[James chapman]

The handle on my hosereel just dismantled itself yesterday. It's still attached to the outside but just spins. Is it kaput? Has anyone else had this happen? Or do I need to dismantle the whole thing???

Many thanks

[oldman]

How long you been using it for?
It hasn't 'just dismantled itself' for no reason.

[Pete Thompson]

Suprised to hear this, as claber stuff is generally top-notch, though I don't have one of their hose reels.

Post a pic!

[ARWindows]

Same thing happened to me. You need a new spindle which is available from gardiner poles, easy to fit.

[david mark]

Yes I broke one but the reel was about a year old

[brianbarber]

Ok

Undo both ends ,
You should be able to swap ends around
Same thing exactly happened to me last week,
The metal sides where handle is fitted have 4 screws, they all sheared through the thin metal,
Just using some washers I managed to use the bad side for hose connection, and the existing hose side, I used as the handle side.

Mr B

Email if you want a pic

[oldman]

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/premium-hose-reel-spares-handle-spindle.html

[James chapman]

Nice one thanks guys I'll have a look at it in the pouring round later today.