GLAHODEN Retractable Garden Hose Reel 1/2 in x 100 ft, 2025 Upgraded Dual Ratchet Lock UV & Freeze Protection Brass Seal Slow Retraction Anti-Tangle Hose 180°Swivel Reinforced Scaffold Wall Mount

I have used it for some time since summer. It is easy to set it up in the place you choose. It doesn't occupy much space. The hose is very durable, made of some strong plastics and works good when the water flows in it. I really like the self-retracting functiion of the item, and it save me a lot of headache: I don't need to take much time to wrap it up, it can automatically retrace back and it is pretty easy to make it happen just pulling and then releasing. It is worth the money.

We recently purchased this garden hose for watering our front yard, and it has exceeded our expectations. The hose itself is sturdy and well-made, providing just the right length and flexibility for our needs. What really stands out is how effortless it is to use—no kinks, no tangles, and the water flow is smooth and consistent.The accessories are high-quality and feel built to last. The hose connectors are solid and leak-proof, ensuring a tight seal every time. Installation was a breeze—just attach, tighten, and you're ready to go! We also love the sleek design; it looks much more premium than other hoses we’ve tried.Whether you're watering plants, washing the car, or just need a reliable hose for everyday use, this one delivers on all fronts. After several weeks of use, it still performs like new, with no signs of wear.A fantastic purchase—highly recommend for anyone in need of a dependable, easy-to-use garden hose

I bought two of these for my front and back yards: 100’ x 5/8" and 115' x 1/2". It would have been nice if they sold just the wall bracket so one device could be moved between locations, but all they sell—on Amazon anyway—are extra screws (which you can get at any hardware store). That said, as I note below, moving these could be problematic.Overall, they’re nice units that work as advertised . . . for now. I have had retractable hose reels before, and they all worked well . . . until they didn’t, first no longer retracting all of the hose, and ultimately none of the hose. So time will tell, hence my 4 stars rather than 5. I am skeptical.Some specifics:REEL: Locks and retracts well and not too fast. It has a handy carry handle, but... The one in my backyard weighs 31 lbs.+ DRY. I can’t imagine trying to haul if off of its mount and carry it around when it’s full of residual water! TIP: Don’t try to retract the hose when it’s pressurized with water. After shutting off the source, open the nozzle to release the internal pressure, then retract the hose. It works much better that way.WARRANTY: There’s a prominent label on the top that reads “2 Years,” but that only applies to the case standing up to UV radiation. The actual warranty is only 1 year.MOUNT: Sturdy plastic, with a metal tube to serve as an axle. They supply large, conventional, conical plastic wall anchors with screws. I was going into a stucco on frame wall for one unit, and into a CMU block wall for the other. In either case, I did not use those kinds of anchors. They are weakest in one direction: outward, away from the hole, which is exactly the direction you are always exerting force on the reel as you pull the hose out. I substituted expandable masonry anchors.At 30+ lbs dry, it was a little bit of a wrestle to position the reel onto the mount and slide the tube into place. I would not want to be doing that with the reel full of residual water. My back wouldn’t be able to take it, so my reels will not often be coming off their mounts.The axle tubes have holes at the bottom, presumably for a padlock. None of my locks would fit it, however. It would require one of those lightweight brass padlocks with at least a 2" shackle.HOSE: Very flexible. I haven’t experienced any kinking, but that doesn’t mean they won’t kink.Both units were installed at the height of their adjoining hose bibbs—low—which resulted in the nozzles lying on the ground. I therefore shortened the slack ends by moving the ball-stops closer to the hoses’ ends. (They’re just clamped around the hoses with two screws.)NOZZLE: It’s a reasonably nice one, with 9 different spray patterns (although I have yet to figure out the use for many of them). Instead of a conventional trigger handle/plunger valve, these have a thumb-operated ball valve on top. That may extend their lives in our hard water environment.So we’ll see. So far so good.

We had a shorter expandable hose but the nozzle is not detachable, so we bought this one. It provides a new fresh view of organizing garden tools. The hose can be locked any length we want just by pulling out an inch and let go, and there is a nod in the nozzle end to prevent over shrink and a red mark to the other end to let us know it's about the maximum length. My son loves the different patterns and he is developing to a great garden helper as he finds it so much fun. There is a pushable handle to control the water volumn. The detachable feature is benefitial because we can connect this to his water pool and no need to worry about the location. We have a large lawn and this hose reel is perfectly able to cover all, love it!!!

I’ve been using this retractable garden hose for a few weeks now, and it’s made watering the yard so much easier. I bought the 65ft version, and it easily reaches every corner of my back yard.The auto-retract feature works flawlessly. Just a gentle tug and the hose winds back smoothly without kinks or tangles.Mounting it on the wall keeps everything tidy. No more piles of hose lying on the ground!The reel feels sturdy, and the hose is flexible but tough. No leaks so far.It comes with multiple spray patterns which is super handy for switching between watering plants and cleaning off the patio.This hose reel is a fantastic value for the price. It keeps everything neat and works exactly as advertised. If you’re tired of wrestling with traditional garden hoses, this is definitely worth considering.