Hoses are essential for keeping your warehouse or manufacturing facility clean and sanitary, or for filling water tanks or other equipment. But if they are not properly stored they can often be easily damaged or prematurely worn by being trampled upon or being run over by forklifts, pallet jacks and other heavy equipment.
Most companies can’t afford to replace their hoses frequently, so storage solutions such as hose reel and a designated storage location are essential for prolonging the life of your business’s hoses. Another benefit of having a proper storage unit for your water hose is that it helps maintain its shape. A collapsed hose that hasn’t been stored correctly can easily become kinked or tangled, reducing the efficiency of the flow of water and negatively impacting water pressure.
Hose Reels Prolong Hose Life
One of the best and most popular types of storage units is a circular hose reel. Not only do they help reduce wear and tear and provide a neat and efficient way to store your hoses so they are ready when you need them, but they also help keep your host nozzles intact. Hose nozzles, especially those for power washers and other specialized equipment, can easily become broken or damaged if not kept away from traffic or other potential crushing objects and can be expensive to replace.
Perhaps the most common type of hose reel is a crank to retract the hose when you are done with it. Others are spring loaded so they can be more easily retracted, while others use a foot pedal.
Portable and Permanent Options
Hose reels come in both portable and permanent options. Wheeled hose reel carts can be taken to remote work areas and typically come with two or four wheels. Permanent hose reels can bolted into the wall or ceiling and are often installed in high-use areas.
Some hose reels come with an optional cover that can be placed over the reel for storage. This helps protect it from the elements and keeps it from becoming accidentally soiled or damaged. While some covers are made from vinyl or plastic, more permanent covers and boxes are made of metal or high-impact plastic and can be locked to prevent theft or misuse.
Bahrns features a wide variety of hoses, hose reels and other hose equipment to fit your business’ specific needs. Click here to learn more about how Bahrns can help you prolong the life of your hoses.