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RL Flo Master 65HR8 Retractable Hose Reel Brown
Last Updated: December 29, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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/10
Total Reviews
481
Old Reviews
160
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60
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Review Analysis - 261 recent, verified reviews
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Build Quality
35hose, retract, mechanism, bracket, spring
+54%
-46%
" ... Seems to be a quality made product. ... "
" ... Nice and sturdy solution. ... "
" ... Back lined up just right. ... "
" ... I used Teflon tape on the connections including the sprayer. ... "
" ... We use it in a barn, its extremely useful, retract mechanism is great its evens the hose in the reel, the swivel function is great. ... "
" ... They have improved the spring retraction in the newer ones. ... "
" ... Even if I ever had to remove this bracket, it would be very easy to patch the screw holes in the frame of the garage. ... Purchased at Menards 2x6 treated piece of wood that would be appropriate for the outdoor usage. ... "
" ... The hose on this reel seems bigger/sturdier. ... "
Product Reliability
32years, 3 months, worked great, 4 months, years of use
+59%
-41%
" ... First few months this has worked very well. ... "
" ... I've had it about 3 months now and haven't had a single problem yet. ... "
" ... Have use three of these over the last 5 years. ... "
" ... Believe it or not one has lasted over 10 years and still works fine. ... "
" ... 6 months of use daily and this is the best thing ever. ... "
" ... Just 3 weeks of using, but still good. ... "
" ... Used this product about a dozen times and no issues. ... "
" ... We bought this as a replacement to one we purchased from Frontgate about 8 years ago. ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
23reel, love, way, years, water
+87%
-13%
" ... I love the way this retracts the hose. ... "
" ... 100 % better than fighting with a lawn hose. ... "
" ... This is the third hose I have bought over the years. ... "
" ... A hose when you need it and up and out of the way when you don't need it! ... "
" ... I love my retractable hose reel. ... "
" ... No more fighting to get the hose back onto the hose reel. ... "
" ... This is a quality hose reel, well worth the money. ... "
" ... Love this hose. ... "
Ease of Use
20easy to install, easy, hose, works, work
+100%
" ... It is super easy to use! ... "
" ... Both were relatively easy installations (for a handyman), and both work great, just as advertised. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to install,good quality ... "
" ... Fast and easy. ... "
" ... Easy tp assemble, so far works well ... "
" ... EASY TO USE. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
Setup
18easy to install, easy, works, work, quality
+94%
-6%
" ... Easy to mount in about ten minutes. ... "
" ... Just installed and works great. ... "
" ... needs a good solid backer, but works great with proper installation ... "
" ... Both were relatively easy installations (for a handyman), and both work great, just as advertised. ... "
" ... My friends bought two of these and after watching them install it very quickly and easily and then test it out, I knew I had to get one too. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Well made and install's easily! ... "
" ... Easy to install,good quality ... "
Fit
14reel, bracket, retract, place, retracts
+79%
-21%
" ... The hose easily locks into place while in use, and then wraps back quickly when you're finished. ... "
" ... I hope it holds up. ... - I like the pin to remove it from the bracket. ... "
" ... The hose is superlong, which fits my needs. ... "
" ... And best of all it fit in the mount that we had installed for our old unit! ... "
" ... Hopefully it holds up ... "
" ... Just attach the bracket to a flat surface. ... The reel retracts easily, it comes with the hose and a sprayer. ... "
" ... Hold 100psi constantly and retracts awesome. ... "
" ... Secure fit, needs some help with the retract some times . ... "
Price
13worth, money, waste, reel, reasonable
+69%
-31%
" ... I was hesitant because of the cost, but this hose has been great and well worth the money. ... "
" ... It's top quality and the price is much more reasonable than some of the other ones I looked at. ... "
" ... This is an awesome hose reel for the money. ... "
" ... Worth every dollar. ... "
" ... I was a bit worried due to the price but so far I say it's definitely worth the money! ... "
" ... I'd recommend this retractable reel before most of the others in this price range and for the price it's quite reasonable. ... "
" ... Very high quality, best price point I could find ... "
Marketplace
12advertised, picture, expected, described, company
+75%
-25%
" ... Thanks a lot ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... This was a replacement for an earlier version from the same company. ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It is as advertised. ... "
" ... Item just as described. ... "
" ... I am so glad I found this item on Amazon. ... "
Capacity
10yard, bought, second, house, front
+100%
" ... Fortunately, my helpful neighbor had experience with masonry projects. ... "
" ... Bought this as a house warming . ... "
