7/31/2010

Ames True Temper True Temper Reel Easy Hose Reel Caddy #2386375 Review

Ames True Temper True Temper Reel Easy Hose Reel Caddy #2386375This product might work if your hose is always running, but if the hose happens to have a kink in it, or if the water is turned off at the nozzle, turning on the water leading to the reel blows out (literally!!) a black plastic connector that attaches the reel to the hose that leads to the water line. Two small screws hold the connector to the reel, so any build-up of pressure inside the reel leads to disaster.

It seemed a good idea at the time, but obviously not practical for anyone with decent water pressure if there is ANY chance that the hose might be blocked at some point past the hose reel.

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Product Description:
All poly hose caddy is fully assembled and ready to use. 4 1 2' leader hose with quick connect system for easy faucet attachment. Double O rings to prevent leaking. 90 water system. Reel size: 16" x 9 7 8" holds 150' of 5 8" hose.

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7/29/2010

No Crank RS12581 Crate 125-Foot Water Powered Retractable Garden Hose Reel Review

No Crank RS12581 Crate 125-Foot Water Powered Retractable Garden Hose ReelI normally do not write reviews, but in this case I think that it is necessary.
My wife & I are avid gardeners and there is probably not a day during the gardening season that we do not use our garden hose.
I purchased a Robo winder around 5 years ago (could be 7 or 8) and we were extremely pleased with it. We left it outside all year round and only disconnected the inlet hose during our Illinois winters.
We also purchased a 75 ft unit that we have also performed the same maintenance on, which is none and also found this unit GREAT.
Finally had to replace my Robo Winder with new version RW-12581 and found this new version faster and much, much smaller and more compact then my trusty Robo Winder.
I was even able to install a small sprinkler to the discharge hose to water those neglected areas instead of dumping the discharge water down a drain.

I had looked at all of the alterative units (electric, hand windups) and this unit is simply the BEST.
I wish that everything I purchased worked as well.

Merv Hagen

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The ReelSmart crate 125 auto-rewind 125-foot hose reel comes complete with ample capacity for 125 feet of 5/8-inch hose. Intended as a floor-mounted device, the unit also features corrosion-resistant plastic, and a water-powered automatic-rewind feature is thrown into the mix for added convenience. Other features include an auto-sort guide to keep the hose from binding, and a compact design.

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7/28/2010

Ames True Temper 2384575 Reel Easy Auto Track Deck & Patio Hose Review

Ames True Temper 2384575 Reel Easy Auto Track Deck & Patio HoseI've had this hose reel for about 6 years. It has been outside the whole time - the plastic has faded, but not split or become brittle.
The Amazon review details quite fairly the pros and cons of this model, for example the handle is quite low - but the gearing is chain driven, making it reliable and easy to turn.
Last Summer I decided to finally take it apart, clean out all the dirt and bug cocoons, and grease the sprocket. I discovered that after 6 winters, the hose assembly finally sprung a leak.
I went online to the Ames website, found the part, and ordered it. Funny, it didn't ask for a credit card???. I called them up - this items wears out from normal use, so they replace them free! Kind of the opposite philosophy of most companies.
This simple act of service is what make me a repeat customer.

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7/26/2010

Yard Butler SRWM-180 Wall Mount Swivel Garden Hose Reel with 100-Foot Hose Capacity Review

Yard Butler SRWM-180 Wall Mount Swivel Garden Hose Reel with 100-Foot Hose Capacitybut that doesn't mean it doesn't have problems. It has a *really* loud squeal when you unwind or rewind hose. Because the pivot has no lock, it wants to flop around when you're winding. And there's no hose guide, so if your hose isn't lined up with reel when you're rewinding, it's not gonna want to wind onto reel. But at least it's not plastic!

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Product Description:
Hose storage. Provides a tidy method for safely storing up to 100' of 5/8" hose. Mount on the side of homes and out buildings. Sturdy, extra wide mounting bar, pivoting swing arm allows the reel to swivel 180 degrees so the hose can be accessed from any angle. Anti-rust, powder coated finish.

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7/25/2010

Ames True Temper 2384675 Deluxe Hose Reel Cart Review

Ames True Temper 2384675 Deluxe Hose Reel CartI ordered the Real Easy cart on Friday afternoon and,as promised, received the cart on Monday. The cart was shipped completely assembled in good condition. Within 1 hour, I had my garden hose installed and my wife started to water the lawn. I experienced no water leakages between the connector hose and the cart and between connector hose and my garden hose. The 8" wheels and three hose notches in the handle for the hoses make moving the cart much easier than our current hose carts. The documentation of the operating instructions and the part lists are excellent. Also, the hose cart looks nice. We had no problems with the paper work concerning this purchase.

