Update: My Self-Winding Suncast Hose Reel broke. Bought a Rapid Reel & loving life!
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Thanks for the idea though. It looks really cool and is a great conversation starter when it's in place on your house. The last thing I want to do is to drill anything into my vinyl siding. Knowing my luck with tools, I'll get the holes wrong, I'll mess it up in so many ways, and I'll be left with drill hole marks in the side of my house after it falls off onto the back patio! Me + a drill + masonary drill bits + wall mounted hose reel = total disaster and an afternoon of frustration. It's times like this I wish I knew a handy guy in my neighborhood because the wall mounted hose reels look to be the most sturdy by far.
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Industrial Wall Mounted Hose Reel
One Reel, Four Versatile Mounting Option
If you're still rolling up hoses stop! Get one of these and make your life easier today. This Wall Mounted Hose Reel mounts on any vertical surface, both parallel or perpendicular for left or right handed operation. Connect the 5' commercial grade 5/8" inlet hose to the water spigot, attach your hose (not included) and try not to smile the first time you use it! Its rugged, die-cast aluminum construction is protected by super-tough neutral bronze paint for years of good looks. It will never rust! Mounting hardware for masonry or stud walls included. Start enjoying neat and tidy hose storage today!
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Steve,
I have the same self-powered hose reel as you do and after 11 months, the handle broke off, just like yours.
I spoke to a nice lady at Suncast explaining my problem and they sent me a new handle and a new rotary valve to replace the original, all on warranty. Apparently, the O-rings on the valve tend to roll over which increases the drag on the handle eventually leading to failure.
With the new valve & handle, its feels better than new as I lubed everything with silicone grease to help reduce the drag.
I have the same self-powered hose reel as you do and after 11 months, the handle broke off, just like yours.
I spoke to a nice lady at Suncast explaining my problem and they sent me a new handle and a new rotary valve to replace the original, all on warranty. Apparently, the O-rings on the valve tend to roll over which increases the drag on the handle eventually leading to failure.
With the new valve & handle, its feels better than new as I lubed everything with silicone grease to help reduce the drag.
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This is the company who OEMs the reels to Griots Garage
http://www.rapidreel.com/
I've had 2 of them for a few years and they both look and act like brand new. Exceptional quality and design IMHO.
http://www.rapidreel.com/
I've had 2 of them for a few years and they both look and act like brand new. Exceptional quality and design IMHO.
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Steve,
I have the same self-powered hose reel as you do and after 11 months, the handle broke off, just like yours.
I spoke to a nice lady at Suncast explaining my problem and they sent me a new handle and a new rotary valve to replace the original, all on warranty. Apparently, the O-rings on the valve tend to roll over which increases the drag on the handle eventually leading to failure.
With the new valve & handle, its feels better than new as I lubed everything with silicone grease to help reduce the drag.
![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I have the same self-powered hose reel as you do and after 11 months, the handle broke off, just like yours.
I spoke to a nice lady at Suncast explaining my problem and they sent me a new handle and a new rotary valve to replace the original, all on warranty. Apparently, the O-rings on the valve tend to roll over which increases the drag on the handle eventually leading to failure.
With the new valve & handle, its feels better than new as I lubed everything with silicone grease to help reduce the drag.
![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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This is the company who OEMs the reels to Griots Garage
http://www.rapidreel.com/
I've had 2 of them for a few years and they both look and act like brand new. Exceptional quality and design IMHO.
http://www.rapidreel.com/
I've had 2 of them for a few years and they both look and act like brand new. Exceptional quality and design IMHO.
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Free-Standing Garden Hose Reel
A durable alternative to plastic “box-style" reels!
This model is designed for those who prefer not to drill holes for wall mounted reels...or need the frequent portability of wheeled models. It can rest comfortably on the patio, deck, or right next to bushes. A solid, non-tip base is equipped with four no-slip rubber feet for added protection and stability.
