15% off Retractable Hose Reels at Hoselink. Free delivery for orders over $50.
Perfect timing for me as I got 2 Hozelocks that failed on me recently. Both under 2.5 years old, lucky bought I from Bunnos and they will honour the 5 year warranty and refund me the purchase price.
Anyone know if Hoselink retractable reel will last Adelaide hot summer sun? I believe the Hozelocks failed as they were out in the sun
I've gone through 3 Hozelock auto reels which I bought from Bunnings. All 3 failed and they are only a little bit cheaper than Hoselink - which is a quality product according to Ozbargain peeps
The lower warranty of 2 years, compared to 5 years from Hozelock is a bit worrying
I have three hoselink hosereels which are going on 5+ years old now at least and only had to change the washers on a couple of the joints over the years. They're good units.
These are quality, pay the extra and get one.
How do you manage to break them that easy, do you water like 3 times a day every day or something?
If you are asking about the Hozelock? Nope, I would water my front yard and backyard maybe once a week during summer and a lot less over winter. Quite annoying as the first Hozelock I sent back, the retraction mechanism broke so we were ultra careful when using the other 2 Hozelock auto reels. They both started to leak internally.
This is the same argument as the Apple iPhone comments. Pay for quality and what just works.
A poor man pays twice. I bought a number of hoses and the cheap ones just means you will have to buy something else.
Cheap hoses are even shite with brass fittings :(
If you have low water pressure, then get the HiFlow model.
Not correct
The hi-flow hose doesn't (and can't) increase the pressure - it just has less pressure loss than the standard hose.
@pjetson: Read Hoselink statement to understand what they are saying.
Pressure at nozzle = pressure at tap - pressure loss, then if decrease pressure loss that means higher / improvement to pressure at nozzle :)
@pjetson: So conclusion is the Hiflow hose increase flow and pressure (achieved by reducing pressure / friction loss)!!
@huntabargain: The hi-flow hose doesn't lose as much pressure and flow as the standard hose. It doesn't increase anything.
@huntabargain: Yeah, okay. I was wrong. At the hose end you will get better pressure for a given flow rate and hose length with Hi-Flow.
This is from the Hoselink site:
"Frequently Asked Questions about Retractable Hose Reels
What is the difference between the standard and Hi-flow Hose Reels?
Because of the coiled nature of their design, Retractable Hose Reels are prone to reducing water pressure output, which can negatively impact your watering experience. Whilst standard hose reels have a 12mm internal hose diameter, our Hi-Flow Reels feature a slightly larger 14mm diameter hose, resulting in up to 25% better water flow output than standard reels. For this reason, we suggest anyone experiencing low or medium water pressure, or anyone connected to tank water, to opt for the Hi-Flow model to minimise loss of pressure. If your water pressure is high, then a standard model should be fine."
watering experience
Hi- flow hose, for when you want that orgamic feeling when watering your lillies and tulips.
Agree, The Hi flow 25m is same price as standard 30m, so better buy if the extra 5m is not a deal breaker.
Any 30m hose reel is too long to get decent flow/pressure.
Any downside to getting highflow even if you dont have low water pressure?
You will get improved higher flow/higher pressure than the standard one regardless. Even with good pressure in the house, being 30m hose reel will degrade the pressure (will be worse if you only pull a bit of the hose out, ie remaining hose reeled in and restricting the flow)
@huntabargain: Restricting flow? Sorry my hydraulics theory is a bit rusty, but does the self weight of the hose on the reel create compression?
And the with reduced diameter increase losses in flow?
Or something simpler than that?
@stuntmanron: yes that is right.
That was the extract from Hoselink site that was quoted earlier by someone.
Because of the coiled nature of their design, Retractable Hose Reels are prone to reducing water pressure output, which can negatively impact your watering experience. Whilst standard hose reels have a 12mm internal hose diameter, our Hi-Flow Reels feature a slightly larger 14mm diameter hose, resulting in up to 25% better water flow output than standard reels
@stuntmanron: I believe its more to do with a greater friction (pressure loss) on a coiled hose than a straight one, but i suspect with the pressures and flows we are talking from mains this wont make a lot of difference.
Nope.
Pressure loss as follows with 20 l/min
30M - 12mm = 2.5 bar loss
25M - 14mm = 1 bar loss
Anyone know if Hoselink retractable reel will last Adelaide hot summer sun?
I have asked the same question to Hoselink. The Charcoal hose reels get particularly hot during summer days.
Their answer: "Their products are UV stabilised."
They do sell a fabric cover for those hose reels but that's another added cost
I just bought the fabric cover on sale as well to help with sun damage
They also help with bee/wasp hives
@RADICALIST: You don't need to since they plug the screw holes with small rubber covers (which you can buy separately for the old hose reel models).
I have found from experience their covers themselves are not UV stabilised.
