Wall vs. Ceiling Mounted Air Hose Reels: 7 Best Suggestions
A wall mounted air hose reel is designed so the reel is mounted to the wall using a reel mount rack or even a nail. The following steps show how to install one.
Steps:
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Pick a Sturdy wall where you can set up your reel.
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Choose an optimal height: You want it high enough to not touch the ground but low enough for easy use.
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Mark where you want to mount the reel and drill pilot holes into the studs.
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Anchor Reel: Screw the reel to the wall through the pilot holes.
2. Ceiling Mounted Air Hose Reel
A ceiling mounted air hose reel consists of attaching a reel to a bracket that is secured with screws and fasteners. The hose is wound on the reel, easily pulled down, and retractable.
Steps:
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Choose a good location that's easily accessible and allows the hose to extend and retract.
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Mount bracket into ceiling joists: Use a stud finder to locate ceiling joists and attach the bracket to them using screws and bolts.
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Attach the reel: When Bracket is securely in place attach the reel to it. You now have yourself a retractable air hose reel
Corner mounted air hose reels feature hinges that allow for convenient positioning at various angles in the corners. A rubber protective sleeve is also present which gives rubbing resistance and guards the hose from bends or damage.
Mounting a Corner Air Hose reel is fairly simple and only requires the basic tools. It also eliminates the difficulty of stringing the hose out and winding it up again.
Steps:
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Choose a location
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Find studs
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Mark the Mounting Location
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Mount Bracket
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Attach the Reel
3. Mobile Air Hose Reel Cart
A mobile air hose cart is transferable and allows you to move the hose and compressor to various locations easily. It also eliminates the need for multiple hose setups, can be used indoor and outdoors, and is compatible with workshops, construction sites, or other industrial settings. We recommend the Coxreels DM Series, as they are consistently at the head of their industry. Coxreels are recognized for their durability and reliability.
Things to Note:
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Ensure the weight capacity meets the weight of your reel and compressor
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Size and dimensions: it needs to be able to fit
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Stability: it needs to be able to maintain a steady position without falling over
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Mounting options: look for workbenches that already have mounting options
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Choose a location
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Prepare surface: make sure the surface will adhere to the bracket/other attachments
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Attach Mounting Bracket
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Install Reel
7. Custom Reel Solution
There are various ways to incorporate your air hose into your workspace. You can design your reels to integrate with existing workbenches, storage units, or wall-mounted systems using materials like steel, aluminum, or wood.
Conclusion:
The great thing about mounting a reel is its customizability. Whether you choose a wall-mounted air hose reel or a corner-mounted one, we are confident that any of these positions will improve your access to and use of your air hose.