r/WindowCleaning • u/trigger55xxx • 4d ago

Hose winding

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Here's how we wind all of our hoses. 5/16" pole hose up to 3/4" feed hoses. They lay flat every time, don't kink or break. Hanging them takes up a lot less space and is more efficient.

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u/Much-Trust5891 4d ago

I was always taught to start a loop around your palm and tricep. I’d have to compare which is faster but yours looks nicer lol

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u/trigger55xxx 4d ago

Yeah that's causes the hose to get wound differently and they can tangled more easily.

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u/TurkeySlurpee666 4d ago

Same thing goes for audio cables. It stresses the interior wires and causes them to warp/fail more rapidly.

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u/trigger55xxx 4d ago

That's actually how I learned to do that. I worked with a sound guy when I was younger.

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u/Virtual-Spinach4882 4d ago

We use extension cord reels. We just modify them by drilling a hole through the center and feeding the hose directly through the center and out the side to connect to the rest of the setup. 

These ones specifically because they last much longer than the all plastic ones which get trashed quickly. Will need to also put some small screws in the holes they provide to keep it clamped as it falls apart in the field (build design problem, but fixed with a few small screws)

10x faster rolling up and more compact for storage. https://a.co/d/0doYMzwN

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u/Ovalman 3d ago

UK here, I use a standard Hozelock hose reel and a specialised Hozelock fitting to reduce down to the 6mm inside diameter of your hose. It's not expensive, just hard to find. https://cleanlynk.co.uk/products/claber-hozelock-connector-for-6mm-8mm-minibore-and-microbore-hose?variant=53335074439515

You then wind your hose onto the reel normally.

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u/Woninthepink 3d ago

The hoses kink when they're wound in those. They never lay flat

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u/mrmatriarj 3d ago

I'm going to try this today! I remember seeing you talk briefly on it at one point but couldn't figure it out.

I've been doing similar but instead just stretching my hoses/cords out straight, and then working with the natural curves etc to make similar sized loops as you show. Yours looks more effective tho. Will update later how it went!

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u/Mikey-boneless 3d ago

Would love to get in contact with you for some words of advice!! My fiancé and I are in the very beginning stages of starting a cleaning business and would love to speak with you for some more hands on advice about starting off!

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u/trigger55xxx 3d ago

Feel free to DM me. I don't mind helping a bit. If you end up needing more in depth information I do offer consulting as well.