Why I Don’t Run My Pressure Washing Hoses Through My Reels!

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[@toefield251]

I do the same thing with all the hoses, I only connect them when they're all the way off the reels for the same reason. Glad to see you make a video on this topic thanks.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you my brother!

[@shakaprowash8984]

I do the same and to me it’s one less thing that can break at the wrong time.

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@shakaprowash8984 Truth

[@joeyourous4152]

Boy i've been running through my hose reels for 15 plus years. I guess this would save on going through a hose reel a year. I'm going to try this next season. Learn something new every day. Never stop learning 💪🏼 Thanks Mike!

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you Joey

[@Luiseo1]

This video is what I needed to see! I was gifted a Titan hose reel with a rusted bad manifold and was thinking on how to repair it! Problem solved!

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@Luiseo1 Fantastic!!!

[@awesomewashpw]

Awesome tips! Will switch over water line next year, your explanation was spot on! I disconnected HP hose from reel this year & love only reeling in what I use. Still using 2 wire, will change to 1 wire as they break ~ darn things are to good. Thanks so much for all your videos! Enjoy your sense of humor and always learn something along the way.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Fantastic brother. Thank you very much!

[@midnightrun25]

This is some solid information. Especially for someone new who is looking to get into the business. Thx.

[@TheFreshRinse]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@TigerBlastPressureWashing.]

I’m glad I got around to watching this video finally. So, just use your reels for transportation to get in and out of an gig for time efficiency. I was playing with the idea of having both reels hooked up to my pressure washer. After this video, I’m pretty sure you saved a bunch of us up and comers a lot of headache and wallet fatigue. You’re the GOAT Mike! 🐐

[@TheFreshRinse]

I appreciate you brother!

[@richardpowers4200]

Agree with you Mike. I’ve been taught to not use the hose rolled on the reels because of that constriction. Love the rig setup!

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you Rick. I appreciate you!

[@davidintili6647]

You’ve always got some great videos thank you very much. Do you have any videos or tips on how to replace the guts of a hose reel?

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@davidintili6647 I don’t. I’m sorry. Thank you for the kind words

[@southwestsoftwashky]

Definitely gave me something to think about. Thank you for answering my question!

[@TheFreshRinse]

Absolutely brother

[@SoftWashingLLC]

Mike thank you so much for this video, I’m finally just getting my wash right set up. So I’m going to use my hose reels as a storage like you mentioned because it certainly make tons of sense. Now I have heard of 1” supply hose reels that would eliminate this issue but that’s a bit more money. I’m a veteran and it’s taken me a year to save just to have what it cost in labor to set up my AR-45 SoftWash machine and the Midwest accumulators with the remote. I live in south west Florida and the VA had to amputate my right lower leg. When I’m not washing I’m in crazy pain so I try to stay busy. I hope to have enough saved in a couple more months. Best wishes, James

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you for watching brother. Your service to our country and our families blesses me. Thank you. Good luck out there!

[@jeremyproctor3357]

Well i agree with you on the backlash effect when letting off and squeezing the trigger over and over. I also agree with other folks that said if its not plumbed thru the reel, then dont have to worry with reel going had or leaking. But your anology of cutting a 3/4" flow down restricting it to an 1/2" flow. Yeah throw that out the window. Because 99% of the time your starting with a 1/2" flow inside the wall of the house hooked to backside of that faucet you hooked to. Also you keep referring to the "pressure" or losing pressure by running it thru the reels. You are completely backwards there. So warer pressure isjt what fills your tank faster. Now more volume will fill your tank faster. Which is essentially what your doing witt your set up. So its 1/2" in house wall then your stepping it up to 3/4" with your supply hose. So its allowing more volume to flow to your rig. Now pressure, which you should only be worried about on the washing side lol. By taking that 3/4" and squeezing it thru/forcing it thru (adding restriction) the 1/2" fitting of reel. Now that will up your prrssure from that point on.

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@jeremyproctor3357 Thank you my friend. I appreciate that.

[@matthewmckinley8123]

Just set my reels up this past week and only was testing them out and found the issue with not enuff flow. I already did my first job since adding the reels on and wasted alittle time messing with the reel then just disconnected it so hook up to tank more directly. I have already changed the system at least for the garden hose to bypass the reel… I like to have my pressure hoses still hooked to the reels tho I will likely just make sure I take them 100% off the reel but still be hook into them to avoid the constriction on the hoses, THANKS for the info!

