Inside the PowerUP reel design changes

The PowerUP update announced for 7 August 2023 replaced the belt-driven arrangement with a heavy-duty motor, stainless-steel sprocket and 6mm chain drive. This is a record of that design change, rather than a specification for every reel currently available.

The original announcement described the move back towards the drive approach used in the earlier PowerUP-HD. The aim was to combine that drive arrangement with the newer reel format.

Customer feedback about eventual belt replacement influenced the update. A chain-and-sprocket drive removes the belt from that arrangement, so belt replacement is no longer the relevant service task for that model.

That does not make the complete reel maintenance-free. Hose, fittings, mounting, drive condition and electrical components still need the checks specified for the equipment.

• Motor: the announcement introduced a bespoke 12V HD motor.
• Sprocket and chain: these became the drive components in place of the belt.
• Sound: the original comparison described a slightly louder, more mechanical rewind sound.
• Access: the design retained an accessible tensioning arrangement.

These details describe the historical announcement. For an existing reel, identify its model and production version before ordering a motor, belt, chain or other replacement part.

Use the current reel product pages to confirm available options, hose compatibility and electrical requirements. Ask support to identify an older reel if the drive version is unclear.

The five-day August 2023 launch promotion has ended. Its discount code and delivery offer are not current purchase terms.

For a broader operating comparison, read manual versus electric hose reels.