David Gibbs wrote:
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Folks:
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I'm looking for a good quality hose reel with brass fittings.
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I've had 3 or 4 of the plastic reels (purchased at home depot, sears, &=

menards) and they all end up breaking after a year or so.
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I'd really like to find something that has sturdy construction and bras=
s
fittings that can a) won't break after just 1 year and b) can possibly =
be
replaced if they do break.
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Any suggestions?
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I would prefer an email response, as I don't monitor this group often.
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Thanks!
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dm

Funny you should ask. =


I just got a catalog from "Improvements" with [what appears to be] such
a hose reel described. They have a website and I found it there. There's
a green-colored one (item# 226875 or 226659) and an almond-colored one
(item# 246576 or 246584) both of which come as either cart or
wall-mount. Here's the link to item# 226875

http://www.improvementscatalog.com/P...duct=3D226875x

Here's some of the description:

Commercial-Quality Hose Reel Cart That A Kansas Tornado Can=92t Overturn!=

($199.99 + $10.00 extra shipping)

That may be an overstatement, but this heavy-duty, all-steel hose reel
cart weighs 70 lbs. without the hose! It=92s a good thing it=92s got two
extra-wide, rubber, semi-pneumatic =93turf=94 tires (9-=BE=94 in dia.) an=
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sealed ball bearings that make it easy to roll where you need it,
without it tipping over! Holds up to 150=92 of 5/8=94 hose (not included)=
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Machined brass fittings, with swivel hose connection. Wall-mountable
with plate sold separately. 5=92-long, =BE=94 leader hose is included.
22=94x23=94x27-=BD=94 tall overall. Allow 4 weeks for delivery.



Wall-Mount Hose Reel. ($129.99 + $6.00 extra shipping)

The reel is the same as that on the reel cart above, but this one mounts
on your wall using a heavy, 11-gauge steel mounting plate (included)
that attaches to any masonry or wood frame wall. Includes 4=92-long, =BE=94=

leader hose; tension brake to prevent =93free-spinning=94 after pulling h=
ose
out; and anti-kink spring. Allow 4 weeks for delivery. Please specify
mounting type relative to wall: perpendicular or parallel.

Optional Wall-Mount Plate (item# 226859 $39.99)