Just figured that I'd chime in for others that have this unmodified reel/hose combo. My OEM hose burst yesterday after less than a dozen automobile cleaning sessions. I went on Amazon and sure enough others, are complaining of the same failure in the reviews. Came here and again, others are commenting about their hoses failing. I called Giraffe Tools and they admitted that the early units had weak hoses and that the units that are shipping now have been upgraded. They said that the new hoses use the same material and look/feel the same, but that the manufacturing process was changed to make the hose more durable. I was happy to hear them own up to this issue and they'll be sending me a replacement unit. I'm not a fan of the original hose and thought I'd might upgrade at some point, but for now I'll continue with with the OEM setup when it arrives. If you do find a fitting/adapter to put a better quality hose directly on this reel, please share. I think a lot of us will be interested. And thanks for the videos!
Interesting in the hose burst. They have always replaced products with issues. I reviewed a pressure washer form then and it had a bad squeak sound. They fixed that issue and changed their manufacturing process. I’m still trying to find the right fitting. Buying a few at a time till the right thread pattern is found. I think it’s metric so hit a few coming soon. I want to use it for a mobile wash cart to giveaway, but don’t feel right giving it with that repair kit on there. Worries it will burst on somebody.
@@CarsWithKeav That would be my luck, give something away and then it fails or does damage, lol. No good deed goes unpunished. Anyway, I'll be keep tabs to see if you stumble on the fitting. Thanks!
@@P1LL91 The replacement unit's hose failed in the same manner as the original. I wouldn't recommend the purchase unless you plan on replacing the hose. I replaced it with an Uberflex hose (video on my channel) and am now very happy. Keav found the adapter size a few months ago so it's a very straightforward fix.
I like your reviews and the way you also figure out how to make something work for your need. Or the way most of us watching would try and use the products. I'm glad you took precautions when testing the hose under pressure. Kinda funny to see on camera but it's also nice that you put that in there to show that you aren't certain it's going to work but willing to try it and show us one way or the other. Which now for anyone interested, they know what to expect and what to get to do it right. Great video as always.
I actually found it as well I think it’s actual m14x1.25 as the threads felt loose on the m14x1.5 I got. They both fit though, but have not pressure tested yet. I picked up the 1/4 npt ones. You have the link for the m14x1.5 to m22?
It's pretty snug after using teflon tape. I've used this a few times with my Ego pressure washer and it's held up nicely. Haven't tried it on the turbo 3200 psi mode yet. I tried to paste the URL of where I bought the adapters but my comments won't post.
@@AcePoke-x3z Typical TH-cam on the links. If you could just give a name of the company I’ll figure it out. Want to give options to my viewers than have been looking for this fitting. I’ll be using it for my new compact tool box wash setup I’m building. Appreciate the info!
@@CarsWithKeav Bought it on AliExpress. Item#: 3256804056056954. Option 4 or 5 depending on which hose you're using, most likely option 4 though. Shipping time was about 2 weeks.
I did something pretty similar i purchased a 80ft 3/8 air hose reel and swapped the old air hose for a 100ft 1/4 pressure washer hose. The smaller size diameter was just enough to close the gap and fully wind the hose properly. I did my research before performing this just to make sure i didn't run into any problems and to my surprise it worked! Knowing this im sure you could replicate it with similar size differences. Low key want to see if my 80ft 3/8 reel can hold a 100 ft 3/8 hose but i don't think thats how reels work.
I’m still not ready yet to convert an air hose reel. I know so many have done it. Have heard mixed results, but nobody that has an issue will come forward to share the experience. I see the components mostly look the same on the Amazon ones, but it’s just scary to me if it blows out on me. The reason I think most have not had an issue is most detailers keep it at 1k PSI or less. If you tried 2k PSI it might fail. Depends on the hose. The gray hoses you see on Amazon are actually a good bit smaller in width than say a Kobrajet. I have seen several reels hold more than stated as well. Another issue would be the added weight in hose and water on the retracting hardware.
Can you use an Uberflex with an Active 2.0? Active site says the following: "To ensure proper operation, steel-braided hoses are strongly recommended when using this unit." Sometimes companies go a little overboard to make sure their product doesn't get blamed for external reasons and was wondering if that's the case.
I would not use one they will work, but there is a high probability that it will have surging. They recommend wire braided as it keeps the hose form expanding when there is lots of water flow. The Uberflex has nothing to keep its forms which is why it’s so flexible. That rubber expanding causes the pressure switch ti not properly stop. It’s always been suggested with 1.8gpm and greater machines to always use a braided hose preferably steel or Kevlar. You can watch the 14 minute mark in this video I show what the Uberflex does on a 2.0 vs the hose provided by Active which is wire braided. th-cam.com/video/LUyn_m_aYKc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pDN4UDXrwwio_wmR
Kev as of now is this the only way to use a uber flex on the giraffe retractable hose. The pressure washer hose it came with just blew recently out of know where and i only use about 1200 psi.
