sodly

I know the topic of "ultimate garages" has come up here before, but I haven't seen this particular topic addressed. I want to use wall-mounted (180 degree swiveling) hose reels for my water, air and electric hoses/lines in my garage. Can anyone give me any recommendations on where I can find these reels and which ones to avoid? I'd prefer self-retracting, like at a gas station. I need at least 50 feet lengths of each type of line.

Also, has anyone installed a shower/hospital-type curtain in their garage to prevent splashing when using one stall of the garage as a car wash? I'd like to partition off one stall to be a wet area. Any advice in this arena would also be appreciated (i.e. manufacturers, product names, etc.)

Thanks.

Avenger6

www.griotsgarage.com has some different hose reels. Haven't bought any myself, but their stuff is usually pretty good.

mike cap

Sodly,

Griots is a good source, but their products tend to be pretty pricey.

Also try http://www.mcmaster.com/.

McMaster-Carr is a supplier to industry and commercial buildings. They will have EVERYTHING you'd ever want for your garage. Best thing to do is get a catalog - about 4" thick and 10 lbs. You will go nuts. I assume they take credit cards - my company buys from them weekly on account, so it they will only deal this way let me know.

dale_loch

Guys, Guys, Guys and Gals....
Tire Rack has the greatest idea EVER for getting the hoses off of the floor.
Use your unmounted wheels. Bolt them directly to your garage wall! How cool is that to have a Turbo Twist hose holder? Someone has to have a damaged wheel out there that would suit your very needs.

sodly

Good idea but it doesn't self-retract. Won't work for me.