[@TheFreshRinse]

Very, very cool. I really appreciate the feedback

[@TXTNwashing]

Very good video Mike…. Good advice and very smart…. Like my mom said Work smart not hard! It seems like what you explained would take at least 10 minutes. I was surprised you said 3 minutes tops. That means you’re working smart and have a plan every time you exit your truck to wash. Nice job buddy!!’

[@TheFreshRinse]

1. Set out sign 2. Pull hose to spigot and hook up 3. Back to truck, disconnect at 100’ mark and connect to fill line 4. Pull pressure hose to house, turn on water. 5. Back to truck, hook up pressure hose 6. Start machine 7. Wash

[@TXTNwashing]

❤love it

[@jeremichoko8088]

I was just talking to Judd about this. Now i have his flow pro i am doing it your way for next spring. Yes, it had distorted my reel over time also. Thanks for the vid.

[@TheFreshRinse]

I’m sorry for your struggles. You’re gonna love the Flow Pro

[@rickwashek478]

Smart man. Not only are hooking to reel restrictive. The 90 on reel takes a lot of pressure and wears out prematurely. Just using the reel for storage is the way to go.

[@TheFreshRinse]

I think so too.

[@toefield251]

Yes indeed, I thought I was the only one doing this- picking more flow over convenience so it's great to hear people chime in about doing the same thing. I even port out fittings and use o-rings instead of flat washers on female garden hose ends to eliminate the step where they intrude into the I.D. of the hose.

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@toefield251 Great idea on eliminating the flat washer

[@brianaird2193]

Will have to try the oring idea 👍🏻

[@brianaird2193]

Another great topic and explanation to help others out 👍🏻 we do the same, hose reels are for transport on the vehicle.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Yup! Storage only

[@DanPotthast]

Fresh, I'm sure you're aware of this but I want to update the viewer on the Reel Big Deal hose reels offered by Southeast Softwash: they have 3/4" manifolds and cost around the same price as a manual Titan reel. The Reel Deal which is their 12" version only has a 1/2" manifold however.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Great information! Thank you

[@TonyTipton-ug2hm]

Thank you for the wisdom you share,GOD Bless❤️

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you good man

[@auburnpewpew1158]

Mind Blown!!! Keep up your great videos and tips!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you good man!!!

[@crazydm7th]

Mike they do make a 1" manifold titan reel for your hose intake, and also on the pressure reels, you just unroll the hose all the way and it will not contract and mess up your reel, but I also have been running dead reels for the past several years, love it. easier to disconnect and move rig then move hoses after wards or vise versa.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you. I did not know that. Quality information

[@greatestuff]

@@TheFreshRinse Can we see you doing a product review of the 1" ?

[@KJfreshh69]

Thanks for the knowledge and advice!!!! You got a follow and comment! I’m trying to learn as much as I can to set up my own rig to wash with. Everything you say makes sense. I will note that and put it to use for my set up! Thank you

[@TheFreshRinse]

I really appreciate that brother. Thank you!

[@jamesalinio5277]

Hey Mike, I really hadn't thought about the hose reel fitting being restricted like you, and other commenters, are saying, I get it now, I had thought that all of the hoses were connected to the hose reel, I see your point now about not being restricted to X amount of feet of hose and also restricted by the hose reel fitting Flow, I just learned that proverbial "one thing a day"

[@TheFreshRinse]

Nice James. Thank you my friend

[@jamesalinio5277]

@@TheFreshRinse just so you know, I average at least a quarter of the comments before I comment, I like to make sure I have an idea of what I'm talking about and to not say the same as other commenters

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@jamesalinio5277 Your comments are valuable

[@joshuaroberts8575]

This is an incredible video. Switching to 3/4 hose now. What kind of garden hoses are those?

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@joshuaroberts8575 Thank you. I honest do not know. I bought them at Rural King many years ago. $50 each back then.

[@TScott-vp9zv]

I wish I could hit the like button about 100 times.😝 Thanks for the excellent nugget!🙏🏾❤️

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you my friend!

[@cvconnor]

When your not busy, you could do a timed relay to see the amount of time that you are saving. Also, only using your pressure hose in sections saves wear and tear on the hoses via expansions and contractions.

[@TheFreshRinse]

I’ll do my best

[@ridethepace6005]

I started out running everything through the reels, but after a couple of months switched to the this approach. I have GP steel reels and they are holding up fine after several years. I know I would have been replacing them all by now.

