Electric Vs Manual Hose Reel For Window Cleaning

This video compares a manual hose reel for window cleaning with an electric reel.
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[@philipthompson8307]

Hi ASH , I use a pure freedom manual hose reel that I have took the handle off and use my dewalt cordless drill with a socket on the end and it works brilliant as a DIY electric hose reel👍

[@aemackintosh]

That’s nifty.😃👍🏼

[@deejaymobile]

Genius! I’m stealing that idea. :oD

[@philipthompson8307]

@@deejaymobile if you do turn your manual hose reel into a cordless drill idea remember to fix a piece of wood to the floor of where the drill goes(right hand side of drill) so you don't get KICK BACK👍

[@deejaymobile]

@@philipthompson8307 I'm certainly going this route. It's just so simple and with kit I already have available. Thanks for the anti kickback wood tip. My wrists already thank you! :oD

[@alistairthorne3829]

I've recently started using the power up and it really does make life easier. Even though it was slower in your competition, how often could you manually reel as fast as that in a day!!

[@aemackintosh]

I think I was reeling up the manual faster than I normally would, just to prove how macho I am!😆 But I think the electric is well worth it in the long run to save your muscles.😃👍🏼

[@germanavilan7005]

What ...??? unbelievable you did it in such record and Paul did a great Job better than staying at the office good video

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@petebarrett2838]

Hi Ashley just got back from Spain. So catching up on the vids.as I'm in isolation. I'm crying with laughter here especially as sqeeqey clean Dave has stumped up to the challenge.. absolutely hilarious videos from u both. laughing with you not at you. Thanks very much for the entertainment. I love window cleaning and you have just reminded me why😁😁😁

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks for your comments! I suppose it’s a bit of a thing for water fed pole window cleaners, how fast you can reel your hose.😃👍🏼

[@squeakycleandave1]

Great video Ash. I will have to see how quickly my homemade reel can do it. 👍

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks. I messed it up a bit. I probably should have done a retake but I didn’t want to pull out all that hose again!😆👍🏼

[@spencerj1413]

Dave waiting for you to post a video on your channel. Come on pull your finger out .ha

[@squeakycleandave1]

@@spencerj1413 🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewstamps2806]

It doesn't have trick lights like yours Dave 😁🌈

[@completeexteriorcleaningse750]

Paul got the easy job LOL defo power up reel that was some winding you did

[@aemackintosh]

I did really go for it with the winding!🥵👍🏼

[@thebestofDfoX]

I always let the hose run in a U shape behind the trailer, so the engine of the 3d has the easiest winding up, and I always put the hose end in the trailer

[@aemackintosh]

Nicely done.👍🏼

[@Opsytron]

I just got new UK build heavy duty 350w reel from Reelriot 😅😅😅

[@aemackintosh]

Sounds good.👍🏼

[@shaunsbclean269]

Hi Ashley it's Shaun SB CLEAN Norfolk, I'm about to change my hose on my hose reel and was wondering what the difference between 8mm or 6mm hose apart from the size of course, What's your apinon on this

[@aemackintosh]

6mm is lighter and easier to work with. Some guys might put a Y connector at the end so they can work with two poles from one hose, you would need 8mm hose to do this to make sure you are being fed enough water. But I wouldn’t recommend that anyway. Get 6mm hose, and have one each.👍🏼

[@andrewstamps2806]

Im not against them and may change later on?? 52 seconds mate get in there!! A great fun video buddy....timing myself Monday, you may have started a new sport the 50/100 mtrr sprint and even 200 mtr relay if you have two reels! Ok im putting to much thought into this?? Imagine a van meeting Ashley it could get competitive 😊🌈😁. After Covid perhaps now there's a thought🙃🌈 cheers Andrew ps if ever im in

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah, I thought an electric reel was a bit over the top at first, but now I wouldn’t be without it.😃👍🏼

[@neilstokescvwshrewsbury7939]

A power reel, reels in much tighter neater and obviously without effort Top Tip Always change your reel hose in summer months breaks it in better being softer in the heat.

