Rapid Reel GH164-PD 150-Foot Perpendicular Wall Reel

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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
The Rapid Reel 150-foot perpendicular wall reel features rustproof die-cast aluminum construction for added longevity and durability against the elements. Ideal for neatly storing hoses up to 150 feet long, the reel mounts to the sides of houses or shops, and mounts easily to both masonry and wood surfaces. Four mounting holes are pre-drilled for 16-inch stud walls, and the bronze powder coating blends with almost any color of siding or brick. The included bass swivel comes backed with a 10-year limited warranty. No hose is included.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 18.1 x 16.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 16 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000CN53WK
• Item model number: GH164-PD
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (86 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,386 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Humvee of hose reels!, June 18, 2006

By	Bill Kessler (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've been putting up with a cheap (but not in price) plastic hose reel ever since we moved into our new house a few years back. It was free as the previous homeowner had installed it but that's where the positives ended. It leaked like crazy and the plastic wasn't strong enough to even hold the hose.

I knew I needed an all metal hose reel and that's when I found the Rapid Reel. Holy cow folks this thing is a beast! The Army could fire these from cannons and do massive destruction. They are THAT strongly built. Even the hose that connects the reel to the house is an industrial Good Year hose. It looks just like the hose used on gas pumps. The brass fitting where the hose hooks into the reel is a very heavy, high quality piece of brass with a ball bearing inside. Rapid Reel has a 10 year no leak guarantee on this and I don't think they need to honor that very much.

The reel when mounted to the front of the house does stick out quite a ways, I'm talking about a foot and a half here. This reel is quite massive so if you're married guys get ready to hear it from your wife on this one, I know I did :). Seriously though if you have a small ranch style house this reel will take up a lot of real estate on the front so you might want to measure before you buy it.

As far as how good this reel works I can tell you it's a pleasure to use compared to my old plastic reel. The sheer weight of the reel itself helps to create a momentum that more easily pulls the hose back in. I've seen no leaks so far, not even a single drop. I have 75' of 5/8 inch hose on mine right now and theres room on the reel for plenty more hose. The reel almost begs to be loaded with it.

My only reel ;) complaint with this product is that it was supposed to come with anchor bolts for mounting to concrete, bricks, etc. Mine didn't come with these, and I've seen at least one other reviewer state the same.

All in all I'd say if you want a very good quality, American made hose reel, buy this one. It, like the Humvee is big and ugly, but it gets the job done long after the others have fallen apart, and that to me is all that matters.

Update 2-2-09: I've now been using my Rapid Reel hose almost weekly for well over 2 years. I leave my hose on it year round, as I wash my car by hand all winter long. All I do is unhook the leader hose (the Good Year) from the spigot. I leave the water in the reel and the rest of the hose. This thing still looks and functions like new. Keep in mind I live in an area that has 300+ days of sunshine a year. My house faces south so this reel gets a LOT of hot sun in the day and then freezing temps at night, presumably still with water inside it. I just used it again today and it's as if I bought it yesterday!

I've since bought another Rapid Reel (parallel model) for the backyard that's performing as perfectly as this one. I use that one all winter long as well for refilling the hot tub. I love them both!

My only complaints are that the big plastic zip tie that holds the hose to the reel has broken on the older model. The stainless steel spring also goes all the way through my hose, making it pretty useless. I just wrapped the hose around the handle to keep it from crimping and that's been working fine. I love the heavy duty construction of these things and recommend them to everyone I know.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Holds 100ft of 5/8" Hose or 70ft of 3/4" Hose Maximum, August 7, 2007

By	Serge Kavetsky "Mr. Fix-it" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I own two of these, the parallel and the perpendicular reel. Although they are both bullet proof as stated in the other reviews, it is worth mentioning that the perpendicular unit can not hold as much hose because of the fact that the hose eventually piles up and contacts the holding bracket. So if you need to hold over 100 feet of 5/8 hose or over 70 feet of 3/4 hose, the perpendicular unit is not for you, get the parallel unit instead. The parallel unit will hold 120 feet of 5/8 hose and 80 feet of 3/4 hose, although it must be carefully and evenly distributed for it not to fall off the sides.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars None better!, June 6, 2006

By	green Husker "green Husker" (North Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

Just purchased this hose reel as a replacement for our old metal one I became tired of repairing. Couldn't be more PLEASED! Quality construction, made in U.S.A., simple assembly. Two types of mounting hardware thoughtfully included, for either wood or masonry walls. The only thing I needed to buy was a masonry bit for the anchors.

Every aspect of this product is well-engineered and thought out. When my current two-wheeled hose cart craps out, (and I think this will be it's last summer!) I will be most happy to buy Rapid-Reel's version.

My eternal gratitude to the fine folks in Lincoln, Nebraska, for such a great product!