One simple question...Does it leak over time? Period. This will be my 3rd hose reel in as many years of progressively expensive models. All leaked.
2060069
Only had mine for less than 6 months so i can't give a definitive answer. I also had many hose reels that had to be replaced every other year. This one is expensive but after assembling it i can say it seems to be of the best quality of any hose reel yet. The functionality is exceptional. Make sure you follow the assembly instructions carefully. I don't plan on replacing or repairing this one for a long time. Hope this helps!
2060070
I cannot say based on experience because I just installed it. But I can say that I have the same frustration with these devices leaking on my garage floor as you apparently do. And I would not hesitate to buy another Eley based solely on the quality of materials and workmanship. This is industrial strength.
2060071
I can't remember exactly when I installed the reel but, so far, it has not leaked a drop. I have not had had any problem with the reel "system" since I bought it. I think I bought the reel some time last summer. If you want, I can dig through my records and give you the exact date that I ordered it.
2060072
This is my second one which I bought in 2013. I bought the first one 15 years ago and it still works like new
2060073
I have had it installed for a year with no leaks. It is all metal fittings so the chances of leaking are low.
2060074
Three years in and no leaks. Hose spools up as smoothly now as it did when I installed it.
2078129
saw a review may intrest u, says, PUR...(ithink it was) (oops , sorry i foget which)....(yep pPUR,)tried and leaked after 1 yr. so , thought possibly defective, so replaced it again, and again, the same result, not long lofe, and erodes fast, leaks, not good, approximatley spoken...........
1270918
As it turned out, this hose didn't work for me because my hose reel seemed to be broken. I'm sorry, I don't feel I'm able to describe it well because it basically went unused. I've kept it in hopes of replacing my hose reel before too long.
249666
Hi Vikas, i had that same problem in the beginning, I changed the hose and it still happened but it wasnt drastic, i tightened the hose and since its been fine with no problems. Not sure where it is leaking from but check the hose connections, I hope this helps.
719615
I really like my Suncast autowind hose reel. I would recommend not using a hose that is too heavy duty or too large. After a year the rewind engagement handle broke and I found it was poorly designed. I contacted Suncast and they are shipping me a new handle. Be real carefully when engaging this handle or you could experience the same dilemma. I hope my replacement handle has been re-engineered. Good Luck.
1804766
No! Can you believe it??? AND to make matters worse, everytime you want to use the hose you have to unfurl the entire cord and then release the hose. I find the design draw backs for this unit to be incomprehensible. What were the designers thinking???
2058295
I've had mine for a little over 5 years and it just seemed to vibrate loose. I have to do some more investigation but I think this is what is causing the leak. Again, this is after purchasing in October 2009.
564314
I had the DW6080 briefly. It leaked brown crap from the first go. No experience with other models, but was not impressed with what I thought was going to be a quality product.
595844
May 13, 2014 (4:27pm) I don't have anything good to say about this thing. Mine doesn't have one, and it leaks like a sieve at each connection. Pressure sucks and not steady, all in spurts.But it's most likely my fault for buying a re-manufactured one. And that's all I have to say.
522094
I had that problem all the time. I finally got so disgusted with it that I just threw the whole thing away and got a new machine. Sorry, it won't stop leaking.
715878
I wonder if you were ever able to fix this? Mine leaks all over the place and in reading other reviews of this DeLonghi product, it seems a common complaint. Also seems like "not fixable." A real bummer.
551017
I don't know about a hose reel, but I DO KNOW you will regret buying that hose!
1492132
I had the exact same issue with mine. Make sure the quick disconnect is seated properly and the hoses aren't kinked. Also, taking out some of the sponges helps a little and increases the flow. That worked for me for a little bit. I eventually filed a warranty claim and within a few days API had sent me a brand new one and it has never leaked. You may need to do the same.
1837854
I have had no leaks at all at either end. This hose has been great. Hope this helps.
1068804
This hose is the only item I have ever written a review for. It is a wonderful concept. We received four of the 50-ft hoses for Christmas. They, quite simply, do not last!!!! And we use them for watering plants only. The leaks that sprung were unfixable. Please read the reviews on this before ordering.
671087
We've had two, and both had leaks in the hose near the connectors within a month or two. We really liked the hose when it worked, but it just doesn't last.
1894944
No way....and that is why it probably did not last....cheap construction. Water dripped from the connection to the hose and so Amazon sent me another, but that did the same thing. Not worth buying.