Because it’s too expensive to buy. 🤣 I might now that we have enough income coming in so I don’t have to borrow to get something. Like Mosmatic, Kranzle, etc. it’s just a big investment for a review video and he has already done several 30 minute videos on them. Most of the audience wants to see the more affordable options, but still good such as the Active or MTM products.
@@YuriTarded-hf1nv They have some chemicals and some products are an OG spec like the Mosmatic Spray Gun they have. Mostly though he procures and sells what he has vetted as the best products you can possibly buy. Mainly for people with lots of expendable income.
Is there a pressure washer reel (looking for something under $100) that would fit well on a cart and that also would work wi h the uberflex hose? Like your typical size roller utility cart
Check out this video I show putting an Uberflex on a narrow 50 ft reel that fits perfect on a cart. th-cam.com/video/N2T6LC8YgE8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=P_vCKKGL5XMmHmXU. Also, in the video is my wash cart V5 we’re I show it on the cart. th-cam.com/video/Kxea_DguScI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dVGrFvLOpaLHWXRe
I found another way and describe how I did it in this video th-cam.com/video/S_FHnjqSsUA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=WIAM7-NQeh39isgp Not an Uberflex hose used, but will work the same as it’s all M22
This all depends on the pressure washer being used, but if it’s electric and not the $1k ones 1/4 will work no issue. If using a gas pressure washer or a high end electric 3/8 is the better choice.
@@CarsWithKeav Yup! That’s the one I'm using right now. It's not as easy to maneuver as my old Uber Flex, but I don't have to deal with surging issues anymore. The quick connects and swivels are also a nice touch and 60ft is the perfect length for me
@@CarsWithKeav thanks I’ll probably go that route when this hose on the giraffe goes out. I need right about 60 foot to reach my driveway. I almost thought of getting a 100 foot and cutting it down and using a high compression fitting to splice it on the spool end.
Keav have ever had an issue with the Active 2.0 pressure washer not shutting off when you release the handle on the gun? Doesn’t do it all the time but sometimes it would take 4-5 seconds before it shuts off.
Active 2.0 on 1/4 hose over 25ft takes a second or so longer to pressurize. My 3/8 50ft does it instantly. Not sure why maybe the design of the pressure switch and the PSI drop you can get on a longer 1/4 hose.
Absolutely they would and a double sided swing arm so it isn’t so flimsy. The fixfans black one I have on the wall even came with a custom routed quick connect so it’s super easy to hookup.
@@stever7638 Yeah that’s the beauty of mine is you can take out the custom quick disconnect to get the room for an M22. Just don’t understand why others don’t make theirs versatile. I mean I know most of these companies are focused on world wide sales and not just U.S. We are basically the only country that does this type of upgrading. A little bit of Europe, but mostly us.
Reel is doing great. Not really using Uberflex much as it doesn’t okay well with the 2.0 just surges too much. Been using a lot of different hoses actually got certain 3/8 hoses to fit. Trying to get this mounted inside a tool box for a mobile wash setup. I also found the thread it is a m14x1.5
@@KingTheDetailer It is very compact only trade off is it’s a bit flimsy. Also, the jumper hose and the hose that comes with it the pipe is a very small diameter wondering if that could impact not necessarily performance, but more draw. Saw this happen on the comet 1700 the stock setup was several amps higher than the upgraded setup straight out the pump.
Yeah it’s a bit annoying the rattle and how flimsy. Single sided swing arms are always a little more flexible. The black reel is the fixfans 3/8 retractable and it’s very solid with the two sides swing arm and the rollers aren’t little plastic round pieces that clang around. It’s has been my favorite so far. I just checked and it’s actually 28% off right now $30 less than I paid for it. amzn.to/427nLLc
My hose just bursted today after 3 weeks of usage with a ryobi 1900psi pressure washer set up to a gravity fed system so my guess is 1000 psi reel is 10/10 hose 2/10
Does that vise work well? I do welding, I’ve looked at these suction vise’s but really didn’t think is would hold well. I understand it’s not going to be heavy duty, but for an extra set of hands. Thanks for the video, might check this reel out.
This one hold week for a period of time, but dies lose section on that wood surface with a lot of razor cuts in it. A more smooth surface would hold longer.
@@CarsWithKeav I ordered the part listed in your description and have been attempting to install it on the cut end of my Giraffe tools retractable reel hose. After noticing that the female part that goes around the 1/4" Giraffe hose wasn't really catching on the hose in the same manner yours did in your video, I thought something was amiss. I installed it, regardless, and turned on the pressure washer. The hose immediately exploded. I noticed that my female part is MUCH wider than yours is in the video and does not look exactly like yours does. I wrapped black electrical tape tightly around the Giraffe hose to get it the additional width to have more purchase into the female end, and tightened it down again. Again, the pressure washed caused it to explode. I think something is either wrong with the part they sent, or perhaps your link does not go to the exact piece you purchased? Just wanted to warn others who may go down the same path I did, unsuccessfully... Hoping that when the part is back in stock in March and the ship the remaining part of my order (another 2 of the same part that I had to meet the $30 order min.) ships, that the part matches yours more closely.
