Can we use this hose reel for strictly water going through it - no air?
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I wouldn't think so. With the hose filled with water, while on the reel, it would be a lot heavier than what the reel was designed to accommodate. The hose by itself would be alright, it's made of rubber.
609209
Stacey, in answer to your question: no you can not use this product as a water hose.It is designed solely for the delivery of compressed air. Visit a lawn and garden center or Amazon seller for a proper water hose and reel.
1318003
Hello Jeffrey. The reel winds the the hose okay but I have to guide it myself. I have 100 ft. of their hose on my reel and that may be a little too much hose. I am am going to add their expander option. I think that will help. I hope that helps.
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I can't answer that for you. However HarborFreight sells a surprisingly nice, permanent mount air hose reel made of steel. Mine's been going strong 3+ years without issue and used a couple times a week. I'm not a fan of most things HarborFreight, but that one is worth it.
1416736
No air gets in at all. It is water coming out, not being pulled in. so it's impossible to get air.
932994
Definitely. You would have to figure out how to get it started since the hose you connect it to the reel. It could be done though.
2178404
We have a 100ft hose on ours. It works fine. We don't know about any rusting or leaking as of yet. This replaces a reel we used for 10 years and if this needs replacing, I would do it again.
825451
The reel is hard plastic, so rain shouldn't pose a problem for it. However, I would suggest making sure your cord(s) connections are protected from the rain and dripping water.
2240762
This reel is not very strong to hold a garden hose. It's designed to hold electric cord. I would purchase a reel designed to hold a heavy garden hose.
424864
I guess you could but the connection hook up is for a water hose. They do sell air hose reels with proper connection.
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I haven't actually done it, but I'm sure it would be a simple matter to remove the reel. But in doing so, you would probably be removing the hose connector as well. Also, the bottom is basically open with a molded-in bracket for the reel. Personally, if I didn't need a reel I would just look for a nice hose pot.
1965504
I dont know , it pumps air like the hose at a gas station . If you are pumping water out of something by using compressed air you could use it but Im sure water should not be introduced into the pump .
574252
No; I have found the best hose reel I have used. Several plastic reels broke after only one years use. Water flow is good since hose is properly reeled and unreeled from the drum
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I don't know the answer to this question. it would depend on what your access to the water lines is. If its a normal spigot then you would want a short piece of hose with a female water fitting on one end and a pressure fit closure on the other end that you could push a normal air fitting for the air compressor. I have a nice inexpensive air fitting that has a metal tube about 1/4" in diameter that is the blower end. You could get a rubber cork to plug the hose and drill a hole that would allow you to insert the air blower tube. A lot of air blower tools are cast parts with out a nice round tube at the business end.
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I have 100 ft of hose. This is the third one I have bought, great reel, no problem with rusting issue or leaking.
1060877
Hi, No, I have not tried the hose on a hose reel. Update: It has been getting colder here and my other hoses have been difficult to handle while I drain and coil them. The Flexzilla is still staying quite flexible.
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The hose does not have a provision to attach anything. You could change out the hose, add an adapter and an air pressure regulator. It would have enough air capacity for your intended use.
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No but make sure the hose is rated for the incoming pressure (typically not an issue).