How durable is the connection from the feeder hose to the reel? Will it last more than one season?
1781969
I am well into my second season with this hose reel and have had no problems at all.
1781970
I am on the 2nd season and have had no problems with the feeder hose to the reel. No problems at all with the hose mobile.
1781971
Hi Terri, this item has work very well for me. the feeder hose is durable and there are no leakages at the seals. This well be my 2nd season of use, I am very please with this item
1781972
I've had my reel for 3 years and experienced no problems with the connection. This past year I left my hose and reel outside all winter, (drained all the water of course). Of course it all depends on if you're one of those persons who repeatedly unwinds the reel fully and then trys to pull a few more inches off of your hose! It's just not going to do that! The connection is durable but won't take constant abuse. I added a 3 foot section of hose to the original 3 foot and zip-tied the hose at the connection end to the reel frame. I still have the flexibility to move the reel but there is no strain on the connection. I'm on my 4th year and no leaks.
1781973
I've had my reel for 3 years and experienced no problems with the connection. This past year I left my hose and reel outside all winter, (drained all the water of course). Of course it all depends on if you're one of those persons who repeatedly unwinds the reel fully and then trys to pull a few more inches off of your hose! It's just not going to do that! The connection is durable but won't take constant abuse. I added a 3 foot section of hose to the original 3 foot and zip-tied the hose at the connection end to the reel frame. I still have the flexibility to move the reel but there is no strain on the connection. I'm on my 4th year and no leaks. I've had my reel for 3 years and experienced no problems with the connection. This past year I left my hose and reel outside all winter, (drained all the water of course). Of course it all depends on if you're one of those persons who repeatedly unwinds the reel fully and then trys to pull a few more inches off of your hose! It's just not going to do that! The connection is durable but won't take constant abuse. I added a 3 foot section of hose to the original 3 foot and zip-tied the hose at the connection end to the reel frame. I still have the flexibility to move the reel but there is no... » Read More I've had my reel for 3 years and experienced no problems with the connection. This past year I left my hose and reel outside all winter, (drained all the water of course). Of course it all depends on if you're one of those persons who repeatedly unwinds the reel fully and then trys to pull a few more inches off of your hose! It's just not going to do that! The connection is durable but won't take constant abuse. I added a 3 foot section of hose to the original 3 foot and zip-tied the hose at the connection end to the reel frame. I still have the flexibility to move the reel but there is no strain on the connection. I'm on my 4th year and no leaks. « Show Less
152059
Does attaching a hose to this reel defeat the purpose of buying a lead-free (drinking-safe) hose?
574252
No; I have found the best hose reel I have used. Several plastic reels broke after only one years use. Water flow is good since hose is properly reeled and unreeled from the drum
825451
The reel is hard plastic, so rain shouldn't pose a problem for it. However, I would suggest making sure your cord(s) connections are protected from the rain and dripping water.
2257521
It has been over two years that I have mine; in regular once per week use. The original hose is still intact and in use (many complain it breaks; not mine). Have had no complaints so far.
2178403
I have 100 ft of hose. This is the third one I have bought, great reel, no problem with rusting issue or leaking.
2240762
This reel is not very strong to hold a garden hose. It's designed to hold electric cord. I would purchase a reel designed to hold a heavy garden hose.
1060873
this hose will roll on a reel nicely, pressurized or not, its very hard to kink while using, i drag it around a 43 foot sportfish, to kink it you have to get it caught just right but even pulling seems to free it,DEFINITELY worth the money
1060877
Hi, No, I have not tried the hose on a hose reel. Update: It has been getting colder here and my other hoses have been difficult to handle while I drain and coil them. The Flexzilla is still staying quite flexible.
648388
I have 3 of these reels I am real happy with them. I use them for bass and catfish the line I use is 20lb breaded line super good for25lb catfish. I had no problem. I say give it a try and see what happen for the price you can not beat it. GO FOR IT
1636769
i have the same question, can the factory provide some guidance? Several owners advised about the 50' reel spring not being strong enough to retract the cord properly. Thanks, Dave C
1054261
It stays put pretty well. So long as the hose comes off the reel smoothly there isn't a problem.
1719167
I bought this reel last Fall, it has served me well. I don't know all of the parts associated with the reel, but the bale (I think that is what it is called) on my reel has become a little loose. This reel has caught me some nice fish though and handled it very well. Overall it is a nice reel, but I would probably spend a little more for something else.
829617
It is made almost entirely of ABS plastic, so after about 10 years in the sun, it will start to degrade. But it will still work fine. There is a small connecting pipe made of galvanized steel that will start to rust eventually, in about 5 years and will probably be rusted through is 10 years. The water doesn't run through the pipe- it runs through the reel and has the handle connected to it. I live in a humid climate (Southeast Texas) where we get a lot of humidity and direct sun on the reel, and mine last ten years, but I'm ok with that. I have tried several hose reels and this one is the best I can find. It is made almost entirely of ABS plastic, so after about 10 years in the sun, it will start to degrade. But it will still work fine. There is a small connecting pipe made of galvanized steel that will start to rust eventually, in about 5 years and will probably be rusted through is 10 years. The water doesn't run through the pipe- it runs through the reel and has the handle connected to it. I live in a humid climate (Southeast Texas) where we get a lot of humidity and direct sun on the reel, and mine last ten years, but I'm ok with that. I have tried several hose reels and this one is the... » Read More It is made almost entirely of ABS plastic, so after about 10 years in the sun, it will start to degrade. But it will still work fine. There is a small connecting pipe made of galvanized steel that will start to rust eventually, in about 5 years and will probably be rusted through is 10 years. The water doesn't run through the pipe- it runs through the reel and has the handle connected to it. I live in a humid climate (Southeast Texas) where we get a lot of humidity and direct sun on the reel, and mine last ten years, but I'm ok with that. I have tried several hose reels and this one is the best I can find. « Show Less
1722801
It handles the braided line well. Love the reel and have caught some big fish with the reel and it brings the fish up with no difficulty.
25548
I use the 20lb test, moss green on my Abu Garcia Blackmax baitcasting reel. Had no issues whatsoever with the line, even when fishing in some thick hydrilla. Pulled bass right out and have yet to break or fray the line. I'd recommend giving it a shot.
1554692
Typically, the cover on rubber hose is thicker than most other types of garden hose. This particular model, a standard size ELEY hose reel, will hold up to 150 feet of 'traditional' style 5/8" hose. However, it is rated for only 100 feet of rubber hose. If more space is required, the reel can hold up to 170 feet of rubber hose after being modified with the Extra-Capacity Kit, which is available on the Eley Hose Reel website.