JB, very cool hose manager. I could use this in my garage for sure. Just wondering if you have tried watering the lawn with this? I ask because I would be going from a 3/4” to a 1/2” hose and worry I would not be able to get enough flow with the smaller diameter.

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

David!!! They sell this in 90’ by 5/8” diameter hose as well. I would go with that one. After using it for a few weeks now I noticed drop in pressure with the 1/2. . Not a lot but still noticeable. I’m going to step up the 5/8 to make watering my 10,000 square feet lawn. I’m still very impressed with this product. Super handy and a huge time saver! 👍👍

I tried installing it on brick. I used a 3/8 drill bit but the anchor will not fit and go all the way. The nail will though. I’m scared to use a 1/2 masonry drill bit as I’m afraid it will be too big for the anchor. Any recommendations?? Thank you!!

@GarageGear

10 ай бұрын

I would go and buy the correct size masonry bit as it will help ensure a good fit.

Hello, now after a year, how has this 130 ft Giraffe retractable hose stood up? It is in your garage, so it is not seeing the heat, so I think it may have a bit more life. Mine will see a lot of heat, but will have some shade during late afternoon. Any thoughts or comments? Thanks

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jenny! Holding up just fine. Should be fine outside. I know plenty of people with them outdoors and they’re fine. If you have water pressure issues though I would go for the 5/8 hose. Thanks for watching

After 10 years of dragging 100 feet of hose around to my driveway whenever I wanted to wash a car I took the plunge. I opted for the 5/8 inch 90 ft variant with a metallic mount bracket. The plastic screw inserts are junk. I purchased 5/16 lag shields for mounting the bracket to brick.

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

Excellent thanks for sharing

Since you have the reel mounted in your garage, how do you drain it? Does the reel have a drain option or do you have to disconnect the supply hose to drain? If the outlet end of the hose is open to atmosphere, would the hose automatically drain when being retracted?

@GarageGear

3 ай бұрын

Hey scruffy, when you hold the trigger down and retract it in water flows out so it stores with hardly any water in it.

@scruffy4647

3 ай бұрын

Ok, thanks. Makes sense@@GarageGear

Thanks for being the only video I have found that actually mounted on a wall! The hose reel looks super solid but the instructions were very much lacking in detail. You explained it really well, what to do when there’s only one stud. Thanks again!!! Heading out to install it now! 🎉

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

ROCK ON Cindy!!! You’re right! The instructions are lacking a bit. Glad this video helped you out! Thanks for watching and have fun with your install! 👍

Thanks for sharing your video. It sounds like for as many times that you used your garden hose, that tool will make clean up so much easier.

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Robert, you wouldn’t believe how much time I’ve saved already! It’s crazy! This tool is a major time saver! I wonder why I didn’t get one sooner. 👍

thinking about buying one but the sizes are throwing me off. They sell 1/2" and 5/8", but isn't a standard hose fitting 3/4"? How will I connect the 1/2" or 5/8" to my existing pressure washer that works with a standard hose?

@SpaceCoastHarvest

7 ай бұрын

I think i'm just going to buy a small adapter to keep on my pressure washer

@SpaceCoastHarvest

7 ай бұрын

lol, i chatted with giraffe tools customer support and they say "to clarify, the fittings in all of our garden hoses are 3/4, the hose diameters could be 1/2in or 5/8in, so, the connectors are standard"

@GarageGear

7 ай бұрын

Hey space coast the hose couplers are all standard 3/4. The hose diameters are 1/2 or 5/8. The 5/8 has better pressure but a slightly shorter hose length. 👍

Hello ! It’s been 2 YEARS since you posted this video. How has this unit held up? Do you still love it, working as it should 2 years later? Thanks very much. Do you still suggest to buy this unit? Which size hose gives the best amount of pressure ? With all their new products out, would you still purchase this unit? Thank you

@GarageGear

2 ай бұрын

Hey island still holding up! Retracts great too. I would definitely go with the 5/8 for the best pressure. 👍

A year later, do you have any updates? Any issues after consistent use? I know they sent it to you so you may have a bias to give only positive reviews, but I’m curious to know how it’s holding up.

@GarageGear

10 ай бұрын

Hey fright! Holding up fine! I retract the hose in under my control and don’t just let fly back in! Works great and would totally get another! Thanks for watching! Here’s a link the to the 90 foot 5/8. This one has better pressure. amzn.to/3OCLr3I

I want to get their electric pressure washer that is wall mounted as well but the ratings are keeping me away. Some have videos of the motor burning out and smoking. May buy this though.

@GarageGear

7 ай бұрын

If the ratings in the pressure washer are bad I would avoid it. Thanks for watching

Very cool. I just watched a video from on a flush mount outside mount that doesn't leak at all and you can disconnect after you are finished. Perfect for winter and not wanting to have your hose taking up space outside.

