Fire Hose Reels

Hoses and hose reels are indispensable household tools. So indispensable are they that the absence of such makes a household somewhat incomplete. Hose reels allow water to travel from point A to point B without the hassle of spilling water along its path, making them definitely more practical and efficient than using buckets or dippers. With the introduction of the auto rewind system, keeping them organized is a breeze as well. You need not worry about messy tangles and the burdensome task of putting them away. With the advanced rewinding system of both garden hose reels and fire hose reels, all you have to do is pull down the reeling lever and the hose will automatically retract itself – that’s unless your reeling mechanism is fully manual. Thus, hose reels make any household chore easy to accomplish, be it watering the lawn, washing the car, washing the windows, or giving your canine companions a bath.

But apart from being a permanent household fixture, the indispensability of hose reels proves to be way beyond helping one get through numerous household chores. Hose reels also serve a very important role: they are used to transport water to control and kill fires. This type is the fire hose reel.

Fire hose reels are specialized hose reels used to combat fire, just as its name explicitly implies. Unlike common garden hose reels that are used for household purposes, fire hose reels are built to withstand the demand of industrial or heavy use. These fire hose reels are typically used by firefighters and have thus earned the title "the fireman's trusted ally" in combating savage fire outbreaks. These fire hose reels are usually made from thick layers of canvass which serve as its body. Compared to the hollow plastic bodies that garden hose reels have, the hollow canvass bodies of fire hose reels are lighter and more compact. These allow fire fighters to easily bring it to any horrific fire situation that they may encounter. Moreover, pressurized water can easily travel through this light, hollow canvass body, thus enabling large amounts of water to pass through to prevent the fire from further spreading. Other than these features, fire hose reels also come equip with an optional rewinding mechanism just like the ones that garden hose reels use.

Contrary to common garden hose reels' rewinding mechanism, a fire hose reel rewinding mechanism is more compact and lightweight. A good example of this would be the Super Booster which is the cream of the crop when it comes to rewinding mechanism. This sturdy gadget weighs up to fifty percent less that that of average rewinding reels. It is made up of a very sturdy yet lightweight aluminum frame and is virtually chip-proof. Its rewind mechanism involves a chain and a sprocket drive which is powered by an electric motor. These one-of-a-kind features assure efficient performance and long-lasting durability that can certainly withstand any harsh fire-related conditions. Not only does this little baby save costs, but it also saves lives.