@us65 That's weird it's the right listing. My hose didn't have much tension with the screw down part either it basically just slid on there, but when I screw the other piece in it was holding real tight. That Giraffe hose has a small outside diameter compared to other hoses that are 1/4 inch. I am still working on a solution to adapt the housing instead of cutting the hose. Have some more fittings coming to try out.
@@CarsWithKeav Interesting and unfortunate that mine is not the same when I tightened it! :( I will say that when you held your fitting up to the camera, the inside threading looks much more pronounced and deeper on the female end than mine does. My threads have no bit into the hose almost whatsoever. I wonder if ordering the 3/16ths fitting will change my luck, and perhaps I'll do that... If you do find another way to hook up the Uberflex, please update us and I will be forever grateful! As it currently stands, I otherwise have a $125 paper weight in this hose reel haha. Really appreciate your reply and for finding these solutions in the first place!
I did the thread is an m14 x 1.5 and might need Teflon. I hooked it up to an m22 hose in this video th-cam.com/video/S_FHnjqSsUA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4OFFv58HQQ13bsO3 That wash box was my sole reason for buying this reel glad I could finally figure it out didn’t like using the field repair kit just didn’t think it would hold up their hose it too flimsy.
How are the seals holding up on this connection tho where the swivel is at on some hose reel those seals tend to blow out or your not using this hose reel as frequent to tell how long they last?
My exact question. Am in the market for a 1/4" pressure washer rated PSI retractable hose reel. Coxreels has a puzzling, overly complicated, line and wont give me a straight answer on whether their 300PSI rated retractable hose reels can be replaced with an aftermarket hose and handle 1200 PSI. And their "Medium pressure" reels seem overbuilt and overpriced for the task. How they have so many different models and nothing specific for retractable pressure washer community is beyond comprehension to me. This seems a little too flexy and flimsy.
It is a bit flimsy, but will handle the pressure. Giraffe is one of the only companies out there doing much with a pressure washer hose reel. People try to convert the 300 psi ones and it works for a bit, but many of them failed as they are not designed for high pressure. Have you given any thought into the fixfans one? I have it on my wash setup and it has been amazing. Accommodates 3/8 hose and it very stout. amzn.to/4aq1YS0 I have been using it for a good 8 months now and it’s one of the best purchases I have made.
My comments are getting deleted :( trying again. Those compression fittings are actually BSPP thread for hydraulic hoses. (found a few that match the hose connectors). Amazon has a 1/2 inch BSP Thread to M22 Adapter. It's the 15mm not the 14mm of the uberflex.
Will need a smaller connection these would be 1/4 I would think. I tried some BSPP, but they didn’t fit. I tried these amzn.to/4bsFgtF I was thinking they may actually be JIC flare fitting as it has the cone shape and the threading is more angled than straight and very wide thread. I tried a 37 degree JIC and it was close.
@@bm7376 Is it Giraffe Tools. I have seen two listings from them, but the m22 hose you see is the jumper hose. If they have one with an actual replacement can you send the link and i will check it out.
Not a big fan of Giraffe. I have one of their wall mounted pressure washers. The hose is awful. The whole system will get replaced one day. They cheap out on one of the most important parts of a pressure washer the hose. I bought the pressure washer when I first got into detailing. I thought oh cool a wall mounted pressure washer. I got suckered. Hose is awful and its pretty noisy. I just deal with it. The job I have I work 6-7 days a week on a swing shift schedule at a steel mill, so I don't get a lot of time to do detailing. I only detail on my own cars and bikes. The reason this company is still in business is because of people like me newbs who don't know any batter. My advice is to anyone who is new to detailing even if you are just doing your own vehicles is do your homework on equipment and chemicals, subscribe to Cars With Keav, don't buy Chemical Guy, or Adams. There are way better chemicals out there for the same price or just a little bit more. Keav got this hose reel to do a review on. The first thing he did was change the hose it came with to a good hose. We shouldn't have to do that it should already come with a good quality hose. End of rant
Agreed on products already coming with a great hose, but most manufacturers don’t do that so we got to change things to get what we want. The concept of the rectangle pressure washers was a good idea and for the price for somebody who really doesn’t care like we do it works. Now the G20 with the gray hose works quite well for me on my back porch area. Not really great for car washing when I got all the toys I do. Thanks for watching and the kind words.
I am in full agreeance with OG being over priced and overrated. Like dude seriously $115 for a 8x18" Stainless Steel shelf & 2 bolts and wingnuts you can get for $50-70? Bruh. BRUH. No. That and the light fixtures you can get at ANY Home Depot or Menards or big box store for 60-70% of the cost. He's a total clown. Made a killing off of it, but still a clown for those who don't do their research and just want to learn to build their own stuff or even just go shopping.
