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Whistle Stopper - Rapid Reel 150-Foot Parallel Wall Reel #GH164-PL
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List Price: $102.50
Our Price: $75.99
Your Save: $ 26.51 ( 26% )
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Manufacturer: Rapid-Reel
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Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Rapid Reel
EAN: 0701600008006
Feature: Rugged hose reel for hoses up to 150 feet long
Label: Rapid-Reel
Manufacturer: Rapid-Reel
Model: GH164-PL
Publisher: Rapid-Reel
Studio: Rapid-Reel
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Features
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Rugged hose reel for hoses up to 150 feet long
Ideal for sidewall mountings
Rugged, rustproof die-cast aluminum construction
Bronze powder coating blends with almost any color of siding or brick
Brass swivel backed by a 10-year manufacturer's limited warranty
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: Overall great but . . .
Comment: We ordered 2 of these after reading the reviews and trashing many plastic reels that just haven't survived the weather. The product was easy to assemble and seems quite sturdy to last a long time. The only reason we didn't give it 5 stars was due to the installation bolts that were included to mount it on brick walls. If there are air gaps in the walls like our house has, the bolts push back into the wall leaving little or no bolt exposed to attach the reel to. We were finally able to make it work, but it was a frustrating process. Now that they are installed, we love them!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Well worth the investment
Comment: Everything I hoped it would be. Heavy duty, small footprint (compared to the big plastic box reel it replaced. Smooth motion with slight braking--keeps hose from unwinding further than you wish at any given time. Everything was included to mount to either siding-based or masonry wall.
Did it take awhile to assemble? Yeah, but I would gladly deal with the extra time necessary to put together something well engineered than pay for cheap shortcuts on a daily basis later on. The instructions are very clear and well presented. Only one complaint: the adjustable nut controlling the level of braking was not threaded into the screw properly. Pretty minor, but I mention it because this is much easier to check for and remedy PRIOR to mounting the thing to the wall than afterwards. Had to do some disassembly to fix it.
Final compliment just came in the door; my wife just told me how much easier it is to use than any reel we've ever owned.
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Summary: Well engineered product
Comment: This is a great product, not like the typical flimsy hose reel you find at the store. I've bought both styles of their hose reels and have been very happy with them.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great product
Comment: We ordered 2 Rapid Reels. They arrived promptly. They were easy to install and work flawlessly. These reels are far superior to the reels available at the local big box stores.
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Summary: Worth every penny!
Comment: After years of frustration with a variety of plastic hose reals offering seemingly great features such as an auto-tracking winding mechanism, I gave up on them. Over-promising chunks of plastic that always seem to break in a manner of weeks. My wife's frustration with the last one we had was the final straw. I searched Amazon, found the Rapid Reel, read the reviews and ordered one. I'm glad I did. No, let me rephrase that....we're glad I did. :)
This is a company that knows how to do things right. First, one word, METAL!. With exception of a couple of plastic bushings, the handle and the connecting hose, this thing is crafted from metal and has a top notch paint job. That combined with a basic design rule, keep it simple, are what make this product so perfect. It assembles quickly (good instructions), operates smoothly, winds and unwinds hose with ease, the brake keeps it from unwinding on its own....this is what a hose reel should be! If it sounds strange that I seem excited over a hose reel, consider the following: 1) It works perfectly and is built to last. 2) My wife, who thought I was a little crazy for spending this much on a hose reel, raves about it. No more @#*&% complaining about the plastic reel that she wanted to heave off a cliff! Like I said, worth every penny.
I think we're going to get the perpendicurlar mount for the other side of the house and another one for her parents. Need a good hose reel? Don't hesitate, buy one of the Rapid Reel models, you'll be happy.
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Editorial Reviews:
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The Rapid Reel 150-foot parallel 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.
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