Supply Hose Reel Restrictive?

Christopher

Christopher

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I have been wondering if the hose reels really restrict the flow because the inlet/outlet on most of the brands are 3/8", 1/2" or 1" so the 3/4" is not common on the major brands.

My supply hose reel has the 1/2" inlet/outlet with a reducer bushing on the inlet/outlet for the 3/4" for using 3/4" hose.

I am wondering if you should go up to the 1" inlet/oulet for more flow because there are jobs that seem to have good pressure/flow but I am thinking that the hose reel inlet/outlet might be restricting.

Do you think it would be worth it to modify/convert a 1/2" hose reel for more flow or buy the larger 1" capacity or is it not worth it?

Just trying to figure out how to get more flow to the tank but without the hassle of connecting/disconnecting a jumper to the hose reel (not using the insides and swivel of a hose reel, just using it for storage) and to the tank for each job.

I am working on a bid for a chain of stores that would mean between 4-8 per nite if I get the job and do not want the helper forgetting to connect/disconnect the jumper if I decide to go that way.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks.





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Chris, I wouldn't spend the money on an upgrade. Most plumbing from the structure to the faucet is not 3/4. Using 3/4 hose with 1/2 plumbing is still better than 1/2 hose. Case in point: 3' supply hose from a hydrant with 2 1/2 threads will flow about 500 gpm at 90psi. Same hydrant, threads and psi with 5' hose will flow about 900 gpm. So, don't worry about the little loss in the plumbing. If you are not using a hudson float valve you might have restrictions. Most of the toilet type floats have a very small outlet for flow.
 
Just trying to figure out how to get more flow to the tank but without the hassle of connecting/disconnecting a jumper to the hose reel (not using the insides and swivel of a hose reel, just using it for storage) and to the tank for each job.
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I do this on mine (I have no tank though) because of restrictions in my reel. I put water hose QDs on it, pull the length I need then hook up the jumper which is laying right next to the reel. Not as convenient as having everything hard plumbed but only takes a second to connect/disconnect. And as far as forgeting to connect it, youll find out fast you forgot when water is going everywhere. You cant forget to disconnect it cause you cant reel it up with it connected.
 
I was going to try that because that would be a better flow to the tank and not have the restrictions of the inlet/outlet of the hose reel.

I bought some of the QD's at the store a while back but have not used them as they are 1/2" so I am still restricting somewhere.

I think I will look for 3/4" QD's if they are available but I am sure they will be expensive.

I thought about the plastic camlock fittings like I use on the Bandit. Those would last forever but I like the QD's better.

Just wondering what other people are doing and if they have the issues with low flow at places they do like I have.

Thanks.





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