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 Right Principle...Wrong Practice |
| I just purchased my Suncast 100 at Lowe's and I'm here to see what else is out there. The idea makes good sense, of course, but the quality of the product is lacking. Using a 100ft premium (commercial) grade hose I was unable to pack all of the hose on unless it was loaded. That in itself cause many difficulties. Consider dragging a 100ft of hose loaded with water.....quite a task. So heavy was the hose that I had to perch myself on the box in a precarious way so 1)I can reel it, and 2)the box wouldn't flop around. The latter problem probably can be resolved if you secure the box to the ground (but you still can see the box flex out of square with each turn). Moreover there is NO levelwind mechanism to evenly lay the hose on the reel. But the weight of the loaded hose at full length pretty much requires the use of 2 hands for cranking. The handle flexes and it is my opinion that it will be a short amount of time before it snaps. And even though there is a guide, you really need a third hand to evenly lay the hose. My best guess is that if you choose to purchase this item use a 75ft hose or shorter for better results. And be mindful that the box may still flop and the handle may eventually break d/t fatigue. |
 An easy and attractive way to store a garden hose |
| I've bought several Suncast products during the last couple of months, and I like them all. This hose reel is no exception. It was fully assembled when it arrived, so I only had to hook it up to my water spigot and install my garden hose. It looks like it will offer many years of trouble free service, so I'll feel comfortable buying other Suncast products in the future. |
 Weak handle |
| I bought a 100' kink free hose for this box and the handle broke after reeling in 20' on the first use. I'm taking it back and looking for something stronger. |
