Air Hose Reel Mounting?

[Interex]

I'm getting ready to install my 50ft air hose reel that I bought from Northern Tool years ago (pic below). I had it installed in another garage by mounting it to a 2x6 board that I bolted to some studs in the ceiling. In my new home, I'm looking to make the install as clean as possible. Maybe installing the reel in the attic and having the hose and guide come down through the sheet rock? I've also thought of installing it on the wall near the garage door. How do you have yours mounted?

 

[ddawg16]

I put mine on the wall. I have my airlines in the ceiling.

 

[pattenp]

I originally had mine installed on the wall by the garage door. Once I got a two post lift I remounted the air reel at the top of one of the lift columns.

 

[DavidTK]

I used to have mine mounted at the front of my garage. However, I found that it wasn't always long enough, so I took a non-conventional approach: it's now mounted to a cart I bought from Northern Tool. My pancake compressor sits on the bottom shelf, and the hose reel is next to it, hung from the upper shelf.

This way I can move the hose reel around if needed, and it's convenient to have it on a roller cart. Sometime I need air in the driveway, so now I just roll my cart out and I'm good to go. Plus, I can put tools on the top shelf as well.

This obviously won't work with a large compressor because it won't fit on the cart, but it works great for me with my small compressor.

 

[HemiRambler]

I mounted mine above the ceiling - the only thing visible is the hose.

 

[Interex]

I mounted mine above the ceiling - the only thing visible is the hose.

Do you have any pics? This is exactly what I'm thinking of.

 

[Jack Olsen]

I put mine under the bench, and then used some old wood to hide it.

 

[copterdoctor]

just hung mine 2 days ago.. it's just going to be there until I get some benches made, then it will be mounted kind of like Jacks..

 

[nehog]

On the lift post with the controls. Everything is right where it should be then. Next is an outlet so I have a plug there too...

 

[Willy Victor]

I'm getting ready to install my 50ft air hose reel that I bought from Northern Tool years ago (pic below). I had it installed in another garage by mounting it to a 2x6 board that I bolted to some studs in the ceiling. In my new home, I'm looking to make the install as clean as possible. Maybe installing the reel in the attic and having the hose and guide come down through the sheet rock? I've also thought of installing it on the wall near the garage door. How do you have yours mounted?

If you're going to mount it above the sheet-rock, I would put some sort of grommet around the hose to keep from wearing on the drywall.

Willy

 

[3798j]

Placed mine in the middle on the work bench. The bench is in the middle of the garage. Got the idea from Jack Olsen's garage but didn't have the need to have it out of view. Very happy with the placement.

 

[Stephenw]

Mine is lag bolted to the beam between my garage doors.

 

[y2knole]

lag screws to a 2x6, then thats into 2 studs.

the place I wanted mine is pretty much directly above the breaker box... I didnt wanna chance a big mistake, so its bolted to one end of the 2x6, and the other end spans 2 studs.

but my garage isnt jack's and I dont have a theme or care much how it looks...

 

[HemiRambler]

Here's a pic - not much to look at. I have to say I really like it in the ceiling as I often leave the air tool there - especially when I know I will be using it right away. What you may notice is that I took a spare (or was it off roller getup - I can't remember) and mounted it in the ceiling - works perfectly.

I did the same thing in my open rafter garage - just slid the "stop ball" up a bit so it's easy to grab the hose. My "stop ball" is nothing more than a kids ball I cu tand stuck on there - eventually it slides back down - it takes long enough that I haven't been motivated to fix it yet!! ;-)

 

[buspilot23]

I liked Jack Olsen's installation also and modified his idea into my own horizontal installation under my workbench. I used the RapidAir vinyl tubing to deliver the air to the reel. So far I'm pretty happy. The hose reels are the HF 60 foot air reel and the 60 foot Huskey (Home Depot) electrical reel. Both are lag bolted to a 2x6 that is also lag bolted to the wall studs.

