9/30/2010

Legacy L8550 3/8-Inch x 50 Manual Rewind Air Hose Reel Review

Legacy L8550 3/8 inch x 50 Manual Rewind Air Hose ReelNot a bad hose reel at all for the price. Made very well and it's priced much better than comparable reels. Mounting is no problem if your mounting it on a cement wall. If you need to mount it on a stud wall you will have to fasten a 2x4 horizontally to the wall first and then mount the reel to that. The holes are only 12" on center. A nice 3 foot lead hose is also included to connect to an air compressor or a regulator. I run two air hoses in my garage, I was so happy with the first i purchased another.

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Legacy Speedy Reel is the solution to efficient air hose storage at an affordable price. An air hose assembly and lead-in hose is included with every model, making Speedy Reel the choice for the user.

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9/29/2010

Liberty Garden Products Free Standing Garden Hose Stand With Brass Faucet With 150-Foot Hose Capacity #693-1-Patina Review

Liberty Garden Products Free Standing Garden Hose Stand With Brass Faucet With 150-Foot Hose Capacity #693-1-PatinaThis is the third one of these I've purchased, and due to one simple change, it's the best of the lot.

Yes, you DO need to dig a hole in the ground and securely set this thing in place -- after all, it's going be holding 20, 30, or 40 pounds or more of hose and you need it to be stable.

Other models I've owned have featured a horizontal input connection, which has put a strain in the supply hose (the one coming from your spigot or other water source. Typically, these hose stands are backed up against a wall, and you end up having to permanently bend your supply hose to accommodate the horizontal input and squeeze it in place. This eventually leads to failure, and puts undue sideways pressure on the input in the back of the stand.

THIS model has a 90-degree input connection, and points DOWNWARD -- utterly brilliant! Your supply hose lays on the ground, and easily and naturally turns upwards to connect to the back of the hose stand. No awkwardly-bent connections, no strain, etc. What a great idea!

This product appears to be all steel and brass, and gives the impression that it'll last a long, long time.

Worth every penny of the asking price, I recommend this stand without reservation!

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This Liberty Garden Products freestanding hose stand provides the perfect option for your home and garden needs. Unit provides a way to place your water outlet and/or hoses neatly stored and ready to use where you need them. Made of tough steel to last.

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9/27/2010

Grizzly H5683 Hose Reel 1/4" x 33' Pvc Casing Review

Grizzly H5683 Hose Reel 1/4' x 33' Pvc CasingI was a bit concern after reading the other review regarding the mounting difficulties he incountered.Turns out NO PROBlem.Someone otta show that guy a lag bolt.

This is a good deal..... Maynard

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9/26/2010

Suncast TWM200 Hosehandler 225-Foot Wall-Mount Hose Reel Review

Suncast TWM200 Hosehandler 225-Foot Wall-Mount Hose ReelStay away from this one!It's of extremely poor quality and not very sturdy.The sides of the reel warped within 24 hours of exposure to the afternoon sun, and the hose guide split the first time I used the reel.One positive thing, though;the water supply tube doesn't leak.

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The Suncast Hosehandler 225-foot wall-mount hose reel ensures watertight connection between hose reel and hoses. If you've tripped over your hose one too many times and you don't have room in your back yard for a freestanding cart, this hose reel will get you organized while taking up very little space. It mounts directly to an exterior wall and can be placed at any height. The Easylink system reduces water leakage, holds up to 225 feet of hose, and comes with the Slide-Trak hose guide for easy reeling. If your hose tends to get very muddy, you'll need to clean the hose guide occasionally. Mounting is easy, but you'll need four wall screws (not included) and a drill/driver.

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9/24/2010

Commercial-Quality Auto-Rewind Air Hose Reel with 3/8 RUBBER Hose Review

Commercial-Quality Auto-Rewind Air Hose Reel with 3/8 RUBBER HoseI was surprised at the quality of this reel for the price. I had priced similar hose reels with 1/4 in hose locally for a lot more and was not even close to the quality of this reel. The 3/8 hose mounted to the reel is quality hose and allows a full flow of air to my tools. The fittings used on the reel are heavy duty and should last for years. I would and have recommended this hose reel to my friends.

