I want to point out that the metal bracket for Giraffe wasn’t an option when I ordered 🤷🏼‍♂️. BUT it is an option now and that one thing would have given the giraffe tools reels 2 extra points and would have put them at number 4 assuming all of us still didn’t pick it as one of our top 3.

@YardGuy

2 ай бұрын

I've have the Giraffe myself. I definitely agree that you should go with the 5/8 over the 1/2 in most scenarios.

@IslandDigital

Ай бұрын

@@YardGuy do you get more PRESSURE or just more gpm ? Thanks

I watched this video while trying to select a retractable hose reel. The presenters did an amazing job. I ordered the Glahoden 100 ft 5/8 based on what I saw here. What a well made piece of equipment and the packaging is top notch. The installation was a breeze. I am so glad I found this video.

Awesome video! Glad to have been part of this review. We'll improve our product and shoot for the top three next time😎

@82DieselBunny

2 ай бұрын

Glad to see a manufacturer in touch with their consumers and taking criticism!!! That earns you guys major points! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@kylelee1348

2 ай бұрын

I agree , it goes along way with me when someone looks at being better. Thanks Giraffetools. @@82DieselBunny

@nikolajsromanovs9898

2 ай бұрын

And 100 points goes to Giraffe

@beri232

Ай бұрын

@giraffetools I hope you do! If you guys get a first or second place next time with your 5/8" hose reel combo.... I would gladly swap out both my Gardena retractable reels for yours! I own a 4gpm pressure washer and my 2 half inch Gardena sets don't provide enough water to it. I need the 5/8" hose but don't want to spend $$$ on a crappy reel.

@JAYNEmM1962

Ай бұрын

I bought the giraff and have been using a month now and LOVE IT. ITs smooth and just makes life easier.

I have 2 Hoselink reels, plus lots of their watering accessories. Have never failed me, worth every cent.

We bought a Hoselink two years ago and absolutely love it. We plan on adding more for each of our gardening zones across our 7-acre property over time. My ex-Navy husband is particularly fond of not having to manually coil hoses lol. I like that they're easy to store, it's just a matter of moving the case off of the bracket in the fall and popping it back on in the spring. By the same token, for now we have several posts with brackets installed and because we only have the one reel, we just put it in the back of the garden cart and move it as we need. Never have to worry about running it over with the mower or anything else. Hard recommend.

Two years ago I wish I had this video after laboring for hours through videos to make my purchase! Ended up with two hose links and have been extremely satisfied and pleased especially with the retracting capabilities yet my wife can pull it all the way out with ease!

Purchased 6 hoselinks for our large property this year. One of them had an especially hard time reeling back in the last five feet and was constantly left out because it was so difficult. It was then damaged by a mower after being left out. Emailed hoselink and they are out of stock of the repair kit. Not having the option to get parts when accidental damage renders the entire unit useless is a huge downside for us and I feel is something a lot of people don’t consider. We now have a $249 hoselink that no one can use and cannot reel back in. Just something to keep in mind when investing in these. Check to make sure they are good about stocking parts or consider going with the more affordable options that are cheaper to replace.

Honestly, this is the best video you guys have done! Super helpful and informative.

Thank you for including us in this test Lawn Tools, we are so happy with the results! Just a quick update on the price, our 82ft reel is $249, and our 50ft reel is $199.

@Sunshine-tf4ul

2 ай бұрын

Hoselink would definitely be my first choice if I could only get one in Hawaii...Please ship to Hawaii

@guampops1775

2 ай бұрын

Please ship to Guam

@carolinevelasco1715

2 ай бұрын

Love my hoselink!

@danielgrplb

2 ай бұрын

Please ship to Puerto Rico Also 100ft

@thomasblackmer8391

2 ай бұрын

Props to @hoselink for commenting in this thread. Good to see a company engaging with potential customers.

I have a Hoselink - it's been great. Did stop retracting a couple of months ago just under a year of ownership. They've walked me through some troubleshooting stuff and are now shipping a replacement to me free of charge. Only took two months because I took forever doing the troubleshooting stuff so that's not on them at all. Been a great experience. About to buy a second one.

I have 3 Hoselinks I bought in 2012. All still work great!!!

@elfrank7609

Ай бұрын

Glad to know it has lasted this long. Don't want to buy something to have to replaced next season.

