Live Vacuum Reels Part 1: Pro and Con
Live swivels for water and pressure hose reels are serious time savers. But live vacuum reel connections are a different story. They reduce vacuum performance – and not just a little bit- which means that they actually slow down production. The culprit is that the coiled hose on the reel, that stays connected while you […]
Live Connections for Carpet Cleaning Water & Pressure Hose Reels – What You Need to Know
Live connections for water and pressure hose reels are one of the smartest upgrades you can make. There are 2 big benefits, with no real drawbacks. Most people agree, but some don’t. We’ll go over this in detail, in the following information. What Is a Live Connection on a Hose Reel and Why Does It […]
Better Than a Reel Innovations Boom Hose Reel Package?
When a carpet cleaning professional tells us that they want to build the best possible truck setup, we suggest that a good question to consider is: “Have you thought beyond just one electric rewind reel?” Understanding the Difference If you already own an electric rewind vacuum reel and appreciate what it does for your workflow, […]
Why Choose an Electric Rewind Hose Reel? (And Never Look Back)
The most common mistake we see operators make when choosing between manual and electric rewind hose reels is letting price drive the decision. Once you understand what that choice actually costs in time, energy, and revenue, the math shifts completely. Here’s every reason an electric rewind hose reel is worth choosing — and why the […]
Your Van is Your Workspace: When Every Inch Matters
Your van’s organizational solution needs to earn its place against real criteria, not just look good in a catalog photo. We’ve learned the hard way that no matter how carefully you plan your van layout, there is never enough cargo space — and the moment you add a new service, that reality hits twice as […]
Carpet Cleaning Hose Reels Packages Explained
Carpet Cleaning Hose Reel Packages: The Logical Choice Most carpet cleaning operators make one costly mistake before they ever run a single job: they piece together mismatched hose reels without a van layout plan. And it often comes back to bite them when they want to add a new service- but have no room left […]
How and Why to Wire Your Electric Rewind Hose Reel Correctly
Wiring your new hose reel or hose reel package involves more than simply hooking up “Power” and “Ground” connections. It involves: Using the right wire size for the current (“AMP”) requirements Connecting to the right locations for power source and ground Installing the right fuse for the job- at the right location Routing the wire […]
Why does the fuse for my electric rewind hose reel keep blowing?
If the fuse on your hose reel keeps blowing, there are just a few different things that could be causing it. Luckily, tracing figuring out what’s causing it is pretty simple. Ask yourself the following questions and choose the answer that fits: Does it blow as soon as you put it in? If the answer […]