[monkeyman]

anyone use there hose reels outside there van and shut the door on there hose from the tank to the reel(normal hose from tank to reel not microbore as on the reel),if so does it effect the flow rate at all?

[Blue Frog Systems]

Yes it will affect the flow rate, the pump will have to work harder and you run the risk of putting a hole in the hose.

Other options are a hole in the door with runners around it or ports

[AuRavelling79]

anyone use there hose reels outside there van and shut the door on there hose from the tank to the reel(normal hose from tank to reel not microbore as on the reel),if so does it effect the flow rate at all?

I just shut the hose in the rear doors doors on the first latch and have experienced no ill-effects.

[windowashing]

anyone use there hose reels outside there van and shut the door on there hose from the tank to the reel(normal hose from tank to reel not microbore as on the reel),if so does it effect the flow rate at all?

I just shut the hose in the rear doors doors on the first latch and have experienced no ill-effects.

Yes, that's what I used to do, no probs at all, and could lock the van.

I have since found a drain hole behind the trim, behind the rear wheel arch (most vans have them, it's just a case of finding them)

I shoved the hose through that and hooked it through the tow eye.  It looks really neat, and didn't have to drill holes in the side of the van, or anywhere!!

[Window Washers]

why not just drill the holes where you need them, fit ports to underside of bumper. save alot of hassle and is also less of a trip hazard, never could understand why some have ports 4ft up the side of van as that is asking for trouble imo.

[windowashing]

why not just drill the holes where you need them, fit ports to underside of bumper. save alot of hassle and is also less of a trip hazard, never could understand why some have ports 4ft up the side of van as that is asking for trouble imo.

Yeah I know, under the bumper is the best place. Often those huge beige things look awful don't they?

I just worked with what I had, and happened to already have a drain hole in the floor that was pefect for the job!

[Window Washers]

why not just drill the holes where you need them, fit ports to underside of bumper. save alot of hassle and is also less of a trip hazard, never could understand why some have ports 4ft up the side of van as that is asking for trouble imo.

Yeah I know, under the bumper is the best place. Often those huge beige things look awful don't they?

I just worked with what I had, and happened to already have a drain hole in the floor that was pefect for the job!

I know what your saying as I used one of the drain holes in my transit as it was just in the right place

[leapstallbuildings]

anyone use there hose reels outside there van and shut the door on there hose from the tank to the reel(normal hose from tank to reel not microbore as on the reel),if so does it effect the flow rate at all?

I work with reel outside but not with door closaed on hose.  There is a hole drilled in the floor and a hoselock fitting under the rear bumper.  You can locxk the doors too if you work that way.  Squashing the hose in the doors would definitely restrict flow.

[leapstallbuildings]

anyone use there hose reels outside there van and shut the door on there hose from the tank to the reel(normal hose from tank to reel not microbore as on the reel),if so does it effect the flow rate at all?

I just shut the hose in the rear doors doors on the first latch and have experienced no ill-effects.

That's interesting to know Malc.  Bit late for me with this van but will try it with the next - so long as I can lock the doors if necessary.

[Jeff Brimble]

Tail gates are good stick a wooden peg in the gap and yopu can still close and lock the door.

[Sir Squeaky]

Or alternately move somewhere nicer where you don't have to close your doors!

[Window Washers]

Or alternately move somewhere nicer where you don't have to close your doors!

you know anywhere abroad like that because there is no where in the UK, if you think there is your barking mad 

[AuRavelling79]

Or alternately move somewhere nicer where you don't have to close your doors!

you know anywhere abroad like that because there is no where in the UK, if you think there is your barking mad 

Don't start Squeaky off windowwashers; you know he's always right! 

[Sir Squeaky]

Or alternately move somewhere nicer where you don't have to close your doors!

you know anywhere abroad like that because there is no where in the UK, if you think there is your barking mad 

I've never had a problem or known any of the other 10 or 12 w/c's I know have a problem.

[Sir Squeaky]

Don't start Squeaky off windowwashers; you know he's always right! 

Pot...kettle...

[Window Washers]

Don't start Squeaky off windowwashers; you know he's always right! 

Pot...kettle...

Have to say squeaky is normally right to be fair, hes only wrong when I  post 

[Sir Squeaky]

Have to say squeaky is normally right to be fair, hes only wrong when I  post 

That's a fair answer!

[windowashing]

I've never had a problem or known any of the other 10 or 12 w/c's I know have a problem.

That's good that you haven't had a problem with theft.. Neither have I...

But that doesn't mean an opportunist won't strike at some point in the future. 


And when/if they do, if your van isn't locked, you won't be able to legitimately claim on your insurance. 


(If you have van insurance that covers tools in locked van) 

[Sir Squeaky]

I've never had a problem or known any of the other 10 or 12 w/c's I know have a problem.

That's good that you haven't had a problem with theft.. Neither have I...

But that doesn't mean an opportunist won't strike at some point in the future. 


And when/if they do, if your van isn't locked, you won't be able to legitimately claim on your insurance. 


(If you have van insurance that covers tools in locked van) 

To steal what?

A dirty hose weighing about 50 or 60kg full of water?
Some old pieces of fishing pole?
A huge plastic tank of water strapped to the van floor?
A pump screwed to the side of the van which isn't much use for anything else?

What a haul a window cleaner's van is!

[elite mike]

unless its terrys van