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04-21-2018, 04:27 PM
(04-21-2018, 02:14 PM)jteneyck Wrote: The red rubber hose on mine has cracked and leaked - twice.  What hose are you guys using?  If it's the factory one is it red or black?  Thanks.  

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04-21-2018, 11:16 PM
(04-21-2018, 09:02 AM)sweensdv2 Wrote: For shop use though I choose to go with this one, https://www.amazon.com/Flexzilla-Retract...y++L8250FZ , from Legacy. The much lighter hose and more flexible hose makes it a better fit for my shop.  The extra $25 over the HF reel certainly didn't break the bank.

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04-22-2018, 12:17 AM
My 25' flexzilla reel wont fully retract if the line is inflated. Its on a portable 20gal puma and its not used much so not that big a deal but its annoying.


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04-22-2018, 06:23 AM
I also own a Flexzilla 25 footer and it absolutely will not fully retract if energized. I have mine mounted from the ceiling pointed down and it gives me fits trying to let it back in.
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04-22-2018, 07:47 AM
These "Happy Fella" reels are 15+ YO, original red hose, under pressure 24/7, still 100%.   Certainly not bad for the original price, which upon reflection, I think is lost to history, but they had to be cheap.
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04-22-2018, 09:39 AM
(04-22-2018, 12:17 AM)BloomingtonMike Wrote: My 25' flexzilla reel wont fully retract if the line is inflated. Its on a portable 20gal puma and its not used much so not that big a deal but its annoying.

When done using, isn't the idea to turn off the compressor and drain the tank?
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04-22-2018, 03:31 PM (This post was last modified: 04-22-2018, 03:47 PM by packerguy®.)
(04-22-2018, 06:23 AM)Bluepine Wrote: I also own a Flexzilla 25 footer and it absolutely will not fully retract if energized. I have mine mounted from the ceiling pointed down and it gives me fits trying to let it back in.

I had that issue the first time I pulled it out.....the instructions mention wiping a silicone based lubricant on the hose occasionally to aid in the recoil. Worked well. Try it.

I also read about adjusting the recoil...sounds easy enough....didn't try it, yet, until I need to.
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04-22-2018, 09:04 PM
(04-22-2018, 12:17 AM)BloomingtonMike Wrote: My 25' flexzilla reel wont fully retract if the line is inflated. Its on a portable 20gal puma and its not used much so not that big a deal but its annoying.

Mike I have the same one and the same problem.  I have to turn off the air at the compressor and let out the air and it will go back in.  I also make sure the hose will go back and forth into the reel properly.

That is why I want another one.
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02-03-2021, 11:22 AM
(02-03-2021, 10:05 AM)Amaaina Wrote: Ehhh, it is 80 bucks right now, however even 80 bucks is not such a big amount of money for a good Retractable Hose Reel.

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02-03-2021, 01:15 PM (This post was last modified: 02-03-2021, 01:16 PM by Admiral.)
(02-03-2021, 10:05 AM)Amaaina Wrote: Ehhh, it is 80 bucks right now, however even 80 bucks is not such a big amount of money for a good Retractable Hose Reel.

there's a 20% off coupon that does not exclude "Central Pneumatic" that would bring it to $64 . . . .


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