Gardena(08055) Retractable Garden Hose Reel 100' x 1/2" hose, Wall Mounted, Automatic Retraction & Length Lock for Easy Watering. Heavy Duty Swivel Bracket 180°, Includes Nozzle. Made in Europe

Recently had some professional landscaping done on my property, and needed a new watering hose system. My Dad had bought Gardena products back in the 1960's-70's and raved about the quality of the product, and when I saw that Gardena currently makes retractable reels, I knew that was going to be my choice. I made the correct decision. Quality of hardware is outstanding. The use of the reel is fantastic - easy to use and always retracts easily and perfectly every time. Wish the hose quality was more heavy duty - it does feel thin, but performs well. This one was the 100' model, attached to the house, but I have also purchased the 60' model, mounted in the ground. FYI: I had reservations about the ground mounted version, but they did a great job of designing the mounting system - once properly installed, you CANNOT pull it out of the ground, which was my great fear! When my landscaper used the reel system he was amazed at how well the system worked, and wanted to know more. Gardena makes some great products, quality is very good, I know you will enjoy using their products!!!

I cut the end off and replaced it so that I could use my own nozzles. But otherwise a great product that has saved my back time and time again.

So far, so good. It seems to retract nicely.

This hose reel is heavy and feels sturdy. The nozzle is a bit cheap but it will work for now. I don't get as much water volume as I do with my other water hoses because this hose has a smaller diameter, but I expected that after reading other reviews and decided to try it anyway.I like the way the hose reels itself back in with a guide that goes back and forth to keep it reeling evenly into the housing. The hose goes in all the way whether it's under pressure or not so no need to release the pressure from the hose to reel it in.To install it I put a piece of pressure treated wood about a foot into the ground and secured the wood to my deck. I added a spigot and mounted the hose reel to the wood. The hose reel is heavy but it is very secure the way I mounted it.I would recommend this product as long as you know about the lower water volume due to the size of the hose. I hope it last for many years.

Super quality. Reel functions perfectly.

Key Features:1. **Effortless Retraction**: The spring-loaded hose retracts with a light tug, locking and releasing automatically, ensuring ease of use.2. **Durability**: Made with high-density, UV-resistant materials, it withstands outdoor conditions, including frost protection during winter months.3. **Complete Set**: Includes a premium hose, wall bracket, connection hose, tap connectors, and a nozzle, ensuring a ready-to-use system right out of the box.4. **Versatility**: The reel’s 180-degree swivel and long hose ensure comprehensive watering, reaching even the most distant spots in your yard.5. **Warranty**: A 5-year warranty ensures long-term reliability and peace of mind.Ideal for anyone seeking a tidy, hassle-free watering solution, this reel provides precision, convenience, and durable performance in any garden setting.```

Purchased this based on the reviews. Wish I had dug a little deeper and found out that this thing is a piece of garbage, but I had to learn the hard way. Fortunately, I have the assurance protection plan and was refunded the money because I was outside of the return window. I purchased this with the intention of putting it up immediately, but due to a remodeling project that was going on at our house that extended an additional three months, I wasn’t able to put this on until last week. within one minute of it being installed, two of the nuts that are holding it to the house, the heads broke off. They literally just popped off across the patio. The very first time I pulled the hose out to water an item. I heard a snapping sound and then what sounded like a spring unwinding for a minute. It turns out it was the retraction device breaking on the very first use rendering the entire hose worthless. It will neither pull out nor retract. One use. Total garbage. It turns out. This is a pretty common problem with this product.

This hose reel is a game changer compared to a standard hose. It is easy to pull out and stop when you have enough hose. It retracts very easily in the hose housing. Very nice snap on couplings. Very well made.