I built an apron out of a 2x6, then covered it with black diamond plate. I didn't like the mismatched hose reel rollers from the HF reel and the Huskey reel, so I purchased two matching roller units online (they were powder coated blue unfortunately). After drilling out the rivets in the corners of the roller assemblies I sent the metal off to be powder coated black then reassembled them over the diamond plate. There is also another air bib installed between the roller assemblies.

So far the installation location has worked well. The air and electricity are in a convenient location, but hidden enough that it isn't an eyesore. Since I don't have a shop--only an attached garage, keeping things looking clean and hiding new tools (hose reels) from my wife is important!

Cheers!

--buspilot23

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[raf0419]

Sweet! I will be borrowing and implementing this idea.


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[logical]

It took years to find cheap deals on both the reelcraft reel and swivel bracket I wanted and then they sat in the box waiting for me to get around to installing, so hiding it never occurred to me.

 

[fury9]

Here's my set up, Basically center of the garage on the floor. Seems to work good, I use it alot. I also have a stub in the airline so I can plug a hose in if I want, It's still capped off.

 

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[600SL]

Think that 7075 T6 AL plate will hold the weight and the spring tension?

Next time my wife tells me that everything I build looks like it was made for a battle ship I'm going to show her that picture.

What is the hose for going back into the plate?

 

[Tucker99]

Need to relocate mine. Is PVC pipe acceptable for continuous air pressure?

 

[wolverine22391]

Need to relocate mine. Is PVC pipe acceptable for continuous air pressure?

Now it begins lol. No because of the potential of it shattering and sending decent size pieces across your shop.

 

[CatSplat]

Need to relocate mine. Is PVC pipe acceptable for continuous air pressure?

It's a contentious topic, but OSHA and others recommend against use of PVC for compressed gases. Consider PEX-AL-PEX as an alternative, as it is rated for 200psi compressed gases - or just buy some more hose.

 

[Tucker99]

Dang, I thought that maybe the joints would fail; never occurred to me that the pipe wall wouldn't hold the pressure. Hose will look a little ghetto but if it works and is safe, fine. Can you use standard hose clamps or do I need to buy something special?

 

[stg454]

Very nice setup. I think it's the best install I've seen for a hose and cord reel!

I liked Jack Olsen's installation also and modified his idea into my own horizontal installation under my workbench. I used the RapidAir vinyl tubing to deliver the air to the reel. So far I'm pretty happy. The hose reels are the HF 60 foot air reel and the 60 foot Huskey (Home Depot) electrical reel. Both are lag bolted to a 2x6 that is also lag bolted to the wall studs.

I built an apron out of a 2x6, then covered it with black diamond plate. I didn't like the mismatched hose reel rollers from the HF reel and the Huskey reel, so I purchased two matching roller units online (they were powder coated blue unfortunately). After drilling out the rivets in the corners of the roller assemblies I sent the metal off to be powder coated black then reassembled them over the diamond plate. There is also another air bib installed between the roller assemblies.

So far the installation location has worked well. The air and electricity are in a convenient location, but hidden enough that it isn't an eyesore. Since I don't have a shop--only an attached garage, keeping things looking clean and hiding new tools (hose reels) from my wife is important!

Cheers!

--buspilot23

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[stg454]

I piped my garage in 3/4" copper.

 

[aem752006]

I did alot of searching on here last year when i went to mount mine. I went above ceiling also after i seen hemi's set up show above. i post a couple pics awhile back on here http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4346276#post4346276

 

[sberry]

I have several, all mounted differently.

 

[PCO6]

I ceiling mounted mine (2) right next to the electrical reels.

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[vertguy]

Mine is currently mounted in a small room/closet (4x4) with the compressor. But I really like some of the under bench mounts and may result in mine getting redone

 

[buspilot23]

Very nice setup. I think it's the best install I've seen for a hose and cord reel!

Thanks stg454! All credit to Jack Olsen. I stole his idea and made it work for my space.

 

[jroach321]

Rapid air in wall air lines. I work at a machine shop, that was just a piece of scrap.

 

[Anarius]

It's a contentious topic, but OSHA and others recommend against use of PVC for compressed gases. Consider PEX-AL-PEX as an alternative, as it is rated for 200psi compressed gases - or just buy some more hose.

