[SB Cleaning]

I have the old HD reel with chain, had it a few years now except for a slight leak on the inlet it's been one of the best bit of kit ive bought nothings gone wrong.

[dazmond]

You shouldn't have to faff about replacing belts on these electric reels...they should last many years without any problems for the price they cost....

Agreed. Unfortunately belts are a wearable item. They are put under a lot of strain as they start and when they snag. So they will inevitably break.

Added to tension issues as belts become slack and  loose tension over time. I’m sure a lot of the issues that power up have faced is down to belts not being tensioned up before they get 2 loose and by that point they get damaged.

Overall the design is fantastic. Belts in my view are better than chains as they are quieter for one thing.

They could have soft start on the motor or redesign to make the belt replaceable with just a cover and loosening the tension. Or accept back any that have belt issues and witching 3 days get it back to you with a new belt at only the cost of the belt. Or design it for stronger wider belts. But it all takes cost and who’s paying for that.

The belts are obviously inferior to chain driven reels.4 and a half years with my electric reel and its never snapped.....👌

[Simon Trapani]

Says who Dazmond? You’ve never even owned one. I own two. Have never had a problem with the belts. Stick to sorting your batteries. You have an opinion on everything.

[the king]

These belt reels sound a right pain in the ars

[jonboywalton75]

Ive replaced a few now, first time took about 3 hours and didn't last long on about the 5th now and it takes about 40min and they last allot longer before having ot change. It gets easier with practice, but the video on youtube didn't really help apart from knowing you have to batter the ide off with a mallet haha Was very time-consuming and frustrating the first couple of times. When they work they are a dream though

You shouldn't have to faff about replacing belts on these electric reels...they should last many years without any problems for the price they cost....

I changed my belt, cost £11, cheaper than a trip to grimsby or wherever.
Don't have a blinkered view on life Daz!!
Actually I don't know why I wasted that last sentence 😂😂😂

[jonboywalton75]

You shouldn't have to faff about replacing belts on these electric reels...they should last many years without any problems for the price they cost....

Agreed. Unfortunately belts are a wearable item. They are put under a lot of strain as they start and when they snag. So they will inevitably break.

Added to tension issues as belts become slack and  loose tension over time. I’m sure a lot of the issues that power up have faced is down to belts not being tensioned up before they get 2 loose and by that point they get damaged.

Overall the design is fantastic. Belts in my view are better than chains as they are quieter for one thing.

They could have soft start on the motor or redesign to make the belt replaceable with just a cover and loosening the tension. Or accept back any that have belt issues and witching 3 days get it back to you with a new belt at only the cost of the belt. Or design it for stronger wider belts. But it all takes cost and who’s paying for that.

The belts are obviously inferior to chain driven reels.4 and a half years with my electric reel and its never snapped.....👌

You've lost more money on ur reel than I have, days off, petrol to the other side of the country
Wow Daz, you NEVER think things through before you write them down do you!!!