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"Keeping air hose out of your way when not in use not only increases work area safety, it dramatically increases the life of your hose by protecting it from accidental cuts and abrasions. This professional grade reel makes effortless work of rewinding 50' of 3/8"" hose with a powerful, steel alloy spring and multi-position ratchet release, all fully enclosed and lubricated. Industrial-grade corrossion resistant steel construction, machined brass fittings and full-flow solid brass swivel joint for years of dependable, leak-free service. Heavy duty mounting bracket allows for wall, ceiling or floor mounting options. 50' of pliable, none-kinking, pro-grade RUBBER--not PVC--air hose included. An essential shop accessory for every professional and serious do-it-yourselfer."

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9/23/2010

Legacy L8310 Levelwind Retractable Air Hose Reel with 3/8-Inch-by-100-Feet Hose Review

Legacy L8310 Levelwind Retractable Air Hose Reel with 3/8 inch-by-100-Feet HoseWell engineered, a little more plastic than I would have expected but it works as described.The levelwind is a plus just pull back on the hose and walk it in.

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Levelwind Retractable Air Hose Reel. Includes 3/8"x100' PVC Hose and a layer device. Legacy is proud to announce the next generation of retractable hose reels. Over two decades of industry knowledge and experience goes into the development of this series of reels. Featuring levelwind technology, a layering system that makes hose retraction smooth and easy. levelwind series feature:
Over two decades of industry knowledge and experience goes into the development of the LevelwindTM series of reels Features Winding System automatically layers hose back and forth across the reel This ensures that the hose is coiled smoothly easily every time Adjustable Hose Stopper Increase or decrease the length of the hose that remains when hose is fully retracted These reels can swivel freely on a mounting bracket up to 138degrees or can be locked into place using the locking brace Up to seven different locking angles can be utilized Choose from latching hose every 3 ft for extended use or switch to free run for immediate automatic rewinding A 3/4 in swivel reduces flow restrictions and allows for maximum flow Portable Use freestanding or mounted on wall or ceiling flat base allows reel to rest on ground Built-in handle for carrying ease Made from durable UV stabilized polypropylene Made In America Application Compressed Air Hose Size 3/8 in x 100 ft Hose Material P V C Max W P 350 PSI Temp Range Fdegrees 0degrees to 150degrees Lead-in Hose 1/4 in MNPT x 3/4 in -11 FEMALE GHT Reel Inlet 3/4 in -11 MALE GHT Discharge Hose 1/4 in MNPT Two Year Limited Warranty From Date of Purchase///

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9/21/2010

Claber AquaPass Garden Hose Cassette #8974 Review

Claber AquaPass Garden Hose Cassette #8974Good materials:

Poor assembly: (it flew into five pieces on first attempt to unreel and, even being better than average at mechanical skills, it took ten minutes of creative frustration to figure out how they went back together and tighten down the friction-fit pieces the way they should have been tightened at the factory (same for the end fittings). I'm still unsure of whether the slip washers are in the right position, but it seems to be holding together.

Lousy Fit: There are four fittings (snap fittings and threaded fittings) and all are either proprietary Clabor design (or, possibly, metric) so they fit no standard English threaded garden faucet or standard English nozzles, sprinkers, couplings etc. Even their snap-fittings are non-standard and don't allow purchase of supposed equivalent snap-fittings from your big-box garden supply. Even if they would fit, it comes with no standard threaded male termination to the business end of the hose (and the female end, being non-standard, fits nothing either), so your stuck going back to Clabor for everything you use (including hooking it up to any faucet in the first place) If it's metric, it might work in Europe.
As sending this proprietary rip-off back is more effort than its worth and material quality seems good, I'll retrofit all the end pieces with standard fittings for about an added $10 and a trip to the big box, but never buy Clabor unless you are redoing your whole home, garden and garage in Clabor products, love do your own hardware retro-fitting and/or own their stock.

