ME Series F555 Industrial Wash Water Hose Reel Pedestal Kit – 20m x 19mm

Complete Freestanding Spring-Rewind Washdown Station with Galvanised Fluid-Path Pedestal

The ME Series F555 Industrial Wash Water Hose Reel Pedestal Kit provides a complete, freestanding washdown point for locations where there is no suitable wall, frame or building structure on which to mount a conventional hose reel.

The package combines an automatic spring-rewind F555 steel hose reel with 20 metres of 19mm internal-diameter water hose, a heavy-duty trigger-operated water gun, painted-steel pivot bracket, feeder hose and a robust galvanised-steel pedestal.

An integrated fluid path through the pedestal allows the fixed water supply to be connected at the rear of the stand. Separate valves are provided for isolating the incoming water and draining the hose system for maintenance or frost preparation. Once the pedestal has been securely fixed to a suitable base, the installer can connect the water supply and commission the washdown point.

The complete hose reel system has a published working pressure of 20 bar - approximately 300 psi.

At a Glance

• Freestanding floor-mounted washdown station
• ME Series F555 automatic spring-rewind reel
• 20 metres of heavy-duty black water hose
• 19mm—¾-inch—internal hose diameter
• Heavy-duty trigger-operated water gun
• Galvanised-steel pedestal
• Integrated pedestal fluid path
• Painted-steel pivot bracket
• Feeder hose included
• Incoming water isolation valve
• Separate drain-down valve
• 20 bar working pressure
• Suitable where wall mounting is unavailable
• Designed for commercial, industrial and utility washdown applications

The drain valve assists with manual drain-down but does not provide automatic frost protection. For exposed sites requiring active protection, choose the heated cabinet version.

Call 0333 050 3748 or email sales@henrypumps.co.uk.

A Complete Floor-Mounted Washdown Package

The pedestal kit brings the principal washdown components together in one coordinated assembly.

This set is complete and ready for site installation, requiring the pedestal to be fixed down and the water supply connected.

Site-Specific Items

The following are not automatically included unless stated in the Henry Pumps quotation:

• Concrete or structural foundation
• Floor anchors or resin fixings
• Incoming water pipework
• Pressure regulator
• Backflow-prevention equipment
• Drainage connection
• Protection bollards
• Frost-protected enclosure
• Site installation
• Commissioning

Why Choose a Pedestal-Mounted Hose Reel?

A wall-mounted hose reel is not practical at every washdown location. Open yards, treatment sites, loading areas, remote plant compounds and equipment islands may not have a suitable nearby building or supporting frame.

The pedestal package allows the reel to be installed as a permanent freestanding washdown station.

It is particularly useful where:

• No suitable wall is available
• The washdown point must be positioned centrally
• The hose needs to serve more than one direction
• Water pipework rises from below ground
• A clearly defined cleaning station is required
• The reel must be located close to machinery or process equipment
• A permanent alternative to loose hoses is preferred

The standalone pedestal is manufactured from galvanised steel with a predrilled mounting plate designed to accept the F555 reel arrangement. 

External suitability does not mean that the complete exposed reel is weatherproof or frost protected. Environmental conditions must still be considered.

Built-In Fluid Path

The galvanised pedestal incorporates a fixed bulkhead fluid path rather than requiring the incoming water hose to be loosely routed around the outside of the support.

This arrangement:

• Allows the fixed water supply to connect at the rear of the pedestal
• Creates a tidier installation
• Reduces unsupported feeder hose
• Keeps the principal connection close to the structure
• Simplifies isolation and drain-down
• Helps protect the feeder arrangement from routine site activity

The feeder hose then connects the pedestal outlet to the rotating inlet on the reel.

The exact external incoming connection size should be confirmed on the completed Henry Pumps assembly before publication.

Separate Isolation and Drain Valves

Two separate valves perform different functions within the pedestal assembly.

Incoming Isolation Valve

The isolation valve shuts off the water supply to the reel. It should be closed before:

• Inspecting the hose or gun
• Disconnecting any component
• Carrying out maintenance
• Draining the assembly
• Leaving the unit out of service for an extended period

Drain-Down Valve

The second valve provides a route for water retained within the pedestal, feeder arrangement and hose system to be drained.

This is useful for:

• Planned maintenance
• Depressurisation
• Winter preparation
• Reducing water trapped within exposed components
• Draining the unit when it will remain unused

The original product description specifically identifies one valve for isolation and a separate valve for drainage during maintenance or frost preparation.

Drain-down must be carried out as part of a proper site procedure. Simply opening the valve may not remove every pocket of water from the reel, hose, trigger gun or connecting fittings.

Pivoting Reel Mount

A painted-steel pivot bracket is included between the reel and pedestal.

This helps the reel follow the direction in which the hose is being pulled, which may be beneficial where the washdown point serves several sides of a work area. It can also reduce severe sideways loading on the hose guide compared with a reel that is permanently fixed in one direction.

A swivel or pivot bracket is included.

The reel should be positioned so that its movement cannot:

• Strike nearby equipment
• Trap fingers against the pedestal
• Conflict with vehicles or walkways
• Apply excessive load to the feeder hose
• Obstruct the isolation or drain valve

Automatic Spring-Rewind Operation

The F555 uses an internal spring mechanism to retrieve the hose after use.

The operator pulls out the required length of hose and uses the trigger gun to control the water flow. After the washdown task is complete, the hose is guided back towards the reel while the spring rewinds it onto the drum.

