Hot pressure washers are very important in cleaning grease and dirt from surfaces. The washers come in various sizes ranging from small household units to the large mount systems used for big volume washing like cars. A series of units have been installed together to come up with this useful machine. Steam cleaners and air hose reels is one of the functional units in the equipment. Most pressure washers do not come with the hose installed which means you may be required to fix one by yourself. Using a hose the fits well with the new reel, you can follow the instructions below to install it properly.

Materials and Items Needed

Executing safe and successful hose installation demands you have the right materials and tools for your DIY project. You will need safety glasses, open end or assorted hose wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers and a pair of gloves.

Undo the Hose

Start by unwinding the hose to pull it out in a relatively straight position to ensure it installs properly. Pull out the hose in direct sunlight to make it limber and be in a better position to blend to the socket of the incoming air hose reel. Leave it unwound for almost an hour until it becomes easy and flexible.

Connect Hose to the Air Hose Reel

Reels and hoses may connect differently based on manufacturer's guidelines. Some hoses will plug direct to the adapter of quick connect while others may have electric connections already installed to make a perfect fit. Consider installing the adapter for air hose reels that do not have one.

Rewind Your Hose

Water and air hose reels can either be automatic or manual winding types. In order to connect new hoses to automatic winders, you may need to unwind the existing spring mechanism manually before attaching the hose. To perform this action, the reel is turned in a counterclockwise direction four or more complete turns. Specifics may vary from one type of hose reel to another.

Wind the Hose Manually

Units that do not have automatic winders will require manual winding of the hose. You will join the hose once more to the reel with a quick connection unit or any other method advised by manufacturer. Gently wind the hose onto the reel. Allow lengthwise rolling of the hose while winding on the reel. The technique prevents troubling crimps and binds and can help in extending the lifespan of hoses.

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