I have a manual reel, one that takes up a bit more room than I would like. In addition, it is an absolute PITA to mount. I want to buy a new reel that retracts and perhaps is a bit narrower.
My choice seems to be a metal reel, or an enclosed plastic one. I don't know of the drawbacks to either, if there are any. I have a PVC hose now, and I want to try out a hybrid this time. I was looking at this one, which seems to be the most reasonably priced.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...7529_200517529
Home Depot has a plastic Husky for about ten less. Northern has a similar one to the Husky that is a similar price.
I've read about the benefits and drawbacks to the kinds of hoses, but if anyone has experience with hybrid or rubber hoses, feel free to add to the discussion. I haven't been looking at rubber, because I wanted a bit lighter hose. I also wanted a bit more flexibility than the PVC, so it sounded like the hybrid was the way to go.
The old PVC hose and reel are going in my carport, so I can wheel the compressor down there and use for any household/car duties.
My choice seems to be a metal reel, or an enclosed plastic one. I don't know of the drawbacks to either, if there are any. I have a PVC hose now, and I want to try out a hybrid this time. I was looking at this one, which seems to be the most reasonably priced.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...7529_200517529
Home Depot has a plastic Husky for about ten less. Northern has a similar one to the Husky that is a similar price.
I've read about the benefits and drawbacks to the kinds of hoses, but if anyone has experience with hybrid or rubber hoses, feel free to add to the discussion. I haven't been looking at rubber, because I wanted a bit lighter hose. I also wanted a bit more flexibility than the PVC, so it sounded like the hybrid was the way to go.
The old PVC hose and reel are going in my carport, so I can wheel the compressor down there and use for any household/car duties.
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