[@TheFreshRinse]

I think you are probably 100% correct

[@DFDZig]

I approve of this

[@TheFreshRinse]

The approval I was waiting for! LOL

[@DFDZig]

I knew that sooo @@TheFreshRinse

[@bobcole612]

I can see where that would allow you use less expensive reels, if you’re not running chemicals and pressure through the hose reel, do you need to spend more for stainless steel fittings?

[@TheFreshRinse]

I agree. I’m not sure your going to find electric reels that don’t also have stainless internals. Also, I want them to all match.

[@greenpickle9606]

Can you explain how your “pressure port” is built? I would like to do this with my trailer. It would be so much better than running off the reels. Thanks

[@TheFreshRinse]

Are you currently running through your reels? If so, your reels are currently your pressure port. Just relocate that to a dedicated area.

[@daco8252]

Inside fitting size of the 3/4" hose I believe is the same as the 5/8". We use 5/8" supply hoses. Most homes have 1/2" water supply lines coming to the faucet. One of my last washes the water faucet was 12' from the truck and kept running out of water after I used the 100 gallons that I brought with me; I found the water was a trickle coming out of the faucet, took 3 hrs. to wash rather than 1hr. So, check the flow before hook-up or if it sounds weak in flow to tank. I have only chased water on some residential homes not commercial sites, but you do need a buffer amount to start. All depends on what equipment is being operated. Some problems occur in the hose being flattened or crimpled at the fitting on the reels. Even the 8 gpm plus machines require 1/2" pressure hose over distance, of which most don't do. When there is a problem one has to find a fix or improvement. 🚰

[@TheFreshRinse]

I’d have to measure the inside of my 3/4” hose to varsity that. I’d look it up, but I’m not sure what brand it is

[@justinlittle8742]

I like the idea. That said working on weak (2-6 gpm) wells outside the cities cause most water filling issues for me

[@TheFreshRinse]

I totally get that.

[@Paul-ln4zw]

🤘😎

[@davidintili6647]

Do you have a shot of the end of the hose to the supply to the tank?

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@davidintili6647 Text me after Wednesday of next week. I’m away till then. I can get you a personal video. 513.235.8474

[@tomalley798]

I like the way you think

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you my friend

[@E10225]

Just put together my soft washing trailer. Everything is ready except... I have not installed any hose reels yet. When I was washing my house today, I figured it's definitely worth the investment. I'd like to set it up without going through the hose reel like you have it. Any suggestions on cheaper but reliable hose reels? Id assume it won't really matter how reliable since I'm not running through it? Great video and Thanks, in advance!

[@TheFreshRinse]

General Pump sells a good, affordable reel.

[@Bestpubgplayer1]

Can you break down the parts on your pressure port?

[@TheFreshRinse]

That will make a great Spring video

[@wallacewimmer5191]

Excellent video and merry Christmas 🎄 to all

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you very much. Same to you!

[@toddwendling1300]

How do you attach each 50 ft link of hose? Quick connects?

[@TheFreshRinse]

Yes sir

[@loganmanter9836]

Or just buy a hose reel with a 1 inch manifold for water supply. There is always a work around.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Boom!

[@jasoncote433]

Great video, I've had the same thought process but I unroll every inch of hoses and lay them flat on the ground. I like this method. Question: it's OK to connect ( 2-4) 50' high pressure hoses together with their provided quick connects? I wasunderthe impression the least amount of connections the better. Thanks for clarifying.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you. Yes, that’s what I do. I do 5 at a time, sometimes

[@dannyjets]

I got a question for you!

[@jchapple15]

This may seems like a dumb question but how to you reel it up without it connected?

[@TheFreshRinse]

I reconnect the hoses after the wash

[@country6368]

Great advice

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you sir!

[@ThERealist2019]

Great advice 👍

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you for watching

[@backspace12399]

I think those Hudson float valves are terribly restrictive, too. Absolutely hate them

[@cvconnor]

Mike, did you know that you are not supposed to run a live line connected to potable water supply into a water tank?It is supposed to connect via an anti-siphon air gap device. Yup. Now you do.😮😊

[@TheFreshRinse]

I have never so much has heard of such an animal!

[@LuminousPowerWash]

One more question Mike, do you run your 12V softwash hose thru the reel? What I get from this video is high pressure hose isn’t ideal to run thru the reel. Correct?

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@LuminousPowerWash Hey brother. Yes, I run the 12V through the reel. You are correct.

[@DjStaxx]

@@TheFreshRinse Awesome, Thank you sir!

[@JoelsPressureWashingPros]

Wait im confused. You said to always use a 3/4 hose but your link in the description is for a 3/8 hose. Can someone clarify if im missing something?

