Coxreels "Tech Tips" - Hose Install on a Spring Driven Reel

In this episode of Coxreels’ new hand-on, Tech Tips video series, you will learn how to safely install hose on a Spring Driven reel using one of two methods:

(1) Pre-Tension Method – for reels that can latch – we will use the spring of the reel to pull the hose on the drum.

(2) Post-Tension Method – for reel that cannot latch / constant tension – we will manually load the drum with hose, then add tension afterwards.

This highly detailed, technical video, with our Director of Engineering, will guide you through the entire hose installation process, from start to finish.

*Note: This video contains a lot of useful tips, resulting in a lengthy video. You may skip ahead to specific sections, if necessary:

===== VIDEO TOPICS =====

*Parts & Tools Needed: 1:43
*Step 1 - Remove Hose Clamps: 2:26
*2 Methods of Loading Hose: Which to use? 2:44

== PRE-TENSION METHOD (to Load the Hose) 3:38 ==

*Step 2 - Wind Up Tension on Spring: 3:45
*Lock-Out - How to Get Out of Latched Position: 4:33
*Step 3 - Loading Hose: 5:14
*Step 4 - Removing Swivel: 5:37
*Step 5 - Adding Sealant to Swivel: 6:00
*Step 6 - Reattach Swivel: 6:10
*Step 7 - Attach Hose Clamps (x2): 6:51
*Service Loop (Important!): 7:54
*Step 8 - Tighten Hose Clamps: 8:24
*Verify Progress Checklist: 8:42
*Step 9 - Load Remaining Hose: 8:54
*Step 10 - Install Ball Stop: 9:42

== POST-TENSION METHOD (to Load the Hose) 10:40 ==

*Loading the Hose Manually: 11:12
*Winding Reel Backwards to Load Hose / Declutching Arbor Feature: 11:42
*Adding Tension to the Spring: 12:28
*Install Ball Stop: 13:08
*Verify the Spring is Not Bottoming Out: 13:46

== T-SERIES HOSE INSTALL: 14:53 ==

*Step 1 - Remove Bracket: 15:20
*Step 2 - Remove Snap Ring: 15:44
*Final Steps - Follow Steps at Beginning: 15:54
**Completed Reel 360° View: 16:43

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