Yard Butler SR-360 Garden Hose Swivel Reel - Free Standing

by Yard Butler

Product Features

• Stores hoses where needed
• Extends hose life
• Heavy duty bracing prevents sagging
• Guaranteed forever

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 28 x 20 x 10.5 inches ; 17 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20 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: B0010EIOKI
• Item model number: SR-360
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,448 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #43 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Watering Equipment > Hoses & Accessories > Reels

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Storing hoses can be back-breaking, messy work. Yard Butler provides a range of heavy-duty storage solutions for unruly hoses. Store your hoses in the most convenient locations. Great for storing hoses near gardens, planting beds, stables or anywhere else hoses are frequently used. The unique patented swiveling turret design can rotate 360 degrees and hold up to 200 feet of 5/8 hose, making it capable of delivering water anywhere within a total coverage area of over 3 acres! Great new design with plenty of capacity, and built for heavy duty use.

Product Description

The double swivel turret of this attractive, heavy-duty reel rotates 360 degrees and holds up to 200' of hose. Patented new design delivers water anywhere within a total coverage area of 3 acres. Anti-rust, powder coated finish.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Almost works well..., June 20, 2011

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N. Epstein - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yard Butler SR-360 Garden Hose Swivel Reel - Free Standing (Lawn & Patio)

I had high hopes for this hose reel, but I had three problems which has caused me to return the item after one day.

1. Wrong Hardware: Attached to the reel was a hardware packet and instructions for the Yard Butler HTC-1 Garden Hose Truck. While it was not a huge problem since the reel handle fit the SR-360 and all I was missing was a second set screw, I really wonder about Yard Butler's quality control.

2. Hose Gets Stuck: This was my biggest problem. I was using a heavy duty 5/8 inch 100ft hose and when I rolled it onto the reel the hose got hung up between the support arm and the hose already rolled onto the reel. If you roll the hose up completely evenly, it's fine, but because the reel swivels so freely it is very hard to achieve a "perfect" roll. If you use a light duty hose or less than 100ft this will not be an issue, but I don't understand why they designed the support arm so close to the underside of the reel.

3. Needs Cement: The product description does not mention the fact that the item needs to be cemented into the ground. Had the reel work well I would not have a problem with a permanent installation, but I think it should be mentioned in the description and people should be aware that they will need to cement the support post into the ground. Initially, I was hoping it could be installed by driving the support into the ground without cement, but because of design and shut-off valve that is impossible.

So now that it's being returned, I think I am going to spend the extra money and buy a Rapid Reel Free Standing Garden Hose Reel Model #1042-GH. I have a Rapid Reel wall mounted reel and it's great.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Back saver!!, June 3, 2010

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Christine Rellergert "Flower fanatic" (Missouri) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yard Butler SR-360 Garden Hose Swivel Reel - Free Standing (Lawn & Patio)

I LOVE THIS REEL!!! I HAVE MAJOR BACK PROBLEMS AND I HAVE NO TROUBLE UNREELING OR REELING THE HOSE BACK UP AND I DON'T HAVE TO BEND OVER. I'M ORDERING ANOTHER ONE FOR THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE AND PITCHING THAT PLASTIC PIECE OF JUNK THAT DOESN'T WORK!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment, July 10, 2011

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Edjew - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Yard Butler SR-360 Garden Hose Swivel Reel - Free Standing (Lawn & Patio)

This product arrived rusted and mas manufactured incorrectly. They are sending me know parts but I have yet to receive them. They claim it will hold up to 200' of 5/8 hose, if they didn't put the "up to" part in it would be a lie. It barely holds and I mean barely, 200' of the lightest weight 1/2" hose you can buy! That was a big disappointment because I have a large yard and need 200' of 5/8 hose. I am also having water pressure issues since I installed it which I've yet to figure out. It definately has something to do with this reel though because I hooked up another reel with 200' of hose and it worked fine. Overall, I wouldn't buy this again, but now I have it concreted in the ground!