@paulscott2502

12 күн бұрын

Older Hoselinks are far better built than the newer ones. The spring on newer versions doesn't seem as good.

Starting season four with my 82’ Hoselink. Love it. I water from a lake, and the pump pressure sometimes causes problems with my regular hoses, even blowing out several expandable ones. Never a problem with my Hoselink.

We have had 2 hoselinks for around 4 years. Absolute game changer

I've had a hoselink in the backyard for about 4 years now. Still works great. 0 issues. I recently ordered a 2nd one for the front yard too.

Thank you guys!! You guys took the work out of my next purchase ❤❤❤

Great job with the review guys. It was straight forward and very informable! I have a Hoselink since July 2019 and it's been working great. My only gripe is the easy disconnect is well just too easy to disconnect. If you twist it the wrong way while the spout is open, you're going to get soaked. I also have a RL Flo-Master ($70) which I bought at the same time and it is still working fine as well.

Love my hoselink! High quality and a joy to use in the garden!

Great video guys! Thanks for including us in the mix!

@christopherblack4520

Ай бұрын

I have 2 Gardena's like the old design better with the handle, easier to carry inside in the fall. No problems with both but almost dropped the new one on the concrete floor.

@GardenaCan

Ай бұрын

@@christopherblack4520 Glad you enjoy them Christopher!

Nice work on the comparison, appreciate the efforts of filling 4 buckets rather than just one, proper analysis. 👍🏼

@bikeny

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, but I really wanted to see buckets getting filled (/s).

Great review. 1 suggestion. When retracting, you should release the pressure from the hose until it is fully retracted. This allows the water to escape while it winds up and prevents excessive weight from slowing it down. Also, excessive weight being placed on the bracket, which is why many of the reels have plastic brackets. They were not intended to be reeled up full of water.

@Gatf4

2 ай бұрын

Imo that would reduce the effectiveness of the hose reel by a lot. Our Hoselink is hooked up and turned on all spring summer and fall, zero issues. Grab the hose and go and reel up when done. We dont walk to the spigot at all

@MyweathernetreportsBlogspot

2 ай бұрын

⁠@@Gatf4 how did you mount the Hoselink?

@Gatf4

2 ай бұрын

I just dug an 2 foot deep hole next to my house and used a green treated 4X4 with pea gravel. works perfect for us. I was going to mount it out at the end of our deck but got over ruled by the head gardener (wife/boss) but now she regrets it and she has to pull the hose all the way out to go around the deck to water one side of the yard lol @@MyweathernetreportsBlogspot

@mimlauj6869

2 ай бұрын

Good suggestion, but I think most ppl would just try to retract the hose anyways before going all the way back to turn off the water and come all the way back and retract the hose. So I think this test is good.

@johnk6256

2 ай бұрын

Relieve pressure then pull hose right at reel. There is no need to go back to the end of the hose🙂

Very happy with Gardena. Have 2 of them. Retraction, ease of use and hose connectors all work better than expected.

@ZupE891

2 ай бұрын

how long have you had them? Do you leave it out in the winter?

@beri232

Ай бұрын

@@ZupE891 I do and I live in Canada! Just outside of Edmonton. I have 2 Gardena reels each are 4 years old now. I drain the water out of them every winter, disconnect them and leave them outside year-round.

Dudes, this was great! There's a few others on the market that people may like but this was a great look and thanks for pointing out the 5/8" vs 1/2" volume

@beri232

Ай бұрын

makes all the difference in the world if you use a pressure washer! If the gpm is lower than what your pressure washer uses.... you'll start burning out pumps and they are expensive!

Hoselink for the win 😎

I have three Hose links. I had one issue getting it to completely retract. Their Customer Service helped me right away and have had zero issues since.

I have a giraffetools hose reel with 155ft, it can cover my large garden and the water flow is enough! Love it!

I have a Hoselink and a Gardena. I have had nothing but trouble with the Gardena accessories- they leak and pop apart under pressure. The Hoselink works like a dream!

@gerhardma4297

2 ай бұрын

Is use Gardena now for more than 40 years and with the exception of a few adapters and a shower head, I have never had any problems. And the faulty parts were replaced without any problems. Plastic suffers over time and sun and becomes porous. You then have to replace it. But that's not a problem given the prices.