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The only thing it doesn't seem to have is a system that makes sure it spools up smoothly like some of the Suncast ones do, where you don't have to keep evening the hose out on the reel by hand as it's being reeled in, but it being all metal, it will last much longer. It appears to be built like a tank - like a 993. I didn't want to spend the $179 for the taller one (cart reel) that wheels out as I wanted it as low profile as possible, and cheap as possible. I'll call them next week and ask some follow up questions but it looks right. I wonder though how it doesn't tip over as you're unreeling it if it's not anchored to anything at all??? That's my biggest concern.
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This is the company who OEMs the reels to Griots Garage
http://www.rapidreel.com/
I've had 2 of them for a few years and they both look and act like brand new. Exceptional quality and design IMHO.
http://www.rapidreel.com/
I've had 2 of them for a few years and they both look and act like brand new. Exceptional quality and design IMHO.
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Do you have any issues with it being so low to the ground, having to get down on a knee for a while while you slowly reel it in, causing a bit of back ache? Also, do you miss not having the Smart Trak™ hose guide - it tracks hose neatly onto reel (like on the cheap Suncast ones)?
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http://www.reelcraftsales.com/Catalogs/29_Series_40.pdf
Spend the bucks...We have these in our aircraft hanger for over 15 years...still kickin with no leaks..
Spend the bucks...We have these in our aircraft hanger for over 15 years...still kickin with no leaks..
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http://www.reelcraftsales.com/Catalogs/29_Series_40.pdf
Spend the bucks...We have these in our aircraft hanger for over 15 years...still kickin with no leaks..
Spend the bucks...We have these in our aircraft hanger for over 15 years...still kickin with no leaks..
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PS - I bought the Rapid Reel you recommended today. I drove 35 miles to Frederick MD as they had them in stock and I wanted to see them and feel them before buying. I checked out the low one first, and the taller one on the 2 wheels. There was no way I was going to bend down each time, that low, just to reel in my hose with that low one so I bought the more expensive one on the wheels instead. It will be easier for my wife to use in the spring when she waters her plants as the wind up reel is more at body level.
I was up last night for a bit wondering what angle I could sell this idea of a $200 hose reel to my wife. We're really tight now due to a job change (not earning much money now) and I just came out and asked her this morning using the "will last a lifetime" angle.
She surprised me greatly by saying... "Just get it". When I got to the dealer, it turns out they assemble them in advance for you, for free. Sweet! That saved me 45 minutes of hell (I'm horrible at DIY stuff) and lots of cursing.
I washed my car in the rain today just to be able to use it. What a joy it is to have a hose reel that doesn't topple over when I pull on the hose from far away, and reels back in and out so quickly and smoothly. I freakin' love it!
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I have gotten some great info on here over the years, some of it having nothing to do with my 993![Embarrassment](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/redface.gif)
Thanks again,
Steve R
I was up last night for a bit wondering what angle I could sell this idea of a $200 hose reel to my wife. We're really tight now due to a job change (not earning much money now) and I just came out and asked her this morning using the "will last a lifetime" angle.
She surprised me greatly by saying... "Just get it". When I got to the dealer, it turns out they assemble them in advance for you, for free. Sweet! That saved me 45 minutes of hell (I'm horrible at DIY stuff) and lots of cursing.
I washed my car in the rain today just to be able to use it. What a joy it is to have a hose reel that doesn't topple over when I pull on the hose from far away, and reels back in and out so quickly and smoothly. I freakin' love it!
![](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41hgIFNd7rL._SL500_AA280_.jpg)
I have gotten some great info on here over the years, some of it having nothing to do with my 993
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Thanks again,
Steve R
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Do you have any issues with it being so low to the ground, having to get down on a knee for a while while you slowly reel it in, causing a bit of back ache? Also, do you miss not having the Smart Trak™ hose guide - it tracks hose neatly onto reel (like on the cheap Suncast ones)?
I guess I have to guide it myself. Better than replacing that plastic POS once a year.
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Jason-- Steve 96C4S's "Just bought my 1st Water Powered Hose reel - pretty impressed" thread
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Whoa, those are some serious hose reels. Are they for cold water or compressed air? It's kind of hard to tell from that web page link. Also, are they mounted on the floor or wall or do they just sit on the floor unmounted? I need one to just sit on the ground without any mounting of any kind (no screws).