In this day and age when it's not the busy holiday period and competitors can ship the next day this just isn't good enough. We can appreciate this would be frustrating so we will see if there is a way of making this clearer so it's not missed going forwards. Because our hose can be very heavy when filled with water and is cantilevered by design, always plan for a deep hole with adequate concrete. The hose in the reel is fitted with a standard brass thread, and can be used with any other sprayer, sprinkler or accessory purchased throughout the US. The best way for any gardener to free up their time is to use a water timer, and Hozelock Water Timers in particular are excellent.

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The Hoselink hose reel is strongly made of a UV stabilized casing, stainless-steel hardware, and robust nylon connectors. Even though most of the hose reels are able to hold a hose of up to 125ft, this device holds a hose of up to 82ft. With our Quick-Connect Hose Fittings Set, you have everything you need to set up your Hoselink system. Any hose, tap connector or accessory connector will fit together, making switching between hoses and accessories as straightforward as a simple point and twist action.

These ensure that this hose reel lasts for a very long time as they are able to withstand rust and water.

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Leaving the hose consistently under full water pressure may add unnecessary stress on the internal parts of the hose reel. Over two decades ago, Hoselink founder Tim Kierath decided he’d had enough as yet another garden hose fitting burst off leaving him soaked.

Although you cannot swap this leader hose for a longer length, it is easy to add an additional length of hose that is fitted with Hoselink Hose End Connectors. I am constantly dismantling the gun and having to clean and lubricate the plunger to free up the on/off valve. Yes, you can attach an additional length of hose to the main hose on the Hose Reel, however, the additional hose will not be able to retract back inside the unit.