Ayleid Retractable Garden Hose Reel,1/2 in x 100 ft Wall Mounted Hose Reel, with 9- Function Sprayer Nozzle, Any Length Lock/Slow Return System/Wall Mounted/180°Swivel Bracket (Grey)

So I have been agonizing for a while over what hose reel to buy. I have a narrow strip of grass between a shared sidewalk and the side of my house where my water spout is. I didn't need a 100'+ reel since my area is not that large, but I wanted the convenience of a reel for watering. I almost bought a 100' heavy duty one from Costco, but I was worried about its size.I then saw this one. The gray colors matched my house and it had a 65' option which was more than enough for me.As another reviewer mentioned, 7/16 is the size of the bit you need for the screws. That was the most challenging part for me as I didn't have one that size and had to go to 2 stores to find it (it was only about $10).Install was very simple - 4 holes, add in the anchors, and screw in the faceplate. I did add some silicon around the screw holes and the face plate just to help with water from seeping into house from the screw holes.The screws/anchors they give you are pretty good quality and more than adequate for the job. The "swinging bracket" is simply a plastic bar stuck through - at first I was disappointed by this, as I was expecting some type of metal spring bracket, but then its simplicity actually was a benefit. I had worried about the depth of the unit sticking out into the shared sidewalk, then HOA getting on my case, but with this mount I can actually keep it stored against the wall vs. sticking out, so that isn't a concern!My first test with watering it seemed to go well. It pulled out and retracted easy, and the water pressure was actually better since it was a 1/2" hose.Overall, I am pretty happy on the onset with this purchase. I am thinking of buying another for my backyard area, but I want to wait a bit to see how this holds up!PROS:-Good Quality-Easy to Install-Good Hardware-Nice to have smaller size hose option-comes with both a 9 function spray nozzle and a single spray end-2 year warranty-ability to store against the wall vs. sticking outPOTENTIAL CONCERNS (which may not really be concerns):-When I first opened the package, I noticed that the spray nozzle had an odd red marking on it, which led me to believe I might have received a returned item - but the rest of the items seemed brand new.-So far it doesn't leak, but I noticed that when I pull out the hose, as it "locks" in place there is a quick shot of water from the spout. I did try and tighten it a bit more, so that might help, but it was only happening when the hose would lock in place.-I opted for this "light duty" hose reel over a "heavy duty" hose reel, so I am hoping it will last. I am mainly using it for watering plants and occasionally washing a car, so I am guessing it should be good - but time will tell!-on the top of the plastic bar for the bracket there is a male end screw top. I am not sure what that is for, and I don't see it documented anywhere.======UPDATE=======I have enjoyed using this reel so much that I bought a second for my back yard area!In chatting with the company I found that the threaded part of the support bar is to hold the spray attachment. It does hold it, but not too well.Very happy with this reel, and I definitely am glad I could get a second so they both match!

This is the second hose reel that I’ve purchased like this! It is a game changerNo more hassle of rolling up a hose and this is esthetically pleasing

When I pull out the hose a bit it gets into a tug of war with me to get the hose to lock. I'm 260 pounds and six feet and I have to use a rodeo wrangling snap wave to wrestle it. So, my wife won't use it because it pulled her into the pool. But I'll tell you what, you can also use this thing to rescue drowning swimmers. Just throw them the nozzle end to grab holt of and the reel will yank 'em back so hard and so far out of the water they'll hit the chimney and die of trauma instead. She was barely even wet! Other thing is its reduced water pressure, because of its smaller diameter hose, and the free faucet is garbage, but the reel is otherwise real snappy and installation was easy.

Incredibly well made unit with wall plugs and screws although the handle sprayer is a little flimsy.Tips1. The template of the drill holes did NOT match our unit so suggest you put the unit on the template to verify correct drill hole locations.2 We shredded one of the screw holes so completed the balance of the screwing the screws into the wall using socket plus electric drill.

Excellent product. Easy to install. Reliable in its use. Simplifies the need to reach and water large or distant areas.Stop the hose when needed. Pull and retreat the hose orderly and easily. A must-have for most homeowners.

It was a slow day at work; I was scrolling through July Prime Day sales. A million random items. Scroll, scroll, scroll, scroll. I spot this itrem...that I was in no way looking for. I'm intrigued. We recently replace the roof, painted the house, added gutters, and relandscaped. My 35 year old house looks great, but we don't have irrigation. We'll get there; back off. I planted around 50 plants. Using a hose, you have to recoil every time sucks, and I just used to use a watering can on the flowers as the hose was too rough, but that took around ten watering can full of water just to water the flowers.I cannot tell you just how convienient this hose spool is. It reaches almost every corner of my yard. It works flawlessly. It extends out as far as I want, holds to that lenght, and the retracks under control the whole distance, perfictly coiling left to rignt, left to ringt like a machine. It's so much better than having to ciol up a 100 ft hose against the side of my house. It takes less than a minute to retract back into the housing. I love it. I live in Central Florida, and it rains every day from June to December, but it never rains in the spring, and this has made my life so much easier.I have no idea if this hose spool is any beter than the other 50 ones being sold. They all seem very simular. I only purchached this one becase of the prime deal; it was impluse - no research. A lot of reviewers said a specific part would break, but that the seller replaced the part for free. I just know I'm really enjoying my hose spool a lot since I installed it.

Not worth the money, I was under the impression it was a very it's simple to use in convenient? Not really. I still use my old hose. I'm going to order another hose for another area because this was a pain i* t** a**

We bought this in July 2024. Not even one year later and the plastic inside broke! The hose went off the reel because a piece broke off which also caused it to stop retracting. I recommend pulling out the length you need and using the hose that way. Then, to retract the hose, hold it so that it does not retract fast but wet your hands because if you guide it while it's retracting fast, it can give you rubber burn, so help it retract slowly.Update: The seller was very nice. Quick response and they are sending a replacement at no charge. I would buy this product again knowing the seller is reliable.