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(5 customer reviews) 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Works great, but make sure you know what's in the box,
July 2, 2001 By A Customer
This review is from: Rapid Reel BY13K 100 3/8-Inch Air Hose Reel Caddy with Stand (Hose not included) (Tools & Home Improvement)
Well, the hose reel itself works flawlessly. It's very smooth, and I haven't had any problems with the seals leaking. The drum has a nice amount of turning resistance, so it won't keep spinning after you've got enough hose. I wish the inlet hose was a little longer, though - I can't hook it up to my garage air source unless I set the reel on a box or something (I've got it mounted to the wall, so it's not a big problem). I think this reel is a bit pricey, but it is very high quality and you'll definitely appreciate it if you're sick of coiling up hoses by hand.My complaint with this product centers around the description. I bought mine in June of 2000, and the description (and price) is exactly the same now as it was then - "...Air Hose Reel Caddy with Stand". But mine didn't come with a stand! So I don't know what they actually include now - If the stand really is included, then it's a good deal relative to other mail-order companies. But wherever you buy this thing, I...Read more
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A Handy add-on to your Compressor,
March 4, 2003 Michael Patrizzi (Alpharetta, Ga United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Rapid Reel BY13K 100 3/8-Inch Air Hose Reel Caddy with Stand (Hose not included) (Tools & Home Improvement)
After buying my PC compressor I needed something to put my air hose on. After reading all the reviews on reels I selected this one because it handled 100' of hose. When I received the unit and unpacked it I first noticed how sturdy it was, very well made. I attached the hose and got to work. I needed to go about 75' away from the reel. I started pulling and it unwound easy. When I reached my work place I looked back to see if the reel would keep unwinding my hose, Nope! it stoped and kept the unused hose secure on the reel. Anyone who has a compressor and needs to keep their hose wound up and secure should buy this product!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Great Hose Reel, Great Price,
March 12, 2001 By A Customer
This review is from: Rapid Reel BY13K 100 3/8-Inch Air Hose Reel Caddy with Stand (Hose not included) (Tools & Home Improvement)
This reel is great for keeping your hose neat. Anyone that has used air hose knows how it likes to get into a big mess and tangle, and this eliminates that. The reel was easy to assemble. It is also a great bargain here on Amazon.com. Everywhere else charges more for just the reel, plus an additional $20 for the stand! I'd recommend buying it here!