This post reminds me... Anybody tried a self-winding hose reel? I'm
curious about their function & durability.

I've seen these at various places:
http://www.hydro-industries.com/index.asp
Also my local Home Depot stocks a battery-powered reel (I forget the brand).

Victor

"Ermalina" wrote in message
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David Gibbs wrote:

Folks:

I'm looking for a good quality hose reel with brass fittings.

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.

I'd really like to find something that has sturdy construction and brass
fittings that can a) won't break after just 1 year and b) can possibly be
replaced if they do break.

Any suggestions?

I would prefer an email response, as I don't monitor this group often.

Thanks!

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...roduct=226875x

Here's some of the description:

Commercial-Quality Hose Reel Cart That A Kansas Tornado Can't 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's a good thing it's got two
extra-wide, rubber, semi-pneumatic "turf" tires (9-¾" in dia.) and
sealed ball bearings that make it easy to roll where you need it,
without it tipping over! Holds up to 150' of 5/8" hose (not included).
Machined brass fittings, with swivel hose connection. Wall-mountable
with plate sold separately. 5'-long, ¾" leader hose is included.
22"x23"x27-½" 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'-long, ¾"
leader hose; tension brake to prevent "free-spinning" after pulling hose
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)