Poly pipe reel holder

[CANADIAN MIKE]

Hi guys, I remember a previous post asking about a poly reel, I've had this for 7 years and it works great if your by yourself. Here's a few pics:canadaflag:

[mitchgo]

That would be nice to have!

Does you poly ever rip or break from pulling it due to it being crimped?
we use a bullet and a barbed fitting with hose clamps and or otikers

[CANADIAN MIKE]

That would be nice to have!

Does you poly ever rip or break from pulling it due to it being crimped?
we use a bullet and a barbed fitting with hose clamps and or otikers

nah, this is the best way! scrap piece of 18 guage wire to hold the bend. I used to put a plug on the end of the pipe and used a gear clamp, but clamp would be a bit ch to work with after using it once and after a while would break off. Folding the pipe over rarely breaks off, unless you start putting a lot of tension by taking a couple of corners when pulling through clay

[bobr1970]

Hey Canadian Mike, Any idea if that poly holder is available online? Also does it hold a 300' roll of 1" poly? What did it set you back if you dont mind me asking? Thanks Bob

[CANADIAN MIKE]

Hey Canadian Mike, Any idea if that poly holder is available online? Also does it hold a 300' roll of 1" poly? What did it set you back if you dont mind me asking? Thanks BobTheir phone# is on the device, you can see it in the picture. Yes, it holds 300 feet of 1" poly. Paid $800 about 7-8 years ago.:canadaflag:

[AAA IRRIGATION]

nah, this is the best way! scrap piece of 18 guage wire to hold the bend. I used to put a plug on the end of the pipe and used a gear clamp, but clamp would be a bit ch to work with after using it once and after a while would break off. Folding the pipe over rarely breaks off, unless you start putting a lot of tension by taking a couple of corners when pulling through clay

I've always use chinese fingers, works great up to 1.25,

[mitchgo]

This kind? After looking I saw other kinds... it sounds pricey

[CANADIAN MIKE]

I've always use chinese fingers, works great up to 1.25,Nope! I used to use them, expensive, and after a while would lose their grip and then you have to try and find the pipe underground:cry:

[AAA IRRIGATION]

I pay around $30.00 for them an they last about a year year and a half, for 30 bucks they are faster then messing around with clamps on hookups and discounting, I do lose the pipe 3-4 times a year but I can always feel it when it comes off, dig 3 paces back and its there.
I will say that if the soil is clay they wont last long, I usaully wrap duct tape around the fingers if im in clay. 98% of my area is all sand.

[CANADIAN MIKE]

I pay around $30.00 for them an they last about a year year and a half, for 30 bucks they are faster then messing around with clamps on hookups and discounting, I do lose the pipe 3-4 times a year but I can always feel it when it comes off, dig 3 paces back and its there.
I will say that if the soil is clay they wont last long, I usaully wrap duct tape around the fingers if im in clay. 98% of my area is all sand.

Lucky you, 98% of our soil is clay, I don't use a clamp, once I fold over 1 foot of pipe, I just tie it down with a strand of 18 guage wire

[Wet_Boots]

You could also fold over a longer length of poly, and skip any clamps or tying.

[irritation]

I always use King Grips.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l63/cub682/kinggrip.jpg

[AI Inc]

I always use King Grips.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l63/cub682/kinggrip.jpg

What he said.

[Wet_Boots]

Expensive little suckers. Buy extra shells and O-rings.

[Without A Drought]

nope, i just fold it over a length of chain. i've never lost a pipe that i would not have lost with other connection measures.

and usually if i'm pulling PVC I'll adapt it to poly, add a length of pipe an fold it over the chain. works great

pg