Suncast PW100 Powerwind 100-Foot Capacity Automatic Rewind Garden Hose Reel

by Suncast

Product Features

• Automatic hose reel with 100-foot hose capacity
• Foot pedal function for easy use
• Rechargeable battery and charger unit included
• Fully assembled
• Tangle-free design

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24.5 x 23.5 x 32.2 inches ; 30 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 28 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: B000EFFS4Y
• Item model number: PW100
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,682 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #13 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Watering Equipment > Hoses & Accessories > Reels

Product Description

Powerwind Motor-Driven Rechargeable Hose Reel

100 ft. of 5/8 in. hose capacity
Winds hose automatically
Foot pedal operation; no bending over to wind the hose
12 Volt SLA rechargeable battery and charger unit included
Smart Trak hose guide winds hose neatly onto reel
Liftable lid for easy access to hose
Manual crank for battery back-up
Includes two stakes to secure to ground
Tilt-out storage bin for storing supplies
Fully assembled
Leader hose included

Size: 20 W x 18 D x 22 H.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Break it in!, May 16, 2009

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Emily Barbaro "Emilyjohn" (Jackson, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Suncast PW100 Powerwind 100-Foot Capacity Automatic Rewind Garden Hose Reel (Lawn & Patio)

After reading the reviews, I reluctantly ordered this power hose reel. Initially I experienced the same impossible task of trying to unwind the hose.

The problem was solved after charging the battery. I ran the reel empty of hose continuously for 30-40 minutes. This stretched and loosened the drive belt.

I then recharged the battery, and the hose reel now works perfectly.

I suggest not reeling the hose until you operate the reel for an extended time.

Under the conditions I have given above, this power hose reel is highly recommended.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Save your back and keep your hands clean, July 20, 2008

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John Hile (Monroe, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Suncast PW100 Powerwind 100-Foot Capacity Automatic Rewind Garden Hose Reel (Lawn & Patio)

After owning one of these little marvels for nearly two years, I bought two more -- one for each outdoor spigot on my house. I used to be pretty lazy about leaving hoses sprawled around the yard but rewinding is so easy with one of these that I'm not tempted to leave the hose out for the next use anymore.
Several other reviewers have complained about pulling the hose out after it's been reeled in and there is a knack to using this thing:
1. On first use, you may need to manually adjust the guide so it aligns exactly with where the hose is unrolling off the reel (just once per hose).
2. After winding in the first time, unwind it straight out from the reel, fill with water and rewind.
3. Position the reel in a position where you can unreel the hose straight out. Pull what you need straight out and then haul it where you need it.

With these simple steps, it works like a charm: no bending and cranking, no wet muddy hands from hand coiling and one or two battery charges last a whole season.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent hose winder, August 8, 2009

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cthusker "t900" (CT USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Suncast PW100 Powerwind 100-Foot Capacity Automatic Rewind Garden Hose Reel (Lawn & Patio)

This is the 2nd unit I've purchased and the first one is still going strong after 4 years! I got sick of hand winding the long hose in the back of the house and bought another last week. Several reviews indicated the hose was extremely difficult to unwind which I found to be true. A simple fix is to remove the 3 screws on the side panel door(next to the foot pedal) and open up it up. A careful inspection showed that the "BACK" of the drive belt tends to create to much friction on the winding wheel. When that happens it makes it very difficult to unwind the hose simply because the friction is causing the drive belt to try and turn the other wheels. It supposed to be free or not engaged when unwinding the hose. All you need to do is "lubricate" the "BACK" of the drive belt. After you do that it will turn very easy (the way it's supposed to) and work great. It really is something the factory should be doing because it's so easy and inexpensive to do. I would use any good silicone type lubricant which should last a long time. I believe with use the belt will become freer as it stretches out.

One of the reviews said he ran the winder for about 30 mins non stop and it freed it up. I tried that first and unfortuantely it didn't work for mine, hence my solution! Bottom line other than that it's the best winder on the market IMO. I've tried the water driven models and frankly they are lousy. Never had one work very long or well!

I strongly recommend this unit to anyone wanting a relatively inexpensive electric unit that works great. It can hold a 100 ft of hose which is normally long enough to do most watering jobs. It takes 30 secs of "hands free" work to roll up the hose. You stay nice and clean and it makes for very neat storage. Be SURE to bring it in BEFORE the first freeze if you live in a cold climate. You DO NOT want to freeze the plastic connections with water in them! It's an excellent unit or I would not own 2 of them...........