I have a 5-year old white (classic) Hoselink cover that has started ripping apart by itself due to environmental impacts.
Bought a 30m normal white one 18months ago, still going strong, not a hint of a problem. Also bought the UV protector cover (would highly recommend this) - Central Queensland here, so similarish to Adelaide summer…
Bought a second 30m charcoal unit at at christmas, when pulled out anymore than 10 meters it's like the hose is too heavy to retract without help… yet to decide whether i want to hit them up for warranty …
Bought a second 30m charcoal unit at at christmas, when pulled out anymore than 10 meters it's like the hose is too heavy to retract without help… yet to decide whether i want to hit them up for warranty …
Sounds faulty, unless they've gone cheap?
Yeah i definitely think it's a fault, just weighing up whether it's worth the hassle of a warranty…. it's not a big deal for me to help the hose retract if you know what i mean…
The amount of money you paid, should definitely get it RMA'ed.
@RADICALIST: Especially if it's from 10 meters. Different if it's only the final meter or so and you just have to unwind it a little then retract again.
If you don't return it, Hoselink doesn't get the feedback they need to improve future iterations.
Definitely RMA it.
Maybe completely unwind it, and then retract it, so it rolls up cleanly?
I had the same thing with a 30 metre. I’d also bought lots of other bits which may have helped swing getting it fixed. They fixed it with just $20-30 return post.
I bought a 25m one recently and found it didnt retract easily at all.
It took a few back and forward pulls and towards the end of the reel I had to almost force it in.
After close inspection inside the reel I could see the black belt that engages the cog was twisted and on the wrong side of some plastic.
Once I sorted that out it retracts like a champ!
There's a troubleshooting guide here that shows the belt and positioning: https://www.hoselink.com.au/pages/hose-reel-issues
I bought a 30m Holman's one from Bunnings 8 years ago and only just a few months ago the retractable has started losing it's retract strength so all in all for $150 it's lasted pretty long
You may want to consider the German made Gardena. I have the older version still going strong under the QLD sun after 8 years.
You may want to consider the German made
The newer models are made in China (Designed in Germany). Likewise for Hoselink (Designed in AU).
Doesnt matter where its made, its whether the company has good design and continually QA's their products.
Their warranty is excellent - they'll just replace it for you.
New user / newsletter signup gives a NEWIN2022 $10 discount code.. might apply here too.
It doesn't. I tried.
:(
Confirmed with Hoselink that this code has been turned off.
We are in Adelaide and bought our 30-metre Hoselink in 2015 - still going strong. Great hose and terrific accessories. We would not consider another hose. In case some wondered - during dry spells (a regular occurrence in Adelaide), the hose is used every day - it is mounted on a retaining wall facing directly into the north-facing sun. We have probably saved ourselves a significant amount of money and frustration with the purchase. We estimated the Pope, etc., hoses would last us about one to two years based on what neighbours told us when we moved.
Great to hear. I was comparing Hozelock and Hoselink when I was looking at auto reels. Went Hozelock due to being available at Bunnings and having 5 years warranty - I thought the product must be good if it has such a long warranty period….
Hose link make great stuff. It's a shame they're not available in a store. I always need connectors and small things but the shipping usually puts me off.
Good stuff though. I'm glad I made the switch to their connectors.
My water skiing has never been better!
Will they have this sale again this year ? Don’t need one just yet
I ask the same question because I am sure the Hoselink we have cannot keep going and going - but it does. It may be on Flybuys, but OOS (probably for a while now).
Hoselink has sales every few months
Do a search for Hoselink and then create an alert. You will then get an email whenever Hoselink comes up https://www.ozbargain.com.au/search/node/hoselink
Thanks for the great tip. This is going to revolutionise my bargain hunting.
I've had two of the Hoselink retractable reels out in the Adelaide sun for just over 3 years without issue. One is fully exposed all day but has a cover over it and the other doesn't as it gets afternoon shade. Both look like they are brand new still and work perfectly. Even the cover hasn't faded one bit.
For anyone wondering if these are worth it - they are absolutely worth it. I have had one for a few years now and it's still working perfectly.
Firstly, the retracting mechanism is smooth and doesn't lock - I had cheaper ones from Bunnings (eg. Holman) and they failed after a year or so.
Secondly, mine is completely exposed to the hot Perth sun for most of the day (in summer basically from noon until sunset) and it hasn't cracked or warped, nor has the hose itself shown any sun damage.
The only other brand I would consider of a similar quality would be the Gardena retractable hose, and that is also similar price (maybe slightly cheaper).
We can buy one for ScoMo, so he can hold a hose :-)
You can hold my hose sometimes. #no hose-mo
I have 2 of these. Bought about a year apart and had them for a few years now. They work well.
The only issue I had was one of them arrived DOA but they swapped it out for me.