@micixduda

2 ай бұрын

@@gerhardma4297 I bought new shower head and it leaks, so it can't be sun or time. I solved problem with 'stopconnector' and putting shower head on and off every time i use the hose, kind of a pain in the but, but still better than flood.

Got a 5/8” hose GLAHODEN retractable hose reel a few weeks ago after watching your video, thanks. So far am very happy with it. I keep a small towel over the handle to wipe the hose as it returns. Have the 100 foot model, have extended it out 2 times, just need to remember to shut the water off when I retract the hose. Like the nozzle, can switch to different patterns. Thanks

I had hoselink in the past, and now Gardena. Gardena lasted longer. 5 of them....love it

@GardenaCan

2 ай бұрын

That's great to hear!

we have Hose link front and back had them for 6yrs now and no failure one is exposed to the elements and the other under cover and both haven't failed yet still going well hoses still brilliant no cracks and still flexible only issues is the fittings that fail when attaching the nozzles o rings perish overall Hose link is costly but it's well worth the lifetime. i would highly recommend Hose link I'm in Australia w.a as we have very hot long weather and cold the casing on the hose link reels are still very solid no cracks or perish.

Ive had 2 hoselink for years. Works flawlessly

I recently bought a new home and wanted to upgrade to one of these, seeing the results and the company engagement in the comments I am quickly narrowed in on hoselink and giraffe! Awesome and perfect timing

@commonlaw5400

Ай бұрын

2024 is the second full summer for my two hoselinks. I have found retracting much more efficient when water pressure is off and water in hose is sprayed out.

Thank you so much. It's an expensive investment when you have a five acre garden. That's a lot of hoses to purchase..... your video assessment was invaluable. Thank you for all your work.

Awesome video, directly going thru the tests without 7 minutes of talking

I bought 2 gardenas 2 years ago and they are both holding up like day day I bought them. Really really happy with gardena. I bought accessories for both of them as well and had no issues at all.

i have the gardena 2 times and one broke after one year, got a replacement within 3 days for free (super support) and i am still happy with it. so i would recomend it.

I have the Hoselink and I’m really happy with it. I bought a Stanley from Sam’s Club and the hose end adapter came off within a year. Very frustrating. I just gave my parents a Hoselink for their back yard because I’m so happy with the product.

After seeing this video, I went with Glahoden for it’s value. I almost went with the Giraffe. I am glad to have it purchased from your link.

We have the Gardena and it’s amazing quality, had one at another house too for a few years and it’s still going strong.

Glad to see this today as I just bought a Glahoden 100 ft 5/8" last night

@williamriker4889

Ай бұрын

I got 1 with coupon for about 135 Amz. Not set up yet. I do plan to get another for front yard as well

I love my Hoselink. I do have 2 Giraffes also, simply for the fact that they offered a longer hose length (155 ft), which I needed. This may also be a reason to go with the 1/2. They don’t lock as easily as the Hoselink, and the charcoal grey has faded terribly. Still, serve their purpose well and in general both have been GAME CHANGERS in my garden. ❤

@Pro1er

Ай бұрын

The charcoal gray Hoselink will turn to ash gray in one or two years if it is exposed to a lot of Sun. They sell a cover for it but then you no longer have a charcoal gray Hoselink. If they can't use UV resistant plastic then the cover really should be included with the reel.

please do more of these types of videos, awesome work

I’ve owned the 1/2” and 5/8” giraffe. Both worked fine. No issues. 5/8” in 100’ wasn’t an option back then. Good customer service too. One reel started leaking the following year and they replaced the entire thing

Hoselink owner for the last year and I’ve been happy with my purchase!

HELL YES! Finally, thanks my dude!

I have 2 hoselinks and love them!

What a great review video! This is fantastic. Great job all involved.

Hoselink had been incredible for me so far!

I came here for this review while selecting my next hose from Amazon. Thank you!

Thank you for the video man... ! I was thinking on what to get or brands to look for, but this video gives a head start on making the purchasing decision!

I have 4 hoselinks on our farm. They are awesome. I've had them 3 years now, no problems. I do wish they had a bigger diameter, takes me forever to fill buckets some nights... actually about 20 minutes to fill up 14 5gal water buckets but it feels like an eternity at the end of the day 😆 I love that they aren't getting trampled by the horses like our other hoses were plus my stables look much more organized with them 😊

Been very happy with my hoselink after 2 years of ownership.