Yeah, I’m big in doing things myself and trying to find my own solutions. While also nit breaking the bank. He is milling his following and it’s working for him. There are lots of people with expendable income who don’t want to figure things out and want someone to curate them the ultimate experience. I don’t see any funny in that I think it’s a copycat type of situation with no originality. You no can always be inspired by something, but making your own little touches makes it so much more satisfying to me.
I saw that video of obsessed garbage saying giraffe tools pw being bad but who cares what some random guy on TH-cam thinks is good or bad? So many of his followers think they “tested” everything and that his spreadsheet is correct. lol
It’s his way to sell more products on his site. It’s all marketing. I ignore most of this type of stuff as I just want to focus on what I’m doing. I got way better numbers than he did. He had to have had a defective one. They are not the greatest products, but nobody else offers an all in one retractable solution. Their G20 is the best product the have and it’s cheaper.
I have no idea what happen recently. I have felt this way for years. Matt Morman is a jackass who thinks he is better than everyone. All he does is talk about how great he is and is just an ass@@JH-tk8gk
I only get a few things from there as it’s usually overpriced. The Swiss Trax was my main purchase, but they are selling on Amazon now at the same price. Hate to see what Matt would say about this reel. 🤣
Matt has no middle ground with people. They either love him or hate him. For most people he comes off narcissistic and elitist. He knows his audience though and they will follow him till the end doing exactly what he tells them is good for them. That can work for many people have somebody just pick everything for you they think is the best and of course it all the most expensive stuff. I myself don’t hate anybody really I like to see things from other angles and try products that are not well known and see if they would work for the budget minded. I could easily just pick everything Matt says to, but where is the fun in that. I also have attention problems and can’t sit through a 30+ minute video just rambling on and on.
That pressure washer company is not good, it does not respond. I just bought a pressure washer from them with a two-year warranty and it is 8 months old and it does not work and they have not called me or changed the product. Do not buy anything from Girafft.
Sorry to hear you’re having that experience. Customer service seems to be hit or miss many having a positive very responsive experience getting a new unit very quickly. I have not had any issue with mine to warrant me having to reach out to them. Hope you get some resolution.
Just figured that I'd chime in for others that have this unmodified reel/hose combo. My OEM hose burst yesterday after less than a dozen automobile cleaning sessions. I went on Amazon and sure enough others, are complaining of the same failure in the reviews. Came here and again, others are commenting about their hoses failing. I called Giraffe Tools and they admitted that the early units had weak hoses and that the units that are shipping now have been upgraded. They said that the new hoses use the same material and look/feel the same, but that the manufacturing process was changed to make the hose more durable. I was happy to hear them own up to this issue and they'll be sending me a replacement unit. I'm not a fan of the original hose and thought I'd might upgrade at some point, but for now I'll continue with with the OEM setup when it arrives.
If you do find a fitting/adapter to put a better quality hose directly on this reel, please share. I think a lot of us will be interested. And thanks for the videos!
Interesting in the hose burst. They have always replaced products with issues. I reviewed a pressure washer form then and it had a bad squeak sound. They fixed that issue and changed their manufacturing process. I’m still trying to find the right fitting. Buying a few at a time till the right thread pattern is found. I think it’s metric so hit a few coming soon. I want to use it for a mobile wash cart to giveaway, but don’t feel right giving it with that repair kit on there. Worries it will burst on somebody.
@@CarsWithKeav That would be my luck, give something away and then it fails or does damage, lol. No good deed goes unpunished. Anyway, I'll be keep tabs to see if you stumble on the fitting. Thanks!
How has the replacement unit held up with the new hose? I'm looking into this but also saw the burst hose reviews so got me worried.
@@P1LL91 The replacement unit's hose failed in the same manner as the original. I wouldn't recommend the purchase unless you plan on replacing the hose. I replaced it with an Uberflex hose (video on my channel) and am now very happy. Keav found the adapter size a few months ago so it's a very straightforward fix.
@@PIFDIY thanks for the reply I think I'll hold off on any retractable for now and use a manual reel
I like your reviews and the way you also figure out how to make something work for your need. Or the way most of us watching would try and use the products.
I'm glad you took precautions when testing the hose under pressure. Kinda funny to see on camera but it's also nice that you put that in there to show that you aren't certain it's going to work but willing to try it and show us one way or the other. Which now for anyone interested, they know what to expect and what to get to do it right. Great video as always.
Appreciate the kind words. Not to many products out there that are good out of the box. Always something can be improved.
Thank you for showing how you hooked it up with different hoses. Love the bloopers!
It was a fun week or so and many Amazon deliveries of adapters before figuring this out. I could start a hardware store now. 🤣
I was able to find fittings to do a direct hose replacement and swapped out the main hose for the red uberflex. Fitting is m14x1.5 to m22.
