Storing Vac Hose -- recommendations?

[anonapersona]

I'd like to get a hose reel. I see one that is a cart with wheels and other reels without wheels. I don't want something that is flimsy that will break or be more of a hassle to use than rolling the hose by hand.

The hose will likely be kept out of storage, in the sun sometimes. I don't think the reel will fit in the Suncast storage area where I used to wind the vac hose around some large tubs of chemicals.

Does anyone have any warnings of brands they were unhappy with, or suggestions of a brand they liked?

I do not want to make one of PVC, I really want one that unrolls the hose so that it does not kink.

Advice?

 

[Leebo]

We found a large trash can with lid works best for us. Easy to coil and uncoil, hides easily, and keeps the hose out of the sun.

 

[woodyp]

I use a trash can as well...........with wheels on it.

 

[steveg_nh]

Mine just goes in the large deck box along with the nozzles and brooms. Handy and out of sight.

 

[anonapersona]

Mine just goes in the large deck box along with the nozzles and brooms. Handy and out of sight.

Eh, been doing that, but I'm finding that not sufficient. Maybe now that the Polaris is running so well, we won't need that hose out much and it can go back where it had been, wound around a bucket of Cal-hypo or whatever in the storage box way around the corner.

I was hoping that someone had a favorite product that they used to roll the hose up and cart away neatly without having to wind up and fight to unwind later. Guess I'll just blindly try one, after I resolve whether it will fit back into the bin.

 

[Willi]

Out of curiosity, I Googled "Pool hose Reels"
http://www.recreonics.com/vacuum_hoses_reel.htm

$1394.25 for this little reel !!

 

[steveg_nh]

Eh, been doing that, but I'm finding that not sufficient. Maybe now that the Polaris is running so well, we won't need that hose out much and it can go back where it had been, wound around a bucket of Cal-hypo or whatever in the storage box way around the corner.

I was hoping that someone had a favorite product that they used to roll the hose up and cart away neatly without having to wind up and fight to unwind later. Guess I'll just blindly try one, after I resolve whether it will fit back into the bin.

Probably why it works for me. Hardly use the hose vac with the Polaris. The robot works amazing!

 

[Divin Dave]

Thats just crazy! Spend 1400 dollars to store a 35 dollar hose. And it aint even chromed! smh

Out of curiosity, I Googled "Pool hose Reels"
http://www.recreonics.com/vacuum_hoses_reel.htm

$1394.25 for this little reel !!

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Excellent idea. Thanks woody!

I use a trash can as well...........with wheels on it.

 

[brightblonde]

Hi. I am also looking for a storage solution. A trash can sounds good. But what about any moisture inside the hose?

 

[Bob_Funk]

Hi. I am also looking for a storage solution. A trash can sounds good. But what about any moisture inside the hose?

I use a trash can as well, I put a couple of holes in the bottom to let water drain out, I also keep the vac head & skimmer plate in it also

 

[ps0303]

On some of the cleaners if you read the manual, they say to lay the hose straight/flat and do no leave coiled up.

 

[steveg_nh]

I hang it from a hook under the deck stairs. I hardly use it. Most pool vac'ing is handled by the Polaris.

 

[brightblonde]

Thanks for the suggestions.

Does the hose need to be kept out of the sun?

 

[stebs]

Pool Cleaner & Vacuum Storage Hose Reel - PoolSupplies.com

Haven't ordered one yet myself but thinking about it

 

[steveg_nh]

Certainly not a bad idea to keep it out of the sun. After a while, the sun will ruin anything.

 

[JohnT]

I use a FeherGuard FG-VHG reel. Works pretty well.

 

[astronaut888]