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Ceiling fixing also makes it easier to access garages with only one bay and in trade shops where people work across the whole floor rather than just in one area. It takes less force to pull the hose from above than to drag it around obstacles when it's on a wall-mounted reel. Also, the vertical drop keeps the hose in a straight line, avoiding the lateral tension that occurs when a wall-mounted hose is used at an angle to the reel position.
For garages with only one bay, trade shops, and medium-sized business spaces, the 20-meter hose length is just right. The 15-meter length is a bit short, and the 30-meter length adds too much weight and reel bulk. At 20 m, the hose can reach all four corners of most normal single-bay workshop layouts from a central ceiling mount. The 9.5 mm (3/8") bore keeps the flow rate high enough for spray painting, air tools, and inflating tires along the whole length.
The 300 PSI working pressure is suitable for most workshop compressors without restricting normal air delivery. With its PVC construction, the reel unit weighs a light 6.36 kg, making it easy to install on the ceiling using standard joist fixings. It also stays flexible from -5°C to 45°C, so it does not stiffen up and make it hard to pull from above in a cold workshop.
With one light pull and release, the spring-driven auto-rewind system pulls 20 m of hose back onto the drum. When mounted on the ceiling, this feature is very useful because the hose lifts itself off the floor and pulls back up without any user assistance, instantly clearing the area below.
The built-in track lock keeps the hose at any length without the user having to keep it tight. This is helpful when using both hands simultaneously, such as when spray painting, using a blow gun, or inflating several tires at once. The adjustable stopper prevents the hose from being pulled out farther than the desired length.
The 30 m model can only be mounted on the wall or floor, but this ceiling mounted air hose reel can also be mounted on the ceiling. The same 180° swivel bracket holds all three surfaces. The main difference on this page is ceiling mounting, which places the reel above the work area so the hose exits downward and reaches the work area without the user having to cross any floor space.
The 180° swivel allows the hose outlet to rotate around the mounting point for wider working coverage. This lets you reach different parts of the workshop without moving the reel. This swivel is very important for roof-mounted installations because it allows the hose to reach areas not directly below the reel without getting tangled at the exit point.
The plastic cover keeps the drum and 20 m of coiled hose safe from dust, grinding particles, and oil mist when not in use. When mounted on the ceiling, the reel is closer to lighting, ventilation fans, and any equipment that hangs from the ceiling. The enclosed housing keeps dirt and dust from getting inside the drum, where they could damage the hose surface or mess up the rewind spring mechanism.
On both pull-out and retraction, non-snag rollers guide the hose smoothly through the housing opening. Consistent direction also helps ensure even winding across the drum's width, keeping the hose from piling up unevenly. With housing dimensions of 450 × 195 × 345 mm, the ceiling profile remains small and does not protrude too far below the mounting surface.
The 2-meter lead-in hose links the fixed reel's inlet to the compressor's outlet. It provides enough slack to simplify routing between the compressor and the ceiling-mounted reel. The lead-in usually goes vertically down a wall before connecting to the compressor in ceiling installations. The 2 m length is sufficient to cover most standard ceiling-to-compressor routing without an extra extension hose.
The 20 m working hose has a 1/4" BSP outlet fitting, which is the usual thread for pneumatic tools in European workshops. It works with air ratchets, impact wrenches, spray guns, blow guns, tire inflators, and spray guns without adapters.
This ceiling mount air hose reel is designed for use in garages and workshops operating between -5°C and 45°C. It can handle temperatures from -5°C to 45°C. At -5°C, the PVC hose is still flexible enough to pull out and guide without getting stiff. This is especially important in a ceiling-mounted setting, where the hose hangs unsupported, and any stiffness from the cold would make downward extension difficult and uneven.
At the upper end, 45°C is warm enough for protected workshops in the summer, when outdoor temperatures rise sharply. Within this temperature range, the PVC maintains its flexibility and secure fitting performance. This means that the 1/4" BSP exit always has a secure seal, no matter what the weather is like.