After going through several cheap reels I decided to buy one of these. 10 years later it still performs like it did the very first day I mounted it to my house. I will be purchasing another post mount for my back yard. I HIGHLY recommend these.
I have one that I bought7 years ago and the strap that holds it in place at the reel broke. I called to get a new strap and was told that there was an upgrade to that issue and received the upgrade within a couple of days for free. That’s how all companies should operate. I’m very happy with my reel
I installed my Eley last weekend and love the darn thing. I went nuts and also purchased their 75 foot 5/8th inch hose, nozzle, hose guides, and quick disconnects. The complete system is an industrial beast. Makes one really think back on all the pain one suffers with a lesser water hose management system. Oh and the other benefit is that this gear is solid and will last forever. Yeah it is worth the money. Thanks for the video.
Just got mine today and the quality is evident in the packaging, materials, fit/finish, and function. It’s nice to see something other than a minimally engineered, low dollar, overseas product.
Bought the portable 2 wheel cart and 125’ hose 10 years ago. Absolutely love this reel and hose. I have lived in the same house for 42 years and went through numerous hose and plastic or cheap metal reels before I decided to just buy the expensive one. Being 64 years old I have learned that not all the time the cheaper tool, part etc is the cheapest or least expensive in the long run. I have just bought two more for my daughter and daughter in law for Christmas as per their request.
A couple items: The reel has both a brake and a separate drag tension setting. Depending on how much hose you have on the reel (weight of hose), you can tighten or loosen the drag so the reel stops unravelling when you stop walking. On your specific setup, you can remove that kink prevention sleeve that is on your hose where it attached to the hose reel. Your hose wont kink there as you can adjust the copper adapter so your hose goes straight into the opening. Also when winding/retracting the hose, you can face the reel and wind with your right hand and guide the hose evenly on the reel with your left hand. Good luck.
I've had 2 since last summer and with the freeze we had in TX during the winter, had a part fail on 1 of them. Very likely my fault, but they covered the part no problem. SOLID product and great customer service! Yes, no auto rewind, but I prefer no auto rewind as that's more failure prone when subjected to the outside elements. Would love to the see the long term vs the Hoselink one you have in say 5 years.
For the price, I want to see a hose guide that makes it wind up nice and neat and a swivel so it points the direction I'm going with the hose. Automatic rewind would be awesome. No one makes one where you can use your existing hose. Something worth mentioning though is that the all the piping is a full 3/4 inch so it doesn't create any restrictions.
Its a solid hose reel! I bought a 25 dollar one from Home Depot and so far its been ok but looking back, kinda wish I researched a bit more before buying
I just wish they had an auto rewind version. Especially for the money you are paying Id almost think it would be a part of it. Its a solid design though and the other auto rewinds on the market seem flimsy. The Giraffe one I have is already sagging on its mount.
I first bought the 4 wheel cart version over 10 years ago. It's still works perfectly. I have since bought two wall mount reels and they are amazing too. No,. none of it is cheap, but life is too short to mess around with those cheesy plastic reels that leak from day one.
Off topic, but......What shut off coupler is that on the end of the hose and do you like it? I just bought an Orbit and Melnor. Thanks also for the review, i was already pretty much sold.
I just installed one. Worth every penny. It’s not even close to the cheap ones. I wish I had this 20 years ago. Life’s too short to struggle with low quality crap.
If they can make that be self-retracting like the Hoselink, that would be a home run for that product..... I really like the self retracting reel, more so than cranking on it. Just my thoughts.
I'm actually considering buying one of these simply because it can roll up 100 plus ft of hose but I'm a little reluctant because it's just an eye sore. I'm still on the fence about it
Draining it would sufficient. I roll out my hose down the hill in my yard and open both ends. If there is no water in it, freezing Temps should be fine
Quality is obviously better but do you find it more convenient than the hoselink you reviewed? Also looks like it would be better suited for a more industrial setting over a residential one.
I will have to put a comparison video together eventually. I want more time with them first. Longevity is important with expensive purchases like these.