I actually found it as well I think it’s actual m14x1.25 as the threads felt loose on the m14x1.5 I got. They both fit though, but have not pressure tested yet. I picked up the 1/4 npt ones. You have the link for the m14x1.5 to m22?
It's pretty snug after using teflon tape. I've used this a few times with my Ego pressure washer and it's held up nicely. Haven't tried it on the turbo 3200 psi mode yet.
I tried to paste the URL of where I bought the adapters but my comments won't post.
@@AcePoke-x3z Typical TH-cam on the links. If you could just give a name of the company I’ll figure it out. Want to give options to my viewers than have been looking for this fitting. I’ll be using it for my new compact tool box wash setup I’m building. Appreciate the info!
@@CarsWithKeav Bought it on AliExpress. Item#: 3256804056056954. Option 4 or 5 depending on which hose you're using, most likely option 4 though. Shipping time was about 2 weeks.
@@AcePoke-x3z i would like to know as well please, what company?
My same giraffe tools hose just bursted yesterday, this video is just what I needed!!! Thank you!!!
You're welcome.
I did something pretty similar i purchased a 80ft 3/8 air hose reel and swapped the old air hose for a 100ft 1/4 pressure washer hose. The smaller size diameter was just enough to close the gap and fully wind the hose properly. I did my research before performing this just to make sure i didn't run into any problems and to my surprise it worked! Knowing this im sure you could replicate it with similar size differences. Low key want to see if my 80ft 3/8 reel can hold a 100 ft 3/8 hose but i don't think thats how reels work.
I’m still not ready yet to convert an air hose reel. I know so many have done it. Have heard mixed results, but nobody that has an issue will come forward to share the experience. I see the components mostly look the same on the Amazon ones, but it’s just scary to me if it blows out on me. The reason I think most have not had an issue is most detailers keep it at 1k PSI or less. If you tried 2k PSI it might fail. Depends on the hose. The gray hoses you see on Amazon are actually a good bit smaller in width than say a Kobrajet. I have seen several reels hold more than stated as well. Another issue would be the added weight in hose and water on the retracting hardware.
Nice job!. I like your approach to videos. You test and are brave enough to show when you mess up.
Thanks for the kind words!
Can you use an Uberflex with an Active 2.0? Active site says the following: "To ensure proper operation, steel-braided hoses are strongly recommended when using this unit." Sometimes companies go a little overboard to make sure their product doesn't get blamed for external reasons and was wondering if that's the case.
I would not use one they will work, but there is a high probability that it will have surging. They recommend wire braided as it keeps the hose form expanding when there is lots of water flow. The Uberflex has nothing to keep its forms which is why it’s so flexible. That rubber expanding causes the pressure switch ti not properly stop. It’s always been suggested with 1.8gpm and greater machines to always use a braided hose preferably steel or Kevlar. You can watch the 14 minute mark in this video I show what the Uberflex does on a 2.0 vs the hose provided by Active which is wire braided. th-cam.com/video/LUyn_m_aYKc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pDN4UDXrwwio_wmR
hey! great video! Will the hose on this give the same problems the Uber Flex has with the Active 2.0?
Might be slightly better since it is not as flexible, but it is not steel braided.
Kev as of now is this the only way to use a uber flex on the giraffe retractable hose. The pressure washer hose it came with just blew recently out of know where and i only use about 1200 psi.
As far as I know until somebody can figure out what connection the compression fittings are.
I haven't seen many reviews on OG sponsored content. Their stuff just works, as it should, given the price tag.
Because it’s too expensive to buy. 🤣 I might now that we have enough income coming in so I don’t have to borrow to get something. Like Mosmatic, Kranzle, etc. it’s just a big investment for a review video and he has already done several 30 minute videos on them. Most of the audience wants to see the more affordable options, but still good such as the Active or MTM products.
Whose stuff just works?
@@YuriTarded-hf1nv Obsessed Garage if you can afford it. obsessedgarage.com/?rfsn=6657143.a4684d4&.a4684d4
@@CarsWithKeav they don’t make anything though? I mean they don’t produce or manufacture their own products, right?
@@YuriTarded-hf1nv They have some chemicals and some products are an OG spec like the Mosmatic Spray Gun they have. Mostly though he procures and sells what he has vetted as the best products you can possibly buy. Mainly for people with lots of expendable income.
Is there a pressure washer reel (looking for something under $100) that would fit well on a cart and that also would work wi h the uberflex hose? Like your typical size roller utility cart
Check out this video I show putting an Uberflex on a narrow 50 ft reel that fits perfect on a cart. th-cam.com/video/N2T6LC8YgE8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=P_vCKKGL5XMmHmXU. Also, in the video is my wash cart V5 we’re I show it on the cart. th-cam.com/video/Kxea_DguScI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dVGrFvLOpaLHWXRe
I had an issue with mine where it leaks from the middle elbow connection, do you have any knowledge on this?
I have not had that problem. Possibly an o-ring failure?
Can the uberflex fit the unit directly or you have to connect it through the repair kit?