Great information, thank you guys

I have a giraffe, at least 4 years old, love it. Also have a hoselink, which also has been a great investment!

I’ve had 2 Hoselinks for several years and still work perfectly!

Had a hoselink for a few years, still going strong.

Love my hoselinks! Also a side note on price, we got our 82 footers for $225. They run deals all the time. Plus they will throw in the sprayer with the quick connects. Makes it easy to switch over from my normal sprayer to the wand.

Awesome thanks ..... you made my choice for me

Hose link has been great! I bought it 4 years ago. Still works great! Plus, you can mount it on a pole for an almost 360 swivel. Look for promotions to get a deal.

Nice review. Thanks! I was on the fence with Hoselink, but will give Gladhoden a chance based on your recommendation.

Love this, please make it a series… the Project Farm of Lawncare

This is the best review! Thank you so much for your time bro this was thorough. I couldn’t figure out what to get! lol

So helpful, thanks! I have a Hoselink and it's great. Needed a second hose for the other side of house and have ordered the Glahoden based on this review. Fingers crossed my hose hassles will be history from now on!

@MissAngela007

Ай бұрын

How’s the Glahoden working out so far?

@pamfromwashington

Ай бұрын

@@MissAngela007 I love it! It’s a smaller diameter than my Hoselink and easier to maneuver.

I have two hoselinks, complete gamechanger. Amazing quality.

Thank you so much for this informative video!

Thanks, got the glahoden. Will let you know the end of summer

@lefttool7928

2 ай бұрын

@flash1857 please do!

Great vid. Got you a new subscriber. You answered ALL the questions.

This is a great video and one I didn't know I needed!

Keep this content coming. Well done

Bought a Gardena for my wife she loves to garden and has a bad back to wrestle with hoses, best gift ever. Local garden center had two in daily operation, impressed with quality. Made in Germany I believe. Don’t let price get in the way of picking a good tool. 👍

Have 2 Gardenas - work great.

I have the 80 foot hoselink. I love it. It’s very easy to move to the front of our home to wash cars or water. It weighs about 35lbs. ❤

As usual, I bought the most expensive one this March 😆 BUT I did get it on a 10% off sale so that’s a bonus - Hoselink - AND it’s already been worth every penny not to have to struggle winding a long hose around my house. I watch the Garden Answer YT channel & that’s all they have used for years so I felt the product had been thoroughly tested by them on their multi-acre gardens. You get what you pay for! Kudos to Hoselink! Thanks for your review of all of the different hoses - it validated my purchase.

Cool video, but I'll take my Eley hose reel over all of them. They're expensive, but I'm 0% concerned about them failing. I've also called their customer support a few times and a human answered the phone quickly each time. They shipped the wrong part once and just told me to keep it and sent the right one out without any questions. I have their reel, hose and quick disconnects. All of them are excellent.

@TheLawnTools

2 ай бұрын

I agree. Eley products are fantastic!! But in this video we were simply comparing retractable only.

@CH-kl9qd

2 ай бұрын

Agreed , eley is the absolute best

@nauticman2707

2 ай бұрын

My eley is soo solid, my giraffe faded and looks terrible installed at the same time

@milanjurich1526

2 ай бұрын

I sold 2 Eley’s … too much manual activity. Once you try the Hoselink, you’ll be amazed.

@CH-kl9qd

2 ай бұрын

if you’re lazy I guess@@milanjurich1526

I LOVE my hoselink! It is great in all categories!

I have the hoselink for the 3rd year now and so far everything is working good. I like their version of coupling/connector system.

We have (3) Hoselinks, with the OLDEST being by far the best of the lot. The grey ones that we got last year just don't retract smoothly and get "stuck" while rewinding -- which we've NEVER had happen with our first/beige model that we bought 3-4 years ago...

Thank you this was very helpful

Super helpful video! I pulled the trigger on a hoselink.

Excellent video! Just subscribed. Only wish you included warrantee information. Concerning Hoselink's 9/16th hose diameter, if you ever have to replace a hose, must it be a hose link hose? Are their hoses and accessories proprietary?

Thanks for the test as .looking to buy another unit but want 5/8. Have 2 units now and both are Gardena and after one year still working great no issues . I am in Canada and the Gardena are pricey but i think worth it .thanks again.

