Hello! Been looking to buy a retractable garden hose reel for inside the new garage. There are some options on Amazon but I ordered one and it was basically plastic...even the spray nozel. I am looking for a quality retractable hose reel that I can pull in and out easy for washing cars. - any suggestions?
Best Retractable Garden Hose Reel?
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acer66
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Thanks for the link - looks like a solid choice and great reviews.
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Jeepster04
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As far as Im concerned, this is the best.
https://www.eleyhosereels.com/?gcli...cUj34b1bQ3AJ7jEpvT0YPqFpu5q2L1SQaAvDEEALw_wcB
https://www.eleyhosereels.com/?gcli...cUj34b1bQ3AJ7jEpvT0YPqFpu5q2L1SQaAvDEEALw_wcB
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Vintage Veloce
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Everyone is going to say Eley...
and they are right.
and they are right.
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I have an Eley mounted to a 4x4 post. Though it is not retractable, in every other way it is the highest quality. You can wind the hose back quite easily, and the winding "resistance" is adjustable. You can reach a happy medium between not playing out extra hose when you pull it out, and ease of rewinding.
I gave them at both houses and there is no better. Been just about everywhere , these are the best !
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It was a thread just like this one that made me spend nearly $300 on an Eley hose reel and I have absolutely no regrets.
16again
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IMHO ELEY is the best! I’m a firm believer in buying once. 
37ford4dr
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any thoughts on the Griots one? it looks like it makes sense to me.
https://www.griotsgarage.com/produc...580634169676558&utm_content=.PLA-All Products
https://www.griotsgarage.com/produc...580634169676558&utm_content=.PLA-All Products
ddurrett896
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Eley
16again
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That is steel, eventually will rust. The ELEY is a much better product and only a few dollars more.
jahn
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We have and love this
https://www.frontgate.com/100-retra...UimLRaDkJGEkXSxusk2FRNOqewgOr27hoCNv0QAvD_BwE
https://www.frontgate.com/100-retra...UimLRaDkJGEkXSxusk2FRNOqewgOr27hoCNv0QAvD_BwE
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Jon_E
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Two votes for ELEY. Bought one for work and another for home. Absolutely excellent.
Thanks all for your recommendation on ELEY, I have heard that before! I am hoping to be able to swivel the house as its on the back wall...do the ELEY reels unreel and reel back up even if the hose is pulled at an angle? Or do they make any swivel reels? I didnt see any on their website. Thanks for all the feedback!
16again
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I don’t know all the product line. That said, call them. Not only is the product great, the people there are as well.
Steve in UT
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I hate the enclosed reels, Black Widow havens!
MFortie
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The Elay is nice!
But I have a couple of these from Northern Tool and they work very well. Seven year warranty -- one of my connector hoses is showing it's age (hot sun in San Diego county) and they're sending me a new one no charge.
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200640139_200640139
But I have a couple of these from Northern Tool and they work very well. Seven year warranty -- one of my connector hoses is showing it's age (hot sun in San Diego county) and they're sending me a new one no charge.
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200640139_200640139
That doesnt sound good!
I went ahead and just ordered this one from Eley - hard to go against so many consistent suggestions!
https://www.eleyhosereels.com/products/wall-mount-garden-hose-reel?variant=5999764356
https://www.eleyhosereels.com/products/wall-mount-garden-hose-reel?variant=5999764356
LS6 Tommy
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I'm on board with the Eley reels, too. I currently have two NeverLeak reels that I got about 20 years ago that are going strong. If/when they go, I'm getting Eleys, even though they do look a little "industrial" mounted on a house.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/NeverLeak-Steel-125-ft-Wall-Mount-Hose-Reel/3560784
Tommy
https://www.lowes.com/pd/NeverLeak-Steel-125-ft-Wall-Mount-Hose-Reel/3560784
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If you don't want it mounted to a wall, Eley also sells a post mount kit for that reel. With the kit, you can mount it to a 4x4 or 6x6 post. This is what I did:
16again
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Good choice.
mercifiknow
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Hate to divert the thread but...are there quick connections for water hoses and the bibbs?
