$90.46: 100' 1/2" Giraffe Tools AW30 Retractable Garden Hose Reel (Dark Grey) at Amazon

Piotr

Sep 03, 2025 10:37 AM

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PiotrSep 03, 2025 10:37 AM

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Waiting for 5/8 hose at this price. In about a month or so.

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sranda03

Sep 03, 2025 03:07 PM

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sranda03Sep 03, 2025 03:07 PM

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Recent reviews are poop. Pass

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rockadile

Sep 04, 2025 12:55 AM

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rockadileSep 04, 2025 12:55 AM

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Never again. I bought a 5/8" x 90 ft model for my garage and after using for less than a year and enjoying the convenience, got a second one for my backyard. Though I am not gentle, I was not rough on these, either. The second one failed after about 2.5 years of light use and the first one I purchased lasted about 3.5 years. Both failed the same way... The hose attaches to the reel with a plastic elbow (which had cracked). That elbow is secured to another plastic sleeve for the water inlet with a plastic c-clip. No standard, off-the-shelf parts here. And of course, not available from Giraffe Tools, either. Additionally, the hose is attached to the elbow using a compression fitting so you'd have to buy the entire hose for a failed plastic elbow. Using all plastic parts for the critical components does not make for a durable product. That, in and of itself, isn't a big deal if the product were designs it to be serviceable and replacement parts are available. That's not the case here.

I ended up replacing these with automatic reels from Costco. The model currently sold by Costco is more expensive but it is longer and an advertised feature is a user-replaceable hose...so it would seem a but more serviceable and backed by Costco's warranty policy.

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RabidRhino

Sep 04, 2025 06:42 AM

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RabidRhinoSep 04, 2025 06:42 AM

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Quote from rockadile

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Never again. I bought a 5/8" x 90 ft model for my garage and after using for less than a year and enjoying the convenience, got a second one for my backyard. Though I am not gentle, I was not rough on these, either. The second one failed after about 2.5 years of light use and the first one I purchased lasted about 3.5 years. Both failed the same way... The hose attaches to the reel with a plastic elbow (which had cracked). That elbow is secured to another plastic sleeve for the water inlet with a plastic c-clip. No standard, off-the-shelf parts here. And of course, not available from Giraffe Tools, either. Additionally, the hose is attached to the elbow using a compression fitting so you'd have to buy the entire hose for a failed plastic elbow. Using all plastic parts for the critical components does not make for a durable product. That, in and of itself, isn't a big deal if the product were designs it to be serviceable and replacement parts are available. That's not the case here.I ended up replacing these with automatic reels from Costco. The model currently sold by Costco is more expensive but it is longer and an advertised feature is a user-replaceable hose...so it would seem a but more serviceable and backed by Costco's warranty policy.

this review is legit...I bought one a year ago, every problem he talks about I have had...wish I was Dr Who and came into the future just to read this

BlitzAction

Sep 04, 2025 11:09 AM

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BlitzActionSep 04, 2025 11:09 AM

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I moved over to Eley after my hose reel lasted maybe a year

Joebeau

Sep 04, 2025 03:51 PM

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JoebeauSep 04, 2025 03:51 PM

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Awesome Deal! I have been waiting and watching...THANKS for posting it!

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burntorangehorn

Sep 04, 2025 07:18 PM

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burntorangehornSep 04, 2025 07:18 PM

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Quote from BlitzAction

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I moved over to Eley after my hose reel lasted maybe a year

Yeah, Eley just had their Labor Day sale, which I think is the only time they do 25% off, so I finally caved and got a wall-mounted one with a hose.

$90.46: 100' 1/2" Giraffe Tools AW30 Retractable Garden Hose Reel (Dark Grey) at Amazon

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