Have you tried rolling this on a hose reel? Does this make a difference with it's supposedly non-kinkyiness?
1060871
This hose is the best! I have it on a hose reel, and it winds up without any kinking whatsoever. I strongly endorse this hose, like it so much, I bought a couple more for around the house and garden!
1060872
Yep - it works as advertised. You will not be disappointed. Very soft and pliable.
1060873
this hose will roll on a reel nicely, pressurized or not, its very hard to kink while using, i drag it around a 43 foot sportfish, to kink it you have to get it caught just right but even pulling seems to free it,DEFINITELY worth the money
1060874
It is much easier. It can kink but it easily comes out of it I find this hose much easier than a regular hose and it has great water pressure
1060875
I have 2 of these hoses and both have not kinked no matter how I put them away. Great product
1060876
Makes no difference on a hose reel. I have flexzilla hoses on all three of my reels outside and although they are pricey hoses, I wish I has spent the money a long time ago.
1060877
Hi, No, I have not tried the hose on a hose reel. Update: It has been getting colder here and my other hoses have been difficult to handle while I drain and coil them. The Flexzilla is still staying quite flexible.
2185530
Only thing I can think of that might create a problem like this is how the hose is attached when fully extended. The drum that holds the hose when rolled up must be rotated so the little gadget on the front (sorry, don't know the official name) that moves side to side when the hose is moving is as far as possible to the side where your hose connect inside the box. Then start the rolling up action. If you don't do it this way, it will be really tempermental
1122411
Truthfully its not that squishy....more like a padded hard button.... these reels are not hard to manipulate. I have two of them and they are definately worth the cost.
2185527
The plastic gears seem to get out of alignment, and lock up, when unrolling the hose. This does not happen every time but seems to increase the more you use the unit. The hose unrolled easier if the water was off, and the nozzle open. I tried two of these aquawinders and finally gave up and trashed them both. I even bolted them to the house and still could not pull the hose out. Would suggest you get rid of it, nothing wrong with your hose.
1366218
HiThe winder is designed for regular hose and that is the type that I use. It has an apparatus that actually moves back and forth across the hose drum as the drum rotates winding up the hose evenly across the drum. I expect that a flat hose will be rolled on the drum as a round one would but the capacity probably will be greater. The only problem I would expect to see would be keeping the hose from rotating as it is rolled up.Good luck with this one.
152059
Does attaching a hose to this reel defeat the purpose of buying a lead-free (drinking-safe) hose?
1318004
I would recommend this hose reel to anyone. It is extremely high quality and I am very happy with it. To answer you question, when I wind up the hose I use my hand to guide the hose to evenly on the spool. This winds very quickly this way. I have had some of the mechnical tracking/winding mechnisms and I don't miss them.
1781972
I've had my reel for 3 years and experienced no problems with the connection. This past year I left my hose and reel outside all winter, (drained all the water of course). Of course it all depends on if you're one of those persons who repeatedly unwinds the reel fully and then trys to pull a few more inches off of your hose! It's just not going to do that! The connection is durable but won't take constant abuse. I added a 3 foot section of hose to the original 3 foot and zip-tied the hose at the connection end to the reel frame. I still have the flexibility to move the reel but there is no strain on the connection. I'm on my 4th year and no leaks.
1289096
At first i wondered because it seemed a bit heavy and took a while to drag it around, but I put it on a hose reel and it never tangles and works perfect! Do get a hose reel and you will love it!
53628
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video/0,,20809849,00.htmlTommy Silva, as R. Engdahl would have you believe ;-) , does not like these cord storage reels. Says they wrap the cord too tight
1157080
Actually, very easy. The handle provides easy use and if you unlock the reel so it turns freely, it will adjust to your hose a bit. My advice would be to mount the reel at the correct height for you or whoever is going to use it. It is a lot easier to roll the hose in standing straight up, then bent over.
1781973
I've had my reel for 3 years and experienced no problems with the connection. This past year I left my hose and reel outside all winter, (drained all the water of course). Of course it all depends on if you're one of those persons who repeatedly unwinds the reel fully and then trys to pull a few more inches off of your hose! It's just not going to do that! The connection is durable but won't take constant abuse. I added a 3 foot section of hose to the original 3 foot and zip-tied the hose at the connection end to the reel frame. I still have the flexibility to move the reel but there is no strain on the connection. I'm on my 4th year and no leaks. I've had my reel for 3 years and experienced no problems with the connection. This past year I left my hose and reel outside all winter, (drained all the water of course). Of course it all depends on if you're one of those persons who repeatedly unwinds the reel fully and then trys to pull a few more inches off of your hose! It's just not going to do that! The connection is durable but won't take constant abuse. I added a 3 foot section of hose to the original 3 foot and zip-tied the hose at the connection end to the reel frame. I still have the flexibility to move the reel but there is no... » Read More I've had my reel for 3 years and experienced no problems with the connection. This past year I left my hose and reel outside all winter, (drained all the water of course). Of course it all depends on if you're one of those persons who repeatedly unwinds the reel fully and then trys to pull a few more inches off of your hose! It's just not going to do that! The connection is durable but won't take constant abuse. I added a 3 foot section of hose to the original 3 foot and zip-tied the hose at the connection end to the reel frame. I still have the flexibility to move the reel but there is no strain on the connection. I'm on my 4th year and no leaks. « Show Less
551017
I don't know about a hose reel, but I DO KNOW you will regret buying that hose!
1530076
The entire 50' of hose comes unwound off the reel. It goes through a roller guide, and the reel has ratcheting locks, so it doesn't free-wheel during retraction at all. It's a very safe and sturdy set-up, and the hoses pays out, and retracts under full control.
1476077
I bought this hose last summer and so far have not had a problem. However, I don't use my hose too often and after seeing other responses, I am concerned. I also paid $50.00 for my hose and I like it because it never kinked. The company should have replied to your complaint and this makes me feel that this is not a good product.
424863
Sorry, I don't know but since it is a regular reel for a hose I would think any hollow hose would work. I don't understand the forces if it was hooked up and not totally unwound but would not think it would matter.
1832764
Yes. I have now been using the hose reel for about a year and love it. The first one sprung a leak internally and I got this one. I have another one that is 9 years old and still great.