What are air hose reels?

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Air hose reels store air hoses neatly and prevent tripping accidents and damage to hoses and air chuck nozzles. They are useful in garages and for painting vehicles.

Air hose reels are devices used to keep an air hose coiled and stored neatly. They can be hung on the wall or ceiling, depending on the model. Air hose reels connect directly to the air hose coming out of an air compressor. Air is fed through a fitting on the coil and then into the coiled air hose. When air is needed, the hose is pulled off the reel and then retracted when it is no longer needed.

Many garages can benefit from air hose reels. Tripping accidents caused by loosely coiled air hoses on a garage floor could be eliminated by installing a reel. An individual can also eliminate the expense of replacing damaged air hoses by using an air hose reel. Air hoses left on a garage floor can become covered in grease and become cut or otherwise damaged. Air hose reels prevent this type of damage and keep your air hoses fresh, clean and ready to use.

When painting a vehicle, the coil allows you to use only the length of air hose needed to complete the job. A reel can help prevent the user from dragging excess air hose and getting it tangled on the project being painted. Not only does this save valuable time for the painter, it also prevents costly repairs from excess air hose rubbing against a freshly painted car.

Air hose reels also help prevent damage to the air chuck nozzle. This chuck attaches to the end of the air hose and allows you to change air tools and fixtures while working on a project. Many air chucks get damaged by walking on them or placing objects on them while they are on a garage floor. An air hose reel keeps the mandrel out of damage by holding it securely in place at the end of the coiled air hose.

Air hose reels are often part of a well thought out garage design. The safety, cleanliness and added convenience of having an air hose stored and ready to use make it an invaluable tool. The lower expense of installing air hose reels is offset by the longer life of the air hose, the time saved from never having to untangle the air hose, and the professional look of a clean air hose system and sanitary. Air hose reels can be a good addition to any garage or hobby shop.




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