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wear on prep gun hoses

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southshoreauto

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Morning I was wondering what I can put on the prep gun hoses that drag on the ground and wear out. This is a new wash an the owners are new to the wash business. I'm there new maintenance guy an this I'd my first time with it also. Oy open 3 months so any help would be great thnks
 
Cut 2" "rings" from a length of 3/4" PVC or ABS plastic pipe.
Add as many as needed to act as "rollers" for the prep hoses.
 
I've seen the PVC "roller" method used before, seems to work well and it's cheap. Add more than you need and as they wear through the new ones will drop down and take their place.
 
Industry best practice is to keep all hoses off the ground to eliminate tripping hazards for customers and employees.

Best way to to do this is to install a swivel boom above the entrance door of the building end wall and suspend the hose above ground.

PVC, braided line and coiled spring is inexpensive and saves hose but the cost of one tripping and fall down accident will make expense of boom seem like peanuts.
 
robert roman said:
Industry best practice is to keep all hoses off the ground to eliminate tripping hazards for customers and employees.

Best way to to do this is to install a swivel boom above the entrance door of the building end wall and suspend the hose above ground.

PVC, braided line and coiled spring is inexpensive and saves hose but the cost of one tripping and fall down accident will make expense of boom seem like peanuts.
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Yeah Bob, I can use that boom hose to wash down all of my 130 foot tunnel.:confused:
 
I do agree with having it off the ground an on a boom. But the owner never did it an no one ever gave him options to do it that way. When I told him about some of the things that other washers have he never was Givin that option. He spent close to 1mil on just the tunnel alone. The installer has been nothing but a joke. For stuff that should be under warranty still after only 3 months open they charge us an say it's wear an tear then tell him that they can sell him the hose guards for them an other things. Nothing but a nightmare with the installer
 
“Yeah Bob, I can use that boom hose to wash down all of my 130 foot tunnel.”

My response was directed at prep gun use while loading cars on conveyor.

For tunnel maintenance, I always installed high pressure water line with several quick disconnect fittings along interior side wall.

This allows for short hose/trigger gun, easier maneuverability and less tripping hazard.
 
I also went to home depot and bought a vinyl 1 1/2 inch underground sprinkler line. Made the cuts in 6 inch increments. Worked well!
 
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