[@TheFreshRinse]

Sorry for the confusion. The link is for pressure hose. The 3/4” that I’m referring to is for your fill hose (garden hose)

[@user-ht9kw6po1h]

mike nice vid. why do you have 4 hose. (high pressure,Water, Softwash,__________) what am i missing. also can you share parts on the middle section where you connect your high pressure too? thank you

[@TheFreshRinse]

Great question. I have an AR45 (not installed)

[@EverettetheEntrepreneur]

Have you thought about trying quick connects on your supply hose?

[@TheFreshRinse]

Several have mentioned it. While it wouldn’t save a ton of time, every little bit helps.

[@Liimpy]

Idk i use 1" x 200ft cox reels, they're built better than any other reel and I've used and threw away pretty much every brand out there, i wont use any other now, ever again and being 1" allows me to run any GPM i want aswell as hose sizes.. take care mike, you're probably driving your wife crazy already being home everyday, wish her well for me 😂.. ✌️

[@TheFreshRinse]

1” is awesome! Good for you my brother!

[@mrfixit7047]

1/2" copper pipe supply from house

[@TheFreshRinse]

Yup!

[@restopressurewash]

Great video my brother…

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you good man!

[@ronjclm8590]

My water fill reel has a 1 inch manifold. And my Jobe float valve is 1 inch also. Hudson float valves are problematic.

[@TheFreshRinse]

100% correct

[@smitty4699]

had mine for 3 yrs never had an issue.. what are they known to have problems with?

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@smitty4699 I’ve had a few. Mine wanted to clog easily.

[@eddievasquez6280]

I like it!

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you sir!

[@bobbylindon9885]

Great video!!

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you brother

[@masonsindelar2793]

Curious, why not buy a half inch to 3/4 adapter for the reel. Granted you get restricted for a moment but how big of a difference will that make?

[@TheFreshRinse]

One it’s restricted, it can’t gain the flow rate again.

[@masonsindelar2793]

@@TheFreshRinse good to know. Thanks. Learning as I go

[@smitty4699]

@@TheFreshRinse it would be almost negligible I would think. I dont have an electric wheel. I have 150 ft of 3/4" rubber supply hose and that crap is heavy and hard to reel in by hand in 90 degree weather after baking in the sun for an hour lol. To me, not having to unroll all 150 ft at every house is way more important than sacrificing a little bit of flow, But thats just me. Ive rarely ever had to wait on water.

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@smitty4699 I like to hear differing views. Thank you.

[@akbuilder7626]

Where can I get the mounting block that the ball valve is connected to that you called the "pressure port" ? All I can find are the 90 degree blocks.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Call Russ Johnson at Southside Equipment. Not on their website.

[@akbuilder7626]

​@@TheFreshRinseThanks !

[@brandenpatterson9936]

How do you get all the water out the lines during the cold days/nights so they dont freeze until the next wash ?

[@TheFreshRinse]

An air compressor is best. But, I drain all my lines after each job (into the street) in the cold months

[@nopressureomaha]

The only time I have to wait on water is when I have to winterize over night.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Nice!!!

[@smitty4699]

Couldnt you put a 3/4" swivel on the supply hose reel and run a 3/4 tube to your buffer tank? The restriction would be minimal. This way you'd only have to reel out as much supply hose as you need.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Great question. Anytime there is a restriction, you can’t regain the flow afterwards.

[@rogerthetinker5116]

@@TheFreshRinse Now Mike have you really looked at the inside of the house feed to a hose bib? Most are 1/2 " pipe that feed outside then looked where you connect to hose to that is usually less than a 1/2" opening.

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@rogerthetinker5116 that would mean a 5/8” and 1/2” hose would be even less. Regardless, 3/4” would still be larger.

[@Johnny-gd3bs]

Do you have quick connects or just screw them on each time for supply?

[@TheFreshRinse]

Great question. I do not have quick connections on the supply hoses

[@steveupton7996]

I did away with hudson float valve this year also .

[@TheFreshRinse]

Lots of hassle

[@vcash1112]

Why, please elaborate?

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@vcash1112 Mine would get clogged quite often. Then, one day, it just stopped working. So, out of frustration, I eliminated the Hudson Float Valve

[@steveupton7996]

One less moving part actually 2 because i had 2 inlet for fill to worry about for me and I'm always aware of the amount of water I have . Along with having a helper to keep an eye on the water .

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@steveupton7996 Yup!

[@Tylxh]

Just get a 3/4 reel. I have 3 of them

[@TheFreshRinse]

Great idea

[@ralphmorvillo236]

Hey Mike! What size is your Y strainer? And do you know if they make one that will fit a 2 inch supply line?

