Ames True Temper 2388100 65-Foot Cassette Hose King Reel

by Ames True Temper

Product Features

• Reel Easy cassette hose reel with hose included.
• Compact cassette hose reel is easy to carry and easy to store.
• Ideal for autos, boats, camper, apartments and more.
• No assembly required
• Limited lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004S1SL
• Item model number: 2388100
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #553 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #1 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Watering Equipment > Hoses & Accessories > Reels

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This compact cassette hose reel combines many fine qualities in a most convenient package. It's easy to carry around, exceptionally easy to store, and rugged and waterproof to boot. There are mounting holes on the side in case you want to hang it on the wall when you're not using it, and the double O-rings keep the unit from leaking. Toe tabs help stabilize the cassette when you're pulling out lengths of hose, and the hose winds up easily into its carrier case. And, best of all, this cassette comes with its own hose--65 feet of it. On the downside, this structure needs to be assembled, which isn't a speedy process. And 65 feet of hose may not be enough for your lawn and garden. If it is, however, this cassette reel is a good bet.

From the Manufacturer

Reel Easy cassette hose reel with hose included.. Compact Cassette hose reel is easy to carry and easy to store.. Ideal for autos, boats, camper, apartments and more.. No assembly required. Limited lifetime warranty

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best Portable Hose Real, August 12, 2008

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Mona Lisa "M.W." (Marietta, Ga) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ames True Temper 2388100 65-Foot Cassette Hose King Reel (Lawn & Patio)

I say that, but there may be big ol' wheely cart like things out there that are better and hold a lot more hose. For those of you who don't want a giant piece of funky looking stuff to store or haul around, and would rather have a reliable convenient hose real that doesn't stick out and look cheap and ugly but works,....then this would be the one. And BELIEVE ME I have tried lots of hose reels! I loath most of them and especially the way they trash up a yard.

I got an extra 25 ft of hose in case I needed more length. It only holds so much and we find we are using the 25 extra ft on occasion as well. (we have a long driveway)
25 ft of hose is easy to mess with and can just sit by the faucet coiled up neatly.

The only improvement I could see them using on this would be to put a little weight on the bottom of it because if the ground is not completely level it falls over sometimes when one is pulling the hose out. Not a biggy,...still works.

It's SO easy just to pick it up and carry from our back yard to the front yard. It's super easy to pull the hose out and roll it back up in comparison to the "Big Boys."
I will bring it in in the winter and it will be very easy to store because it takes up very little space.

This is the only hose reel I've ever had that doesn't make me feel like ripping my hair out! Always works smoothly.

UPDATE MARCH 26, 2009: I'm here to give this two thumbs up for durability! All the rest of the reels I've had have fallen apart by now or quit working smoothly. This one is still working like new. I really like it- it isn't nearly as cumbersome to use as the rest of the competition!!
UPDATE MAY 4, 2011: Happy to say this hose reel is still going strong! That's a record for me in the hose reel department! Bring it inside in winter to store.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical for small yards or occaisional hose needs..., July 6, 2008

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Victor H. Agresti "remodeling-guy" (Gaithersburg, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ames True Temper 2388100 65-Foot Cassette Hose King Reel (Lawn & Patio)

Ames True Temper Cassette Hose King Reel with 65-Foot Hose

Pros:

- Compact, so it doesn't take much room to store.

- Lightweight, so it's easy to carry or put on an upper shelf for storage.

- Comfortable to carry when rolled up.

- Simple rewind mechanism works with little effort.

- Rustproof; so it can stay outside.

Cons:

- Light-duty thin hose material can kink. It won't last as long as a heavier-duty hose, if used frequently.

Summary:

I've had mine for about 10 years, but use it only occasionally (e.g., with a utility sump pump).

This is a good choice if you have a very small yard or little room to store a hose.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best Hose Cart EVER!, November 30, 2008

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Lisa D (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ames True Temper 2388100 65-Foot Cassette Hose King Reel (Lawn & Patio)

I was so excited to receive this product. I own a business and I need to use my hose year-round. In the winter, a traditional hose cart (the kind with wheels), would get it's wheels full of snow, and thereby getting snow in my house when I'd bring it inside so it doesn't freeze. This cart is so much easier, you just pick it up and move it. I do wish however that the hose was a better quality. It's a little flimsy, so I don't know how well it will hold up over time. I guess time will tell. But so far, I am loving this!!