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Product Description:
Notches in top brace hold hose ends for easy transportation. Foldable handle and bottom utility tray for easy storage. Operate with handle up or down. 5-1/2' leader hose with brass coupling. 37"H x 21"D x 23"W, 8" wheels. Holds 250' of 5/8" hose.

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7/23/2010

Liberty Garden Products 872-2 Residential 350-Foot Capacity Four Wheel Steel Garden Hose Reel Cart Green Review

Liberty Garden Products 872-2 Residential 350-Foot Capacity Four Wheel Steel Garden Hose Reel Cart GreenAn outstanding product but missing numerous small parts.This thing is serious heavy duty and you won't find anything like it at Lowes or Home Depot.Big Balloon tires lets you push it anywhere.It will in fact store at least 300 feet of hose.I have a hundred foot pro grade on it and doesn't even dent its obvious capacity.NO PLASTIC HERE--reinforce all threaded conections with one wrap of plumber's thread tape.A little seapage on mine but no big deal.

I'm assuming the product was already assembled and then disassemble for shipment to me.The screws, nuts, washers, etc. were loose in the container which was holed during shipment.Some of these small parts probably fell out.Luckily I keep leftover parts from everything and had what I needed to complete assembly without contacting the seller.

Still five stars for obvious quality.

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7/22/2010

Suncast RSH125D 125-Foot Water Powered Automatic Rewinding Garden Hose Reel Review

Suncast RSH125D 125-Foot Water Powered Automatic Rewinding Garden Hose ReelI purchased a RSH125 at Lowes. Unfortunately, it leaks water like mad - the water comes out behind the selector handle on the left side. I'll take it back to Lowes tomorrow. Sun's website has a listing of parts but no parts diagram!
They say they are sorry they don't have one! So, you'd have to guess which part it is based on the part description.

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125-foot Hydro power auto rewind hose reel

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7/20/2010

Suncast Garden Hose Hangout, Taupe #HH150 Review

Suncast Garden Hose Hangout, Taupe #HH150We had this type hose hanger for about 8 years...it finally broke. We looked everywhere locally to replace it but couldn't find on like it. Found it here and they shipped in 3 days!!!

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Holds up to 150' of 5 8" hose. Shelf for watering accessories. Poly construction. Mounts to wall. Taupe color.

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7/19/2010

Jackson 2517000 Decorative Metal Hose Reel Cart With 150-Foot Hose Capacity Review

Jackson 2517000 Decorative Metal Hose Reel Cart With 150-Foot Hose CapacityThis hose reel, although it is made of metal,the construction is so poor that the plastic reel I had lasted for 8 years with no problem. This reel broke down while I was rolling it up for the first time ,it shot out a elbow connection from the side and cannot be repaired . The company's customer service wants the unit back but doesn't provide a postage back, the UPS cost is 40.00 which is just about half the cost of the reel.I will be scraping it .Don't Buy this!

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* Hose reel cart * Sturdy and built to last * Decorative finish * Fully assembled * 2 year warranty * Up to 150' capacity of 5/8" hose

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7/17/2010

Ames True Temper 2388310 Reel Easy Side Mount Hose Reel Review

Ames True Temper 2388310 Reel Easy Side Mount Hose ReelI bought this today at my local hardware outlet... and three frustrating hours later, returned it... Here are my pro's and con's:

Pros:
* Nice color, blends into any house or garden
* Inexpensive
* Doesn't cause skin irritation, vomiting or hives (ok, that's a stretch, but I couldn't think of a third pro and I wanted three)

Cons:

*Flimsy plastic, cheaply made
*Connector to water supply line is plastic, not brass, and despite much tightening, mine dripped and dripped.
*Does NOT hold a 100 foot 5/8" hose.Not even close.

I'm going to order a metal "professional" model on Amazon that's about 3x the price of this...but reviews are very positive and it looks like it will last.This thing will NOT last.

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7/16/2010

225 Foot Hose Hideaway Hose Reel with Swivel Base Review

225 Foot Hose Hideaway Hose Reel with Swivel BaseI now actually own three Suncast Smart Traker hose reels.The first one was purchased a couple years ago at Costco.I have been so pleased with the ease of the way it reels and the convenience of the storage bin that when I needed another one for a different location I immediately started looking for another Smart Traker. I was unable to find one locally and was delighted to find one on Amazon.I ordered one and after it arrived I realized I could actually use a third one and ordered another one. I enjoy the ease in the way it reels, the fact that it is securely mounted in the ground and swivels.The storage bin is large enough to store brushes and cleaning items as well as my liquid fertilizer.I have had no problems with leakage around the connections. It is very neat looking as everything is concealed from sight.I highly recommend this product. I am nearly 70 and do all my own yard work and this product has made it much easier for me to maintain my bird baths and yard.

