Eley Extra-Capacity Kit for reels sold from 2009 to present, dis-assembled view
Eley extra-capacity kit assembled view

Extra-Capacity Kit

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SKU: 1044
$28.49

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This kit increases the capacity of any post-2009 ELEY standard capacity garden hose reel from 125 feet of 5/8-inch hose up to 200 feet.

IMPORTANT: Was your reel purchased before April 2023?

If your hose reel was purchased before April 2023, it has a threaded axle.  This kit comes with our latest "threadless" axle, which accommodates our latest "clamp-on" swivel (item #4291).  To upgrade your older hose reel with this Extra-Capacity Kit, you will also need to upgrade your reel with the 4291 swivel. 

Brass plumbing fittings on a white background with text indicating Item 4291 replaces previous versions.

If your hose reel has a brass swivel that looks like any of those pictured here, you'll need to upgrade to the 4291 swivel. 

All of the hose reels that used a threaded axle had serial numbers within the range listed below.  If your reel's serial number falls within this range, you'll need to upgrade to the 4291 swivel. 

  • Wall-Mount Reels: Serial #s  100001 to 655394
  • Free-Standing Reels: Serial #s  200001 to 243062
  • Cart Reels: Serial #s  300002 to 390716
Go to new 4291 swivel
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Increase the Capacity of Your ELEY Hose Reel

This kit is designed to be installed during initial hose reel assembly or can be retrofitted as an aftermarket upgrade to any already assembled ELEY standard capacity garden hose reel. It will increase the 5/8-inch ID capacity from 125 feet to 200 feet by widening the reel's center drum by an additional 4 inches. The 3/4-inch ID capacity increases from 100 to 170 feet. Highly detailed print instructions and step-by-step videos are available to make installation as quick and easy as possible.

Eley Extra-Capacity Kit for reels sold from 2009 to present, dis-assembled view

Commercial-Duty Construction

The extra-capacity kit includes an aluminum-alloy spacer coated with a Spartan-bronze powder coat finish to match the reel. The longer anodized aluminum axle allows for the expansion of the reel, and the three stainless-steel screws securing the unit.

The only tool required for installation is the 8mm x 5mm hex key wrench included with this kit. Backed by our industry-leading 10-year warranty. This kit is only compatible with all ELEY® model reels purchased from 2009 to the present.

Frequently Asked Questions - Extra Capacity Kit
Will this kit retrofit onto older Rapid-Reel models.

This kit will only work on ELEY and Rapid-Reel models that were produced in 2009 and after. It will not work on TRITON or Pro-Line models, which were sold prior to 2009.

Will this kit work on older TRITON or Pro-Line hose reels made and sold by ELEY / Rapid-Reel?  

Sorry, no. This kit works only on Rapid-Reel and ELEY hose reels sold since May 2009. 
Will this kit retrofit onto other brands of hose reels.

No.

How much does it increase the capacity of a hose reel?

The 1044 Extra-Capacity Kit will increase the 5/8-inch ID hose capacity of an ELEY garden hose reel from 125-feet to 200-feet. For 3/4-inch ID garden hose, it will increase the capacity from 100-feet to 170-feet.

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Overall rating: 4.928889 / 5 from 450 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Extra-Capacity Kit is highly praised for its ease of installation, high-quality construction, and excellent customer service. Customers appreciate the extra capacity and perfect fit of the hose reel, which works only on Rapid-Reel and ELEY hose reels sold since May 2009.

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Review highlights

  • "High quality construction, easy install and fast response from customer service." — Michelle H.
  • "High quality products and excellent customer service." — Paul H.
  • "The added capacity was the perfect fix for an overfull reel." — Dennis

Reviews

Excellent Hose Reel, but Pole Mount Could Be Better

"The reel itself is excellent. It’s solid, well designed, and works exactly as it should. Installation was easy, and the instructions were clear. I added the extra capacity kit so I could use 200 feet of hose, along with the pole-mount option. I mounted it to a cemented-in 6x6 post with a vinyl post sleeve. My only complaint is that the pole mount doesn’t fit over the vinyl sleeve, so I had to notch the sleeve on one side where the reel attaches. I knew this before buying it, but I still wish ELEY offered a mounting option that worked with a standard 6x6/4x4 vinyl sleeve. A bare wooden post next to the house doesn’t look great, and people spending $500+ on a hose reel probably care about how the finished installation looks. Other than that, I’m very happy with it and I would recommend it."

— Jason R. (5/5)

give me an extra 1/2 inch

"But for the short axle, I'd give it 5 stars but 4 will have to do. Apparently fitting this axle has all of the tolerances of a fine military instrument. If you don't get the reel pulled/pushed (hammered?) all the way on, not enough axle protrudes to hold the retaining clip. Personally, I thought I'd done enough, gave up and simply attached a hose clamp to the inlet/feeder hose so as to keep the reel from slipping off. Here again, an extra half inch of axle wouldn't have hurt anything yet made things much easier."

— peter b. (4/5)

Wall mount hose reel

"I have purchased from your company a few times now. I can not express enough how satisfied I have been with your products. Excellent quality great order and delivery process. Keep up the great work"

— Mark S. (5/5)

Worked as expected

"Easy installation Expands hose capacity to a reasonable level"

— Lance B. (5/5)

Extra capacity kit

"I bought this kit to have just in case I ever need more capacity for my hose reel. I ordered it at the same time I purchased my hose reel. I feel it was relatively inexpensive insure in case I need more capacity."

— Robert M. (5/5)

Extra Capacity Kit

"Instructions , fit and quality were all excellent"

— Michael H. (5/5)

Works great

"Fast delivery"

— Ron R. (5/5)

extra capacity kit

"allows you to use longer hoses. great idea"

— Laura T. (5/5)

Good quality

"Easy install, solid fit. My helper approved!"

— Gene H. (5/5)

Quality

"This is the third reel I have purchased. They are the best!"

— anthony b. (5/5)

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