Harbor Freight Hose Reel $69.99

[lakebilly]

Any experience with these? Any better values out there?


http://www.harborfreight.com/50-ft-...dium=email&utm_campaign=5213b&utm_source=1030

 

[lakebilly]

Any experience with these? Any better values out there?


http://www.harborfreight.com/50-ft-...dium=email&utm_campaign=5213b&utm_source=1030

Actually, $62.39 using the 20% off coupon. This appears to be identical to one offered by Northern Tool currently on sale for $89.00. Must not be too bad, it's getting 4.6 stars with 160 user reviews.

I think it's still Christmas and I may need one of these. I just need a little encouragement.

 

[blind]

I bought one a few weeks ago and was disappointed. It's flimsy and, even after tweaking, didn't have enough tension to reel in the hose completely. I discovered this after having to notch the guide roller arm so it could rotate 45 degrees. It's already predrilled for the location but the arm would not clear a bolt head.
It's currently in the box waiting to be returned.

 

[Higgins]

Mounted one 8-9 yrs ago on the ceiling, is still working fine!

 

[91bronc300]

Call me crazy but I like this one: http://www.harborfreight.com/100-ft-steel-air-hose-reel-46342.html

I have a 100 foot hose on it and I appreciate the extra length. And it's no big thing to crank it manually.

 

[brimorga]

I just mounted the 50 ft one on my ceiling a few days ago. So far, so good. I don't expect the hose to last forever but hopefully the reel will last a while.

 

[upgrading]

It's $59.99 with coupon right now.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3581601&postcount=4357

 

[chopt49]

I have gone through 2 of these, they develop a leak at the entry point that swivels.

Going to go will higher quality one this time around.

 

[ActAppalled]

I was going to buy one if those but I found a Jupiter Pneumatics (MSC House Brand) reel about the same size that I can get for cheaper with my company discount. We had one at work along with our Reelcrafts and there wasn't much of a difference in quality. Considering a comparable Reelcraft goes for about $300 and up I think I'll take a chance on it.

 

[Robert Hall]

I bought one of the hoses from the costco. It holds air but is an act of frustration every time I want to reel it back in.

Looks like... http://goo.gl/1VlT33

Looking for something better.

 

[owenst7]

I've had one on my ceiling for a couple years. I think it's one of the better products HF sells. It's pretty heavy steel and will whip the hose around if you let go. It's better quality than the rebranded Amflo ones I used to sell for around $150.

 

[lakebilly]

Good enough. I live in the town where Reelcraft is, Columbia City, IN. They make a great product and employ a lot of people.

I will pursue a Reelcraft with the hope I can get one through an employee.

Thanks for all of the feedback.

 

[ActAppalled]

Good enough. I live in the town where Reelcraft is, Columbia City, IN. They make a great product and employ a lot of people.

I will pursue a Reelcraft with the hope I can get one through an employee.

Thanks for all of the feedback.

After the initial sticker shock wears off, you won't be disappointed.

 

[70C-10]

I have gone through 2 of these, they develop a leak at the entry point that swivels.

Going to go will higher quality one this time around.

Is it possible to fix it using non HF parts ?

 

[FriendOfYours]

Six at work and two at home

All have been fine for a few years now

 

[shannonw]

Is it possible to fix it using non HF parts ?

i thought i read on some other site (i've never seen how it's put together) that there's some o rings in the swivel you can replace?

I'm thinking on picking one of these up and putting flexzilla, flexeel hose on there.

 

[pipsters]

Yes they are #10 orings IIRC

I put a Goodyear air hose on mine, hose is much nicer than stock but its heavier so I had to tighten the spring a bit. A flexzilla would be a good choice.