Extra-Capacity Kit

This is my second Eley hose reel.

This is my second Eley hose reel with the extra capacity kit. My first one is over a year old and we love it. We had a cheaper brand fail and needed to replace it. Another Eley was the obvious choice. I really appreciate the quality of design and materials.

Sturdy construction, quality paint job, clear instructions. Far better than any reel I found at the local hardware store or on Amazon.

Excellent Hose Reel, but Pole Mount Could Be Better

The reel itself is excellent. It’s solid, well designed, and works exactly as it should. Installation was easy, and the instructions were clear. I added the extra capacity kit so I could use 200 feet of hose, along with the pole-mount option. I mounted it to a cemented-in 6x6 post with a vinyl post sleeve. My only complaint is that the pole mount doesn’t fit over the vinyl sleeve, so I had to notch the sleeve on one side where the reel attaches. I knew this before buying it, but I still wish ELEY offered a mounting option that worked with a standard 6x6/4x4 vinyl sleeve. A bare wooden post next to the house doesn’t look great, and people spending $500+ on a hose reel probably care about how the finished installation looks. Other than that, I’m very happy with it and I would recommend it.