Pope Handy Hose Reel

Handy – A handy small hose reel to use to water the plants on my balcony. There is a YouTube video on the assembly which is much better than the instructions on the box.

Only suitable for the vertically challenged – Decided to purchase a "brand name" hose reel. Unfortunately, this reel is terrible. The handle is so low as to make it extremely difficult to use. Also, the lid of the handle keeps popping out. Whilst it is lightweight, it feels quite flimsy. Overall, not happy with purchase and will buy a cheaper no name brand that is a LOT easier to use.

Assembly not as easy as expected – We did not find the assembly easy. Metal cross bars needed a lot more force than expected to attach to the frame and a fiddle to align hose adapter through flange and frame.

Decent for the cost of the reel – Only took about 5 minutes to set it up, like the packet said, no tools needed. You will need to buy a small hose to connect the reel to the tap, that hose isn't included. Very easy to use, and doesn't leak. Being so lightweight makes it easy to carry from one area to another, and being nice and tidy on the reel, I can now store my hose in the shed, keeping it out of the sunlight and extending its life!

For about $32 I am very happy with the purchase.