You pay, but they seem to be much better then the average variant you can pickup.
I want to put this on my concreate wall. what sort of drill bits recommended as all the cheap ones broke off.
masonry bit
Get/borrow a hammer drill too.
and a proper SDS one too if you don't hate yourself haha
Haven't heard of them. Looks good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYUvlxWkFh8
I think a standard hammer drill is alright if you're using it a handful of times a year.
Thanks. I am happy to invest a good SDS one. can you recommend a good /cheap one for DIY please?
@manja: Check out the Ozito's at Bunnings. More than enough for dabbles in to DIY projects and about $100 IIRC.
@MaximumEffort777: I've been using an ozito SDS for years, the more powerful one (they sell 2 from memory). Hasn't missed a beat.
I find the ozito gear is perfectly fine for home DIY use
@MaximumEffort777: yep, it's one of those things you really don't need to use often but you're damn happy you've got it when you do….I've drilled a lot of holes in concrete with shit drills when I was a young first home owner. Wasn't fun.
@MaximumEffort777: Thank you. will get this one.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-1600w-sds-4j-rotary-hammer…
@manja: I got the bigger one for drilling into brick and found it big and heavy and really too quick to bore the hole out when drilling small holes for hanging things (like using 6mm diameter drill bits).
Also there is no speed control so I drill a small pilot hole with a handheld drill first. Otherwise the SDS bit may bounce all over the place before it bites a hole.
Wish I’d got the smaller one.
coming to this post for comments, ending up looking for deals on SDS drill.. Ozbargain spirit !!
The Bosch deal repeatedly posted here came of great use :)
Electric drill (hammer or rotary), 12mm masonry drill bit, hammer, socket set (10mm).
I find predrilling with smaller diameter first makes a big difference (predrill smaller diameter and then larger diameter can actually end up cleaner and faster then just going straight to the full size).
I put 4x hoselink mounts in last weekend - i used https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-1600w-sds-4j-rotary-hammer…
Did the job easy, just have to change between 2 of the included drill bits.
Also, use the included mount stencil + tape (measure and level it obviously too) to mark + drill the pilot holes as opposed to using the actual mount, saves a lot of time.
I still dont get why hose reels are so expensive, essentially for a large piece of plastic.
Plastic which lasts well in the sun, reliable retracting mechanism, a bracket strong enough to hold the hose and all the water inside it, good fittings with no leaks, and a hose which is going to to reliably roll up and not kink or get stuck.
Good quality stuff costs money and there’s quite a lot that goes into these.
ah, so its a full kit with an actual hose pipe and nozzle. I thought it was just the reel. Ive already purchased a non kink hose, brass connectors and a good quality nozzle so im just after the reel itself…
I don't think you can get a self retracting reel without a hose? They do the manual reels/boxes but not self retracting.
These are everything you need, reel, fitted hose, leader hose to go to the tap and spray gun.
@whitelie: ah that sucks then, i might have to just get a manual feeder one then, otherwise ill just have wasted money on buying all the pieces individually
I got one at Aldi for $80, and quite happy with it :)
I got good one Gardenia ~$200 and cheap one for $50 from Repco, you can tell the difference. The cheap one locking pin is made of plastic so the whole unit is tilting as it gives way after short time vs aluminium in the Gardenia. The bracket of the cheap one has deformed and would crack soon. Not to mention pulling and retracting is big difference between them, get stuck sometimes and need nudge to retrack. The cheap one hose gets kinked easy, unlike the Gardenia, never kinked. Lesson learnt, it is cheap for a reason.
I was actually looking at the Mechpro hose reel as it has great reviews on Repco, but your comments have made me think twice.
Well may be I was a bit harsh with my review, I think price was $50 and got $5 off, so definitely cheap price for what you get. Price now seems to be $75 for the 20m, so if Hoselink 20m cost $169 delivered, then for sure it would be worth the extra $95 as it will last much longer.
We recently built a new house and I’d kept putting off buying two of these (over $500) but now is the time.
Thanks OP!
You won't regret it.
So I kept hearing when I was umming-and-arghing previously.
If you don't need the 30m reach for both front and rear yard, I would consider buying the shorter one (20m for $170) or the Hi flow ones (25m for @217) or one each.
Good shout. Definitely need 30m for the back and can probably get away with 20m for the front.
I love my hoselink 30m and have had it a couple of years but I'm not sure if i bought the correct model or not. For some reason my other standard 30m Nylex hose appears to have more pressure than the hoselink. Hoselink is out the back and Nylex normal hose without reel out the front. I believe there were a high pressure vs normal pressure models at the time.
Can't compare Apple to Orange, A hose within a reel gets more resistance as its reeled in and hence low flow/lower pressure. Any hose without a reel would have better flow/pressure, hence they came up with the Hi-flow option ie bigger 14mm hose vs the 12mm diam
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