Outside hose reel?

[jtwrace]

Hello all,

Does anyone know of really good outside retractable hose reel? Preferably 5/8" hose. < $300 ideally

Thanks!

 

[SHIFT]

I bought a Macnaught Retracta back in December that I am very happy with. I found out about it here on GJ. It has 1/2" hose instead of 5/8" hose, but that hasn't caused me any issues. I got it from Amazon for $199.00, but it doesn't look like they have them anymore. Zoro carries them now at a slightly higher price, $240.00.

https://www.zoro.com/macnaught-retracta-water-garden-reel-dr460g-05/i/G8648900/

https://www.macnaughtusa.com/product/retracta-r3-standard-garden-hose-reel/

 

[Sumboodie]

Get an expandable hose.

 

[tarbellb]

Check Reelcraft and Cox

 

[tarmy]

Check out Eley...not auto retract...but best hose reel around.

 

[vertguy]

Another vote for Eley as mine has stayed outside year round for 5 years and counting with zero issues.

 

[16again]

Nothing like an ELEY. Non retractable and expensive. That said, buy once, cry once.

 

[loganb]

For outdoors I also vote Eley. Mine still looks and works as good as day 1, been 5 years

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[bob15]

I bought a Macnaught Retracta back in December that I am very happy with. I found out about it here on GJ. It has 1/2" hose instead of 5/8" hose, but that hasn't caused me any issues. I got it from Amazon for $199.00, but it doesn't look like they have them anymore. Zoro carries them now at a slightly higher price, $240.00.

https://www.zoro.com/macnaught-retracta-water-garden-reel-dr460g-05/i/G8648900/

https://www.macnaughtusa.com/product/retracta-r3-standard-garden-hose-reel/

I had one of those. It lasted about 13-14 years before the side cracked and it started leaking. I would buy one again....

 

[ddurrett896]

Eley

 

[DerekV]

I have two of these from Northern Tool, they're awesome. Simple color scheme, fully enclosed, hose is replaceable (many are NOT), and the cherry on top is that it's backed by the good folks at NT. Holding up great in the brutal TX sun (literally facing southwest) for over two years now. Highly recommended.

Strongway Retractable Garden Hose Reel with 5/8in. Dia. x 80ft.L Hose Wall Mount | Northern Tool

This powerful Strongway Retractable Garden Hose Reel utilizes a powerful spring-wind system with speed control that safely winds ...

www.northerntool.com

 

[Toolfool]

I have a Giraffe hose reel ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084VLRC9D/?tag=atomicindus08-20 ) out by the pool. It's been perfect for almost three years now.

 

[billconner]

Another vote for Eley as mine has stayed outside year round for 5 years and counting with zero issues.

Do you do anything with hose and reel for winter?

 

[Off_kilter]

I've been happy with my Gardena but I've only had it for 10 months.

Comes with a decent warranty.

 

[crewchief888]

Check Reelcraft and Cox

these 2 brands are the ones i see mounted on service trucks most of the time. cheaper reels dont last long when exposed to the elements.

 

[tarbellb]

these 2 brands are the ones i see mounted on service trucks most of the time. cheaper reels dont last long when exposed to the elements.

Yup

Careful tho, my entry level Cox was disappointing. The more pricey stuff is nice.

 

[mike93lx]

I love my eley reel. Just trying to make peace with $200 for a 100ft hose. They send a leader with the reel that I am convinced is just to show you how incredible the quality is in their hoses. It's amazing the difference between it and the stuff at big box stores... But it is still 3-4x the cost

 

[Badger 13]

Another vote for Eley. You get what you pay for.

 

[Re-Tired]

Eley all the way.

 

[niget2002]

This site has cost me too much money.

I took the plunge and ordered the Eley hose reel this morning. I'm replacing two broken plastic ones.

 

[mike93lx]

This site has cost me too much money.

I took the plunge and ordered the Eley hose reel this morning. I'm replacing two broken plastic ones.

You won't regret it. It's super high quality.