Problem Solving & Support — Fix Common Issues Fast
Find quick answers, troubleshooting steps, how-to guides, and videos to help you diagnose and fix common issues with your Reelcraft hose, cord, and cable reels.
Spring Retractable Reels — Fix & Adjust
Common Questions:
- How do I increase or reduce spring tension?
- Can I adjust the guide position on an enclosed reels?
- Can my spring retractable reel be made “constant tension”?
- How do I replace the latch spring on my Series 7000 reel?
- How do I install a drive spring?
- Why won’t my hose or cord retract?
- Why won’t my reel latch?
- Are hose reels made with plastic or metal better?
- Can you overload an extension cord reel?
- How do I replace the hose on my reel?
- What do I look for when buying a spring retractable cord reel?
- What is the best reel for my garage wall?
Motor & Hand-Crank Reels — Setup, Wiring & Conversion
Common Questions:
- Can hand cranks reels be converted to motor driven reels?
- What does the solenoid do and why might I need one?
- What type of switch do I need for my motor?
- How do I wire an AC motor circuit?
- How do I wire a DC motor circuit?
- How do I wire a bidirectional AC motor circuit?
- How do I slow down the speed of my motor driven reel?