There should be a warning on this product.

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Product Description:
Combining the performance of a traditional hose reel and that of a portable hose cassette. Aquapass is the original hose cassette with the ability to feed water through when hose is partially or completely wound. Includes 50'-1/2" hose, quick-click couplings, 5' lead hose, spray pistol and wall bracket

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9/20/2010

Briggs & Stratton 6052 Pressure Washer Hose Reel Review

Briggs & Stratton 6052 Pressure Washer Hose ReelNice for the price, very compact yet holds 40+ feet of medium-sized hose. NOT a live reel, you need to disconnect your hose before winding on to this reel. Tension feature and folding handle both work well. Clamps easily to several sizes of round and square tube.

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The Briggs & Stratton pressure washer storage hose reel keeps up to 50 feet of hose neat and organized. The reel accommodates easily for a mess-free windup, features sturdy metal construction, and attaches directly to your pressure washer frame. It fits 1-inch round, 1-3/4-inch round, and 1-inch square tubing, and requires no tools for assembly.

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9/18/2010

Ames True Temper ReelEasy Assembled Hose Reel Cart #2385575 Review

Ames True Temper ReelEasy Assembled Hose Reel Cart #2385575I concur with the other reviewers...this really is junk.It leaked like CRAZY (as in water flowing all the way to my neighbor's driveway within the first 10 minutes) and no amount of tightening could stop it.You could never really use the "handy" reel-it-in feature, since the whole contraption is too flimsy to support its own weight.Then it broke one day, just from falling over while I was unreeling hose...the whole handle just broke right off.Other parts soon followed.

I tried to use it until the end of the season, but the leaking progressed to the point where I finally just put it out on the curb the night before trash day.Not surprisingly, nobody garbage-picked it...;-)

Soooooo not worth any money saved!Get a better model.

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Product Description:
Notches in top brace hold hose ends for easy transportation. Foldable handle for easy storage; operate with handle up or down. 4' leader hose with brass coupling. 32-1/4"H x 23"D x 20-1/2"W, 6" wheels. Holds 150' of 5/8" hose.

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9/17/2010

American Specialty RT50 Handi-Hose And Reel Review

American Specialty RT50 Handi-Hose And ReelNot what you want for daily use in your yard.Sun and abuse will weaken the fabric of the hose over time and create the pinleaks noted by other reviews.BUT it's great for occasional use, easy to handle and transport, very easy and space-saving to store.Perfect for campers/RV if you aren't a full-timer.I used it last year to weekly refill our garden pond during the winter - quick to drain & roll up before my hands or the hose froze, and could store in a small spot indoors by the back door. Hubby left it out to freeze a couple times, so by spring it was starting to leak. The ones in the camper are 3 yr old, used a lot (but not continuously), and working fine.

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Lightweight and compact design weighs only a few pounds yet does the job of a much heavier, bulkier garden hose. Ideal for storage in apartments, condominiums, cars, boats, and RVs. Is resistant to abrasion, oil, sun, salt, and remains flexible and tough

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9/15/2010

Lewis Standard Tool HT2EZ Hose Reel Review

Lewis Standard Tool HT2EZ Hose ReelCan't beat this baby for price and was able to have it shipped for free with Amazon Prime.Tried two other reels,also made of metal, but both leaked badly and appeared cheaply made.This reel is very sturdy and is clearly built with better quality than most foreign made knock offs.

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2 wheel hose reel features all steel construction with an anti rust finish and pneumatic wheels. Durable heavy duty swivel, cushioned crank grip, and no kink center spool. Leader hose is included. Holds up to 200' of 5 8" hose.