[@aemackintosh]

Nice one!😃👍🏼

[@adambangay6122]

I bought one of these and found it had nowhere near enough power to pull 100 metres of micro bore in under real world conditions. Now I run it on 24 volts which gives the right power but the speed is scary until you’re familiar with it. I reckon about 45 seconds and the power will straighten out minor Kinks and pull them through the hose guides. As such it’s a great time/energy saver but you shouldn’t have to shell out a hundred quid plus extra for two 12v leisure batteries and a 24 volt charger just to get the thing to do what it was designed to do in the first place.

[@aemackintosh]

Interesting. I have two batteries in my system already. I don’t find it under powered, but it would be nice to be able to adjust the speed if you wanted to.😃👍🏼

[@kuba1986]

I have bigger motor and ist do 50 sek

[@nathanmurphy454]

Hi Ashley hope you're well. How have you been finding the power up 3D. Out of 5 stars how would you rate it? Thanks

[@aemackintosh]

It’s a great bit of kit, and well worth it to save your muscles.😃👍🏼

[@Harvey077]

Hello mate, I'm looking to upgrade from manual to electric, is it worth it? Ie wear and tear and time efficiency. Thanks.

[@aemackintosh]

Yes! I thought it was a bit over the top to get an electric reel, but I wouldn’t want to go back now!😎👍🏼

[@caidenliney4332]

Great video !

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@torptv4804]

Hey mate, I'm starting up on my own after working for a window cleaning company for a while, just wanted to know your thoughts on the Gardiner twist action gooseneck. I've been using it for a few weeks and prefer it to the hose pull valve for turning on and off the water since I can keep both hands on the pole, makes it a bit easier to stop the water when working on hard to reach windows. But I do have a few problems with it too, thought it might be a good one to have a look at sometime :) Your videos have helped me out alot, thanks :D

[@aemackintosh]

Hi, thanks for your comments. I would love to try that accessory on my channel, I’ve actually been thinking about it for a while. I will get round to it at some point.😃👍🏼

[@torptv4804]

@@aemackintosh Brilliant, thanks :) I dont know if it will pair with a swivel neck which i'm tempted to buy...may need to switch to a univalve if so

[@aemackintosh]

It seems a little awkward to be honest. Paul has just started using it, so I might have to have a go sometime. I prefer the uni-valve at the moment.😃👍🏼

[@ianfosterUSA]

Hi so what I've learnt here as I'm new and I have a manual reel is to gather the hose to avoid snagging and gather it in then?

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah, I usually just pick it up in two or three places as I walk back to the van so I end up with a couple of large loops that will wind in without any issues. Don’t drag it round and pike it up, because that’s when it can get knotted up on itself.😃👍🏼

[@ianfosterUSA]

@@aemackintosh that's great, I've been snagging quite a bit and that's why, I'm know seeing the benefit of the power hose! Cheers

[@ched999uk]

So 14 seconds difference but no effort. An easy win for the power reel. Imagine doing that test 10 times in a row without the power reel!! :-)

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah, no effort is the winner for me!😆👍🏼

[@blitzedituk6491]

Do you have a manual reel for pressure washing hose? I’m using twin wire 3/8

[@aemackintosh]

I don’t even have a reel for my pressure washing hose. I only use it in 15m lengths. Sometimes I join two lengths together.👍🏼

[@kenttheboomer721]

Unless you really like RSI get the powered one. Worth the extra........

