Air hose reels

[exranger06]

I'm looking for air hose on a reel for my air tools. I want 50 feet of 3/8" line. There are many different brands on Amazon and a wide range of prices. Here are some examples:
http://www.amazon.com/ReelWorks-Hose-50f...s=air+hose+reel
http://www.amazon.com/GOODYEAR-46731-8-I...s=air+hose+reel
http://www.amazon.com/Capri-Tools-Auto-R...s=air+hose+reel
http://www.amazon.com/Amflo-505HR-RET-Au...s=air+hose+reel
http://www.amazon.com/Cyclone-Pneumatic-...s=air+hose+reel

And those are just a few examples. There are many more to choose from. Are they all that different in quality? Are the more expensive ones really that worth it? Which one would you choose (it doesn't have to be one of those examples) and why?

 

[ColdCanuk]

I got this one, works great, doesn't seem to tangle up like my old one.
Cool bright green too, before it gets covered in dirt and stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/Legacy-L8250FZ-Zilla-Enclosed-Plastic/dp/B007QV1RLM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_16

 

[Rand]

if you are going to buy random chinese
http://www.harborfreight.com/50-Ft-Retractable-AirWater-Hose-Reel-with-38-Hose-69265.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiOTIwMzAzOTkiLCJza3UiOiI2OTI2NSIsImlzIjoiNjQuOTkiLCJwcm9kdWN0X2lk%0D%0AIjoiOTA1NSJ9%0D%0A

horrorfreight 65$ currently.

 

[Donald]

Keep in mind that some may come with cheap hose, like the red stuff from HF. Obviously the Goodyear one should be fine. The hose can always be replaced.

I would avoid the one that is all plastic.

I bought a dual reel several years ago, without the hose I believe. I have pure air in one and lubricated air in the other.

Stuff for sale on Amazon but sold by Northern always has high shipping.

 

[exranger06]

Originally Posted By: Rand
if you are going to buy random chinese
http://www.harborfreight.com/50-Ft-Retractable-AirWater-Hose-Reel-with-38-Hose-69265.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiOTIwMzAzOTkiLCJza3UiOiI2OTI2NSIsImlzIjoiNjQuOTkiLCJwcm9kdWN0X2lk%0D%0AIjoiOTA1NSJ9%0D%0A

horrorfreight 65$ currently.

I don't want cheap Chinese junk, I want excellent quality that will last me pretty much forever. It's just that all of these reels seem extremely similar and in some cases pretty much identical, yet one might be twice the price of the other. I'm just wondering what the difference is. If they ARE identical and one is half the price, it's pretty obvious which one to go with. But if there are significant differences that I'm not seeing, I want to know about it before buying.

 

[Sawdusted]

CoxReels. Buy one and it'll last a long time.
Designed and made in the USA

 

[tom slick]

Reelcraft or Coxreel is what you want

http://www.amazon.com/Reelcraft-RT650-OL...raft+hose+reels

 

[Rand]

probably not that reelcraft model, its partially plastic and a some reviews report it coming broken.

The horrorfright actually has good reviews except on the hose not holding up well after a few years.

 

[Rand]

I missed the edit timer.. I just wish they would put Country of origin/manufacture on more products.. you have to assume china if its not marked.


My first choice would probably be
this one

listed above.

 

[MAHLE_Collector]

I bought a 3/8 15m CP hose reel 3 years ago. It is the black powder coated full metal construction(HRO or HRNO can't remeber). Some of the CPs are made in Taiwan these days but at least not in China. Opening the box You can't tell the difference, it is the same real good US quality what You get. Only the hose was blue what I did not like so changed it to black.

 

[dlundblad]

This one is my personal favorite.
http://reelcraft.thomasnet.com/viewitems/spring-driven-hose-reels/lightweight-economical-series-rt?

You can actually see the spring drive mechanism so there isn't any guessing on how far you have to pull out the hose before it retracts.