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9/14/2010

Suncast 100' Capacity Garden Hose Reel Hideaway with Hose Guide, Taupe #PHT100 Review

Suncast 100' Capacity Garden Hose Reel Hideaway with Hose Guide, Taupe #PHT100The plastic components pop apart when you try to reel in the hose, such that the handle simply spins around. When you manage to keep that from happening, often the mechanism that is supposed to guide the hose around the spool doesn't function properly, so the hose winds up in a single spot. Basically, if you're in the market for a product of this type, buy something else. Anything else.

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"SUNCAST" HIDEAWAY HOSE SWIVEL100 ft. of 5/8" hose capacity. Slidetrak hose guide tracks hose neatly onto reel. Attractive design fully conceals hose and reel. Sturdy resin construction. Easy link system ensures watertight connection between hose reel and hoses. *Comes fully assembled. Assembled size: 20.5"W x 15.5"D x 16.25"H

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9/12/2010

Liberty Garden Products 647 Manger 125-Foot Capacity Three Point Steel Garden Hose Stand Black Review

Liberty Garden Products 647 Manger 125-Foot Capacity Three Point Steel Garden Hose Stand BlackI got fed up with standard hose reels and was searching for something different.I bought this (as well as a copper hose pot) from Amazon and am pleased with both.The "manger" has a unique, hose-friendly design and is very solid.I will be experimenting with the best spot to place the hose manger in the spring.I like the fact that it can be moved around but will still stay firmly in place once the three anchor stakes are pushed into the ground.

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Liberty Garden Products Manger Hose Stand. Attractive; NO install; Will not rust! Sick of the "tangle tango"? This attractive, Decorative Hose Stand look great on your lawn, holding your gardenhose neatly and out of the way until you need them. Features easy-to-place anchors that secure your Stand into the turf, yet may be conveniently moved if needed. Made of heavy gauge steel then powder coated for durable weather resistant use. An eyesore eliminated: Holds 150' of 5/8" garden hose; Manger design; Heavy gauge steel with durable powder coat finish for long life; Durable powder coat finish; Features 3 anchor points to secure in lawn; No holes to dig, no cement to pour. Black finish. Get Yours Today! Liberty Garden Products Manger Hose Stand

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9/11/2010

Suncast 300' Capacity Steel-Core Garden Hose Reel Cart with Tray And Hose Guide #FWT300 Review

Suncast 300' Capacity Steel-Core Garden Hose Reel Cart with Tray And Hose Guide #FWT300My sister bought this one for me and I should have made her get her money back.If I knew she spent this much I would have insisted!I hate plastic hose carts of any type. Plastic may not rust but it does not hold up well in heavy use.The hose that hooks to the faucet is cheap and kinks up.The wheels are pneumatic, they dont hold air sometimes and worse, the axles are way too close together which makes it unstable to roll on uneven ground.The big tray is nice, I would want that on any hose reel, but on the bottom with the reel on top.The tray is helpfull for holding sprinklers and nozzles and gardening gear.This one could be used for potting plants since it is easy to clean, the tray has lots of holes to drain water. Since the hose is under the tray you have to bend down further to crank it and it is harder to handle the hose because the reel is so enclosed by the unit.

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NEW Steelcore Hose Reel Cart, BIG BUCKS OFF! Holds up to 300' of 5/8" diam. hose! Eliminate the hazardous and unattractive jumble of garden hose that lays on your patio or deck. This commercial-grade, roll-about Cart provides neat organization. Has the strength of steel and durability of resin. Toss in a huge discount due to a Close-Out for a heckuva buy! All-terrain pneumatic tires for easy moving Slide-track hose guide for easy winding Storage tray holds watering tools 24 1/2 x 28 1/2 x 36"h., weighs 29 lbs. Hassle-free assembly required. Steelcore Hose Reel Cart

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9/09/2010

Legacy L8305 3/8-Inch x 50 Retractable Air Hose Reel Review

Legacy L8305 3/8 inch x 50 Retractable Air Hose ReelI saw this type of reel used in automotive garages and used to say "one day I will get one, when I can afford it...." well, I finally find a very good quality retractable hose reel that I can afford. Do not let the plastic housing worry you, it is strong enough. I mounted mine in the rafters of my garage/workshop and it is a delight to use. It makes the workshop safer since there is no hose on the floor to trip over.
Be careful threading the center hub hose connector. Overall, a very good, practical and affordable unit. I recommend it for the typical DYIer. I am now considering one for the garden hose....

