Garage Hose Reel Mounting Ideas

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Moving to a new house that has the front water spicket inside the garage (1 car Medium Size). The spicket is located on the left side, on the wal in the front of the garage. I am trying to come up with some ideas for a hose reel/mounting. I don't want to buy one of those cheap reels that are stand alone. I am looking to save space, have it very functional and retractable is a plus. Here is what I cam up with so far. Some I might have to mount a 2x4 across 2 studs and then mount it due to the weight.

Cheap, sturdy, lightweight and saves space
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A little nicer
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More expensive, heavy duty, retractable, doesn't save space, heavy for stud mount
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Option 1 - This option is by far the most reasonably priced of the 3 and isn't prone to failure.

Option 2 - I had option 2 and it didn't last all that long and it's a pain in the ass to reel up.

Option 3 - I'd do some research and see how the 3rd more expensive option rates. If this works as designed and is robust enough to last several years I think this is a slick design. My first question would be how well it reels up 50 to 75 feet of hose full of water?
 
Have you considered a rapid reel?

I am currently using option one on your list to hang a 100ft 3/4in hose in my garage. Trying to get all of the water out of the hose and coil it up nicely gets old quick.
 
BobbyG said:
Option 1 - This option is by far the most reasonably priced of the 3 and isn't prone to failure.

Option 2 - I had option 2 and it didn't last all that long and it's a pain in the ass to reel up.

Option 3 - I'd do some research and see how the 3rd more expensive option rates. If this works as designed and is robust enough to last several years I think this is a slick design. My first question would be how well it reels up 50 to 75 feet of hose full of water?
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Avoid Option 2 at all costs; they are plastic, break easily and will need to be replaced every year or so. I agree with purchasing the Rapid Reel.
 
I have a version of the first with a 75' HD kink free Sears hose. Works for me. I coil it up myself and there is nothing to break. I anchored it into studs and it is not going any where. I takes up less space than the others and I always have trouble with the mechanics on the the others. I had gome through several on the back of the house in the part year and the last to fail was a HD expensive unit..
 
CriticalDetails said:
Have you considered a rapid reel?

I am currently using option one on your list to hang a 100ft 3/4in hose in my garage. Trying to get all of the water out of the hose and coil it up nicely gets old quick.
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I like this device! :props:

It's design shows it's materials have durability written all over it. It is sort of price but then again it's not plastic, it's aluminum....:dblthumb2:
 
I have a metal version of the second one except it is free standing. It has lasted at least 4 years outside. My unit has the hose winder to help wind the hose on. I picked it up a HD or Lowes.

I have had an eye on the Rapid Reel since I need a second one but it does not havee a hose winder helper so reviews say getting it on evenly is more difficult.
 
Bunky said:
I have a metal version of the second one except it is free standing. It has lasted at least 4 years outside. My unit has the hose winder to help wind the hose on. I picked it up a HD or Lowes.

I have had an eye on the Rapid Reel since I need a second one but it does not havee a hose winder helper so reviews say getting it on evenly is more difficult.
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Al, is the hose winder helping you're referring to the thing that goes back and forth so the hose wraps uniformly?
 
BobbyG said:
Al, is the hose winder helping you're referring to the thing that goes back and forth so the hose wraps uniformly?
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Yes. The hose passes though an opening on the wind assist and the wind assist moves along a bar to feed the hose.
 
Bunky said:
Yes. The hose passes though an opening on the wind assist and the wind assist moves along a bar to feed the hose.
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Personally, I think this is an important feature that I'd want on a winder especially one costing $135.00....:props:
 
BobbyG said:
Personally, I think this is an important feature that I'd want on a winder especially one costing $135.00....:props:
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I cannot believe Rapid Reel does not offer one.
 
I use one of these, have no hose bibs in front of house or near the driveway. Might be a little overkill for you, but they do make a smaller cheaper model. This works great dragging my 200+ hose around and its not anchored to one spot. Just a thought.

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All good suggestions, but I need something that is space saving. I currently have a free standing one that is in the ground and have to rack the hose myself. I might just go with option 1, bc I only need a 50 ft hose for the front of the house.
 
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