Holidays and Traditions What is the purpose of a hose guide? What is the purpose of a hose guide? The primary purpose of a hose guide is to help direct the hose both off and back on to the reel. A hose guide helps keep the hose on the spool during rewinding.Feb 21, 2017 How does a retractable air hose reel work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScK6BN4iGmQ How do you retension a retractable hose reel? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyIaVfZ67RA Related Posts:Can zero-G hoses be left outside in winter?How do you connect a hose to a hose reel cart?How do you use an open face spinning reel?What is the best hose reel in Australia?