Retractable hose pipes...is there a good one???

[alfabeat]

I've got 3 retractable hose pipes at our house. All different makes (incl hozelock), which now refuse to retract the full hose. Is there a particular brand which does as it should, and for more than a couple of years?! If so, please let me know....

[Legacywr]

Stick with a manual wind one.

Just want to ask, you are leaving the nozzle open?

[neil-c]

My Gardena wall mounted retractable reel has lasted well. Now 6 years old at least. Though I do tend to run it through an old rag when retracting to try to keep the grit out it. Still retracts smoothly and quickly.

[CharlesElliott]

Hozelock still works for me. Got to make sure the hose is 'empty'.

[alfabeat]

Yes, of course I empty the house first and also clean them to ensure no grit enters. But I still have issues. I'll maybe reduce the length of hose to prolonge the life a bit more.

I may even take one apart and investigate. There must be a weak spring or something which I imagine would be easily replaced...

[Legacywr]

What could go wrong

[skilly1]

Just replaced my hoselock one for the gardenia one.

Half price and seems to have a very strong retract!