While OSHA may recommend against it, I worked in a "real" auto shop where all the lines were PVC pipe. We ran 160psi with the only issue being where the metal adapters were fitted to install quick-connects...occasionally they would leak. I never had one burst. I don't work at that facility any more, but I probably would have heard about it if it had.

That said, I don't particularly like the idea, I would use steel personally or maybe PEX.

 

[sixty4]

 

[buspilot23]

Hey sixty4, where did you get that air tool hanging bracket? I've seen similar setups that use notched angle stock to hold the 1/4 inlet ******* by their ridges, but never liked that style because I think the tools could drop out of the slots. Yours, with the quick-release couplers, on the other hand seems not only very secure, but nice looking too. That is really slick. Where can I buy one?

 

[sixty4]

Hey sixty4, where did you get that air tool hanging bracket? I've seen similar setups that use notched angle stock to hold the 1/4 inlet ******* by their ridges, but never liked that style because I think the tools could drop out of the slots. Yours, with the quick-release couplers, on the other hand seems not only very secure, but nice looking too. That is really slick. Where can I buy one?

Just made it over the weekend. Piece of 2x2 angle iron from HD. A 7/16 drill bit and 1/4" NPT tap. I had my air tools in a plastic tray and oil would always drip out making everything oil covered from the start. I had to use the oak that I had in order to clear the wall when tools are in place. Next time I will go with something wider on the angle iron. Cost me under $20...

 

[alberto]

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Now that is slick! No issues related to mounting them to operate horizontally instead of vertically as they were intended?

 

[Charles (in GA)]

Now it begins lol. No because of the potential of it shattering and sending decent size pieces across your shop.

While OSHA may recommend against it, I worked in a "real" auto shop where all the lines were PVC pipe. We ran 160psi with the only issue being where the metal adapters were fitted to install quick-connects...occasionally they would leak. I never had one burst. I don't work at that facility any more, but I probably would have heard about it if it had.

That said, I don't particularly like the idea, I would use steel personally or maybe PEX.

Google this....................

pvc site:garagejournal.com

And read all of the threads on PVC air pipe. Its something that is no longer discussed here. You can get all of the whys and wherefors in these threads.

OSHA doesn't recommend against it, in commercial establishments they regulate, they Forbid it. Basically a violation they will cite a business for, if not shut them down.

Charles

 

[buspilot23]

Now that is slick! No issues related to mounting them to operate horizontally instead of vertically as they were intended?

Thanks alberto! The only issue I had was prior to the installation of my roller bracket. When my hose had slack in it, gravity caused it to occasionally fall off of the lower edge of the spool.

After I installed the roller bracket on my final assembly, it not only kept the hose rolling nicely, but also served to keep the proper amount of tension on the hose. With any amount of tension the hose does not fall off the lower spool edge.

Best of luck. It works great for me mounted horizontally.

 

[stroked383z28]

I liked Jack Olsen's installation also and modified his idea into my own horizontal installation under my workbench. I used the RapidAir vinyl tubing to deliver the air to the reel. So far I'm pretty happy. The hose reels are the HF 60 foot air reel and the 60 foot Huskey (Home Depot) electrical reel. Both are lag bolted to a 2x6 that is also lag bolted to the wall studs.

I built an apron out of a 2x6, then covered it with black diamond plate. I didn't like the mismatched hose reel rollers from the HF reel and the Huskey reel, so I purchased two matching roller units online (they were powder coated blue unfortunately). After drilling out the rivets in the corners of the roller assemblies I sent the metal off to be powder coated black then reassembled them over the diamond plate. There is also another air bib installed between the roller assemblies.

So far the installation location has worked well. The air and electricity are in a convenient location, but hidden enough that it isn't an eyesore. Since I don't have a shop--only an attached garage, keeping things looking clean and hiding new tools (hose reels) from my wife is important!

Cheers!

--buspilot23

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I like how they are hidden, but I'm too OCD about the hose being nice and neat on the reel to have a setup like that. I'd always be thinking about it. Anybody else the same?