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With 225 feet of hose capacity and a swiveling base for multidirectional winding, Suncast's Swivel Hose Hideaway takes the hassle out of watering that 1/4-acre lot. The base swivels a full 360 degrees for reeling at any angle. Ground stakes are included for optimal stability.And, the unit comes fully assembled, so you get a handy device right out of the box, rather than another assembly project. Suncast's innovative Smart Trak hose guide tracks the hose neatly onto reel, so there are no tangle-ups to wrestle out. A sturdy resin construction keeps the unit from cracking. And, a patented Easy-Link system ensures a watertight connection between hose-reel and hose. Plus, a large storage bin provides place to sprinklers and accessories out from underfoot.

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7/14/2010

Liberty Garden Products 840-1 Residential Grade 4-Wheel Garden Hose Reel Cart with 250-Foot-Hose Capacity Review

Liberty Garden Products 840-1 Residential Grade 4-Wheel Garden Hose Reel Cart with 250-Foot-Hose CapacityGood design but poorly made in China. 1) The first thing you'll notice is the stench of the "rubber" tires. This goes away after a couple of weeks. 2) The central component, the brass swivel/o-ring fitting at the leader hose/reel hub attach point, was too short. I had to disassemble it in order to get a wrench on the fitting to tighten it. Not too difficult if you have the correct retaining ring pliers. 3) The metal wasn't properly cleaned before powder coating, so large pieces flake off when you tighten the nuts and bolts during assembly. 4) There is no friction device on the reel, so the reel continues to spin after you pull on the hose, causing the hose to uncoil on the reel. 5) The hoops on the reel are full of welding slag, which makes an interesting tumbling sound when you turn the reel. 6) The leader hose is stiff and cheap.
I've already replaced this with a quality product from Rapid Reel. American made by a family business in Lincoln, NE. See link.Rapid Reel 225-Foot Four-Wheel Wagon Hose Reel #GH168-WG

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SAVE your hose! Liberty 250' 4 - wheel Hose Cart OR Hose Reel Cart OR Hose Butler. SAVE BIG! Constructed with tough 13-gauge steel for durability and four 8" pneumatic tires for easy-wheeling! Durable powder-coat finish; 5' inlet hose for attaching your hose, up to 250' of 5/8" hose; Low center of gravity to prevent tipping; All brass / galvanized fixtures for corrosion-resistance; Heavy-duty spool bushings for smooth spool rotation; Non-slip handle grip. Order Today! AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: Liberty Decorative Hose Stand with Water Outlet, Patina; Liberty 200' Industrial-grade 2-wheel Hose Reel Cart, Copper - word search in our store for 'Liberty'. Liberty 250' 4-wheel Hose Cart

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7/13/2010

Shanghai Worth Garden #5840 Green Thumb Deluxe HSE Reel Cart Review

Shanghai Worth Garden #5840 Green Thumb Deluxe HSE Reel CartFor the price it is the best buy out there. Some have had a problem with assembly, but if you take time reviewing the instructions with the parts layed out the instructions are sufficient. Took about an hour to assemble. I am considering purchasing a second reel for the other side of the house. The handle problem that some buyers had appears to been corrected at the factory by them pre-bending the handle so it does not rub against the reel support. This unit sure beats the plastic units out there.

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Product Description:
Deluxe Hose Reel Cart, Metal Frame, Powder Coated, Wheel Can Store 150' Long 5/8" Conjunction Parts Are Made Of Plastic, 3' Hose & 2 Fittings Of Hose Are Brass, Assembled Size 19.7" x 17.3" x 36.2", 2 Color Labels On Carton.

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7/11/2010

Suncast WHP80 Resin Wicker Garden Hose Pot with 80-Foot Hose Capacity (Hose Not Included) Review

Suncast WHP80 Resin Wicker Garden Hose Pot with 80-Foot Hose CapacityThe quality of this product was very good.However, it has a very very narrow base and is not very tall.I doubt it can hold 80 feet of hose but would probably hold about 25 feet.There is an identical product that is much larger and holds 150 feet of hose but unfortunately it is not available through Amazon.(I actually have the larger version in my home down south and it holds about 75-100 feet, which is why I went in search for it.It's a great product.) However, because the product available through Amazon is too small I returned it.

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7/10/2010

Reel King RK-6000 Self-Retracting Hose Reel with 65 feet of 1/2-inch Garden Hose Review

Reel King RK-6000 Self-Retracting Hose Reel with 65 feet of 1/2-inch Garden HoseI would have given this product a 5 star review if it had lasted more than a few months.Initially it worked great just as advertised. It made recoiling the hose quick and easy.But, after just one summer of normal backyard usage I started to have problems with it.The spring that draws the hose back into the housing must have started to wear out because gradually more and more effort was required to guide and push the hose back into the housing.Also, it began to drip water from a leak inside the housing.In sum, I think this is a really great product design that is unfortunately cheaply manufactured in China.

