You can store your garden hose safely and space-savingly on a hose reel when it is not in use. With a hose reel, you can put the annoying folding and unfolding of the hose behind you once and for all. We reveal what you should pay attention to when buying.
A hose reel is extremely practical
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GARDENA Classic wall-mounted hose reel 60 with hose guide roller: For easy wall mounting, with drip stop, angled connection, high capacity, space-saving (2650-20)
49.45 EUR To the product| drive | manually |
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| With hose? | no |
| Assembly | wall, mobile |
| material | plastic |
| Weight | 400g |
| hose capacity | 35 (3/4")-60 (1/2") m |
Gardena's Classic wall-mounted hose reel is one of the bestsellers on Amazon. In addition to the general popularity of the brand, this is also due to the high functionality of the device itself. The hose reel is equipped with a drip stop and also has a high hose capacity. The handling is also described as very good by most reviewers on Amazon. Even long hoses seem to be easy to roll up and down with the hand crank.
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Bradas AG 131 wall mounted hose reel portable
33.95 EUR To the product| drive | manually |
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| With hose? | no |
| Assembly | wall, mobile |
| material | galvanized steel |
| Weight | about 2.8 kg |
| hose capacity | 35 (3/4")-50 (1/2") w |
The Bradas hose reel is made of galvanized steel. In addition to the robust material, the simple wall mounting is also convincing. This is recommended. In principle, the design is also suitable for mobile use, but in view of the high weight due to the material, you should save it if in doubt. There is nothing wrong with the quality and the basic function. The value for money is excellent.
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Cellfast garden hose stand ALUPLUS 45 m, 1/2", 55-150
16.00 EUR To the product| drive | manually |
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| With hose? | no |
| Assembly | mobile |
| material | aluminum, plastic |
| Weight | 100 g |
| hose capacity | up to 45 m (1/2") |
Do you want an extra inexpensive, but still solid hose reel for your garden hose? Cellfast's stand meets both criteria. It is unbelievably cheap, but does its job with flying colors - or rather, it makes it easy for you to roll up and unroll the hose and store it neatly. The model is designed entirely for mobile use, meaning you can't mount it on the wall - a minor downside. The device also comes without additional functions.
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hose reel: The so-called hose reel is a classic hose reel without a protective housing. So it usually consists only of the drum with the reel and a hand crank.
hose box: The hose box is a hose reel whose drum is covered by a housing. When rolled up, the hose is therefore protected from external influences.
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Gardena Comfort wall-mounted hose box 25 roll-up automatic: Swivel hose reel, 25 m Gardena quality hose, short locking stops, including wall bracket, system parts and syringe (8023-20)
EUR 209.90 To the productautomatic roll-up
Most classic hose reels - i.e. the pure hose reels - are operated manually using a hand crank. Corresponding designs are particularly favorable, but of course mean a higher expenditure of time and effort. In addition, there are hose reels with an automatic reel on the market. These generally have a steel spring mechanism. In this case, all you have to do is press a button or lever on the reel. Then the device begins to "pull in" the garden hose without kinks. Such designs are more expensive than manual models.
Additional functions
The automatic hose retraction is not the only function that a hose reel can bring. One of the particularly practical extras is an anti-drip system. It prevents water from dripping out of the hose when it is no longer in use. This saves you valuable and endangered goods and also extends the life of your hose. Some hose reels are equipped with a mobile base and can be pushed. Such a hose trolley is an enormous relief for gardeners with physical disabilities.
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AquaRoll S, sin montar.
39.68 EUR To the productGarden hose included
A garden hose is usually already installed in hose boxes. However, this can then usually no longer be replaced, so that you have to analyze carefully when buying whether the hose meets your requirements. Important points in this context are the hose length and of course the quality. Is the hose valuable and durable? What do other customers say about this? Pure hose reels are almost always "hose-free". Such a hose reel is recommended if you already have a good garden hose.
Assembly
Wall: Most hose reels on the market are designed for mounting on the wall of the house - ideally in the immediate vicinity of a water connection. Normally, the accessories required for installation are included in the scope of delivery, i.e. the wall bracket and the dowels. At best, the holder can be pivoted so that you can easily reach all garden areas from the wall with the garden hose.
Mobile: A mobile hose reel has a handle that you can use to transport the reel including the hose from A to B. It offers a lot of flexibility, but also requires a certain amount of effort. Therefore, you should pay attention to a low weight with such a model. Combination models for wall mounting and mobile use are also available.
material processing
Hose reels are made of plastic, steel and/or metal. Models made of steel or metal are more robust and therefore usually more durable - but also heavier and more expensive. There are now very solid hose reels made of durable plastic that can definitely keep up with their sisters made of steel and metal in terms of quality. The most important thing is that the processing fits. Read reviews and testimonials to see how your target retractor fares in this regard.
youtubefrequently asked Questions
What is a hose reel?
A hose reel, also known as a hose reel, is a winding aid and practical storage for the garden hose. Each reel is equipped with a hose reel. You wind the hose onto this drum after each use, either manually using a hand crank or automatically at the push of a button.
What types of hose reels are there?
A distinction is made between hose reels and hose boxes on the one hand and manually and automatically operated hose reels on the other. In contrast to hose reels, hose boxes have a housing that protects the hose from external influences when it is rolled up. With manual hose reels, you pull in your garden hose with a hand crank, with models with a winding mechanism, the device does this at the push of a button.
How does a hose reel work?
The functional principle of a hose reel is simple: To unroll, take the front end of the hose in your hand and pull the latter with you - carefully, not jerkily. To roll up, all you have to do is operate the hand crank or button/lever, depending on whether you have a manual or automatic roll-up reel.
Which brands offer good hose reels?
As with almost all garden tools, Gardena is the first brand to be mentioned. The German manufacturer is very popular with many hobby gardeners thanks to the good quality at fair prices. The company's range also includes high-quality hose reels. Alternatively, the products from Bradas and Cellfast are recommended.
Where is the best place to buy a hose reel?
Hose reels are available in hardware stores and garden centers. In some cases you will even find what you are looking for at discounters (Lidl, Aldi). However, Amazon has the largest selection. As is well known, you can also enjoy a very pleasant ordering and return procedure there.
How much does a hose reel cost?
The exact cost of a hose reel depends on the manufacturer, the quality and functionality, and the type. The simplest models without extras are available from around 15 euros. Most hose reels are priced between 30 and 200 euros. Manually operated devices are generally significantly cheaper than variants with an automatic roll-up mechanism.
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garden hose
If you prefer a hose reel without a hose and do not yet have your own water hose, it is best to order one for your new reel right away. When buying, pay attention to the hose length, the material and the processing as well as (together) matching connections.
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