Technical & How-To Videos
Learn how to repair, replace, and adjust your Reelcraft reel with these technical and instructional videos.
How The Latching Mechanism Works
The latching mechanism is one of the most important components to the reel. To understand how they work, watch our videos based on your series to ensure your reel is latching properly.
Video Series:
Latching Mechanism: Series 4000, 5000, 5005
Latching Mechanism: Series 7000
How To Properly Install Your Reel
The position of your guide arm can affect the life and performance of your reel and hose. Reelcraft explains the best way to position your guide arm as well as other installation recommendations.
For Reel Series: 7000, HD70000, RT
How To Change The Latch Spring
If you notice your reel isn’t holding tension, not holding your hose at the desired length, or for general maintenance, you’ll want to change your latch spring.
Video Series:
How To Adjust Spring Tension
Our reels are pre-tensioned from the factory, but your specific application might require the tension to be increased or reduced.
Video Series:
Spring Tension: Single Pedestal Reels
How To Change O-Rings
Swivel o-rings are placed between two surfaces to form a seal that prevents air or liquid from leaking. You will want to replace o-rings for basic maintenance or o-ring failure.
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How To Change The Guide Arm
The easy-to-adjust guide arm keeps the hose or cord at the ideal angle to make work safer and more productive. Adjusting the guide arm to the proper position increases the lifespan of the hose.
Video Series:
Guide Arm: Series L 4000, L 5000
How To Build A Reel Cart
Our Series 30000 reels mounted on a portable cart are designed for rugged, heavy-duty applications requiring long lengths of hose to make spot watering easier, quicker, and more convenient.
For Reel Series: 30000
How To Change The Inlet
If you need to change the location of your Series 80000 reel inlet, you will need to remove the pipe plug and install it into the other side. Warning: This plug is highly torqued and will require leverage and the correct tools to loosen it without damaging the reel.
For Reel Series: 80000
How To Adjust The Drag Brake
You can adjust the drag brake on your hand crank Series 30000 reel by loosening or tightening the brass set screw to your desired preference.
For Reel Series: Hand Crank 30000
How To Replace The Hose
When you notice that your hose is leaking or is damaged, you’ll want to replace it. Before making any adjustments to your reel, please reference our service manuals. Always remove the pressure from the system before getting started to prevent any accidents.
Video Series:
Hose Replacement: Series 4000, 5000
Hose Replacement: Series 7000, HD70000
Hose Replacement: Series 80000
Hose Replacement: Series DP Reels
How To Fix A Latched Out Reel
A latched-out reel is when you can’t pull the hose or cord forward anymore or retract it back in because it’s locked in position. To fix this, you’ll need to disengage the latch to allow the reel to retract.
Video Series:
Latched Out Reel: Series 4000, 5000
How To Replace The Cord
When you notice that your cord is damaged, you’ll want to replace it. For safety precautions, please reference the service manuals on our website before making any adjustments.
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How To Identify If You Need A Pivot Base Or Swing Bracket
Anytime you are pulling your hose or cord at an angle greater than 45 degrees against the roller guide, it is recommended to have either a 340-degree pivot base or a swing bracket depending on the location your reel is mounted.
How To Convert A Series 30000 Reel To A Garden Hose Reel
You will need a garden hose conversion fitting to convert it. See our fittings based on your reel and hose:
½” NPTM x ¾” Garden Hose: S260729 for 1/2” Series 30000 reels
¾” NPTM x ¾” Garden Hose: S261702 for 3/4” Series 30000 reels
For Reel Series: 30000
How To Install The Inlet Hose On A Series CT Reel
Our Series C reels are lighter with a forward-thinking, tubular design. The inlet is fed through the center of the tube frame, protecting the inlet hose and creating a cleaner look overall.
Follow our video instructions on how to install the inlet hose on our Series CT reels.
For Reel Series: CT
How To Change The Fluid Path On A Series 80000 Reel
If you notice leaking, inspect your reel for cracks or damage to the fluid path. If you need to replace the fluid path, follow our step-by-step video on how to disassemble your Series 80000 reel to access the fluid path, replace it, and reassemble it in the correct order.
For Reel Series: 80000
How To Replace The Cable On A Series G Bonding Reel
When you notice that your cable is damaged, you’ll want to replace it. For safety precautions, please reference the sticker on the reel and the service manual on our website before making any adjustments.
For Reel Series: G3000
How To Keep Your Inlet Hose From Twisting On Models With An External Swivel
These reels can handle a variety of pressures. When the pressure becomes higher, it can potentially cause the inlet hose to turn with the external swivel. To mitigate this and reduce the stress on your inlet hose fitting, watch our how-to video on how to keep it in place.
For Reel Series: 80000, 30000, 9000, SD, H, CT, CU, and LC
How To Winterize Your Reel
Protect your reel from freezing temperatures by winterizing it. Follow these simple steps to drain the fluid and keep your reel in top shape all winter long.
For all Hose Reels
How To Replace The Series 80000 Spring Case
Follow our step-by-step video to disassemble the Series 80000 reel to access the spring case, then reassemble it in the right order.
CAUTION: Remove all spring tension before disassembling the hose reel. Do not attempt to open the riveted spring case assembly.
For Reel Series: 80000
How To Install A Hose
If you purchased or received a reel that didn’t include a hose, or you want to put your own hose on a reel, follow our step-by-step video on how to install it. Make sure to select the video based on your reel series.
Video Series:
Install A Hose: Series 4000, 5000, 5005
How To Make Your Hose Reel Constant Tension
All of our spring driven reels are designed and assembled with a latching mechanism. This allows it to lock into place, so your hose or cord doesn’t automatically retract back onto the reel. To make the hose or cord reel constant tension, follow our step-by-step videos on how to convert the reel based on series.
Video Series:
Constant Tension: Series HD70000