Gardena2650 164-Foot Wall Mount Removable Garden Hose Reel With Hose Guide

This my third. I have one at home, Mom’s and work. They are AWESOME. Pretty, durable, easy ro install for me and love how easy it os to roll up my 100’ of hose!!!

I like this one because it is well-designed and removable. Putting the unit together is not difficult only with the help of a YouTube video, thank you sir, whoever was nice enough to post the video. I would suggest people do a quick find on youtube instead of trying to follow the paper direction. Like anything, it is pricey for a reason. The German knows how to design stuff. The included pictures show the reel holding a 50 foot standard hose, the US size 5/8 inch.

A bit pricy, but cheeper than buying it retail. Works well, and the metal bracket is solid. A nice feature is that you can lift it off the bracket easily.

This is the 2nd one I have owned.Unfortunately I TRIED to leave it out in the winter thinking that if I blew the water out of it (with the air compressor) - it would not be damaged. Not so.First and last winter the old one saw as it sprang a leak upon reactivation....!!And locally they were only selling the really expensive one with that retractable hose?So - I paid a lot of money compared to the first one (about 1.5x) as I had to order it online or would have had to get it from Switzerland!Summary - this is an awesome portable hose reel - that provides a great way to keep your hose (both diameters) and it is so good that I bought one at 2x the price because I was not ready to use or search for something other.Just do NOT LEAVE out in the winter and there is a HUGE warning on the instructions about that - I was just testing it.:) I wish that there were more resellers here in Halifax NS - or even in Atlantic Canada, because I could not find the item I wanted locally and time = $. So I bought it here.No issues with Amazon at all - and FAST shipping!Jared

Purchased the Gardena 2650 on December 9, 2020, but when I actually installed it on Feb 2nd, 2021, I found that it had a defective part (clamp 2650-00.600.76) in it. Since I installed it AFTER the Amazon return date had passed, I was not able to claim it via Amazon. I have send Gardena's support 3 separate emails regarding the damaged part, but so far none of the Gardena email manufacturer support addresses have reacted whatsoever on my email requests for me to get or purchase a replacement for the defective part. Too bad.Just a buyer beware. Make sure you install BEFORE the claim period has passed. :-{Overall VERY impressed with the quality of Gardena products, but so-far I am VERY DISSATISFIED with Gardena's after sales support.March 21, 2021 updateAfter less than 2 months installed, as shown on inserted photo, the defective part failed completely and the hose roll fell of the holder.So far I have send at least 6 emails to Gardena Germany and Canada for a replacement part, BUT NO REPLY whatsoever. :-( Updating my rating to 1 star, for complete lack of manufacturer support.

UPDATE a couple weeks later: the leader hose burst soaking me in 50 degree weather. I guess the end fitting wasn't delivered tight and it popped off at the reel, with the hose wiggling everywhere and making a mess. I'll have to fix that this weekend. ALSO I forgot to mention all the screws that come with this kit have standard heads so driving them in is the least convenient it could be. Some bean counter in the Gardina back office is probably very proud of himself or herself for saving less than a penny the more convenient Phillips heads would have cost. Lowering my rating.This is expensive for what you get. (1) the plastic could be sturdier. It flexes too much while winding. (2) The hose connector is plastic and could be torn right out by someone not paying close attention. I zip-tied ours in bit it's a jury-rig and not ideal. (3) part of the hose runs as you wind. (4) instructions are insufficient and do not explain how to run the hose inside, so yours could easily crimp reducing pressure.As others explained, a hose will crimp at the attachment which reduces pressure. I tried different methods but finally accepted the least crimp. This is not addressed in the instructions - no photos or diagrams. I've attached photos, so pick your option. You'll recognize my hose is the one Amazon paired as a recommendation.About the corner thing: Really think about how practical this will be for you. It isn't practical at all for us. However, since the plastic is so light on the reel I'm sure a few will last longer where folks are reeling in around cirners.