realclean
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What are the pros and cons of an electric hose reel. I have never used one and would like to know.
Electric hose reel
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Jim Martin
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Everything is pro.......
Not one single con about it...
Not one single con about it...
ruff
Member
Pros are all self evident.
Cons:
Cons:
- Price
- Like anything both mechanical and electrical- more things that can go wrong.
- Takes a little more space.
- Less configuration possibilities inside your van
hogjowl
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It's just like trying to decide if you want to purchase your first TM.
Once you have one, you will wonder what took you so long?
Once you have one, you will wonder what took you so long?
Russ T.
Supportive Member
Cleanco and Hydramaster (maybe others) have an awesome all in one system with electric reel(s) and 120 gallon fresh tank. Looks like it saves a TON of room in the van. I will be looking hard at the Cleanco (will match my compact 47) in the Spring. These things are as spendy as they are AWESOME! My combo reel (pressure and fresh hose) is shot and I think it's time for an upgrade ;-)
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Jim Martin
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a lot is going to depend on the size reel you want and how it is made...
this is a electric Sapphire reel....it holds 300 foot of 2 inch hose....motor is mounted in the back and does not stick out any further then the reel it's self so no extra space was lost........
this is a electric Sapphire reel....it holds 300 foot of 2 inch hose....motor is mounted in the back and does not stick out any further then the reel it's self so no extra space was lost........
Russ T.
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That's a nice set up Jim. I remember the pics of the other side by the machine too. These combo reel and tanks look pretty cool too. I would be mounting it right up against my PTO. It leaves the entire back wide open for shelves, sprayers, vac, spinner, Cimex on occasion, etc... I don't think I will come off $4500 for one though. That seems to be the going rate.
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Larry Cobb
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Electric Reels are nice to have at the end of a long cleaning day !
We have designed a dual electric ball-bearing reel at a reasonable price:
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http://www.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72&products_id=1276
Larry
We have designed a dual electric ball-bearing reel at a reasonable price:
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http://www.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72&products_id=1276
Larry
Russ T.
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That looks like a nice option Larry. I imagine the controls are separate for vac and solution, right? How hard for install? What does shipping look like to Iowa? Any solutions for fresh water hose storage? I have a live reel that's kind of nice for filling my tank but it sticks really bad. Usually when I replace something, I try to upgrade at the same time. The current reel I'm having trouble with is a dual solution/fresh reel. I'd have to figure out what to do with my fresh hose. I could use my current vac hose reel for storing extra 2" hose maybe on the wall or ceiling in my garage... Thanks.
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Larry Cobb
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Russ;
Only the Vac Reel is electric.
On double reels just roll the fresh water hose over the solution line.
You only need 3/8" fresh water line to supply 3 GPM.
Larry
Only the Vac Reel is electric.
On double reels just roll the fresh water hose over the solution line.
You only need 3/8" fresh water line to supply 3 GPM.
Larry
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clean image
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all positive
only neg is reeling off the last bit of hose , when needed , takes a bit more effort
another consideration is you mount farther back, and mount switch up front, allowing more valuable space
only neg is reeling off the last bit of hose , when needed , takes a bit more effort
another consideration is you mount farther back, and mount switch up front, allowing more valuable space
Buck1955
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When electric reels first came out I remember saying to my disty how a $1,000 reel was carzy but after using it, I would have paid more. I hate my new Cleanco reels, the factory screwed up and welded the solution brackets too far to the right. You cant use the handle at all because there is not room between the reel and machine, there's also no way to stop the reel from free falling (no tension).
hogjowl
Idiot™
Will they not fix that for you?
hogjowl
Idiot™
How can it be all positive, if it has an "only negative'?
This is why mfg's think all cleaners are stoopid.
All pros.. If you have a reel, just make it powered for around $400.. I doesn't take up anymore room if you do it right, the electric motor should be over the wheel well or to the side of the least waste.
http://mikeysboard.com/forum/showthread.php?233310-Can-you-make-a-hose-reel-power-that-isn-t&highlight=make+hose+reel+power+isn%27t%3F
http://mikeysboard.com/forum/showthread.php?233310-Can-you-make-a-hose-reel-power-that-isn-t&highlight=make+hose+reel+power+isn%27t%3F
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davegillfishing
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Larry's reel is really nice..I run one on the Judson..it's pretty high quality and we are very happy with it..great price in my opinion too
We use it 4-5 times a day 5 days a week..not a single problem..knocking on wood now lol
We use it 4-5 times a day 5 days a week..not a single problem..knocking on wood now lol
Kevin. McCreary
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I had the owner of Rocan reels tell me that he has never had an electric reel that he knows of fail on him since they have been making them. I want to say that's well over 10 years.
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TomKing
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Don't stop at just a electric reel get a water pond and have it all.
We have them in all our trucks. The guys love them.
We have them in all our trucks. The guys love them.
Russ T.
Supportive Member
I bet they do love them Tom. I've never used one but I've rolled hose up thousands of times now and I think I'm ready for it!
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