Spare parts for plumbing work in property maintenance: how do you prepare for a hose, tank or fitting breaking?

Spare equipment for water-related property maintenance tasks should be integrated into the daily water maintenance kit, rather than kept as a separate emergency reserve in a corner of the storeroom. When there are several cleaning or washing jobs in the Oulu region on the same day, a single broken hose or connector can bring work to a standstill for a long time. Always keep at least one spare hose suitable for the job, compatible connectors, seals and tools on hand to ensure a quick replacement.

Spare equipment for property maintenance water works is included in the working day’s route

Plan your equipment according to where work is most likely to be interrupted. If the same tractor or wheel loader is used in the morning to sweep the car park, then moves on to washing the courtyards and finishes the day by binding dust, the hose and couplings will be in use at various stages. Store the spare hose in a sheltered place where it won’t rub against sharp edges or get tangled up with the hose currently in use. See also to reduce hose wear on mobile water-based equipment.

A spare parts kit containing these items will only speed up the work if every driver knows where it is and what it contains. Label the hoses according to their intended use and keep the couplings in their own box. For example, a 20-minute drive back to the warehouse and a 20-minute return to the site takes 40 minutes of working time. A pre-fitted connector carried on the machine can restore the water supply in a matter of minutes.

Having a suitable spare part on hand with the machine saves more time during the working day than a rushed trip to the warehouse.

The water tank rack makes the backup system easy to understand

Being prepared for water-based jobs does not mean having a second complete set of equipment. Often, it is sufficient for the tank, rack, pump connection and hose assembly to form a single unit, where wear parts can be replaced without interrupting the transport of the tank. We manufacture racks for 1,000-litre IBC tanks for tractors and wheel loaders. The racks are supplied ready for use, and can be fitted without the need for specialised tools. Water for brushing suitable for mobile washing and brushing work.

It is advisable to carry out the maintenance routine described in the preceding paragraphs before tackling the first job. Check the condition of the tank, the locks, the surface of the hose, the tightness of the connectors and the water flow path to the brush or washing unit. If you are using a substance other than water, keep the relevant safety data sheet to hand and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Tukes advises that valid safety data sheets should be kept to hand when handling hazardous chemicals.

Spare equipment for plumbing work in property maintenance should be secured to a rack

We can fit mounting points for watering and washing equipment to the rack, as well as provide customised mounting options. When the hose routing, pump location and storage of accessories are agreed upon during the overall design phase, spare parts do not end up as loose items on the machine’s platform. A mounting option for an electric 45 l/min water pump is also available. When placing your order, please let us know your machine model, intended use and the equipment you’ll be carrying, and we’ll arrange the appropriate mountings.

This operating model, comprising several paragraphs, is particularly useful for property maintenance teams where the equipment is used by several people. Keep the connector, seals and spare hose in the same order on every machine. When the required part is immediately to hand, the operator can replace it, check the water flow and carry on with the work. See also installation instructions, when you start using the container rack or are training a new employee.