Works! I called Suncast to replace (under warranty) parts and they would not replace anything without a store receipt...even under warranty! This hack works! IN YOUR FACE, SUNCAST!!
Good idea - thank you. Just FYI to others: If your suncast hose reel is only leaking fom the center slip joint (and isnt otherwise broken) you probably only need to replace the two internal o-rings which cost about $1-2 each and can be had at any decent hardware store.
Thank you. All of these repair videos are starting out with that centerpiece off which is what I’m trying to figure out how to do so I can find the problem.
Way to go! I found the replacement "in and out tube repair kit" online - for $49 to $85! Not gonna do that, duh. That leaves a hack and this one looks promising.
I thought I would take my exact reel apart and fix the leak but the part with the o'rings would not snap back in correctly and pop out with water pressure. So I thought it was junk until I saw this video.I used a hacksaw blade to cut out places for hose to go in and sanded the edges.The quick connector worked perfect and I'm back in business with no leaks😀.A little vaseline on the o'ring and connector area won't hurt.Thanks for the ingenuity Hack Man! 😀
Perfect!. This is the best solution and best video of the many I watched. This was my initial thought after determining my SunCast reel is older than any in the other videos and parts are not available even on zbay. Was out of options and about to just fix it somehow by Redneckory, then watched one more video , this one. Thanks!. Macgyver, Redneckory, and Hack Man are this landlords heroes!. Winning!
I tried this today and it worked perfectly. Inexpensive repair and easy to do! Thank you. I had to add a little plumbers tape to seal the connections better but that's it. My only worry is over the long term if the rubber seal on the adapter will wear down and eventually leak or become harder to turn.. Do you think applying some type of lubrication around the rubber piece will help? If so, what do you recommend and do we put it on the black rubber washer around the adapter? I've heard vegetable oil is good to use (a safe product since you might drink the water from the hose).
@@hackman4330 I guess. It works great now so don't want to mess with it. If it lasts a while for another $9.99 i can just replace the adapter with a new one. Again thanks for the fix.
Great idea but the quick fit conector is not design for coninuous rotation, I actually use a brass swivel fiting from another brand and adaped it to this model, is a bit more expensive but it rotates better and last longer compared to plastic.
Are those plastic quick connectors better to use for this purpose than the metal ones? I have metal ones and wanted to know if the metal might have more friction and not allow it to rotate than these plastic ones i've been seeing.
@@hackman4330 thanks for the hack! I've been trying to figure out a way to fix my wall mounted on. Also, that piano sonata reminded me of piano lessons when I was a kid haha. Great stuff.
The part you need is less than $10 directly from Suncast. Why go through all that trouble for a hack when you can fix it in five minutes once your part arrives.
Works!
I called Suncast to replace (under warranty) parts and they would not replace anything without a store receipt...even under warranty!
This hack works!
IN YOUR FACE, SUNCAST!!
Glad it worked!
Awesome idea. I was going to throw out our broken (2yrs old) reel but thought of fixing it to save 50$. Thank you
Nice video. I just ordered the correct replacement part from suncast for $8.
Your video was helpful as to how to get it apart
I did the same but shipping was $23 for an $8 part.
Thank you very much! I used your video, and spent $11 on Amazon for the quick connect. It works like a charm :D
what great innovation on your part. thank you. feels so good to fix things instead of making them into trash .
omg thank you! The flaky, cheap, aluminum spigot just snapped on mine, but this solution will fix mine.
Good idea - thank you.
Just FYI to others: If your suncast hose reel is only leaking fom the center slip joint (and isnt otherwise broken) you probably only need to replace the two internal o-rings which cost about $1-2 each and can be had at any decent hardware store.
Thanks for this tutorial, I’ve bought the exact same piece that you’ve mentioned. Works perfectly! 🙏🏻
Just a quick connector? Why didn't I think of that? You just saved me $$$. "Thanks, Hack Man" :)
Thanks for posting this fix. I have a different model so had to modify your solution to fit but it worked like a charm. Cheers!
Thank you. All of these repair videos are starting out with that centerpiece off which is what I’m trying to figure out how to do so I can find the problem.
I’ll be trying this Sunday. I like the concept. Should work. I’ll let you know what happens. Thank you
Way to go! I found the replacement "in and out tube repair kit" online - for $49 to $85! Not gonna do that, duh. That leaves a hack and this one looks promising.
Thank you very much for the demo , I have to do the same to mine
Big brain move right here
Thank you so much! Just saved me 50 bucks!
I thought I would take my exact reel apart and fix the leak but the part with the o'rings would not snap back in correctly and pop out with water pressure. So I thought it was junk until I saw this video.I used a hacksaw blade to cut out places for hose to go in and sanded the edges.The quick connector worked perfect and I'm back in business with no leaks😀.A little vaseline on the o'ring and connector area won't hurt.Thanks for the ingenuity Hack Man! 😀
Perfect!. This is the best solution and best video of the many I watched. This was my initial thought after determining my SunCast reel is older than any in the other videos and parts are not available even on zbay. Was out of options and about to just fix it somehow by Redneckory, then watched one more video , this one. Thanks!. Macgyver, Redneckory, and Hack Man are this landlords heroes!. Winning!
Brilliant! - Many thanks!
I tried this today and it worked perfectly. Inexpensive repair and easy to do! Thank you. I had to add a little plumbers tape to seal the connections better but that's it. My only worry is over the long term if the rubber seal on the adapter will wear down and eventually leak or become harder to turn.. Do you think applying some type of lubrication around the rubber piece will help? If so, what do you recommend and do we put it on the black rubber washer around the adapter? I've heard vegetable oil is good to use (a safe product since you might drink the water from the hose).
I'm not using any oil... Time will tell how it holds up!
@@hackman4330 I guess. It works great now so don't want to mess with it. If it lasts a while for another $9.99 i can just replace the adapter with a new one. Again thanks for the fix.
How’s it holding up for you guys? I’m about to have my husband do this. The replacement part plus shipping is $22!
@@Brytdawg83 I have it working on two hose reels and has been fantastic. No leaks and spins perfectly!
Does your hose have that spring around it like his did in the video? Ours doesn’t have that but it’s a heavy duty hose
Brilliant
Great idea but the quick fit conector is not design for coninuous rotation, I actually use a brass swivel fiting from another brand and adaped it to this model, is a bit more expensive but it rotates better and last longer compared to plastic.
YES HACK MAN!!!
Are those plastic quick connectors better to use for this purpose than the metal ones? I have metal ones and wanted to know if the metal might have more friction and not allow it to rotate than these plastic ones i've been seeing.
Metal ones would probably have a bit more friction. But I'd try it anyway and see how it works... It might be okay.
Do all quick connect fitting allow for spin like this? What brand did you use?
I used Gardena... But other brands all look similar so they should all work the same
thanks so much for this. Anyone got any ideas on putting larger wheels on cart version
Great video. what is the name of the classical piano piece ? thanks
@Quoc Thai DINH Thank you. The song is Piano Sonata No.16 by Mozart
@@hackman4330 thanks for the hack! I've been trying to figure out a way to fix my wall mounted on. Also, that piano sonata reminded me of piano lessons when I was a kid haha. Great stuff.
The part you need is less than $10 directly from Suncast. Why go through all that trouble for a hack when you can fix it in five minutes once your part arrives.
We did a quick connector- but if our sprayer isn’t turned on it explodes off from pressure.... ideas?
Either the quick connector isn't clipped all the way in.. or a bad connector?