This helps prevent the 20-metre hose from being left across floors, roadways and work areas. The source specification describes the F555 as a retractable hose reel and confirms the 20m × 19mm hose arrangement.

The hose must remain under control during retraction. It should not be released and allowed to rewind freely.

Large-Bore 19mm Wash Water Hose

The supplied hose is 20 metres long with a 19mm internal diameter, approximately ¾ inch.

The larger hose bore is intended to provide a useful wash-water flow across a substantial working radius. Actual litres per minute will depend on:

• Available inlet pressure
• Incoming pipe diameter
• Pedestal fluid-path bore
• Feeder-hose size
• Trigger-gun restriction
• Fittings and backflow devices
• Elevation
• Site water-supply capacity

Heavy-Duty Trigger Water Gun

The supplied trigger-operated water gun allows the user to start and stop water flow directly at the end of the hose.

This helps:

• Reduce unnecessary water use
• Provide immediate operator control
• Simplify intermittent washing and rinsing
• Avoid repeated trips back to the pedestal valve
• Keep the hose outlet closed when moving between tasks

Typical Applications

The pedestal kit is recommended for appropriately designed washdown points at:

• Water and wastewater treatment sites
• Pumping stations
• Utility compounds
• Reservoir and process-water facilities
• Maintenance depots
• Industrial yards
• Factories and manufacturing sites
• Engineering workshops
• Vehicle and plant-washing areas
• Agricultural premises
• Construction compounds
• Equipment islands
• Open areas without a suitable mounting wall

Technical Specifications

The pedestal is of galvanised-steel construction, and includes a predrilled F555 mounting plate and integrated fluid path.

Suitable For

• Clean wash water
• Fixed industrial washdown stations
• Water and wastewater sites
• Floor-mounted installations
• Open areas without a suitable wall
• Indoor plant rooms
• Sheltered external locations
• Systems operating within the complete kit’s working-pressure rating
• Applications requiring 20 metres of large-bore hose
• Sites needing local isolation and drain-down
• Areas served from a suitable fixed water supply

Not Suitable For

• Sewage or wastewater transfer through the hose
• Chemical, fuel or oil transfer
• Steam
• Unconfirmed hot-water duties
• Pressure-washer applications above the kit rating
• Systems exceeding 20 bar
• Portable or mobile use
• Installation without a suitable structural base
• Unprotected freezing conditions
• Highly corrosive environments requiring stainless steel
• Areas where the pedestal could be struck by vehicles
• Connection to a drinking-water supply without suitable backflow assessment
• Locations requiring a secure weatherproof enclosure

Pedestal Foundation and Fixing

The pedestal must be fixed to a suitable structural base.

The installation assessment should consider:

• Total assembled weight
• Hose-pull forces
• Forces generated as the reel pivots
• Foundation material and thickness
• Anchor type and embedment depth
• Edge distances
• Pedestal baseplate dimensions
• Fixing-hole centres
• Ground level and drainage
• Vehicle movements
• Potential impact protection
• Buried services
• Access for operation and maintenance

For most permanent external installations, an appropriately designed concrete foundation will normally provide a more dependable base than lightweight paving or an unassessed slab.

Anchor specification should be determined by a competent installer once the completed assembly weight, baseplate and expected loads are known.

Positioning the Washdown Station

The pedestal should be located so that the 20-metre hose can reach the intended work area without routinely crossing:

• Vehicle routes
• Public walkways
• Stairs
• Sharp edges
• Open tanks
• Electrical equipment
• Hot machinery
• Unprotected process areas

The operator should be able to reach:

• The hose gun
• Incoming isolation valve
• Drain valve
• Reel mechanism
• Feeder hose
• Mounting bolts

The pivoting reel also needs sufficient clearance to move without striking nearby structures.

Frost Protection and Drain-Down

The pedestal includes a separate drain valve, making winter preparation easier than on a basic fixed-mount reel.

A typical shutdown process may require:

1. Closing the incoming isolation valve
2. Opening the trigger gun to release system pressure
3. Opening the pedestal drain valve
4. Extending or positioning the hose to assist drainage
5. Emptying water from the gun and exposed fittings
6. Leaving the assembly in the condition specified by the site procedure

The exact procedure should be established during installation.

The pedestal itself is not heated or insulated. Where reliable operation must be maintained during freezing conditions, select the ME Series Frost-Protected Cabinet Wash Water Hose Reel Kit instead.

Standard, Pedestal or Heated Cabinet?

Choose the Standard Kit

Where a substantial wall, frame or other mounting structure is already available.

Choose the Pedestal Kit

Where the washdown point needs to stand independently in an open area and manual drain-down is acceptable.

Choose the Heated Cabinet Kit

Where the reel requires additional protection from weather, unauthorised access or freezing conditions.

Why Buy the Pedestal Kit from Henry Pumps?

Henry Pumps can help establish:

• Whether the standard, pedestal or cabinet package is appropriate
• The required water pressure and incoming pipe size
• Whether the 20m working radius is sufficient
• Foundation and fixing requirements
• Backflow risks
• Frost-protection requirements
• The correct connection arrangement
• Whether impact-protection bollards are advisable
• Required valves and fittings
• Multi-site and framework-order requirements

For a project quotation, provide:

• Required quantity
• Site type
• Indoor or outdoor installation
• Proposed pedestal location
• Available water pressure
• Incoming connection size
• Floor or foundation details
• Required washdown area
• Backflow-protection specification
• Frost exposure
• Any required site standard or approved colour

Call 0333 050 3748 or email sales@henrypumps.co.uk.