Garden hoses are indispensable tools, but unfortunately they also seem to be one of the most impossible things to store without devoting a large amount of time every time you want to use it! Luckily, storing the garden hose is made easy with the help of garden hose reels. Not only do hose reels make storage easy, they also protect your hose from damage due to kinks and perforation. There are several different types of garden hose reels that you can use.
Stationary hose reels are the most known type of hose reel in the market. They are usually designed to include a crank. This crank is used to manually wind the garden hose around the reel. They have a simple design and can be made from a range of materials.
Portable hose reels are built for practicality; they can be moved around whenever the user needs to transport them to another location. They come in the form of hand driven devices. Such hose reels are powered manually.
There is an improved versions of the portable reels available as well so you don’t have to carry the reel around. One kind comes as a cart with wheels and another type of push on top of canisters. They can only be positioned horizontally since they are designed to resemble tables. Hose reel carts are equipped with compartments for easier storage and quick access of the garden hose.
There are hose reels that can be mounted on walls and those that can stand on their own. Hideaway hose reels come in a box shaped design. These reels come with a detectable crank which can be used to roll in the hose and then it is removed when it is no longer needed.
There are decorative hose reels for those who feel the urge to add some beauty in their garden. They are mounted on the wall, and they use manual cranks to pull in the hose. They come in a number of designs that can match any décor. Such reels can only be used with the lighter hoses since they are made from very light materials.
There are those reels that are designed using spring technology. This technology allows them to be able to automatically draw in the hose after it has been used. They are a very convenient equipment to have since they are not operated manually.
With so many different types of hose reels out in the market, there is no doubt that you will find one that matches your style and needs.