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Hose reel can be wall mounted, attached to a post, or to the ground using the ground base (model No. RK600). Hose reel contains a factory fitted 1 2" x 65' garden hose with brass couplings and hose nozzle. Swivel wall bracket. Contains hardware and quick

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7/08/2010

Ames True Temper 2391200A Decorative Bronze Wall Mount Hose Reel Review

Ames True Temper 2391200A Decorative Bronze Wall Mount Hose ReelI've used several cheaper hose reels from different manufacturers (I have an acre of garden and over 1000 ft of hoses scattered around the property) and this one is much, much better quality. It is all metal, the central "axle" or shaft is machined from solid aluminum (not just cast, or worse yet, plastic) with a good sized snap ring on the end, hose fittings are solid brass and very sturdy, the handle is sturdy and well made (and "keyed" to the central shaft with a bolt that goes through it and the shaft, not just a "set screw" type friction attachment that will eventually wear and spin on the shaft when you try to roll up a long/heavy hose), and the supplied hose (to connect to your faucet) is heavy duty. If you know something about metal machining and understand the difference between solid machined parts and cheaper cast (or even worse, stamped) metal parts you'll appreciate the quality of this hose reel. I'm going to replace all of my cheaper reels (which are all leaking and malfunctioning or falling apart in one way or another after just a couple years) with this model. And Lowe's has it for just $75. Compared to the much lower quality (and mostly plastic) reels that sell for $50-$60 or more, it is more than worth every penny.

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Heavy-duty extruded aluminum construction won't warp, fade or crack. Solid brass and aluminum hose connectors. Holds 125' of 5/8" hose. 6' microban leader hose with brass coupling.

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7/05/2010

Suncast RSCS100D 100-Foot Water Powered Automatic Rewinding Swivel Garden Hose Reel Review

Suncast RSCS100D 100-Foot Water Powered Automatic Rewinding Swivel Garden Hose ReelOver all it does whindthe hose. But it is difficult to pull out.Also, must be careful. The front piece that the hose comes out of looks like it could break easy. For the money it is pretty good.

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7/04/2010

Suncast PW100 Powerwind 100-Foot Capacity Automatic Rewind Garden Hose Reel Review

Suncast PW100 Powerwind 100-Foot Capacity Automatic Rewind Garden Hose ReelAfter reading the reviews, I reluctantly ordered this power hose reel.Initially I experienced the same impossible task of trying to unwind the hose.

The problem was solved after charging the battery.I ran the reel empty of hose continuously for 30-40 minutes.This stretched and loosened the drive belt.

I then recharged the battery, and the hose reel now works perfectly.

I suggest not reeling the hose until you operate the reel for an extended time.

Under the conditions I have given above, this power hose reel is highly recommended.

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100' of 5/8" hose capacity Winds hose automatically Foot pedal operation; no bending over to wind the hose 12 Volt SLA rechargeable battery and charger unit included Smart TrakTM hose guide winds hose neatly onto reel Liftable lid for easy access to hose Manual crank for battery back-up Includes two stakes to secure to ground Tilt-out storage bin for storing supplies Fully assembled Size: 20" W x 18" D x 22" H (Width includes extended crank handle)Color: Taupe

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7/02/2010

100 Foot Sidetracker Wall-Mount Hose Reel Review

100 Foot Sidetracker Wall-Mount Hose ReelThis is a great product.Extremely compact, blends in well; easy to use anddurable.It worked perfectly in nearly daily use for almost 10 years without my having to replace a single part.The coupling between the stationary mount and the removable wheel finally broke and I'm very glad the product is still available--still for under $30!
Highly recommended but, as with all hose reels, you must remember to take itinside in below-freezing weather (the reel is clipped to the mount and detaches very easily).

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Sidewinder, Poly Wall Mount Hose Reel, Capacity 100' Of 5/8" Hose, Detaches From Hub For Easy Storage, Includes Easylink Faucet Adapter & Hose Connector For Snap Together, Watertight Connection.

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7/01/2010

Suncast SHA150B 150-Foot Capacity Garden Hose Hosemobile Reel Cart, Mocha/Taupe Review

Suncast SHA150B 150-Foot Capacity Garden Hose Hosemobile Reel Cart, Mocha/TaupeThe product is as advertized but the design is cheap... Cheap plastic that twists when you wind, flimsy assembly and fragile. Also the leader hose they give you is of bad quality and it collapses if there is any torque at all on it, which there will be when you move the cart... It also has cheap fittings that can't take the wrench you need to tighten them. I replaced the leader hose with a good quality hose with good fittings, lubricated the O-rings that were barely water tight and for now it works as advertized. Not sure when it will start to leak...

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Hose Reel Cart, Fully Assembled Cart With Fold Down Handle, 150' Of 5/8" Hose Capacity, Large 7" Wheels For Portability, 5' Leader Hose.

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