Swing Arm Fire Hose Reel 19mm x 36m with Cabinet

Description

A complete 19mm × 36m swing arm fire hose reel housed in a powder-coated steel wall cabinet — a combined product that provides both the directional deployment advantage of a swing arm reel and the weather, tamper, and visual protection of a cabinet enclosure. The swing arm mechanism allows the reel drum to pivot outward, directing the hose toward the fire before deployment. The cabinet door opens fully for access, with the reel swinging out into operating position through the open door.

This combined unit is specified where a hose reel is required in an exposed outdoor position, a high-tamper-risk location, or anywhere that a standard wall-mounted reel without enclosure is not appropriate. All installation components are included. The 36m hose meets the minimum coverage requirement under AS/NZS 1221 for most commercial buildings.

Key Features

• Swing arm mechanism — pivots outward through the open cabinet door for directional deployment
• Steel cabinet — powder-coated, weather and tamper resistant
• Complete kit — all installation components included
• 19mm × 36m hose — meets AS/NZS 1221 minimum coverage requirements
• Combined product — single purchase for reel + enclosure

What’s Included

• 1 × 19mm × 36m fire hose
• 1 × Ball valve with nozzle locking device
• 1 × Hose guide
• 1 × Union
• 1 × Swing arm wall bracket
• 1 × Powder-coated steel cabinet

Compliance & Servicing

Installation must comply with AS 2441 by a qualified fire protection installer and licensed plumber. The cabinet must be positioned so the hose reel is clearly visible and accessible under AS 2441 — signage must be fitted identifying it as a fire hose reel. The cabinet door must open fully without obstruction to allow the swing arm to deploy to its full travel arc. At each AS 1851 service, the technician must open the cabinet door and access the reel, hose, and valve. Inspect cabinet hinges, latch, and powder coat condition at each service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Swing Arm Reels in Cabinets Are Specified

• Outdoor exposed locations — car parks, loading docks, external building walls
• High-tamper-risk areas where the reel needs to be enclosed and secured
• Locations requiring a neat, enclosed appearance (retail precincts, foyers, heritage buildings)
• Semi-enclosed or covered outdoor areas where UV and weather protection is needed
• Any location combining the coverage need of a swing arm with the protection need of a cabinet

Swing Arm Reel Options

• Standard swing arm — reel only, no cabinet; for indoor commercial installations where no enclosure is required
• Swing arm with flexi pipe — reel only, flexible inlet connection; for awkward retrofit supply positions
• Swing arm with cabinet (this product) — reel + cabinet; for outdoor, exposed, or tamper-risk locations

Does the swing arm mechanism still work properly inside a cabinet?

Yes — the cabinet is designed to house the swing arm reel with clearance for the drum to swing outward through the open door. When the cabinet door is opened and the reel is deployed, the swing arm pivots the drum out of the cabinet to face the direction of the fire. The user opens the door, the drum swings out, and the hose is deployed as with a standard swing arm reel. The cabinet door must be fully open during deployment — ensure the door has a stay or stop that holds it clear of the swing arc.

What is the cabinet made of?

The cabinet is powder-coated steel. Powder coat provides good UV and weather resistance for standard outdoor conditions. For coastal, marine, or chemical environments where steel would corrode over time, a fibreglass cabinet variant may be more appropriate. For standard commercial outdoor locations (car parks, building exteriors, loading docks in non-coastal areas), the powder-coat steel cabinet is the standard specification.

Does the cabinet require a lock?

The standard cabinet does not include a break-glass or keyed lock mechanism — it is designed for fast access in an emergency without requiring tools or keys. This is appropriate for most commercial installations where AS 2444 accessibility requirements must be met. If your building’s fire safety plan requires a locked enclosure, a keyed or break-glass cabinet must be specified separately. Do not add a padlock to a cabinet that is not designed for it — this may impede emergency access.

Does this include everything needed for installation?

Yes — the complete kit includes the 19mm × 36m hose, ball valve with nozzle locking device, hose guide, union, swing arm bracket, and the cabinet. You will need a licensed plumber or fire protection installer to mount the cabinet, connect the water supply, and commission the installation to AS 2441. A licensed plumber must make the connection to the building water supply.

How often does this installation need to be serviced?

Under AS 1851, the hose reel requires 6-monthly inspection and annual full service by a licensed fire protection technician. The cabinet itself should be inspected at each service for condition of the door, hinges, latch, and powder coat. Address any cabinet damage promptly — a cabinet that does not close or opens with difficulty must be repaired before it blocks access to the reel in an emergency.