Rapid Reel 150-Foot Two-Wheel Cart Hose Reel GH164-CT
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Rapid Reel 150-Foot Two-Wheel Cart Hose Reel GH164-CT
Customer Review: Hose reel
Summary: 5 Stars
Product is excellent quality. Fairly easy to assemble. Delivery was very fast (2 days). A little pricey but a product that will last for years.Customer Review: Excellent product
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent;well made; easy to operate. A little expensive but worth the money if you're looking for a quality product.Customer Review: Could have saved some money but I like what I got
Summary: 4 Stars
Like many other reviewers, I was sick of the cheap tubular metal and plastic reels and did not want to drill holes in my house to mount a permanent hose reel so I was drawn to this product. The build quality seems good, consisting of powder coated aluminum (I think) but I suspect this product has evolved over time and may not be as sturdy as past versions. I does specify "made in the USA", though. Assembly was not too problematic (beware: parts F and E are reversed in the picture showing all of the parts but are correctly identified in the assembly drawings) and I like the way the connections are made. No leaks after making sure everything was tight - a definite improvement. The tires are real with actual inflatable tubes so it is easy to transport. So far it winds/unwinds smoothly. I like the product. We shall see as far as durability goes.
My only disappointment has been the 40% price drop at Amazon right after I purchased it and the fact that I saw the same reel branded by Ace hardware for less than I paid. Caveat emptor, I guess.
Customer Review: Solid hose reel, but the older model was better.
Summary: 4 Stars
This was my 2nd Rapid Reel. I had ordered this expecting it to be the same as my old one but it was a newer model. I was somewhat disapointed that this newer model was $30 more than the older one and when it arrived seemed more cheaply made. The new one is Aluminum versus steel in the older model. It also required a lot more assembly. In some ways it's better than the old model (lighter, aluminum won't rust) but at the same time the handle seems more rickety because it's not a single piece like the old model and tends to flex where the two pieces connect. The short hose that connects to the reel also seems like a generic 5/8" inch when the older model came with a 3/4" Goodyear hose. All and all it's a solid hose reel and way better than anything plastic, but I think I would have been happier with another one of the older models at $99 instead of this newer model at $129.Customer Review: None
Summary: 4 Stars
I agree with Jason on the handle shaft issue. They could have used two bolts instead of one. I move the cart once a year so it's not a problem for me. On the aluminum vs. steel issue, again no rust. I had a little consern about strength but it is heavy duty cast aluminum. Over all I'm very happy with it. A big step up from my Suncast. I do have to give Caryl in thier parts dept. a thumbs up. My model had been discontinued so they didn't have the reel that was cracked but they did send the entire hose to hose conection for free. Unfortunatly there were so many cracks, all screws into plastic, that it leaked almost as bad after reassembly. Buy the best you can afford, it will save you money down the line.