IS THE GIRAFFE TOOLS 1/2" X 130 ft. WALL MOUNTED RETRACTABLE GARDEN HOSE REEL WORTH IT?

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IS THE GIRAFFE TOOLS 1/2" X 130 ft. WALL MOUNTED RETRACTABLE GARDEN HOSE REEL WORTH IT? My old hose reel has done its time. Winding it up by hand is a huge chore. It was time for an UPGRADE! Watch and see how I INSTALL and REVIEW this 130 FOOT HOSE REEL from Giraffe Tools. Does it really make my life a little EASIER? Be sure to check out my other content as well. LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!
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[@davidn1369]

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]

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! 👍👍

[@valeriebenedicto1299]

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]

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

[@cindygordon7745]

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]

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! 👍

[@Snaproll47518]

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]

Excellent thanks for sharing

[@jennyjanca7111]

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]

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

[@robertkreachbaum4546]

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]

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. 👍

[@scruffy4647]

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]

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]

Ok, thanks. Makes sense@@GarageGear

[@PuppetNerd]

Oh man. This is exactly what I need.

[@GarageGear]

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

[@SpaceCoastHarvest]

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]

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

[@SpaceCoastHarvest]

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]

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. 👍

[@IslandDigital]

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]

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

[@whitieinvermont]

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]

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]

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

[@GarageGear]

@@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]

@@GarageGear looking forward to it.

[@allnightfright619]

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]

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

[@BigDaddysGarage]

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

[@GarageGear]

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

[@nateitscake88]

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]

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

[@shadowmen2702]

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

[@GarageGear]

Thanks a lot shadow for the positive feedback! 👍

[@user-zp8nz9mu2d]

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

[@GarageGear]

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

[@NotQuiteSoThinLizzie641]

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]

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

[@kingnut]

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

[@GarageGear]

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

[@marcin4497]

👍 will order this and the cord extension

[@GarageGear]

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

[@kkfn]

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

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@lourak613]

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]

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

[@ibrahimkhaleel437]

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

[@GarageGear]

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

[@willdeang1216]

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

[@GarageGear]

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

[@kona2hilo601]

Thanks for the video and discount code.

[@GarageGear]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@drlouiscardinal752]

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]

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]

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

[@sarawerner3955]

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]

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

[@sarawerner3955]

@@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]

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

[@scuba6797]

You made this fun to watch.

[@GarageGear]

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

[@Rob-ob3sh]

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

[@GarageGear]

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!

[@jessicataylor3112]

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

[@GarageGear]

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

[@roverr5586]

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

[@GarageGear]

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!

[@jeffewing8476]

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

[@GarageGear]

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

[@diamondbiasinc8913]

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

[@GarageGear]

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

[@Trump20-24]

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

[@GarageGear]

ROCK ON! Thanks for watching

[@seatoncinema]

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

[@GarageGear]

Awesome my friend! 👍

[@400080vikkash]

Great review. Those bolts are called hex lag bolts

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching

[@bobgerle5937]

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

[@GarageGear]

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

[@AIIZreviews]

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

[@GarageGear]

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

[@EdwardVelez]

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

[@GarageGear]

Still holding up edward! Thanks for watching

[@victorvek5227]

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

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching

[@Johnny-xy7en]

How has it held up since you post this vid?

[@GarageGear]

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

[@userbosco]

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

[@GarageGear]

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

[@userbosco]

@@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]

@@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. 👍

[@edrumsas5420]

Cool. Need one!

[@GarageGear]

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

[@skylineq5669]

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]

Its still reelin! Appreciate the positive feedback

[@charlottecountyriders]

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

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching

[@greekmaster1001]

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

[@GarageGear]

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

[@victorgonzo4360]

Do you still like it after three months of ise

[@GarageGear]

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! 👍

[@jenewbee]

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

[@GarageGear]

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

[@machaf]

feels like im watching home shopping network.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching

[@MasteringHow-To]

Should have gotten the 5/8 version.

[@GarageGear]

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!

[@dancharak6300]

Can you use hot water in the hose?

[@GarageGear]

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

[@randalmorris2076]

NICE!

[@GarageGear]

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

[@MrRickyp1129]

Which is better, 1/2 or 5/8

[@MrRickyp1129]

Which one will have more pressure?

[@GarageGear]

Go with the 5/8 !

[@stevenmatthews792]

Great review

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching Steven!

[@frankminer4061]

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

[@GarageGear]

Frank 5:24

[@davidaman5682]

SUNDAY! SUNDAY!! SUNDAY!!!

[@GarageGear]

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

[@hightops9988]

Why would someone need the metal bracket version?

[@GarageGear]

@@hightops9988 perhaps if you’re constantly using the unit

[@lfzhu586]

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

[@GarageGear]

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!

[@jenmclernon9249]

Best Thing Ever

[@GarageGear]

Works great! 👍

[@lfzhu586]

Dude you are funny 🤣

[@GarageGear]

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

[@SFCRambo60]

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]

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

[@user-rf1lh7bc2z]

Unit looks cool hose looks junk

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching

[@robertmarsh5786]

Can't get past the annoying radio commentary! Later

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching

[@user-tu6es3dz3g]

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

[@GarageGear]

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

[@bikes7777]

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

[@GarageGear]

Many in my people area do. Thanks for watching