SUNPOW 50ft Retractable Wall-Mounted Garden Hose Reel: features and fit

The SUNPOW retractable hose reel (model ZYW03-S15) holds 50 feet of 1/2 inch hose in a wall-mounted case. Instead of coiling a hose by hand and stacking it in a heap, you pull out what you need and let the reel wind it back in. It comes with a 10-function spray nozzle and a 3/4 inch brass fitting.

Retracting and locking

After use, SUNPOW says you only need to give the hose a gentle pull outward to start the automatic rewind. A lock holds the hose at any length you choose, so you can stop at the right point instead of having to unreel the full 50 feet. Keeping the hose on a reel generally helps avoid knots and kinks, and SUNPOW says it also protects the hose and extends its life.

Auto-rewind reels typically use a spring, so guide the hose back in rather than letting the nozzle snap in at full speed. Check the manual on the right way to do this.

Guide system and swivel bracket

A pulley guide rail system keeps the hose moving smoothly along its track as it extends and retracts. The bracket swivels through 180 degrees once it is fixed to a solid wall, so you can water in different directions without moving the reel.

The 10-function nozzle

The nozzle offers ten spray patterns. SUNPOW suggests uses such as watering flowers, washing cars and cleaning floors. In general, soft patterns suit delicate plants and tighter, stronger jets suit cleaning jobs.

What is in the box

SUNPOW lists:

• one 50 ft hose reel
• one function spray nozzle
• one wall mount
• four bolts and four expansion tubes
• a user's manual

The brand also describes a lifetime warranty; read its terms before relying on it.

Size and mounting

The reel measures about 17.3 x 8.6 x 16.2 inches (roughly 44 x 22 x 41 cm). It needs a solid wall, and the supplied expansion tubes and bolts are designed for that. Pick a spot near your tap, with enough space for the swivel and for the hose to pull out clear of obstacles.

Who it suits

It suits people with a small or medium garden or a patio who want a tidy home for a hose, and anyone who keeps a hose near a tap on an outside wall.

What to check before you buy

• Wall: confirm you have a solid surface that can take the weight of a reel full of hose and water.
• Length: 50 ft suits some gardens but not others, so measure the distance from the tap to the furthest point.
• Tap fit: check that the fittings match your tap.
• Winter: drain the hose and check the manual on cold weather storage.
• Upkeep: read the manual on lubrication and replacement parts.

The short version

• A wall-mounted retractable reel with 50 ft of 1/2 inch hose.
• Auto rewind, any-length lock, pulley guide rails and a 180 degree swivel bracket.
• 10-function nozzle and 3/4 inch brass fitting included.
• Mounting hardware and manual in the box.

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