• Ground Hose Guide Set

    Ground Hose Guide Set

    Guide your hose around multiple trouble spots

    Item: 4541

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    Handy Hose Hanger

    Item: 4550-CH

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Hoses & Reels frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the standard and Hi-flow Hose Reels?

Our standard Hose Reels feature a 12mm garden hose, whereas the Hi-flow Reels come with a slightly larger 14mm internal diameter garden hose. Because of the design, all retractable hose reels will reduce water pressure to varying degrees. With the larger diameter hose in the Hi-flow model, we've calculated a 25% better water flow rate in comparison to our standard models. Unless you have extremely high water pressure, we would always recommend the Hi-flow model for the best watering experience. In particular, anyone who has low to medium water pressure at their home should choose the Hi-flow model to minimise loss of pressure.

What should I consider when deciding between a retractable and manual reel?

There are a number of things to consider when deciding which type of hose reel is right for you. Where can you locate it? Do you have a wall you can mount it to? If you have a big property, do you want to move it around from place to place? Are you renting and want to take it to your next home? What is your budget? Do you need a heavy duty solution? What is most important to you, convenience or value? Here are our brief summations of the hose reels we offer:

Wall Mounted
If wall mounting is ok, the most popular choice is a Retractable Hose Reel. In heavy use situations, our Heavy Duty Manual Reel is the best choice.

Portable
A Hose Reel Cart allows you to move the hose as much as you need and is rewound via the handle on the side of the unit. It is possible to purchase additional brackets that allow Retractable Hose Reels to be used in more than one location but keep in mind the reels become heavier when full of water and having to move it won’t be as enjoyable an experience as simply pulling it in and out when needed.

Free-standing
You can create a free-standing solution for the Retractable Hose Reel by purchasing a specialised mounting solution such as the Fixed Ground Mount or Retractable Hose Reel Mounting Post, bear in mind that both options need to be permanently secured. Alternatively, our manual wind Hose Reel Box is an attractive storage option that sits on the ground with no installation required. This is also a good solution

Can you attach an 18mm hose to the Manual Hose Reels?

No, unfortunately the 18mm hose is too large for our Manual Hose Reels.

What are the hose reel covers for?

The Hose Reel Covers are made with UV protected materials to add an increased layer of protection for any Hose Reel's that may be positioned directly in the sun at any given length of time. They also protect the Hose Reel from any creatures that may find their way into the reel through the screw holes. Please keep in mind the cover is fabric and will eventually deteriorate from the elements, however it is a great value way to protect your investment over time.