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Nick_Thompson

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Share your discoveries and inventions!
« on: December 04, 2013, 07:32:29 pm »
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?
Do quantum mechanics fix old transits?

And let us not forget, voyeurism is an occupational hazard that we simply must endure.

elite mike

Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2013, 07:41:08 pm »
last time i shared anything on here , someone did a vid on it and took the credit  ::)roll

nice setup by the way  8)

windowswashed

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2013, 08:38:19 pm »
I just put two lengths of wood across van to keep hosereel in place

Nick_Thompson

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2013, 06:47:26 am »
last time i shared anything on here , someone did a vid on it and took the credit  ::)roll

nice setup by the way  8)

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.
Do quantum mechanics fix old transits?

And let us not forget, voyeurism is an occupational hazard that we simply must endure.

Nick_Thompson

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2013, 07:00:10 am »
I just put two lengths of wood across van to keep hosereel in place

How did you secure them, Windows?
Do quantum mechanics fix old transits?

And let us not forget, voyeurism is an occupational hazard that we simply must endure.

kempy

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2013, 08:35:27 am »
Where you get the clips from , crocodile type things

kempy

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2013, 08:59:57 am »
Where you get the clips from , crocodile type things

bobplum

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2013, 09:09:28 am »
as someone broken in to your van :o ;D ;D

andyM

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2013, 09:14:51 am »
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.
One of the Plebs

Ian101

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2013, 09:21:56 am »
as someone broken in to your van :o ;D ;D

van snob  ;D

bobplum

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2013, 09:26:25 am »
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

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2013, 09:38:18 am »
Let me tidy your van pleaseeee ???
Plenty of poles their like!!

colin bird

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2013, 09:23:30 pm »
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

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2013, 09:28:47 pm »
Where you get the clips from , crocodile type things

B&Q, I think, Kempy.


Do quantum mechanics fix old transits?

And let us not forget, voyeurism is an occupational hazard that we simply must endure.

ben M

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #14 on: December 05, 2013, 09:31:18 pm »
as someone broken in to your van :o ;D ;D
+1 what a mess!

Nick_Thompson

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #15 on: December 05, 2013, 09:52:14 pm »
as someone broken in to your van :o ;D ;D
+1 what a mess!

Now dont beat around the bush, Ben, if you have something to say, just come straight out with it. :)
Do quantum mechanics fix old transits?

And let us not forget, voyeurism is an occupational hazard that we simply must endure.

Nick_Thompson

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #16 on: December 05, 2013, 10:01:19 pm »
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?
Do quantum mechanics fix old transits?

And let us not forget, voyeurism is an occupational hazard that we simply must endure.

PoleKing

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #17 on: December 05, 2013, 10:02:39 pm »
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.
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It's just the internet. Try not to worry.

sunshine windows

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #18 on: December 05, 2013, 10:07:08 pm »
What's the thing that looks like a radiator attached to the tank
To climb mount fuji you must first find a path
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Nick_Thompson

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Re: Share your discoveries and inventions!
« Reply #19 on: December 05, 2013, 10:13:44 pm »
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.
Do quantum mechanics fix old transits?

And let us not forget, voyeurism is an occupational hazard that we simply must endure.