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USA-made Legacy Levelwind Retractable Hose Reel for a 3/8" x 50' Hose Over 2 decades of industry knowledge and experience went into the development of this Levelwind Retractable Hose Reel: For use with 3/8" x 50' PVC compressed air hose; 350 PSI max. working pressure; 0° to 140 degree F temperature range; 1/4" MNPT x 3/4" -11 1/2" female GHT lead-in hose; 3/4"-11 male GHT reel inlet; 1/4" MNPT discharge hose; Levelwind technology provides a unique winding system automatically layers hose back and forth across the reel to ensure the hose is coiled smoothly and easily every time Adjustable Hose Stopper allows you to increase or decrease the amount of hose that remains when the hose is fully retracted; Reel can swivel freely on the mounting bracket up to 138° or can be locked into place using the 7-position locking bracket; Choose from latching hose every 3' for extended use or switch to free run immediate automatic rewinding A 3/4" swivel reduces flow restrictions and allows for maximum flow; Use freestanding or mounted on wall or ceiling... flat base allows reel to rest on ground and built-in handle provides carrying ease; Made from durable UV stabilized polypropylene. Order yours today! Legacy Levelwind Retractable Hose Reel Fits 3/8" x 50' Hose

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9/08/2010

Emsco Group 1560 Darwood Turtle Garden Hose Hider Without Hose Reel - 100 Foot Hose Capacity Review

Emsco Group 1560 Darwood Turtle Garden Hose Hider Without Hose Reel - 100 Foot Hose CapacityI had a hose cover turtle in VA and we left it behind for a cover to a sewer cleanout. I was looking for a reasonably priced turtle hose cover to replace it and was happy that Amazon had one.

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9/06/2010

Legacy L8335 1/2-Inch x 50 Retractable Air or Water Hose Reel Review

Legacy L8335 1/2 inch x 50 Retractable Air or Water Hose ReelMy wife and I are avid gardeners and even though we have a drip irrigation system, a hose is always needed in a yard. Yet we both hate having to coil up any type of hose. We even had a heavy duty metal hand wound hose reel with wheels. We hated it.....I had bought and was very satisfied with Legacy's compressed air hose reel in my garage. So I decided to try the water hose reel. I did have a small problem initially with the water hose reel, but the repair was taken care of by the factory, at no cost to me. Now, I have the unit back and it works as reliably as my other Legacy. I strongly recommend this product.

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USA-made Legacy Levelwind Retractable Hose Reel for a 1/2" x 50' Hose Over 2 decades of industry knowledge and experience went into the development of this Levelwind Retractable Hose Reel: For use with 1/2" x 50' PVC compressed air hose; 350 PSI max. working pressure; 0° to 140 degree F temperature range; 1/4" MNPT x 3/4" -11 1/2" female GHT lead-in hose; 3/4"-11 male GHT reel inlet; 1/4" MNPT discharge hose; Levelwind technology provides a unique winding system automatically layers hose back and forth across the reel to ensure the hose is coiled smoothly and easily every time Adjustable Hose Stopper allows you to increase or decrease the amount of hose that remains when the hose is fully retracted; Reel can swivel freely on the mounting bracket up to 138° or can be locked into place using the 7-position locking bracket; Choose from latching hose every 3' for extended use or switch to free run immediate automatic rewinding A 3/4" swivel reduces flow restrictions and allows for maximum flow; Use freestanding or mounted on wall or ceiling... flat base allows reel to rest on ground and built-in handle provides carrying ease; Made from durable UV stabilized polypropylene. Order yours today! Legacy Levelwind Retractable Hose Reel Fits 1/2" x 50' Hose