I found another way and describe how I did it in this video th-cam.com/video/S_FHnjqSsUA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=WIAM7-NQeh39isgp Not an Uberflex hose used, but will work the same as it’s all M22
Hey. Can I use a 1/4 hose reel. ? Or is it better with 3/8 . Is there a better waterflow on a reel with 3/8 Connections?
This all depends on the pressure washer being used, but if it’s electric and not the $1k ones 1/4 will work no issue. If using a gas pressure washer or a high end electric 3/8 is the better choice.
Any idea if a 1/4 inch 60ft hose would comfortably fit on the reel?
It should no problem that is about as long as you could go.
What 60 foot hose are you using? I was loooking at flexzilla and Uber flex hoses but only can find 25, 50 and 100
@@Mist3rWick3d1 Oniy 60ft out there is from Adam’s Polishes. Hoses in the video were 50ft, but it would fit the Adam’s quite well.
@@CarsWithKeav Yup! That’s the one I'm using right now. It's not as easy to maneuver as my old Uber Flex, but I don't have to deal with surging issues anymore. The quick connects and swivels are also a nice touch and 60ft is the perfect length for me
@@CarsWithKeav thanks I’ll probably go that route when this hose on the giraffe goes out. I need right about 60 foot to reach my driveway. I almost thought of getting a 100 foot and cutting it down and using a high compression fitting to splice it on the spool end.
Keav have ever had an issue with the Active 2.0 pressure washer not shutting off when you release the handle on the gun? Doesn’t do it all the time but sometimes it would take 4-5 seconds before it shuts off.
Seems to happen from time to time for me when using a 50ft 1/4 hose such as the Uberflex. Doesn’t seem to happen with any 3/8 hose I have.
@@CarsWithKeav I’m using a 3/8 hose do you think it’s too much water pressure?
Is it me, or does that pressure washer take forever to pressurize? I've got 100' 3/8 inch hose on my Kranzle, and it pressurinzes very quick.
Active 2.0 on 1/4 hose over 25ft takes a second or so longer to pressurize. My 3/8 50ft does it instantly. Not sure why maybe the design of the pressure switch and the PSI drop you can get on a longer 1/4 hose.
If Giraffe would offer that reel as an option WITHOUT the hose, as well with STANDARD fittings, they would sell a crap ton of them.
Absolutely they would and a double sided swing arm so it isn’t so flimsy. The fixfans black one I have on the wall even came with a custom routed quick connect so it’s super easy to hookup.
@@CarsWithKeav Most users will want to use their Flexzilla hose or similiar.
@@stever7638 Yeah that’s the beauty of mine is you can take out the custom quick disconnect to get the room for an M22. Just don’t understand why others don’t make theirs versatile. I mean I know most of these companies are focused on world wide sales and not just U.S. We are basically the only country that does this type of upgrading. A little bit of Europe, but mostly us.
I would buy just the reel itself all day lol
Hows the girrafe reel holding up with the uberflex hose
Reel is doing great. Not really using Uberflex much as it doesn’t okay well with the 2.0 just surges too much. Been using a lot of different hoses actually got certain 3/8 hoses to fit. Trying to get this mounted inside a tool box for a mobile wash setup. I also found the thread it is a m14x1.5
@@CarsWithKeav I'm thinking about getting the reel for my mobile detailing setup , looks so compact and minimal.
@@KingTheDetailer It is very compact only trade off is it’s a bit flimsy. Also, the jumper hose and the hose that comes with it the pipe is a very small diameter wondering if that could impact not necessarily performance, but more draw. Saw this happen on the comet 1700 the stock setup was several amps higher than the upgraded setup straight out the pump.
how is the reel holding uP
Doing pretty good I don’t use it all the time like my others I have it built into a toolbox style mobile setup.
I like the size but the rattle is annoying. I’m interested that black reel. It sounds solid although bigger.
Yeah it’s a bit annoying the rattle and how flimsy. Single sided swing arms are always a little more flexible. The black reel is the fixfans 3/8 retractable and it’s very solid with the two sides swing arm and the rollers aren’t little plastic round pieces that clang around. It’s has been my favorite so far. I just checked and it’s actually 28% off right now $30 less than I paid for it. amzn.to/427nLLc
Damn. Thats a nice price drop. I think I may just have to buy it. Helping me spend money. lol…Thanks for all the reviews. They are always helpful.
Keav, the link to the hose reel is not listed ??
Thanks for letting me know I just fixed it. amzn.to/4289Zb7
@@CarsWithKeav You are the BEST!!
My hose just bursted today after 3 weeks of usage with a ryobi 1900psi pressure washer set up to a gravity fed system so my guess is 1000 psi reel is 10/10 hose 2/10
Was this with the repair modification or the stock hose? I did find the threading that this is so the repair kit is no longer needed.
