[Nick_Thompson]

It struck me that we're part of an industry that, by its very nature, encourages the inventor in us all. We're at liberty to find solutions to our problems and to come up with better ways of going about our tasks.

Sometimes, we'll employ a tiny little tweak to something and discover a far more efficient way of doing things.

For example, I've played around with different ways of securing my hose reels in the back of my van, that didn't involve drilling into the floor, and allowed me to lift them out if I wanted. Nothing seemed to work very well until I settled for something simple, just to restrict the lateral movement when driving round corners, at least. What I put in place turned out to be highly effective, in that they are rock solid whilst in situ, but can be very easily removed.

It's just a length of plastic pipe!



So, got anything you can share?

[elite mike]

last time i shared anything on here , someone did a vid on it and took the credit 

nice setup by the way 

[windowswashed]

I just put two lengths of wood across van to keep hosereel in place

[Nick_Thompson]

last time i shared anything on here , someone did a vid on it and took the credit  

nice setup by the way  

Thanks Mike!

I wouldn't worry that someone else receive your plaudits, if I were you; look at it this way... at least that person help you disseminate your idea to a larger audience.

[Nick_Thompson]

I just put two lengths of wood across van to keep hosereel in place

How did you secure them, Windows?

[kempy]

Where you get the clips from , crocodile type things

[kempy]

Where you get the clips from , crocodile type things

[bobplum]

as someone broken in to your van

[andyM]

Where you get the clips from , crocodile type things

They are spring clamps, sometimes called crocodile clamps or whatever.
Should be able to get them in any diy store.

[Ian101]

as someone broken in to your van

van snob 

[bobplum]

i am working on a wheelie bin that moves out of the way as soon has it senses  a pole hose or reel hose and has lifting wheels

[H20cleaning]

Let me tidy your van pleaseeee
Plenty of poles their like!!

[colin bird]

i am working on a wheelie bin that moves out of the way as soon has it senses  a pole hose or reel hose and has lifting wheels

now we're talking that would be a winner and money earner

[Nick_Thompson]

Where you get the clips from , crocodile type things

B&Q, I think, Kempy.

[ben M]

as someone broken in to your van

+1 what a mess!

[Nick_Thompson]

as someone broken in to your van

+1 what a mess!

Now dont beat around the bush, Ben, if you have something to say, just come straight out with it.

[Nick_Thompson]

So, seeing as 'necessity is the mother of invention', is anyone working on a cure for a dirty pole being the main contributor to premature pole wear?

[PoleKing]

So, seeing as 'necessity is the mother of invention', is anyone working on a cure for a dirty pole being the main contributor to premature pole wear?

WD40 and a towel bud.

[sunshine windows]

What's the thing that looks like a radiator attached to the tank

[Nick_Thompson]

So, seeing as 'necessity is the mother of invention', is anyone working on a cure for a dirty pole being the main contributor to premature pole wear?

WD40 and a towel bud.

Sorry, that should of said, dirty pole hose.