Awesome review thanks. Ordered the Eley portable garden hose reel cart yesterday and it will be here in 2 days. What hose did you end up going with? Looks like a nice hose.
Jimmy, you didn't mention it by name, but I did not see it mounted on your house in the backgroubd of this video. Which do you prefer more, Eler or Hoselunk, and why? I grew up close to train tracks and about 5;00 one morning a train came through and woke up my parents. I have a little sister as a result of that train. 😲😁👍
Well Jimmy it seems that you have several locations to use or store that hefty hose. With heat coming on, you might have to handle it several times a day. All fun aside, nice video. Next one please. 😁
Striperman, Good Tuesday afternoon to you mate. An overcast early bird sleeping morning here , 16 degrees now heading for 23 max today. How is it your way today ?😎
Good Wednesday morning Trevor 29 Celsius and sunny with some thunder storms coming later. High humidity that even the birds are looking for fans to cool off. If it doesn't rain might get in a mow tonight 😁
I have no doubt that these hose reels are the 💣 diggity, but the better bang for the buck is the HoseLink. It’s easily removable for storage, and it rolls the hose up for you. Personally, I don’t need a hose reel built like a tank. I wish HoseLink didn’t have the b.s. proprietary hose ends, but they aren’t deal breakers. Now that you have both, keep us posted on which one you like best.
If these hose reels aren't 5 stars, there's no such thing as 5 stars. I just got their nozzle too. If you think the hose reel is kick ass (it is), wait until you try the nozzle. Yeah it's expensive, but I've never seen another nozzle that comes close to the quality of the Eley. I would buy anything from this company.
I've been eyeing this one and the hoselink the only thing that is stopping me is getting my wife on-board is justifying the price tag mostly because she doesn't do any yard work she just supervises 😳😂🤣
Jimmy, "Free Freight" is usually never free... it's buried into the cost of a product - Healthy markups are typically required in order to provide "free freight" - The shocker?... quality costs money - freight costs money - it will always be accounted for somehow in the cost of a product - the average consumer loves the word "Free" - Everyone in this country has become so used to Chinese pricing, along with the crap quality, that when they deal with a quality product so many automatically assume it's a ripoff solely based on the price - it's amazing that we have so many college educated people in our country who don't seem to understand basic economics - now, my statements may not be true 100% of the time but they will be overwhelmingly correct the vast majority of the time - to sum up... in life you typically get what you pay for.
I completely agree with you. But you can't assume that every college educated person has taken an economics class. It's just easier to point out that the reason the product is so expensive is because shipping is baked into the price. I would however, as a customer, like to have shipping options when purchasing products. There is no option with Eley. You're stuck with premium shipping. Personally, I would much rather wait 7-10 days to get it and pay significantly less to cover the shipping cost.
@@JimmyLewisMows @Jimmy Lewis well stated Jimmy. You buy cheap you get what you pay for. Does not matter where it comes from. I take quality any day from any country that produces a great product. The previous user...Billy is somewhat correct as you get what you pay for. But we cant assume everyone does not know about economics 101. You be surprised they might. But it's not economics...it's marketing 101. The word "free" attracts people. They click on it. Just like the LCN does with YARDMASTRY, he builds the shipping into the cost of the products to drive clicks on the site. I loved your reply. Very simple. Keep up the hard work.
For what it's worth, Eley hose reels are fabricated and packaged in China. Still quality. Still VERY expensive... but you're right, probably worth it... especially with that warranty. I agree with Jimmy, why wouldn't you provide shipping options? Waiting for a comparison video of Hoselink vs. Eley before buying. Good stuff Jimmy!
You use to be able to buy this from your neighborhood Feed store. And they would assemble for you. But Ely decided to cut out the middle man, and sell direct. Forcing us to assemble and they get the full profit. Sad and you need to understand that Ely did an underhand job to their retailers!