@@CarsWithKeav factory hose .the reel is perfect small compact for mobile detailing the hose is unfortunately terrible
@@Notdb1gabe The threading on that is a m14x1.5 and there are adapter on amazon to get it to an m22 or a 3/8 in order to hook any hose up to it.
@@CarsWithKeav thanks !!!! Uber flex here we come or flexzilla 😭😂
Does that vise work well? I do welding, I’ve looked at these suction vise’s but really didn’t think is would hold well. I understand it’s not going to be heavy duty, but for an extra set of hands. Thanks for the video, might check this reel out.
This one hold week for a period of time, but dies lose section on that wood surface with a lot of razor cuts in it. A more smooth surface would hold longer.
how much was the wholesale repair part? your link goes to the male only i think
I went with the male one because my adapters I had for m22 where female. The part was only like $8 and some shipping cost.
@@CarsWithKeav I ordered the part listed in your description and have been attempting to install it on the cut end of my Giraffe tools retractable reel hose. After noticing that the female part that goes around the 1/4" Giraffe hose wasn't really catching on the hose in the same manner yours did in your video, I thought something was amiss. I installed it, regardless, and turned on the pressure washer. The hose immediately exploded. I noticed that my female part is MUCH wider than yours is in the video and does not look exactly like yours does. I wrapped black electrical tape tightly around the Giraffe hose to get it the additional width to have more purchase into the female end, and tightened it down again. Again, the pressure washed caused it to explode. I think something is either wrong with the part they sent, or perhaps your link does not go to the exact piece you purchased? Just wanted to warn others who may go down the same path I did, unsuccessfully... Hoping that when the part is back in stock in March and the ship the remaining part of my order (another 2 of the same part that I had to meet the $30 order min.) ships, that the part matches yours more closely.
@us65 That's weird it's the right listing. My hose didn't have much tension with the screw down part either it basically just slid on there, but when I screw the other piece in it was holding real tight. That Giraffe hose has a small outside diameter compared to other hoses that are 1/4 inch. I am still working on a solution to adapt the housing instead of cutting the hose. Have some more fittings coming to try out.
@@CarsWithKeav Interesting and unfortunate that mine is not the same when I tightened it! :( I will say that when you held your fitting up to the camera, the inside threading looks much more pronounced and deeper on the female end than mine does. My threads have no bit into the hose almost whatsoever. I wonder if ordering the 3/16ths fitting will change my luck, and perhaps I'll do that...
If you do find another way to hook up the Uberflex, please update us and I will be forever grateful! As it currently stands, I otherwise have a $125 paper weight in this hose reel haha. Really appreciate your reply and for finding these solutions in the first place!
@@Damascus65 I for sure will they should arrive today and tomorrow. This is my last try at getting the right adapter.
Did you find the fitting by chance?
I did the thread is an m14 x 1.5 and might need Teflon. I hooked it up to an m22 hose in this video th-cam.com/video/S_FHnjqSsUA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4OFFv58HQQ13bsO3 That wash box was my sole reason for buying this reel glad I could finally figure it out didn’t like using the field repair kit just didn’t think it would hold up their hose it too flimsy.
Change the jumper hose or the stock one works just fine?
@@depalmz812 I used the stock jumper hose worked just fine for me and was easier since it was m22 to hookup to the pressure washer.
Great thought so thanks much
How are the seals holding up on this connection tho where the swivel is at on some hose reel those seals tend to blow out or your not using this hose reel as frequent to tell how long they last?
My exact question. Am in the market for a 1/4" pressure washer rated PSI retractable hose reel. Coxreels has a puzzling, overly complicated, line and wont give me a straight answer on whether their 300PSI rated retractable hose reels can be replaced with an aftermarket hose and handle 1200 PSI. And their "Medium pressure" reels seem overbuilt and overpriced for the task. How they have so many different models and nothing specific for retractable pressure washer community is beyond comprehension to me.
This seems a little too flexy and flimsy.
It is a bit flimsy, but will handle the pressure. Giraffe is one of the only companies out there doing much with a pressure washer hose reel. People try to convert the 300 psi ones and it works for a bit, but many of them failed as they are not designed for high pressure. Have you given any thought into the fixfans one? I have it on my wash setup and it has been amazing. Accommodates 3/8 hose and it very stout. amzn.to/4aq1YS0 I have been using it for a good 8 months now and it’s one of the best purchases I have made.
The link for the hose reel isn't there
Thanks for letting me know. Here it is amzn.to/4289Zb7
My comments are getting deleted :( trying again. Those compression fittings are actually BSPP thread for hydraulic hoses. (found a few that match the hose connectors). Amazon has a 1/2 inch BSP Thread to M22 Adapter. It's the 15mm not the 14mm of the uberflex.
Will need a smaller connection these would be 1/4 I would think. I tried some BSPP, but they didn’t fit. I tried these amzn.to/4bsFgtF I was thinking they may actually be JIC flare fitting as it has the cone shape and the threading is more angled than straight and very wide thread. I tried a 37 degree JIC and it was close.
