But personally, after using the spring mechanism on this hose reel I can tell you that it is the real deal and built to last. Previous best when I initially wrote article a couple of years ago and still worth considering: Hozelock Auto Reel with 40m Hose – very well built, heavy duty and easily suitable in commercial setups. Changes To This AgreementWe reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions by posting the updated terms on the Site. An automatic garden hose reel is the first step toward streamlining your efficiency and overall comfort in the garden. There is also an integrated hose guide, much like the Von Haus, that makes sure the hose reels in evenly and doesn’t get tangled.

Again, the screws that come with the product are not something I would personally trust, so do yourself a favour and go spend 20p on some better ones. A hose stopper will prevent the hose from being pulled all the way into the casing, which can be a major pain.

Next time pilot with a 3mm standard wood bit – you could use 4mm but I preferred a really tight fit.

Please note the lead time for replacement parts varies from item to item and may take up to 14-21 working days. I have to say it was extremely easy to setup and install – the components are so straight forward you don’t even need the instructions but there were a few pitfalls on testing and I came up with a much better idea than joining two GARDENA reels to save money this time. The ease and speed of reeling in and out was checked, and we measured the flow to see the losses from tap to the end of the pipe. And whilst expandable garden hoses offer some automation retracting to a degree, they are not used in the same way – you always have that pressure pulling you backward with an expanding hose as they work like a stretch rubber coming back to their normal size.this hose reel is ideal for many uses such as watering, car washing, pet shower, floor cleaning, etc. With modern innovations, there are some solutions available to the modern consumer, such as expanding hoses that can work pretty well if you pay for a good one and also have good water pressure at home. I want to fix the hose to an outbuilding close to where we will need the water, ideally then, I will use the hose in reverse and extend the hose to attach to the stand pipe supply, and use a 5 metre pipe from the hose reel ‘in’ connection to wash the car, water the garden etc. This is especially applicable to Scottish Offshore (KW15-17, ZE, HS, PA20, 41-49, 60-75, 77-78, KA27-28, PH40, 42-44), Scilly Isles (TR21-25), Northern Ireland (BT), Channel Islands (GY, JE), IOM (IM), Eire and BFPO addresses.

The 35m version of this product actually costs almost 3 times as much as the Von Haus automatic garden reel hose, but is it worth it?the screws and wall plugs included with the hose reel allow you to install it in brick, concrete or stone. In fact, it feels built to a budget, with sharp edges to the plastics and a brittle feel to the connectors and nozzle. it is also a quick-release mounting system, so it can be removed for storage by simply lifting the handle.