After going through several cheap reels I decided to buy one of these. 10 years later it still performs like it did the very first day I mounted it to my house. I will be purchasing another post mount for my back yard. I HIGHLY recommend these.
I have one that I bought7 years ago and the strap that holds it in place at the reel broke. I called to get a new strap and was told that there was an upgrade to that issue and received the upgrade within a couple of days for free. That’s how all companies should operate. I’m very happy with my reel
I installed my Eley last weekend and love the darn thing. I went nuts and also purchased their 75 foot 5/8th inch hose, nozzle, hose guides, and quick disconnects. The complete system is an industrial beast. Makes one really think back on all the pain one suffers with a lesser water hose management system. Oh and the other benefit is that this gear is solid and will last forever. Yeah it is worth the money. Thanks for the video.
How's the eley hose?
Just got mine today and the quality is evident in the packaging, materials, fit/finish, and function. It’s nice to see something other than a minimally engineered, low dollar, overseas product.
Bought the portable 2 wheel cart and 125’ hose 10 years ago. Absolutely love this reel and hose. I have lived in the same house for 42 years and went through numerous hose and plastic or cheap metal reels before I decided to just buy the expensive one. Being 64 years old I have learned that not all the time the cheaper tool, part etc is the cheapest or least expensive in the long run. I have just bought two more for my daughter and daughter in law for Christmas as per their request.
Your daughter at the end brought back memories ❤
A couple items: The reel has both a brake and a separate drag tension setting. Depending on how much hose you have on the reel (weight of hose), you can tighten or loosen the drag so the reel stops unravelling when you stop walking. On your specific setup, you can remove that kink prevention sleeve that is on your hose where it attached to the hose reel. Your hose wont kink there as you can adjust the copper adapter so your hose goes straight into the opening. Also when winding/retracting the hose, you can face the reel and wind with your right hand and guide the hose evenly on the reel with your left hand. Good luck.
My wife loved our first one so much she demanded a second one in the side yard. No regrets!
I've had 2 since last summer and with the freeze we had in TX during the winter, had a part fail on 1 of them. Very likely my fault, but they covered the part no problem. SOLID product and great customer service! Yes, no auto rewind, but I prefer no auto rewind as that's more failure prone when subjected to the outside elements. Would love to the see the long term vs the Hoselink one you have in say 5 years.
For the price, I want to see a hose guide that makes it wind up nice and neat and a swivel so it points the direction I'm going with the hose. Automatic rewind would be awesome. No one makes one where you can use your existing hose. Something worth mentioning though is that the all the piping is a full 3/4 inch so it doesn't create any restrictions.
Bought one earlier this year. So far I love it.
Its a solid hose reel! I bought a 25 dollar one from Home Depot and so far its been ok but looking back, kinda wish I researched a bit more before buying
I just wish they had an auto rewind version. Especially for the money you are paying Id almost think it would be a part of it. Its a solid design though and the other auto rewinds on the market seem flimsy. The Giraffe one I have is already sagging on its mount.
First Aussie 😁. Another great honest review there Jimmy. 😎👍👍
Damn, that ending clip with the music got that wholesome nostalgia feel to it.
Buy the best and only cry once. Very pleased with my Eley hose reel. Tired of replacing the plastic reels every two or three years.
Is there an automatic retractable hose reel that you recommend?
whats with the holes in your fence door?
Which would you rather prefer to receive as a birthday gift? Eley, or Hoselink?
I first bought the 4 wheel cart version over 10 years ago. It's still works perfectly. I have since bought two wall mount reels and they are amazing too. No,. none of it is cheap, but life is too short to mess around with those cheesy plastic reels that leak from day one.
Off topic, but......What shut off coupler is that on the end of the hose and do you like it?
I just bought an Orbit and Melnor.
Thanks also for the review, i was already pretty much sold.
I just installed one. Worth every penny. It’s not even close to the cheap ones. I wish I had this 20 years ago. Life’s too short to struggle with low quality crap.
Have to love the front runner. Great video.
I got for my 2 zero-G 3/4 hose this year and loving it!
