LIve water reel ??

[Larry B]

This is my first Live pressure line reel so I have another question..

The reel is leaking alot when the system is running. Is this normal?

The water looks to be coming from the connection in the center of the reel. Can this be repaired? Or do I need a new reel?

 

[Jim Martin]

most can be repaired...what kind do you have ???

 

[Larry B]

ts just a guess at this point but everything else in the van was done by steam genie so I am guessing the hose reels are also steam genie.

 

[Jim Martin]

Not knowing what type......

Most live reels have a hose that runs threw the inside shaft and connects to the swivel.......check the opposite side of the reel and see if there is a hose going into it..........

 

[Larry B]

Yes.

 

[Jim Martin]

you should be able to undo the swivel from the reel and check the connection and/or replace the hose............

 

[Larry Cobb]

Larry B;

I would replace the swivel.

This is the 1/4MPT SS swivel that we use on our live solution reels.

It can be used on several different live reels.

Larry

 

[Jim Martin]

how much is that I blew one about a month ago and have never replaced it.......

99 % of the time it is normally the hose attached....

 

[Larry B]

Larry B;

I would replace the swivel.

This is the 1/4MPT SS swivel that we use on our live solution reels.

It can be used on several different live reels.

Larry

How much and how to order?

Thanks

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Just replace the swivel with a 3/8" pressure wash quick connect set. Better flow, easy to repair or replace. $8 at Lowes.

Thanks,
Lee

ps. yes it's NOT a "swivel" per se. However it's never spun under much pressure, and only 15 or 20 rotations per typical use. Will last for years.

 

[Larry B]

Lee

If you switch it over the way you said does it bind up much when turning the reel?

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Unplug the QC from time to time and spray it with WD 40. Parker also make a good lube specifically for QC's but lithium grease is good too.

From experience,
Lee

 

[Larry B]

Thanks Lee. I will give this a shot I hate having the water dripping in the van..

 

[Guest]

I have been paying $45 bucks or so, they last for years.

 

[Jim Martin]

I have been paying $45 bucks or so, they last for years.

where .......?