Metal Garden Hose Reels
Garden hose reels come in a wide variety of designs to fit a range of applications, and a great choice is a metal garden hose reel. A hose reel in you garden not only keeps it looking tidy, but also protects you hose, so it will last many years.
The most basic type is a metal reel that mounts to the wall. This type of hose reel is normally quite cheap and long lasting, however may not be for everyone. You need to manually wind the hose on to it once you have finished.
If this seems like a lot of work, then you may want to consider an automatic garden hose reel. These reels have a ratchet system that winds the hose back in once you have finished. Most automatic reels these days are designed to roll the hose in such a way as to protect the hose from kinks and twists.
Automatic hose reels are very popular, but, if you want something a little fancy why not look into a decorative garden hose reel. You will be able to find them in all types on designs and patterns. They are normally made from cast aluminum and can either be wall mounted or on a wheel around trolley.
The last main type of garden hose reel is a reel on a trolley. These are great if you have a big garden with several water outlets, or for professional gardeners.
Another consideration when buying a hose reel is the material it is made from. You generally have a choice of either a metal garden hose reel or a plastic one.
Here are some metal garden hose reels to look at.