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Garden hose reels are very popular in the market. Like garden telescopic hoses, their purpose is to deliver water to where it is needed. This article will describe several different types of garden hose reels, hoping to provide some reference for you when purchasing.
Garden hose reels are divided into manual and automatic types based on their functions.
Manual Hose Reel
Manual hose reels require the hose to be manually retracted onto the reel after use.
1. Affordable
Manual reels are generally more affordable than automatic reels and cost less to repair after long-term use.
2. Full Control
One of the advantages of manual reels is that you have full control over speed and tension.
3. Lower maintenance costs
Manual hose reels have no mechanical parts, while automatic hose reels require more repair costs and time if a part fails.
1. Time-consuming
It is slow and takes some time to get the hose into place, which is not ideal if you are looking for speed and convenience.
2. Hand pressure
It takes a lot of force to twist the hose back and may cause pain due to hand pressure.
Automatic Hose Reel
Automatic retractable hose reel can automatically retract hoses. The retractable hose reel has the following features:
a. Hose can be locked at any length
b. Hose retracts at an even speed
c. Can be fixed to the wall
1. Less Effort and Energy
The automatic hose reel feature requires less effort to roll up the hose and retract it onto the hose reel after use. More convenient for users who don't like to tidy up the water pipes.
2. Reduce Injuries
The hose retracts evenly after use, so users don’t need to use their hands to adjust the heavy hose. Therefore, the small particles attached to the water pipe when it moves on the ground will not cause accidental damage to the user's hands.
3. More Organized Storage
The working principle of the automatic hose reel is to roll the hose back neatly into the water hose reel to prevent the hose from getting tangled or kinked. Usually the automatic hose reel is hung on the wall, so it will not take up a lot of storage space and can be stored reasonably.
4. Longer Lifespan
Manual hose reel is usually arranged haphazardly and irregularly, and some parts may be bent and cause wear. Automatic hose reel in an orderly manner to avoid these situations.
1. Difficult to Clean
If the dirt particles adhering to the water pipe after use are not cleaned properly, the reel will be very dirty after long-term use. If cleaning is required, the reel needs to be disassembled.
2. Automatic Retraction Sensitivity
The quality of different automatic hose reel is different. After the automatic hose reel is pulled out for a long time, the sensitivity of the automatic retraction function will decrease due to the gravity of the water pipe and long-term use, and manual help is needed to retract it.
3. Few Usage Scenarios
Because it is fixed to the wall, the hose reel is usually used in the garden. If you want to use it for car washing or home cleaning, it may be a little difficult.
Hose reels are more than just storage, if you’re looking for simplicity, control, and saving some money, a manual hose reel is the way to go, on the other hand, if you’re looking for ease, speed, and are willing to invest a little more, an automatic hose reel will offer undeniable convenience.
