Klutch air reels

[Dragfluid]

I did a search, and one thread in this topic several months ago with only 7 replies. Nothing in any other topic.

Northern has them on sale again, and I'm considering buying a couple. 3/8" x 50'. $79.99.

Are there any more users that can give an opinion?
Thanks!

 

[pancho400cid]

I'm curious also.....

 

[crackerjack222]

In my shop I have one self-retract reel with a 50' hose and one hand crank reel with a 50' hose. I prefer the hand crank reel. It always reels out to the exact length I need.

 

[Dragfluid]

In my shop I have one self-retract reel with a 50' hose and one hand crank reel with a 50' hose. I prefer the hand crank reel. It always reels out to the exact length I need.

OK, is the retracting reel one of the brand in question?

 

[sberry]

I don't have it but the thing is probably alright. Its a generic deal sold under several brands. I have hand and auto, I don't mind hand and its fine in reach, if you want overhead you want retractor.

 

[crackerjack222]

OK, is the retracting reel one of the brand in question?

Drag, both my reels are HF. I don't believe there are any differences in any of the reels that sell for less than about $90. I paid $59 on "sale" at HF for the retract including the hose and (IIRC) $29 for the hand crank without the hose.

 

[James-W]

I got mine from Harbor Freight several years ago and have had no problems with it. I suspect the one from Northern Tools is pretty much the same quality.

 

[Dragfluid]

OK, thanks for the input, folks.