Who Needs A Garden Hose Reel?
Take a quick look around your house and if by chance you spot a garden hose strewn across the lawn, tied up in knots or piled up next to the outdoor faucet, you're likely a good candidate for purchasing a garden hose reel. A hose reel consists of a cylindrical spindle, typically made of metal, fiberglass or plastic and offers a convenient solution for properly storing a garden hose. Common varieties include manual hand crank models along with spring or motor driven automatic retractable reels. If you're getting on into the later years of life, you'll find the ease of use of automatic retractable reels very satisfying and you won't have to carry around or manually crank those hoses back into position. These systems are categorized by the length of hose, water pressure rating and the rewind method they use. The marketplace offers a range of fixed units (e.g. wall mount), portable units and carts.
Wall Mount Models
One of the best solutions for many homes is the wall mount hose reel. Since the unit is mounted to your home or wall you won't have to worry about weight so you can buy a larger diameter reel and use extremely long hoses to reach the farthest places in your yard or garden. Quality made units made of metal can last for many years. Some manufacturers offer 10 year warranties. I live by the sea so metal just doesn't last with all the salt air, but otherwise this is a good bet. If you want to spend a bit more check into the automatic retractable systems and you won't have to manually wind up the hose every time your kids are done playing.
Portable Models
Typically less expensive and extremely handy for those on the go is today's portable hose reel. You can leave these units in the garage or in the back of your truck and they provide a quick and easy alternative to dragging around a floppy hose whenever you need one. These units are typically lightweight, have built-in handles, use manual cranks to retract the hose and hold shorter length hoses up to about 65 feet. If this sounds like what you're looking for then the portable cassette reel is the right choice for you.
Hose Reel Carts
The hose reel cart fills the gap between wall mount units and hand-held portable hose reels. These units can hold longer hoses then other portable units and are built into a portable cart so you can reach the farthest extremes of your property. High quality units typically offer larger rugged frames, braking systems, are extremely stable and tip resistant, elevate to higher back-saving levels and offer comfortable grips to make moving the units around easy on you. These units can also be put into the back of your truck to handle jobs at remote locations.
Why Pay More?
These units typically range from about .00 up to several hundred dollars. The more expensive hose reels typically have higher quality construction, are made of metal or use metal parts (e.g. bearings and real components), incorporate hose guides, use quality water seals, offer automatic retractable systems, and in the case of hose reel carts come with air-filled tires. If you're looking for a unit that will last you for years to come be sure to check the warranty. Typically on higher end models you can find 10 year warranties or limited lifetime warranties.
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