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely cool! And a space saver! I believe I’ve seen that video before too. I got similar plans for the back side of my house next year. How’s everything going this week bud?

@whitieinvermont

2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear everything is going well. Having family over today. That's about it for me. Hope you're enjoying your weekend.

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

@@whitieinvermont good to hear! It was a good weekend my friend! I got some good tenacity content coming in a few weeks! Doing a lawn makeover!

@whitieinvermont

2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear looking forward to it.

I noticed that you ran it with a sprinkler in the video. How do sprinklers perform with the smaller hose diameter?

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

I would go for the 5/8 diameter for more water pressure.

I have a cord reel. A light reel. And a air hose reel. Now I’m thinking I need a hose reel!

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Easiest garage in town! You’re giving me ideas Flint!👍

Young man. There is a far, far more valuable reason for any person (male or female) to buy and use this new hose reel. One your wife should definitely think about, if she pushes back regarding the price tag. PLEASE, let her read this. And both of you, think carefully. As we get older our backs and bodies take a BEATING, playing or ‘WORKING to earn that living’! Your backs will begin to cause you discomfort. And then PAIN. Then excruciating pain. That task of bending and rewinding by hand, won’t be a time waster. It will become almost impossible. You will find it screamingly painfull. Then, something simple like washing your car, becomes pure hell. So the hose WILL BE LEFT laying ALL over the garage floor. Untill someone else wyneds it up for you (both). This auto-retractable hose reel will be one of the best things you’ll ever buy. It’ll pay for itself in every way. I KNOW. I’m there NOW. I WAS young and nimble. Now, I’m only 60 years old. An unknown congenital back deformation has now robbed me of the ability to squat and wynd a hose reel, like your old one. Forever. So, please. While you are young, THINK about. Plan for when you get older. You’ll be ABLE to work & play longer, and LIVE better in your OWN HOME, if you THINK about making your HOME easier to maintain NOW. This auto-retractable hose wyneder is a Great idea! Where can I purchase one, in Canada, and what sizes and lengths can I get. I’m a gardener and need it now. (No, I don’t work for the company either!☺️)

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Elizabeth! Definitely much easier on the back! Thanks for watching!

Love the energy you bring! im purchasing a hose very soon I'm looking forward to getting this one

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot shadow for the positive feedback! 👍

Oh man. This is exactly what I need.

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

They’re super handy my friend! HUGE TIME SAVER! 👍

👍 will order this and the cord extension

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

These are so handy MZ! The amount of time I’ve saved using these already is ridiculous! 👍 you won’t be disappointed!

What is the width of the holes? It seems to me that you can't get all 4 screws into 1 stud which is only 1 and a half inches wide.

@GarageGear

5 күн бұрын

@@lourak613 you’re right I only put two bolts into the stud. The other two are anchored into the wall. Holds just fine

Works well if not exposed to the sun, the bracket will eventually get brittle and crack if in the sun

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Thanks for the video and discount code.

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for watching!

Are you able to lock this unit to the left or right orientation?

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

Hey kingnut! This unit only swivels. It does not lock in one position. Thanks for watching!

I was sold until I realized I need to drain hose every time I use it and retract it……..I guess they all need to be drained……

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

It’s a good idea to simply drain the hose before winding it up that way the retract mechanism won’t break . Thanks for watching!

@fiehlsport

Ай бұрын

Just turn off the water and let it gravity drain out of the nozzle. Pretty standard practice for any hose reel.

Cant believe you had that reel for 8 years. Mine didn’t even last 8 minutes before I returned it

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

It was a fight to keep it around that long lol! Thanks for watching

Can you connect this as the inlet for a pressure washer?

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

I connect this to my pressure washer all the time! Thanks for watching Will!

You made this fun to watch.

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video Scuba Steve! Thanks for watching!

Will this mount ok on drywall as long as I find the stud ?

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

Yep you’ll be just fine with it on drywall and a stud! It’s heavy enough that you’ll want it get it on a stud! Thanks for watching bud!

Cool. Need one!

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

It’s super handy! You won’t be disappointed! Thanks for watching Ed!

Do you know if the side that the hose comes out is interchangeable?

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

Both ends of this have standard hose connections. You could buy quick connections for it. Thanks for watching Jessica!

It’s been a year how it the hose reel and cord reel holding up? I have the giant real you started with and I HATE it. Always fighting that thing! 🥊

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

Hey Sara no issues on mine. Still ROCKIN’! Did you contact the company? I know the hose reel has a two year warranty.

@sarawerner3955

Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear the old one you had at the beginning of your video in the big plastic box with the leak lol it’s getting old time for an upgrade

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

@@sarawerner3955 definitely a good upgrade. That boxed one was a HUGE pain! Don’t miss it at all.