Glad to hear that!
Solid product, I will be looking for an upgrade most likely next year. Sometimes expensive products will let you save money in the long run 🔥🔥🔥
Very true!
If they can make that be self-retracting like the Hoselink, that would be a home run for that product..... I really like the self retracting reel, more so than cranking on it. Just my thoughts.
Same
@@JimmyLewisMows 👍
Eley vs hose link. Which one would you prefer?
Sounds like a video title 😏
@@JimmyLewisMows always thinking ahead.
Where is your shirt from ?
Is Eley better than a Liberty hose reel?
How do theses compare to Gorilla Hose Reels?
I'm actually considering buying one of these simply because it can roll up 100 plus ft of hose but I'm a little reluctant because it's just an eye sore. I'm still on the fence about it
I live in a region where it freezes in winter. How easy is it to remove for storage?
Draining it would sufficient. I roll out my hose down the hill in my yard and open both ends. If there is no water in it, freezing Temps should be fine
What size hose did you have on it? I'm wanting to pull the trigger on one but want to make sure 100' of 3/4" sits comfortably.
I've got a 5/8" hose on there.
Do you also use the Eley hose? Thanks.
Yes! Had one for a couple of years now and it’s awesome. I need to do a proper review.
I love mine worth the price! I’m going to buy another for the other side of the house when I get some extra cash.
I’ve had one for a long time. Excellent customer service. On the line though regarding this or Hoselink. Tempted to get one.
I will eventually do a comparison video. Just need some time to continue testing and put my thoughts together.
Quality is obviously better but do you find it more convenient than the hoselink you reviewed? Also looks like it would be better suited for a more industrial setting over a residential one.
Yeah the Hoselink is by far more convenient. I did a comparison video on the two. Pros and cons for both.
Thanks for this video.
Jimmy, where did you get the landscape border in your front yard?
It was put in by a local landscape company. I believe the machine used is called a lil bubba.
Does this mean RIP Hoselink? Which would you prefer? I know GrassDaddy did a comparison, but would be a good video to do
I will have to put a comparison video together eventually. I want more time with them first. Longevity is important with expensive purchases like these.
Awesome review thanks. Ordered the Eley portable garden hose reel cart yesterday and it will be here in 2 days. What hose did you end up going with? Looks like a nice hose.
Thanks. I've got a commercial grade 5/8" hose from Home Depot. It's pretty nice and has held up well over the several years that I've had it.
Did you ever get a chance to setup and test the portable version? That’s the one I’m considering
Jimmy, you didn't mention it by name, but I did not see it mounted on your house in the backgroubd of this video. Which do you prefer more, Eler or Hoselunk, and why?
I grew up close to train tracks and about 5;00 one morning a train came through and woke up my parents. I have a little sister as a result of that train. 😲😁👍
Well Jimmy it seems that you have several locations to use or store that hefty hose. With heat coming on, you might have to handle it several times a day. All fun aside, nice video. Next one please. 😁
ha! First! Love my Eley. Rock solid....
Eley good review Jimmy :)
Striperman, Good Tuesday afternoon to you mate. An overcast early bird sleeping morning here , 16 degrees now heading for 23 max today. How is it your way today ?😎
Good Wednesday morning Trevor 29 Celsius and sunny with some thunder storms coming later. High humidity that even the birds are looking for fans to cool off. If it doesn't rain might get in a mow tonight 😁
I see what you did there 😉
A page out of Mr. Castleberry's book lol 🤣
$200 better be durable... Great one Jimmy 💪🏻
I have no doubt that these hose reels are the 💣 diggity, but the better bang for the buck is the HoseLink. It’s easily removable for storage, and it rolls the hose up for you. Personally, I don’t need a hose reel built like a tank.
I wish HoseLink didn’t have the b.s. proprietary hose ends, but they aren’t deal breakers.
Now that you have both, keep us posted on which one you like best.
Thanks, Jay. I’ll be putting a comparison video together soon and sharing all my thoughts.
