Reviews, comparisons and buying advice for Air Hose Reels — the important features, the differences that matter, and how to get the best value. Part of our Garage & Workshop Equipment guides on WinchInsider.
The 30-second answer For most construction shops, the Flexzilla open-face reel covers a single bay, the ReelWorks enclosed reel covers higher-pressure shop work, and the Coxreels motorized reel covers long runs up to 200 ft. The Flexzilla enclosed reel suits a tidy wall shop, and the ReelWorks hand crank reel suits a crew that already
The 30-second answer The Flexzilla Open Face L8611FZ is the best air hose reel for most home shops, with the Flexzilla Enclosed L8250FZ for tidy wall mounting, the Giraffe Tools TA15B steel reel for a rugged shop, and the Giraffe Tools AWA15 enclosed reel as the lighter enclosed alternative. How we researched this guide We
The 30-second answer If you want the closest thing to a reel without a bulky enclosed case, choose the Flexzilla Open Face Retractable Air Hose Reel L8611FZ. If you want to skip a reel entirely, buy the Flexzilla Air Hose HFZ3850YW2 and coil it by hand. For short bench work, the Flexzilla Polyurethane Recoil Air