How to Fix Peeling or Bubbling Powder Coat Paint on an ELEY Hose Reel

How to Fix Peeling or Bubbling Powder Coat Paint on an ELEY Hose Reel

Peeling, bubbling, or chipped powder coat on your ELEY hose reel? Learn what may cause paint damage, what’s covered under warranty, and your options for touch-up, repainting, or replacement.

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How to Mount a Garden Hose Reel to Your House

How to Mount a Garden Hose Reel to Your House

Not sure how to mount a garden hose reel to your house? This step-by-step guide explains how to properly install a hose reel on brick, stucco, vinyl siding, fiber cement, wood, stone veneer, and more—while protecting your siding and ensuring a secure, long-lasting mount.

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ELEY aluminum free-standing hose reel installed on a raised wood garden platform.

Zero-Tip Anchoring Ideas for the ELEY Free-Standing Hose Reel

Learn how to securely anchor the ELEY Free-Standing Hose Reel for added stability. Explore creative customer ideas for mounting to pavers, wood platforms, patios, raised beds, and other outdoor surfaces.

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How to Reel a Polyurethane Garden Hose Onto an ELEY Hose Reel

How to Reel a Polyurethane Garden Hose Onto an ELEY Hose Reel

Learn the easiest way to reel a polyurethane garden hose onto an ELEY hose reel—clean wraps, smooth pull-out, and the quarter-turn cam-lever brake adjustment to prevent backlash.

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Is It Freeze Damage? Signs, Causes & What to Do Next

Is It Freeze Damage? Signs, Causes & What to Do Next

If your hose reel swivel cracked, your spray nozzle split apart, or a watering tool failed after freezing temperatures, freeze damage may be the cause. Learn how to identify common signs of freeze damage, understand warranty coverage, find replacement parts, and prevent future issues through proper winterization.

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Galvanic Corrosion in Hose Fittings: Causes, Prevention, & Repair Options

Galvanic Corrosion in Hose Fittings: Causes, Prevention, & Repair Options

Why do aluminum and brass hose fittings seize together? Learn what causes galvanic corrosion, how to recognize it, three practical ways to prevent it, and what to do when a hose, swivel, watering tool, or outdoor spigot is already stuck.

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Understanding Brass Patina: Formation and Removal

Understanding Brass Patina: Formation and Removal

Introduction Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, is prized for its durability, workability, and attractive appearance. Over time, brass develops a patina, a natural layer that forms on its...
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Garden Hose Reel Leaking? Find the Source and Fix It

Garden Hose Reel Leaking? Find the Source and Fix It

Not sure where your hose reel is leaking? This guide walks you through the most common leak points, what causes them, and the steps to fix the problem.

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How to Winterize Your Garden Hose Reel for Freezing Temperatures

How to Winterize Your Garden Hose Reel for Freezing Temperatures

Freezing temperatures can damage hose reels, spigots, and plumbing if water is left inside. Learn how to winterize your garden hose reel using indoor storage or gravity-drain methods, and watch our 5-minute video demonstration for step-by-step guidance.

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How to Mount a Hose Reel on a Brick Column

How to Mount a Hose Reel on a Brick Column

Can a garden hose reel be mounted on a narrow brick column? See how one homeowner overcame a mounting challenge using the flexible installation options of the ELEY Wall-Mount Hose Reel.

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