[@aemackintosh]

I’m glad I’ve got it now.😃👍🏼

[@rickkozarits8930]

Hi Ash , now that you’ve had the HD reel for a while how are you finding it ?. Cheers Rick

[@aemackintosh]

I wouldn’t go back. I think they have made some improvements since I got mine as well. They changed the button and made it more powerful.👍🏼

[@rickkozarits8930]

@@aemackintosh I’m just in the process of having a van system fitted by pure freedom & so gonna order two hd reels 👍.do you find your van copes ok with the 650ltr tank

[@aemackintosh]

@@rickkozarits8930 Yeah, I did have my rear suspension upgraded. I’m not sure if that’s a bit over the top but it means the van can easily cope with the extra pressure washing gear as well.👍🏼

[@rickkozarits8930]

@@aemackintosh that’s what I’m thinking of having down as mines just a T28 better to be safe than sorry lol

[@aemackintosh]

The back end can be a bit skittish if it’s empty. But it’s hardly ever empty!😆👍🏼

[@edboi000]

Hi ash I'm not sure what controller you use? But since I switched to the power hd my controller seems switch between PS and DE light when I put my univalve on to stop the water. I just seem to be struggling to calibrate my system now.

[@aemackintosh]

Maybe there is some other kind of issue like a kink in the hose somewhere or something else restricting the flow that is effecting things?😬👎🏼

[@edboi000]

@@aemackintosh I think it maybe the hose itself as it's quite hard I think it may need wearing in a bit! It happens intermittently

[@knustonlodgefarm9559]

🤣 great effort .

[@aemackintosh]

🥵Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@STREAMLINECLEANINGSOLUTIONS]

Great, fun video.....:-)

[@aemackintosh]

Glad you like it.😃👍🏼

[@spencerj1413]

Ash what size microbore hose do you use on your new power up 3d reel ?

[@aemackintosh]

It’s 6mm hose on the reel, 5mm up the pole.😃👍🏼

[@spencerj1413]

@@aemackintosh You think the reel would take 100m of 8mm hose?

[@clearvision2196]

How much do they cost 👍

[@aemackintosh]

I have put a link in the description to more information about it for you.😃👍🏼

[@andygoodwin446]

Hi ash , great video , I’m just starting out on window cleaning , got the pack and pole researching for a brush , now I’ve just taken a booking for windows and conservatory clean , what brush would you recommend??

[@aemackintosh]

Gardiner do some good flocked brushes for fascia cleaning and conservatory roofs.😃👍🏼

[@andygoodwin446]

Was looking at the unger brushes would these be ok

[@nekkowink1994]

🤘🏻

[@aemackintosh]

😎👍🏼

[@kevinharrington900]

Turn the engine on 1st Ashley so you don't get the hit on the leisure battery

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks.😃👍🏼

[@Poolwizardno8]

You’re commenting on a electric reel that most window cleaners have had for years

[@bencavanagh5425]

Why not have a competition to win your old reel??? “Used and signed by You” Be worth a fortune............one day ..........😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@aemackintosh]

😆👎🏼

[@timhancock5556]

Why don't you turn your manual reel electric yourself (£50) and compare the 2 reels, should make an interesting video.

[@asaspades93]

I would watch this! With my drill and 22mm socket it takes 38 secs 😎

[@aemackintosh]

Not a bad idea.😃👍🏼

[@timhancock5556]

@@aemackintosh Your manual reel looks like a solid bit of kit. It would be easy to convert to electric, the motors you can buy from ebay look the same spec as the 3D. Never timed mine but it reels in quite quickly and has never let me down even after some time. 👍

[@peterrayner2589]

A fool and his money springs to mind

[@fensterputzernuernberg]

Yes but there is more time in a day than a person has energy.. so the Electric wheel wins !

[@aemackintosh]

Anything that helps you save a little time and energy is worth it in the long run.👍🏼

[@rawcliffe2008]

Or better still save ya money real in 52 seconds I dont see how that can justify £500 or more But if u have the money better than giving it to the tax man I suppose

[@deltafit]

I'd rather have my rotator cuff intact and spend £500.

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah, I’m like you, it does seem like a luxury. But now I’ve used it for a while, I do think your body will thank you in the long run.😃👍🏼

[@JasonDunlop247]

Once you go electric, you wont ever go back to manual!

[@aemackintosh]

I think you might be right there.😃👍🏼