[@TheFreshRinse]

Mine is 1.5”. I’m confident they do.

[@TheFreshRinse]

www.grainger.com/product/BANJO-Y-Strainer-Polypropylene-3DUC7

[@slim439]

Well, at 1st I was sceptical that it would make that much of a difference, time wise, filling my tank, 600 litre . I disconnected it at a joiner & fed it into the tank from the top. Ihave never timed how long it takes to fill, running thru the reel, but i'm guessing around the 40 minute mark. I at least shaved off 20 minutes this morning! I'm off to have a feed of humble pie..........

[@TheFreshRinse]

20 minutes a day, 5 days a week…. You’re family thanks you!

[@slim439]

Topped off the tank this morning from about 2inchs above the 1/2 way line. 8 mins 47seconds!, Sooo, it looks like from empty, I'll be looking at somewhere around the 20 minute mark. Unbelievable! Just go's to show that after 23 years this month, in the game, You can always pick up a handy little hint.

[@lonerangerspl]

Joe wants you to make a video on the theory with a timer ;)

[@TheFreshRinse]

Have we seen a Joe video lately?

[@johnlankford8418]

What brand is the 3/4” garden hose?

[@jeremichoko8088]

Quick question Mike, where did you get that solid mount block for your flow Pro i see before your 3/8 shut off valve. I can't seem to find them online.

[@TheFreshRinse]

It’s called an “Unloader Block”. Call Southside Equipment. Probably not on their website.

[@jeremichoko8088]

thank you sir!@@TheFreshRinse

[@johnshoemaker6164]

If you are struggling to find it, this may help. It's called a D101199 General Pump Manifold Block.

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@johnshoemaker6164 Thank you!!!

[@The-SKYS-The-Limit]

Every reel on our rig is bypassed man. They're all just used for storage.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Yup!

[@pavermakeover]

How do you get your pressure hose to spool up so nice with that many connections? Mine looks like bird nest lol

[@TheFreshRinse]

It’s what o do. It’s who I am. lol

[@pavermakeover]

Serious question. What are you doing with your connections for the pressure hose to make them not bulge out? I run mine vertical but hose still looks like crap

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@pavermakeover I’m not sure how serious that can possibly be, but… click this link and watch at the 7:48 mark. You’ll see my 90° connection is turned at 90° across the reel.

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@pavermakeover kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2GqmpSOiZugqassi=KINeO5bDAR7NB15X

[@pavermakeover]

@@TheFreshRinse that seems to be your supply hose, I am referring to your "high pressure" hose. If you are running 50 foot sections of hose for the high pressure hose then you have to have a bunch of quick connections on that reel right? If so how are you getting the hose to lay so flat. I know the video was about supply hose but that is not what I am attempting to ask about.

[@johnlankford8418]

Part of waiting on water is the fact for some of us is we run 2-8gpm machines or 1-10gpm and 1-8gpm machine. Also in my area with the mass population growth so many houses being built the water coming out of a customers water faucet is less than 4gpm at 36psi.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Yep!!!

[@MrG-wk6jw]

The 1/2" outlet at the house will be the same choke point as if you ran the hose through your reel.

[@johnarabia6385]

Huh?

[@TheFreshRinse]

Are you suggesting a 1/2” hose will get the same flow rate as a 3/4” hose?

[@MrG-wk6jw]

absolutely not but if the pipe supplying the hose is only 1/2" then that will be the volume. The 3/4 and 1/2 hose will determine the pressure. Q = V x A @@TheFreshRinse

[@stevewood3170]

So. 😂 on your 3/4 water feed line measure the inside of the fittings. I bet they are 9/16 or 5/8". And they do make hose reels with 3/4 and 1" manifolds wich has less restrictions than your water hose ends😂😢

[@TheFreshRinse]

You are prolly correct. All I know is, I’m almost never waiting on water. I’m curious enough to check.

[@stevewood3170]

As a retired diesel mechanic starting this new endeavor I'm finding out this industry is very gimmicky and I check all the numbers 😂

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@stevewood3170 Wisdom!!!

[@Full-ScaleTV]

Comment 👍🏼

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thank you for the comment!

[@colbydunn8764]

Taking entirely too long to get to the title of the video 🤦‍♂️

[@TheFreshRinse]

Thanks for watching.

[@TheFreshRinse]

Once I got to the point, was there any positive take-a-ways?

[@TheFreshRinse]

Are you going to answer my question?