I hate hose reels

**Bunky** · 04-29-2016, 05:00 PM

I have considered getting one and agree it is an investment.

**ShaneB** · 04-29-2016, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by RaskyR1

Why didt you go baller status and buy the $700 RoboReel?

Eh, I went "baller status" with the steam vac, gotta limit those purchases to one per year lol

**Jaddie** · 04-29-2016, 08:50 PM

Ive lusted after the Eley reels for a few years. Theyre the best. Theres one thing about buying an Eley reel: it probably will outlast you. I have some of their quick-connects and their spray nozzle, and those are all cadillac pieces. (Believe it or not, their shower attachment sheets water better for me than a cut hose.)

I deal with just a 50-foot hose and figure I should learn better hose management practices before buying a reel. Ive considered buying a US$30–40 reel just to see if a reel would solve the problem I have: stepping, tripping, and slipping on excess hose on the ground.

Speaking of the RoboReel water hose reel, its available just in Austin, Texas, and its been that way for about a year, which tells me its not ready for prime time. Id rather have the Eley, especially for the money. People all over the world, not just in Austin, laud the Eley as the undisputed hose reel champ.

Some people complain about the reels being assembled in China. Well, sos the iPhone. Apparently, the Eleys have effective quality controls in place.

Enjoy your reel!

And dont forget to list it in your last will and testament. Your great-great grandchildren will enjoy it one day.

**Jaddie** · 04-29-2016, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by Swanicyouth

But, the hose really also makes all the difference IMHO.

I believe so, too.

My wash experience improved dramatically when I switched from the Gilmour Flexogen to the Flexzilla. Theres still hose on the ground, but it doesnt fight me like the Flexogen. Gilmour says the Flexogen wont kink. Well, neither will steel pipe.

(And speaking of Flexzilla, I bought the new one with the hard plastic "swiveling" grips on the ends. One of the grips cracked and I tried to order a replacement grip. The customer rep from Flexzilla asked me for a couple of pieces of documentation and offered to replace the entire hose, which cost US$50, while allowing me to keep the one I have now.)