[Shop-talk] Garden hose reel/caddy

[Brian Kemp]

I've gone through several of the cheap Suncast ones from the big box 
stores.  I had leak on one, called Suncast and they sent the replacement 
part for free.

I seem to get about 10 years out of each before the 4' connector hose 
springs a leak.  At that point, they are sun faded and I think I got a 
fair value for $25.

In my backyard I installed a wall mount NeverLeak by Ames Plastic 225-ft 
Wall-Mount Hose Reel and am happy with it.  Quality seems a little 
better.  The 225' capacity does great for a quality 100' hose.  The hose 
guide also makes it much easier to reel up.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_41909-302-2415500_0+1z0vipo__?productId=4363431

Brian

On 4/14/2015 12:53 PM, Darrell Walker wrote:
> (Shop talk content:  I use this hose to wash my cars)
>
> Does anyone have a recommendation for a garden hose reel/caddy that might last
> more than a couple of years?  They all start to leak around the connection
> that lets the reel turn while still supplying water.  Ibve been by the big
> box stores, and they appear to be more cheaply made every year.  It seems like
> the reel ought to last as long as the hose, this hose is going on 20 years,
> but it is the third reel.  They are always drained before it freezes, so that
> isnbt it.
>
> Thanks,
> Darrell
>
> --
> Darrell Walker
> 66 TR4A IRS-SC CTC67956L
> 81 TR8 SATPZ458XBA406206
> Vancouver, WA, USA
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