@GardenaCan

2 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

I own 2 Gardena retractable 1/2" (13mm) reels. I've had them now for 4 years and they have been flawless. I also live in Canada and I do not bring them in for the winters.... I just drain them completely before rolling them up for the winter and make sure they are disconnected. My one and only problem with them both is the flow rate. They need to provide a 5/8" option so my pressure washer gets the water volume it needs.

Great video fellas, much appreciated!

Warranty, customer service, parts availability , and longevity are important as well. Also, Hoselink’s portability is another plus. Easily moved from one location to another with the purchase of separate bracket(s). Unfortunately, only available in 1/2” (9/16) diameter, and longest available is 88ft.

Great job nice thorough video. We have the giraffe and have very little problems with it.

I’ve got the Gardena. Been using it for 2 summers so far and I love it! Awesome quality and durability. No complaints with it. Living in Canada I definitely paid quite a bit more. If I remember correctly paid about $350CAD. All in all, awesome product!

@TheLawnTools

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and feedback on the Gardena!

@anth1839

2 ай бұрын

I've had my gardena for 2 years now and it's faded but works well. Also have hose link but I like the gardena more. Hose link here in aus is big but the reel I have had has had multiple problems with retracting

@RoadRunneR69

2 ай бұрын

The GARDENA reel is a clear winner here! The warranty is the best and the those German made quick connects are awesome.

@UrbanDadLawnAndGarden

2 ай бұрын

@@RoadRunneR69 it's definitely a solid unit with quality engineering

@MrWookie1981

2 ай бұрын

I have had the older version of the retractable Gardena for over 6 years and it still works great. From Canada as well and I bring into the garage for the winters

I converted my home front and back hoses to Hoselink, even have the Hoselink 18mm commercial hoses for work (better water pressure and higher flow). Mainly did it because where I live in Australia fittings get too hot in summer (37-45°C most days) and blow apart or fall off. Hoselink has not failed me in the last 10 years. Only downside is the prices.

i enjoyed this guys. very informative

good stuff! Thank you for doing the research

I have two 82’ Hoselinks and really like them, makes watering so much easier.

Wish you would have done some sort of accelerated "weather" test. I have had a Gardena for 9 years that has lasted well, and a Giraffe that I bought last year that is already faded and cracking. I would want to know if the recent Gardena is just as good so I can replace the Giraffe garbage.

I have 2 hose links, one in each length they offer. I’m very happy with the product. The ease of use, set up and it’s durability are worth the cost.

Gardena is the way to go here in NZ i love it got it start of the year and its a game changer dog cant eat it because its reeled away 😂 wanted to get something abit more expensive so i dont have to replace it every year like the cheap ones we get at work

One thing I didn’t see in your review. I just got my first Hoselink. Absolutely LOVE it! One thing I didn’t expect and LOVE is the included spray nozzle. It’s the nicest I’ve ever used. I would like to know how it compared with the rest. Thanks!

Thanks for such a quick and comprehensive review video…made my decision much easier! Easy subscribe and like!

Solid video and very entertaining. I ordered two of the hose links, let’s see how they do. You should leave these up for the summer and do a follow up on how much they fade.

@barbarawitt9989

2 ай бұрын

Hoselinks have covers you can put on to help with that. Different colors and designs, I believe.

I bought the Glahoden early this year form Amazon 100ft x 5/8 inch for $100 (they had some discount) the price has gone up since. Its good and solid unit and I am happy with it, definitely go for the 5/8". I don't know why you give an extra point for metal, the metal could rust also the metal bracket does not appear solid, keep in mind these units are heavy 30-40 lbs. The plastic bracket in the Glahoden is solid and will not rust. I am impressed with the Glahoden so far. The only problem is that they did not have any contact information. So if I have any issues I will have to call Amazon to get their contact information.

I have the 1/2” 130’ giraffe. Fantastic! Hoselink only comes up to 82’. I also got the metal bracket for the giraffe. According to your review that puts it at 8 points. #1

Thank you! Very informative!

After watching this video, I bought a Gardena and Glahoden. Gardena: retraction was smoother, but disliked the plastic hose hook ups. Glahoden: metal hose hook ups, east of removing for storing away, I like the hose material better. I kept both. Will see how they keep up.

this was an amazing review video. maybe one of the best I've ever seen??