If these hose reels aren't 5 stars, there's no such thing as 5 stars. I just got their nozzle too. If you think the hose reel is kick ass (it is), wait until you try the nozzle. Yeah it's expensive, but I've never seen another nozzle that comes close to the quality of the Eley. I would buy anything from this company.
I've been eyeing this one and the hoselink the only thing that is stopping me is getting my wife on-board is justifying the price tag mostly because she doesn't do any yard work she just supervises 😳😂🤣
and who's fault is that.? Be a man and lead.
Solid hose
wasn't that Allyn Hanes name in college?
rEley cool 👍🏼😁
I’d say you need a few more of these!
@@JimmyLewisMows indeed 😬
How long before you star in the Chinese knockoff version?
So what about your hose link real?
Wondering also
Where the Hoselink go
5:50 “This thing is a Cadillac”.
So its fancy but will break quick? Then i want a Toyota or Honda hose reel.
Hasn’t broke yet…
I think the handle should be longer
Utah!
But swivel / retractable reels are basically the same cost.
couple bucks more and a Cox is the way to go for 300 feet on pillow blocks
Hey, Hoser! (Couldn’t resist! LOL)
I’d hate to live so close to the train and tracks.
Shipping is never free. It’s built into the cost of the item. That’s true for everything you buy.
I think the hose is too short.
Yeah it’s a personal problem 😬
Jimmy, "Free Freight" is usually never free... it's buried into the cost of a product - Healthy markups are typically required in order to provide "free freight" - The shocker?... quality costs money - freight costs money - it will always be accounted for somehow in the cost of a product - the average consumer loves the word "Free" - Everyone in this country has become so used to Chinese pricing, along with the crap quality, that when they deal with a quality product so many automatically assume it's a ripoff solely based on the price - it's amazing that we have so many college educated people in our country who don't seem to understand basic economics - now, my statements may not be true 100% of the time but they will be overwhelmingly correct the vast majority of the time - to sum up... in life you typically get what you pay for.
I completely agree with you. But you can't assume that every college educated person has taken an economics class. It's just easier to point out that the reason the product is so expensive is because shipping is baked into the price. I would however, as a customer, like to have shipping options when purchasing products. There is no option with Eley. You're stuck with premium shipping. Personally, I would much rather wait 7-10 days to get it and pay significantly less to cover the shipping cost.
@@JimmyLewisMows @Jimmy Lewis well stated Jimmy. You buy cheap you get what you pay for. Does not matter where it comes from. I take quality any day from any country that produces a great product. The previous user...Billy is somewhat correct as you get what you pay for. But we cant assume everyone does not know about economics 101. You be surprised they might. But it's not economics...it's marketing 101. The word "free" attracts people. They click on it.
Just like the LCN does with YARDMASTRY, he builds the shipping into the cost of the products to drive clicks on the site.
I loved your reply. Very simple. Keep up the hard work.
For what it's worth, Eley hose reels are fabricated and packaged in China. Still quality. Still VERY expensive... but you're right, probably worth it... especially with that warranty. I agree with Jimmy, why wouldn't you provide shipping options? Waiting for a comparison video of Hoselink vs. Eley before buying. Good stuff Jimmy!
Thanks, Daniel. That comparison video should be out pretty soon. It’s in progress.
Holy Shnikes!!! I'm in the wrong business!
Don't put a shity hose with an aluminum fitting on this a leave it attached over the winter. The aluminum will weld itself to the brass.
Yeah that hose busted last year and I replaced it with a better one. Planning to do an update video this year sometime.
The office
You use to be able to buy this from your neighborhood Feed store. And they would assemble for you. But Ely decided to cut out the middle man, and sell direct. Forcing us to assemble and they get the full profit. Sad and you need to understand that Ely did an underhand job to their retailers!
Get a steel rim and do it yourself
Looks like a car rim and Cost more than the hose just hang the hose pull n hang save $$$
Eley stuff is made in China. For $300+, not worth the price