Any issues with mounting an auto retractable hose reel horizontally/sideways?

[ImmDanny]

With where I want to mount it in my carport, I want to mount it on the ceiling to not take up walking space, but ceiling mounting it would have it hang too long and I’d hit my head on it. If I could mount it horizontally then I’d be able to mount it up high on the wall and not have it be in the way.

 

[marineman]

Won't work as well pulling hose off the side instead of straight off the reel. Probably end up with all the hose wound on the bottom instead of spread even when winding it up.

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[Kaizen]

You usually can move the stop on reels mounted to the ceiling. I put mine just in my reach so no head bump


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[theoldwizard1]

Long term, there will be a bearing/seal wear issue.

 

[nadogail]

IMHO, I would not mount the hose reel on the horizontal plain because they are not designed to work that way.

 

[larry_g]

Check with Jack Olsen as he has one in his garage, http://12-gaugegarage.com/blog-2/index.html It's been in there awhile and maybe he can shed some light on how it is these days.

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[jante76]

I work at a car dealership and one of the other mechanics mounted one sideways (on the wall). Never had an issue with it. It's been about 7 years of daily use.

 

[turbodave]

I have a 50" Harbor Freight air hose reel mounted to the front wall of my garage, the hose hangs right between the garage door and the man door and the reel is up out of the way.

It's been a while since I mounted it but I don't remember having any issues installing it in that orientation.

 

[firebirdparts]

Winding horizontally is not really going to work with a full load of hose. With a short load you’d be okay, I guess.

 

[PugetDude]

I believe LxCam mounted one horizontally under his Lista Bench.