Ames True Temper 2388700 Hose King Hose Reel

by Ames True Temper

Product Features

• Wall-mounting hose reel
• Heavy-duty crank handle for easy operation
• 90-degree water system prevents bending of hose
• Includes storage tray and towel bar
• Measures 22-by-20.5-by-7.2 inches; weighs 10.5 pounds; offers 7-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22 x 20.5 x 7.2 inches ; 10.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00008VE39
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 23887B
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,258 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #4 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Watering Equipment > Hoses & Accessories > Reels

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Ames True Temper hose king hose reel smoothly guides hoses into place with its sliding guide and heavy-duty crank handle. A storage tray and towel bar add convenience, while the 90-degree water system prevents bending of the 4-1/2-foot leader hose, which includes a brass coupling. This reel mounts to the wall and comes unassembled. It measures 22-by-20.5-by-7.2 inches and weighs 10.5 pounds. Ames backs its hose reel with a 7-year warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Reel Leaky, November 3, 2006

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G in CA - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ames True Temper 2388700 Hose King Hose Reel (Lawn & Patio)

While the hose reel looks nice, the included feeder hose leaked at the metal fitting (not the washer), which I had to replace. The reel leaked at the plastic part where the main hose attaches to the reel (the O-rings needed replacement). And worst of all, the plastic hose connection for attachment of the main hose to the reel was so poorly made it looked essentially stripped. Using extreme care I managed to attach the hose successfully. So...you take your chances with this product.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does all it's supposed to do, March 3, 2005

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DDJ (Fremont, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ames True Temper 2388700 Hose King Hose Reel (Lawn & Patio)

Holds a lot of 5/8" hose. Doesn't leak. Reels up beautifully. My first one has been out in the sun for 5-6 years and is still as good as new. Big improvement over Ames' older metal hose reel which always rusted through and leaked through the support arm.

Though I reported the lower price to Amazon, Amazon did not reduce price to that of my local Ace Hardware store; so I passed up Amazon to save $16 ($39.95), and bought my second reel from Ace.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars a piece of water equipment that rusts?, July 3, 2006

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Matt Ward (Murfreesboro Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ames True Temper 2388700 Hose King Hose Reel (Lawn & Patio)

Most of the product is plastic, but the part that is in constant contact with water is metal...corrosive metal. This is the axel that rotates as the reel is turned. The water enters this hollow metal tube to get to the hose on the reel. Why or why would they make this part of rustable material. Mine lasted about one year before rusting out. A copper, or even plastic tube with a galvanized steel outer sleeve would have given it strength plus kept the water from rusting the pipe. I'd have paid the extra dollar this would have cost to have a product that would have laster 10 years instead of one.