Review of Tool Force BLAHR50 50 Air Hose With Reel

As others have said, this reel is HEAVY (even after reading the reviews, it was heavier than I had expected).

A helpful note that I didn't see anywhere is that it is intended to be mounted with 1/2" hardware (the corresponding mounting holes are designed for this...you'll need large washers if you're using smaller hardware).

A major factor for me was to ensure I had good quality rubber hose...not the cheap PVC hose.This unit delivers on that front.

Only small complaint I have is that, even though it is very heavy and seems very beefy, it is still reasonably "wobbly" when taking hose off & retracting the reel.During normal use, I didn't notice it wobbling enough to bother me.Basically, I don't see this is much of an issue, but I thought it would be rigid/solid given how heavy this unit is!

In the end, I highly recommend it.I shopped around and couldn't find a better reel for the price (also considering shipping costs).

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Review of Coxreels Air Hose Reel With Hose - 3/8in. x 50ft. Hose, Max. 300 PSI

Coxreels Air Hose Reel - 3/8" x 50ft. hose 300 PSI

This product is the Coxreels model P-LP-350.P: Performance series; LP: Low Pressure (300 psi); 350: 3/8" x 50' hose (included).

I've owned one of these reels since 1993, and have used it hundreds of times.

The reel works as you would expect of a high-quality product.To have the reel lock at the hose length needed; pull out what you need, and stop after one of the loud clicks.When done, pull the hose out a foot or so to release the lock, and slowly release the hose for it to automatically roll back up.Don't let go of the hose at that point, because it goes in so fast, it could hurt someone or damage something if smacked by the hose end.(The only reels on the market where it's safe to let the hose go when it's winding up, is the more expensive Coxreels EZ-Coil series; they feed the hose in, slowly.)

About 6 months ago, air started leaking in the fitting that the air compressor's hose attaches to.I sent an e-mail to Coxreels technical support and they told me which new part would eliminate the leak.I purchased, then replaced the swivel (see Customer Images), and the reel is as good as new.It's nice to know you can still get the manufacturer to provide advice on a 15-year old product.

The reel is all steel, except for the brass fittings.The base is 1/4" steel plate and is very strong.The painting has held up without any issues.The hose that comes with the reel is excellent reinforced rubber.It looks pretty much as it did 15 years ago.There are no rattles when pulling the hose out, as with some cheaper hose reels.

This is a high-quality, professional-grade hose reel.Highly recommended.

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Product Description:
Includes 50ft. of 3/8in. air hose, complete with 1/4in. fitting 3/8in. hose on the ends for air tools. 300 PSI, handles air, water, oil and grease. 2 year limited warranty. U.S.A. Hose Fitting Size (in. NPT): 1/4, Hose Diameter (in.): 3/8, Hose Length (ft.): 50, Max. PSI: 300, Hose Application: Air, Water Oil, Grease, Hose Included: Yes

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Review of Coxreels Air Hose Reel With Hose - 3/8in. x 50ft. Hose, Max. 300 PSI, Model# EZ-P-LP-350

My husband has a small engine repair business. He would always roll up his are hose around the handle on his air tank. When he was working the hose would lay on the floor, it was very frustrating, the end would get run over then would need to be replased,we would trip over it,contantly have to pick it up which wasted time when a customer was waiting for there mower to be fixed. This has been one of the best investments I have ever made. It always accessible rolls up perfectly each and every time. I purchase this in 2004 it's very durable and has held up well. Would recommend this product to all my friends and family.

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Product Description:
EZ-Coil safety reels retract up to 80% slower for increased operator safety and require no power source to operate. The reel and its components last longer not having to withstand the slamming action at the end of the recoil cycle. U.S.A. Hose Diameter (in.): 3/8, Hose Length (ft.): 50, Max. PSI: 300, Hose Included: Yes, Hose Temp Range (deg F): Max 150

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Review of Legacy Flexzilla Air Hose - 3/8in. x 100ft., 300 PSI

I have a little 2hp air compressor in my garage that is over twenty years old. I still had the air hose that came with it but it had leaks and was getting pretty frayed. I just happened to be looking through a tool catalog one day when I came across this air hose. I checked to see who sold this online and saw that Amazon.com did so I decided to buy it and got the 100 ft. one to replace the old 50 ft. hose. This is the best air hose I have come across and Ive been looking for awhile. What I really like is the flexibility of this air hose and how it doesn't get stiff in cold weather like a cheap garden hose. I am completely satisfied with this product and highly recommend it to any one needing a new air hose.

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Product Description:
The Legacy Flexzilla 3/8in. x 100ft. air hose is made of an engineered hybrid polymer to provide extreme flexibility. Hose Fitting Size (in. NPT): 1/4, Hose Diameter (in.): 3/8, Hose Length (ft.): 100, Max. PSI: 300, Material Type: Hybrid Polymer, Hose Application: Air

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Review of Magnum Air Retractable Airhose Reel

The unit is okay, but even with home use, the hose cracks, then leaks air.This happened within a few months of mounting and using it.China sourced, rather low quality.

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Product Description:
Free the shop of dangerous and bothersome air hose messes.With this retractable airhose reel, you can safely and easily store your air hoses.

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Review of Rapid Reel Air Hose Reel - Holds 3/8in. x 100ft. Hose, Max. 300 PSI

The first words you are likely to utter after you mount this hose reel will be, "Where have you been all my life?"This hose reel is that good.No more kinking of your air hose, no more tripping over random hose in inconvenient locations -- just simple, albeit a little pricey, ease of use.

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Product Description:
Rugged, steel hose reel makes garage or workshop safer.Built in tension prevents unwinding more hose than you need.Extends hose life while eliminating storage and handling problems.Durable baked finish.Reel by itself mounts to wall or workbench.Built-in 3ft. feeder hose connects reel to compressor.Order 3/8in. I.D. air hose separately. U.S.A. Hose Fitting Size (in. NPT): 1 /4, Max. PSI: 300, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 14 1/4 x 13 1/2 x 15 5/8, Reel Capacity (Hose Length ft. x Hose Diameter in.): 100 x 3/8, Hose Included: No

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