On Dec 29, 2020, at 6:43 PM, Clark <clark@...> wrote:

Hello All,

Need to replace both of the ceiling mounted self retracting air and electric reels for my home shop. Previous units were inexpensive Northern Tool type that had iffy retraction, but worked reasonably well.

The air hose finally stopped retracting completely, but was the type that always required me manually moving it left and right to keep it from binding on the housing.
The electric reel had the same problems, as well as eventually frying the flimsy friction fit sliding brass electrical connection that allowed it to spin (found this accidentally when I took it down to fool with poor retraction).

Trying to find units that self align when retracting and do it reliably, as well as proper electrical connections that won't burn up in moderate use.

Seems like open reel units make more sense than the plastic enclosed ones.

Very moderate use - single user. Electrical demands are for shop hand tools (festool, makita, etc.)

Looking at "Coxreel" online - American made - a little pricey.
Goodyear air hose sounds good, but has mixed reviews and is actually from China. They claim it works reliably in auto repair shops - hose may be too thick and stiff for nail guns.

Looking for input from others about units that work reliably.

Thanx,

Clark

On Dec 31, 2020, at 6:35 AM, Clark <clark@...> wrote:

Thanx guys - when you start searching for this stuff it all sounds good, and you have no real idea if the "reviews" are real.

The strongway is reasonably priced @ $170 currently.

The Tekton has some weird pricing - $170 for the 1/2" hose, BUT $270 for the 3/8" hose (which would be far better for nail guns). I'm guessing it's just a fluke supply/demand/seller thing. May watch the prices for a bit to see what happens.

On Dec 31, 2020, at 4:12 PM, ahazi <ariel.hazi@...> wrote:

?Prices on Amazon fluctuate?based on many factors especially over the last year. I use a browser plugin that shows the history so at least I have an idea of what is going on.

The plugin is from this company -?

See 3 months pricing history for reel with 3/8" hose

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and 12 months history for reel with 1/2" hose

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I hope this helps.
Ariel

On Jan 2, 2021, at 7:41 AM, Airtight: Clamps by Air Compression via groups.io <airtightclamps@...> wrote:

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On Dec 31, 2020, at 4:12 PM, ahazi <ariel.hazi@...> wrote:

?Prices on Amazon fluctuate?based on many factors especially over the last year. I use a browser plugin that shows the history so at least I have an idea of what is going on.

The plugin is from this company -?

See 3 months pricing history for reel with 3/8" hose

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and 12 months history for reel with 1/2" hose

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I hope this helps.
Ariel

On Jan 3, 2021, at 8:52 PM, Larry <larry@...> wrote:

I agree with Brian. I have a 9 year old Reelcraft and it has never failed me!