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16again
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Absolutely. ELEY sells them as well. Another great product from them.
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I feel like I should start another thread on this but I wanted to put a second plug in for Eley. This thread got me thinking that I needed to buy the extension kit so my reel could hold more hose. As it is now, when I roll it up the hose starts to hit the mounting bracket if you don't neatly put the hose on the reel. I think I have 125' of hose on it.
Anyway, ordered the extension kit and tried to install it last week. It says on their website that the extension would work on 2009+ models and mine was bought in Dec 2012, so I thought I was good. The kit came with 3 longer bolts but no nuts and the existing nuts had different threads. Kinda annoying but thats ok I suppose. I also noticed my arm only had two bolts on the clamp for the axle, the instructions show 4 bolts on the model in the photos... Hmm, wonder if my reel can hold an extra 70-75' of hose.. So I sent them an email over the weekend and this morning I get an email with an order confirmation. They are sending me a new arm that has 4 bolts for the axle and the nuts for the bolts that go through the hub! Now thats a good business!
Anyway, ordered the extension kit and tried to install it last week. It says on their website that the extension would work on 2009+ models and mine was bought in Dec 2012, so I thought I was good. The kit came with 3 longer bolts but no nuts and the existing nuts had different threads. Kinda annoying but thats ok I suppose. I also noticed my arm only had two bolts on the clamp for the axle, the instructions show 4 bolts on the model in the photos... Hmm, wonder if my reel can hold an extra 70-75' of hose.. So I sent them an email over the weekend and this morning I get an email with an order confirmation. They are sending me a new arm that has 4 bolts for the axle and the nuts for the bolts that go through the hub! Now thats a good business!
Triumph1200
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Eley and you never have to replace it.
I REALLY like my Eley, but I am used to coiling it up on the ground or a hose hanger so anything would have been an upgrade.
It has even survived my ***** MIL, SIL, & BIL trying to get the hose on or off without unlocking it and still cranking the handle. I have mine set up as "perpendicular" due to where it is located on the house and how it goes both directions.
They are expensive so maybe I will reward myself with another one in a few years. That or really splurge and just get irrigation...
It has even survived my ***** MIL, SIL, & BIL trying to get the hose on or off without unlocking it and still cranking the handle. I have mine set up as "perpendicular" due to where it is located on the house and how it goes both directions.
They are expensive so maybe I will reward myself with another one in a few years. That or really splurge and just get irrigation...
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tab2, do you leave it outside when its freezing? Or do you remove it from the house/where ever its mounted?
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I use to always say the USA craftsman hoses but unfortunately those are long gone... May be able to find some NOS somewhere...
While they are $$, I would try one of the eley hoses if I were in the market.
While they are $$, I would try one of the eley hoses if I were in the market.
Certainly pricey..... hard to justify!
16again
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Get the hose from ELEY.So how about best garden hoses? I will be using this in the garage and am looking for a 75' to 100' hose. I was looking at Flexzilla but didn't really need the bright green accent in my garage.
mercifiknow
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Absolutely. ELEY sells them as well. Another great product from them.
Awesome!
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Junkman
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I bought the Eley hose reel 2 years ago based on what was said on these forums, and was happy with it until this spring when I took it out from the cellar storage. It was leaking from the swivel joint, and the hose blew out. Had me bummed out trying to find the location on their website for a warranty claim. Had to register, and then fill out the claim. Emailed it to them around 4 o'clock, and got a email back saying that my claim was approved for free replacement parts, and they were shipping them on the same day. My faith in them being a good company has been reinforced with the quick handling of a claim. I highly recommend them!
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Has anyone got the flexzilla one? Thinking about this for my house getting built. Since I'm having the 3rd bay extended they have to move the hose bib and it will be inside the garage. Need something that can retract and swivel flattish against the wall when not in use.