What drill bit did you use? I know one is slightly larger.

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jeff just find one that is slightly smaller than the wall anchors so they go in snug. Thanks for watching

Will this, new hose, work for 8 years like the old one?

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t see why it wouldn’t. Sure is making my life easy now though! Thanks for watching diamond!

What do I do if I went past the stop tape? (I accidentally did and it won't wind back up)

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Roverr! If you already tried pulling it it out a pinch more and and it still won’t retract you may want to contact the company and ask them what to do. Thanks for watching!

I just ordered one on Amazon it'll be here next week

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

ROCK ON! Thanks for watching

NICE!

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a NICE TOOL for the garage! Thanks for watching Randal! 👍

I just bought one, can’t wait to use it.

@GarageGear

2 ай бұрын

Awesome my friend! 👍

I'd love a long term review of this as you've used it for countless hours

@GarageGear

3 ай бұрын

Still holding up edward! Thanks for watching

How has it held up since you post this vid?

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

Been holding up just fine ever since I installed it. Still reels up like the day I got it! 👍 thanks for watching!

Great review

@GarageGear

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Steven!

What is the pure drop over1/2" hose and the fittings 130 ft. Long?

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

Hey Bob can you please clarify? The fittings are built for a standard garden hose connection.

How is it holding up i just order a 90 foot and a 130 through your link

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

Holding up just find! And it gets used a lot! Especially now that the nicer weather is coming! Thanks for watching EG!

Great review. Those bolts are called hex lag bolts

@GarageGear

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Thank you for excellent videos👍. I am shopping for new water hose for my home. How giraffe hose reel working out for you after 2yrs + of use?

@GarageGear

8 ай бұрын

Its still reelin! Appreciate the positive feedback

SUNDAY! SUNDAY!! SUNDAY!!!

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha love those old commercials! Thanks for watching David! 👍🤣

I have one of these and the water has a weird plastic smell and water is murky Anyone have this problem with theirs?

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

No issues on my end. Is this a consistent issue?

Do you still like it after three months of ise

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

Love it! This hose reel has saved me countless hours already of hose winding. This helped me out a lot when I was using it every day last fall. Definitely worth the investment. If you have any other questions let me know. Thanks for watching! 👍

It’s a hose reel review, not the weather forecast.

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Not really 180° swivel due to the side connection. Should have a 90° fitting for the price

@GarageGear

2 ай бұрын

If it was screwed to a post it would have a little more room to swivel. Thanks for watching!

Should have gotten the 5/8 version.

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

If you need the length this one is perfect! If you need a bit more water flow, then go with the 5/8! Thanks for watching!

feels like im watching home shopping network.

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Can you use hot water in the hose?

@GarageGear

Ай бұрын

Yes! I plan on adding a hot water line myself!

"a hose that won't kink" LOL Great video..... would like to know how that retraction mechanism holds up.

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

Two years now and still going strong! Thanks for watching bosco!

@userbosco

Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGear Thanks, there are reviews online that indicate the retraction begins to fade after a season and the mounting bracket also may start to bend prematurely. Hope that isn't the case, since I bought one....

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

@@userbosco neither of those issues on mine. I control the hose as it reals it’s way back in. Make it go in slow and it should be fine. Don’t just let it go. It’ll wind in too fast and probably break that way. Also anchor it to a stud and it should be fine mounted too. 👍

He never even tested to see the pressure it shots out.

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Best Thing Ever

@GarageGear

10 ай бұрын

Works great! 👍

Dude you are funny 🤣

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it LF! Glad someone gets my humor! Lol!

Can I leave the water on? Will the unit break overtime?

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend turning it off after each use and draining the hose before winding it in! This could stress the unit over time! Thanks for watching LF!

I wonder if it actually retracts. Would have been nice if you actually demonstrated it like the electrical cord.

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

Frank 5:24

Which is better, 1/2 or 5/8

@MrRickyp1129

7 ай бұрын

Which one will have more pressure?

@GarageGear

7 ай бұрын

Go with the 5/8 !

Why did you mount it so low? You should have mounted it at less knee high if not hip high so you don't kill your back plus you lost storage space being so low.

@GarageGear

2 жыл бұрын

That’s just where I wanted it. Thanks for watching SFCRAMBO!

How is your giraffe hose reel holding up, would you recommend one

@GarageGear

4 ай бұрын

Holding up great! Had it a few years now! 👍

Unit looks cool hose looks junk

@GarageGear

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Can't get past the annoying radio commentary! Later

@GarageGear

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Good God this guy is annoying. Way too much energy. And who has a hose faucet IN the garage??

@GarageGear

Ай бұрын

Many in my people area do. Thanks for watching