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Buying a New Hose Reel ?
By admin | October 4, 2006
If you want to buy a new hose reel, now is a good time, as we exit the summer this is the best time to find great deals and discounts. Search the web for items such as ‘hose reel’ or ideally ‘buy a hose reel‘ and see what offers are available.
Below, I have listed my top ten tips to look out for when selecting a new hose reel.
10 Tips for Before You Buy a new Hose Reel
1. The most ideal hose reel for small gardens or areas lacking a lot of space are wall mounted garden hose holders.
2. There are many kinds of wall mounted garden hose reels. It is important to remember how far away from the wall you will need to water. If it is around the corner you might want to look into a garden hose holder that is installed on a swivel.
3. For those who have flowers allover the garden that need lots of watering a garden hose holder on wheels might be the answer.
4. When you are not using the hose make sure that it is wound on the garden hose holder. Leaving the hose lying on the lawn can cause injuries, and makes your hose more prone to damage.
5. Before you buy your new hose reel, ensure you measure the hose you plan to use with the hose holder and make sure that it will suffice for the size of garden.
6. Hose reels come in a wide range of materials and styles. All hose reels are made ‘ususally’ to be strong and durable, so try to match the outer décor of your house when buying your new hose reel.
7. Remember that when if your selecting a metal hose reel that it will change look over time. Copper will often turn green and give your hose holder a rustic look. Some people prefer this, others not so just bear this in mind.
8. When purchasing an automatically retracting hose reel never get an electric one. Electricity is dangerous around water; there are many garden hose holders that retract automatically by using the hoses water pressure.
9. Make sure that you properly maintain your garden hose holder to extend its life and the life of your hose.
10. Measure the area you plan on placing the garden hose holder, before purchasing to make sure it will fit.
Remember there are great deals to be had now, so do your research and ensure you get the best hose for your money. Personally my advice is get the longest hose reel you can find and on a auto-rewinding hose holder base. Dont cut corners when buying hose reels, it will be your best friend next summer !
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