No More Tripping Over Hoses Thanks To Hose Reels
Whether the weather is dry or humid, it's always a good idea to have a hose handy to water to the plants, keep the grass green, or even for a sprinkler so the kids can run under it, keeping cool in the summer. But of course, damage to your hose is common – you leave it on the grass and run the mower over it, or the heat bares down and creates holes in the hose.
Garden hose reels will help protect your hose from damage – they are primarily designed to aid in the storage and protection of a garden hose when it isn’t in use. Whether you have damaged your current hose reel, or you are simply looking for a new reel or to stock up for all the hoses you have in your yard, they’re a great investment and there is plenty of variety available on eBay.
Why you need a garden hose reel
A hose reel is a spindle constructed of metal, fibreglass, or plastic that allows you to store a hose. A hose reel's diameter, length, pressure rating, and winding method are all features to keep an eye out for – and they can either be fitted to a wall or portable.
When purchasing a garden hose reel, you want to take into account the reel’s capacity, which is determined by the size of your existing garden hose. Most garden hose reels can hold hoses up to 100 feet in length, with others able to support hoses as long as 300 feet.
The hose reel’s location is the next thing to consider. There are a variety of options for storing hoses, including wall-mounted or ground-stake reels, portable carts, and resin boxes that rest on the patio. Retractable hose reels are more expensive and need more effort to operate manually. There are also types available that have wire baskets attached, which is ideal for storing gardening equipment and gloves.
Check out the full range available on eBay today and find the right size for your reel.