" ... It works great we use it my horse barn ... "
" ... we recommend this to everyone in the family. ... "
" ... I brought a second one for the backyard, ... "
" ... Otherwise a great addition to my backyard equipment. ... "
" ... I'm thinking about buying a couple more so I can have one accessible all around my house. ... "
" ... It is mounted in my garage. ... "
Device Stand
9mounting, bracket, want to mount, mount, bolts
+100%
" ... We just installed it today but at first impression its Very sturdy mounted to the wall. ... "
" ... We mounted it to the wall, love the 180 degree swing action. ... "
" ... Easy to mount and stable once mounted ... "
" ... Wall attachment could use a better post. ... "
" ... works well - had to modify the mounting device - as it extended it from the wall further then would work for me. ... "
" ... Was able to put on the same wall bracket as my old hose reel. ... "
" ... Don't buy expensive reels, this one works great and also looks good on the wall. ... "
" ... - I like the pin to remove it from the bracket. ... "
Water Usage
8hose, get, best, water pressure, started
+50%
-50%
" ... Then water started gushing out. ... "
" ... Sometimes the hose gets stuck a little especially if the water is on and there is pressure in the system. ... "
" ... The hose came out so bent I couldn't get any water to run through it. ... "
" ... Scary to think that gel is next to a water hose. ... "
Product As Described
8advertised, picture, expected, described, work
+75%
-25%
" ... It is as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It works exactly as they said it would. ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
" ... Item just as described. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
Design
8nice, make, look, better, works great
+75%
-25%
" ... Look nice and so far so good. ... "
" ... It looks soooo much better than the "other" brand with the bright blue side panels. ... "
" ... OMG THESE MAKE MY HOUSE LOOK UNCLUTTERED AND STYLISH AND THEY WORK FABULOUSLY ... "
For Kids
6loves
+100%
" ... My wife loves it more than I. ... "
" ... Love it and my wife loves it. ... "
" ... It is working great and most importantly the wife loves it. ... "
" ... My wife loves it, and so do I. ... "
" ... Wife really likes it. ... "
" ... My dad loves it. ... "
Overall performance
6great so far, easy, slow, retract, looks
+83%
-17%
" ... Works great so far. ... "
" ... Fast and easy. ... "
" ... Works Great so far. ... "
Delivery
5+60%
-40%
" ... Fast Prime Shipping. ... "
" ... Just arrived today and does as advertised. ... "
Cleaning
5leaks, spray, nozzle, hose, sprayer
+60%
-40%
" ... This has been a godsend for cleaning the dog kennel runs and walls. ... "
" ... I used Teflon tape on the connections including the sprayer. ... "
" ... I love it and the spray nozzle too . ... "
Network
5works, wish, one, last, back
+100%
" ... If only they sold a floor version because I need one in the back yard. ... "
" ... works very well, I installed on a 1-8 then attached to wall in the garage and it reaches almost to the street from the front of garage ... "
" ... Works great but getting the last 4 feet to go in is kind of tricky. ... "
" ... I do wish the hose was feet longer. ... "
" ... I'm thinking about buying a couple more so I can have one accessible all around my house. ... "
Water Resistance
5hose, started, best
+60%
-40%
" ... Now I actually enjoy going out to water every day! ... "
" ... The best recoil water hose there is. ... "
" ... Works well, My wife loves it for watering her flowers around the pool. ... "
Returns
4would, refund, install, box
+25%
-75%
" ... Given false email address for the return!!!! ... "
" ... Too late to return. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, that isn't an option so I returned it. ... "
Storage
4ground, water, hose
+75%
-25%
" ... They save space and get rid of the cluttered look of bulky hoses on hooks or on the ground. ... "
" ... Love not having to wrap up hose nor having it take up space on the ground! ... "
Size
4convenient
+100%
" ... The fact that it automatically retracts makes it so much more practical and useful. ... "
" ... I only used it a few times but it is very handy ... "
" ... But it’s long enough to reach my car in the lot. ... "
Comfort
4wore, mechanism
+75%
-25%
" ... IT recoils at a comfortable pace, and works every time. ... "
" ... Our old one wore out so bought 2 more! ... "
" ... No more rolling and feeding by hand! ... "
Drying
3+67%
-33%
" ... I am a big fan of hand washing my vehicles after fighting standard hose reels for year and knotted and kinked hoses this is the solution. ... "
" ... saves time, winding and unwinding hose . ... "
Cooling
3summer, inside
+67%
-33%
" ... I store it inside during winter to prevent any issues obviously. ... "
" ... Used all summer. ... "
Baking
3one, mother, bought, loves, know
+100%
" ... My wife loves it more than I. ... "
" ... I only know that because my wife took up gardening and is jealous of the one I have for the cars so I went to look for one for Mother’s Day and noticed the Amazon information bar at top letting me know I had bought this over 6 years ago, I was like ok that meets my bar for a quality product. ... "
" ... Love it so much we bought another for the garage, one for mother-in-law, one for a friend. ... "
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