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You can still take the entire hose off the out of the reel box, drain it and out it away for winter storage. Can an automatic hose reel be used for all types of hoses, or are there specific types that work best with it? The anti-kink hose itself actually feels good quality and didn’t give me any immediate cause for concern over its durability. I also like the fact that Vonhaus had placed an extra design feature into the hole where the hose feeds in and out that guides it and keeps it reeling and unreeling in a uniform manner. Frost-proof: The innovative Gardena frost protection system ensures that the Wall-Mounted Hose Box RollUp M is frost-proof and can stay outside all year round Not sure what to look for in a good automatic garden hose reel? Well, we are here to help with this short guide that’ll highlight a few things to keep an eye out for. From housing and casing issues, to broken winding mechanisms, to length, to hose quality, and even the connectors that are included I run through what you need to make this happen from start to finish. I even show you an install and what components are needed in my HAUSHOF review. Housing / casing compared
Most automatic hose reels came with a basic sprayer. In these, you twist the nozzle to work through the installed spray patterns. You usually find a number of patterns from light spray through to a high pressure flow. You may want to buy a sprayer with a more extensive variety of water flow pressures and spray patterns. The hose that comes with the automatic hose reel is the one you should use with the product. The auto hose reel is known as a “closed reel” and you can’t take out the hose and replace it with another one. The hoses that come with the auto hose reel are designed and tested to stay tangle- and kink free. How does an automatic hose reel retract the hose, and is there a risk of the hose getting tangled or kinked?
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With manual hose reels, once you stop pulling the hose stops moving. However you do need to hold the hose taut to get the best water pressure. Automatic brake
Mounting is a doddle – just lift the unit into place and then place in the plastic bar as highlighted Long-lasting roll-up system: The hose can be rolled up automatically, safely and reliably because of the centrifugal brake and integrated hose guide. It rewinds steadily without twisting or kinking If you’re not extending from the tap then it comes with everything you need, the sprinkler and the connector – just plug it onto your garden tap: Aluminium alloys and stainless steel are the best choices for metal garden hose reels. Reels made from hard plastic resin won’t rust either although they are not as strong as metal. Durability
Perfect for large gardens - 10/10 kink-rated hose (also available in 25m)
Many manual garden hoses are just left in a tangled heap near the outside water tap for their next use, exposed to the weather. If you do roll them up on the manual reel, you need to do it slowly and carefully and ensure that the hose doesn’t tangle. How easy is it to install an automatic hose reel, and what tools are required?
How can you be this confident ahead of time you might ask? The answers pretty simple. The hose is practically bullet proof. The swivel mechanism feels and looks industrial. The automatic return system also feels bullet proof. If you’re like me and want a product to last, then I feel this is the one to watch. Granted, there is the upfront cost.A pre-installed hose stopper will allow you to control the length of your hose as it retracts. You can also use the stopper to find the ideal length for watering. The stopper will maintain your set hose length until you are done or you decide to change it. Plastic vs Metal reels
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. As for the right size for your garden, generally 20m is a good size for a small to medium garden and 35-40m for a medium to large garden. Measure from your outside water tap to the furthest reaches of your garden. Buy just the length of hose that you need. It’ll save you money and some of the hose wouldn’t just sit curled up in the reel forever. How durable are automatic hose reels, and what materials are they typically made of? While it has the word ‘basic’ in its name, this product is certainly not substandard by any stretch of the imagination. The reel’s casing and winding mechanism’s build quality is only second to the far more expensive Gardena model and it’s a close second at that. The premium quality 35 metre hose with power grip technology is rated to 3500 kPa with a 10/10 kink resistance making it reliable, long-lasting and its high-density/quality double spiral mesh reinforcing reduces the chance of kinking, knotting and twisting. Both the hose and hose box are made from UV stabilised material that has been tested to the equivalent of 3 years of Australian sunshine.For washing your car, look for a suitable washing brush that attaches to the hose. What is the price range for automatic hose reels, and how do I choose the best one for my needs and budget? If registered online, your Auto Reel will benefit from a 5 year guarantee so it matches up to Gardena as they also include 5 years warranty, providing maximum assurance that your tool will be watering your garden for many years to come. And if you think it’s a bit expensive for you or maybe the hose is longer than you need, you can get smaller versions of the same from 10m to 20m and 30m Auto Reels. Pros Frost-proof: The innovative Gardena frost protection system ensures that the Wall-Mounted Hose Box RollUp XL is frost-proof and can stay outside all year round The models of automatic garden hose reels in this review take hoses in the range of 20m to 40m. This is generally the length of the hose available with these types of hose reels, although you may sometimes find a 10m hose auto reel.