is this heavy enough not to drag forward when pulling the hose off it? If not, has anyone found a way to keep it planted?
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I've owned one for a few years and have not had an issue with it dragging forward. I have it sitting on brick pavers and have approximately 150 feet of hose.
1054261
It stays put pretty well. So long as the hose comes off the reel smoothly there isn't a problem.
1054262
Of all the ones I gave tried this is the heaviest, and most sturdy, I don't know if it shows when I first posted, but it is still going strong and functional on a daily basis. For the most part no it doesn't pull away. You have to pull the amount of hose you want out then it won't move. I have seen people post about securing it to a wooden deck, mine just sits on a rock slab.
349061
You would have to take the plant down while away unless you want to hang the water source up there with it . You need to be just below the cap on the spike for your water source . Going lower will slow or stop the flow and going higher will speed it up .
91082
I suppose you could lay the Hose King down, and attempt to un-reel hose from the Hose King. But, the reel being so light, pulling on the hose would make everything move around. The Hose king could be mounted on some sort of platform in the laid position I suppose, but the hose guide would not work well in the laid position....
1658406
I bought a connector hose, and it works very well. You can control the water flow by the spigot. The connector hose also helps to provide stability so the unit doesn't fall over. The stand is a nice addition to my garden. Janice
1733159
I bought one too, about the same time, mine did the same thing, so I zip tied it to the hose. If I need to raise the weight I just add a hose.
179623
Mine is about 23 lbs with all the attachments on (and whatever has been vacuumed up already). So it does feel kind of heavy to pick up the whole thing, but despite its misgivings, with the nice long handle and hose, you don't have to move the canister too often. Also, the extention cord is super long, so that's a plus in moving it around.
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I have mine hanging outside it does not overflow unless I over water and it takes a lot to over water. I like that it keeps my plants watered on hot days unlike other planters. It also looks very nice and came with a nice cord for hanging, it is a little shallow I have a catnip plant in mine and it is growing great.
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This is a tough one. 1st I find that it works better to pull it not push it. 2nd it works best in loose soil. The power switch is easy to hold. I love it for keeping the weeds out of my flower beds. The best little garden tool I own. I have had it going on its 3rd year. Hope that helps. Del
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I'm not totally sure what that is, but the hose doesn't retract automatically, if that is what you are asking. It stays pulled out until you place the sprayer end back into the faucet stand. I haven't found that to be a problem; maneuvers well.
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I initially had trouble with the pull-out hose catching on a valve under the sink, but I arranged things under the sink to prevent that. Now I just went and tested it and realized that I have to gently push the hose back into the faucet to get it to retract. The hose has a braided covering that is not perfectly smooth or tight, so it drags a little. It really does not cause a problem for me, but I don't use the pull-out constantly, only once or twice a day. It is not difficult and only took a day or two to get used to. The supplied weight and the position of the weight is definitely a factor to consider. I love the faucet and it works very well for me. I initially had trouble with the pull-out hose catching on a valve under the sink, but I arranged things under the sink to prevent that. Now I just went and tested it and realized that I have to gently push the hose back into the faucet to get it to retract. The hose has a braided covering that is not perfectly smooth or tight, so it drags a little. It really does not cause a problem for me, but I don't use the pull-out constantly, only once or twice a day. It is not difficult and only took a day or two to get used to. The supplied weight and the position of the weight is definitely a... » Read More I initially had trouble with the pull-out hose catching on a valve under the sink, but I arranged things under the sink to prevent that. Now I just went and tested it and realized that I have to gently push the hose back into the faucet to get it to retract. The hose has a braided covering that is not perfectly smooth or tight, so it drags a little. It really does not cause a problem for me, but I don't use the pull-out constantly, only once or twice a day. It is not difficult and only took a day or two to get used to. The supplied weight and the position of the weight is definitely a factor to consider. I love the faucet and it works very well for me. « Show Less
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Yes, you will have to leave it in place or removing it will pull up the plants. I think there are products that do have seeds of various kinds already in place but this Curlex is not one of them. Weed seeds have a wonderful way of moving around so some will get into this product regardless but i don't believe the manufacturer put them there. We used the Curlex on a steep embankment that has with stood elk traffic and flooding so we are happy with it.
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One of two things you should check... first is the weight rubbing on something when it goes in or goes out? Related to this is there a twist in how the hose enters end exits the hole; and secondly do you have the weight adjusted to the right position that it pulls itself back in (you can move it up and down until you find the right position for your taste.)
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We have no problems -I got this for my spouse to make it easier with 100' of hose and it works good. However here is a tip lazy people expect it to do all the work and walk away from it, and it gets caught up or kinks the hose etc. Just do not let you trigger nozzle drag in the grass. and it will wind up quickly.
1289092
It is a little heavy. Not difficult to drag. Much more flexible than composite hose.
1407213
Not a good idea, if there was an attachment. There is a rubber attachment for a garden hose (several sizes) that uses water pressure. It has worked for me. Try a good hardware store.
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It should loosen it enough that you can pull it up. It is a digger not a hoe. I have used in when a friend offered me and some friends all the plants I could dig that were overrun by weeds and I had to fight my friends over it. Once they used mine, they did not want to use their hoes.
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I purchased this at the end of the summer and have not planted it yet but I do think it needs some type of lining to keep it from rotting. I added some ace hardware wheels that will be great for drainage and moving. I hope this helps.