@@CarsWithKeav Amazon has a combo with the normal reel and a new replacement hose that just has m22 14mm connectors. not sure how they do it
@@bm7376 Is it Giraffe Tools. I have seen two listings from them, but the m22 hose you see is the jumper hose. If they have one with an actual replacement can you send the link and i will check it out.
i wish i saw this few hours early, i just cut a hole on another reel to make the m22 fit lol
Done this many times or I cut the m22 plastic parts to make it fit 🤣
Not a big fan of Giraffe. I have one of their wall mounted pressure washers. The hose is awful. The whole system will get replaced one day. They cheap out on one of the most important parts of a pressure washer the hose. I bought the pressure washer when I first got into detailing. I thought oh cool a wall mounted pressure washer. I got suckered. Hose is awful and its pretty noisy. I just deal with it. The job I have I work 6-7 days a week on a swing shift schedule at a steel mill, so I don't get a lot of time to do detailing. I only detail on my own cars and bikes. The reason this company is still in business is because of people like me newbs who don't know any batter. My advice is to anyone who is new to detailing even if you are just doing your own vehicles is do your homework on equipment and chemicals, subscribe to Cars With Keav, don't buy Chemical Guy, or Adams. There are way better chemicals out there for the same price or just a little bit more. Keav got this hose reel to do a review on. The first thing he did was change the hose it came with to a good hose. We shouldn't have to do that it should already come with a good quality hose. End of rant
Agreed on products already coming with a great hose, but most manufacturers don’t do that so we got to change things to get what we want. The concept of the rectangle pressure washers was a good idea and for the price for somebody who really doesn’t care like we do it works. Now the G20 with the gray hose works quite well for me on my back porch area. Not really great for car washing when I got all the toys I do. Thanks for watching and the kind words.
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I am in full agreeance with OG being over priced and overrated. Like dude seriously $115 for a 8x18" Stainless Steel shelf & 2 bolts and wingnuts you can get for $50-70? Bruh. BRUH. No. That and the light fixtures you can get at ANY Home Depot or Menards or big box store for 60-70% of the cost. He's a total clown. Made a killing off of it, but still a clown for those who don't do their research and just want to learn to build their own stuff or even just go shopping.
Yeah, I’m big in doing things myself and trying to find my own solutions. While also nit breaking the bank. He is milling his following and it’s working for him. There are lots of people with expendable income who don’t want to figure things out and want someone to curate them the ultimate experience. I don’t see any funny in that I think it’s a copycat type of situation with no originality. You no can always be inspired by something, but making your own little touches makes it so much more satisfying to me.
I saw that video of obsessed garbage saying giraffe tools pw being bad but who cares what some random guy on TH-cam thinks is good or bad? So many of his followers think they “tested” everything and that his spreadsheet is correct. lol
It’s his way to sell more products on his site. It’s all marketing. I ignore most of this type of stuff as I just want to focus on what I’m doing. I got way better numbers than he did. He had to have had a defective one. They are not the greatest products, but nobody else offers an all in one retractable solution. Their G20 is the best product the have and it’s cheaper.
Interesting little reel. I wouldnt give Obsessed garage a dime of my money if they offered everything 90% off.
What happened with Obsessed Garage? I'm seeing a lot of hate but don't know what they've done.
I have no idea what happen recently. I have felt this way for years. Matt Morman is a jackass who thinks he is better than everyone. All he does is talk about how great he is and is just an ass@@JH-tk8gk
I only get a few things from there as it’s usually overpriced. The Swiss Trax was my main purchase, but they are selling on Amazon now at the same price. Hate to see what Matt would say about this reel. 🤣
Matt has no middle ground with people. They either love him or hate him. For most people he comes off narcissistic and elitist. He knows his audience though and they will follow him till the end doing exactly what he tells them is good for them. That can work for many people have somebody just pick everything for you they think is the best and of course it all the most expensive stuff. I myself don’t hate anybody really I like to see things from other angles and try products that are not well known and see if they would work for the budget minded. I could easily just pick everything Matt says to, but where is the fun in that. I also have attention problems and can’t sit through a 30+ minute video just rambling on and on.
@@JH-tk8gkbesides his made up story about suffering from ocd or the illegal lottery’s he runs? Personally, I find the guy to be a hypocrite.
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Oh man, Mr unknown best me by 27 seconds
Damn you beat 1st from Puerto Rico haha 😅
@Kiki099 humberto was probably driving, that's the only time he misses first lol.
@@kirkwilson5900 haha facts 😅
If you’re not first you’re last! 🤣
That pressure washer company is not good, it does not respond. I just bought a pressure washer from them with a two-year warranty and it is 8 months old and it does not work and they have not called me or changed the product. Do not buy anything from Girafft.
Sorry to hear you’re having that experience. Customer service seems to be hit or miss many having a positive very responsive experience getting a new unit very quickly. I have not had any issue with mine to warrant me having to reach out to them. Hope you get some resolution.