Ayleid Retractable Garden Hose Reel,1/2 in x 100 ft Wall Mounted Hose Reel, with 9- Function Sprayer Nozzle, Any Length Lock/Slow Return System/Wall Mounted/180°Swivel Bracket (Grey)

So I have been agonizing for a while over what hose reel to buy. I have a narrow strip of grass between a shared sidewalk and the side of my house where my water spout is. I didn't need a 100'+ reel since my area is not that large, but I wanted the convenience of a reel for watering. I almost bought a 100' heavy duty one from Costco, but I was worried about its size.I then saw this one. The gray colors matched my house and it had a 65' option which was more than enough for me.As another reviewer mentioned, 7/16 is the size of the bit you need for the screws. That was the most challenging part for me as I didn't have one that size and had to go to 2 stores to find it (it was only about $10).Install was very simple - 4 holes, add in the anchors, and screw in the faceplate. I did add some silicon around the screw holes and the face plate just to help with water from seeping into house from the screw holes.The screws/anchors they give you are pretty good quality and more than adequate for the job. The "swinging bracket" is simply a plastic bar stuck through - at first I was disappointed by this, as I was expecting some type of metal spring bracket, but then its simplicity actually was a benefit. I had worried about the depth of the unit sticking out into the shared sidewalk, then HOA getting on my case, but with this mount I can actually keep it stored against the wall vs. sticking out, so that isn't a concern!My first test with watering it seemed to go well. It pulled out and retracted easy, and the water pressure was actually better since it was a 1/2" hose.Overall, I am pretty happy on the onset with this purchase. I am thinking of buying another for my backyard area, but I want to wait a bit to see how this holds up!PROS:-Good Quality-Easy to Install-Good Hardware-Nice to have smaller size hose option-comes with both a 9 function spray nozzle and a single spray end-2 year warranty-ability to store against the wall vs. sticking outPOTENTIAL CONCERNS (which may not really be concerns):-When I first opened the package, I noticed that the spray nozzle had an odd red marking on it, which led me to believe I might have received a returned item - but the rest of the items seemed brand new.-So far it doesn't leak, but I noticed that when I pull out the hose, as it "locks" in place there is a quick shot of water from the spout. I did try and tighten it a bit more, so that might help, but it was only happening when the hose would lock in place.-I opted for this "light duty" hose reel over a "heavy duty" hose reel, so I am hoping it will last. I am mainly using it for watering plants and occasionally washing a car, so I am guessing it should be good - but time will tell!-on the top of the plastic bar for the bracket there is a male end screw top. I am not sure what that is for, and I don't see it documented anywhere.======UPDATE=======I have enjoyed using this reel so much that I bought a second for my back yard area!In chatting with the company I found that the threaded part of the support bar is to hold the spray attachment. It does hold it, but not too well.Very happy with this reel, and I definitely am glad I could get a second so they both match!

Worth it!!! My only concern purchasing this was if grass was going to get into the main unit when the hose retracts. It has a great little brush system that keeps this from happening. Love the self winding feature. Wish I had a place to mount one on our other spigot.

When I pull out the hose a bit it gets into a tug of war with me to get the hose to lock. I'm 260 pounds and six feet and I have to use a rodeo wrangling snap wave to wrestle it. So, my wife won't use it because it pulled her into the pool. But I'll tell you what, you can also use this thing to rescue drowning swimmers. Just throw them the nozzle end to grab holt of and the reel will yank 'em back so hard and so far out of the water they'll hit the chimney and die of trauma instead. She was barely even wet! Other thing is its reduced water pressure, because of its smaller diameter hose, and the free faucet is garbage, but the reel is otherwise real snappy and installation was easy.

Absolutely love this. Now my husband won't complain about me leaving it out to use on an almost daily basis... Just look at the mass I had to put away before.

Everyone should have one of these retractable hoses. It’s easy enough to install and looks so much nicer than other hose storage options. Has help up well from year to year. Easy to pull hose out, reach all areas and wind back up. Highly recommend!

So far so good. The hose is a little softer than I expected. Hopefully it doesn’t kink up

It’s pretty and I want to love it, but it is hard for me to get it to stay locked when I’m using it and walking around the yard. If you’re a smaller person start lifting weights to be able to lug it around and pull it into the locked mode. :(

We bought this in July 2024. Not even one year later and the plastic inside broke! The hose went off the reel because a piece broke off which also caused it to stop retracting. I recommend pulling out the length you need and using the hose that way. Then, to retract the hose, hold it so that it does not retract fast but wet your hands because if you guide it while it's retracting fast, it can give you rubber burn, so help it retract slowly.Update: The seller was very nice. Quick response and they are sending a replacement at no charge. I would buy this product again knowing the seller is reliable.