Free-Standing Garden Hose Reel
- Durable aluminum-alloy construction.
- Stable, no-slip, no-tip base.
- Drinking water safe materials, including lead-free brass components.
- 6-1/2 ft. x 5/8-inch inlet hose included.
- Patented design: Patents – Eley Hose Reels
- 10-YEAR No-Leak, No-Fail Warranty.
- Frequently Asked Questions
Free-Standing Hose Reel Specifications & Dimensions
ELEY® Polyurethane - Everything You've Been Wanting in a Garden Hose
100% Drinking Water Safe
5/8-Inch Full-Flow Fittings
"Loop-Flip" Kink-Resistant
Ultra-Lightweight
Lead-Free, Crush-Proof Brass Fittings
Tear, Cut & Puncture Resistant Cover
Latex-Free & Non-Marking Cover
Rated to 150 PSI & 165°F
Made in the USA!
10-Year, No-Fail Guarantee!
Standard ELEY Hose Reel Features
Free-Standing Hose Reel Videos
Frequently Asked Questions - Free-Standing Reel
These FAQs are specific to the free-standing reel, model 1042. For general FAQs about all ELEY reels, visit our Garden Hose Reels FAQs.
Is the hose reel easily tipped over?
No, our free-standing hose reel will not easily tip over. It has a wide base with rubber feet to help keep it stable and weighs 23 lbs. For added stability, the hose reel can be staked to the ground or anchored to a solid surface. Crafted with 1/4-inch hole through each rubber foot allows for additional zero-tip anchoring options.
Can this reel be anchored to a solid surface?
Yes, the rubber feet on the base of the 1042 Free Standing Garden Hose Reel have been crafted with 1/4-inch hole through each rubber foot allows for additional zero-tip anchoring options. You will want to select the proper hardware for your mounting application from your local hardware store.
Is the free-standing hose reel made with drinking water safe materials?
Yes. ELEY hose reels are manufactured using high-quality materials commonly used in applications involving drinking water contact. The water-contact components include a durable polyurethane inlet hose, with hose fittings and swivel components made from lead-free brass that comply with federal lead-free standards.
For more information, see Drinking Water Safe & Garden Hoses: What You Need to Know.
Does this reel tip-over or slide on mulch, rock, gravel?
The ELEY Free-Standing Garden Hose Reel may slide or move if sitting on a loose impediment as the rubber feet need to contact a solid surface in order to hold it in place. If you wish to anchor the reel to the ground, you can use up to a ¼” landscape spike through the open rivet holes in the feet. Or you might consider putting the reel a solid surface like a paver at least 20” wide.
Does the sharp bend in the brass swivel restrict water flow?
The change in the shape of the garden hose swivel gooseneck does have a theoretical impact on water flow, but it is so minimal that our digital flow meter with a resolution of 0.01 gallons per minute (GPM) and our pressure drop gauges cannot detect it.
Can I mount it to a trailer?
No, the ELEY garden hose reels are not intended for over-the-road applications. The warranty of the product does not apply when products are used in excess of their rated capacities and design functions or under abnormal conditions.
Is assembly required?
Yes, however, don't let that scare you away. Quick and easy assembly was one of our R&D team's primary objectives when designing the durable ELEY hose reels. We provide an excellent assembly manual with the hose reel as well as a full step-by-step video demonstration of the assembly on this website. Please visit our Assembly Instructions - Free-Standing Hose Reel page if you'd like to preview the manual and video.
I don't see my question in this list.
The FAQs on this page are specific to this model.
For more general FAQs that would pertain to all hose reel models, scan our General Hose Reel FAQs on the hose reel collection page.
Overall rating: 4.878232 / 5 from 3597 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Free-Standing Garden Hose Reel is highly praised for its easy assembly, solid construction, and outstanding quality. Customers appreciate its leak-proof design and impressive appearance, making it a reliable choice for garden use.
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- Assembly Ease: 6%
- Product Quality: 23%
- Product Construction: 5%
- Product Design: 5%
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- "Top quality materials, assembly was not difficult, and very aesthetic." —
- "I especially appreciate the solid construction, ingenious design, and clear and simple assembly instructions." —
- "Great reel, quality materials and design." —
Reviews
Buy it for Life!
"I went down the hose reel rabbit hole and found that the Eley line kept coming up as a “buy it for life” option. Well, the strangers on the internet were right! This is a well-made product, with quality materials and a straightforward process for assembly. We actually got to the point of attaching our hose and thought we had really goofed. The hose head was too long to fit the angle of the Eley attachment… we thought. We fiddled with it for a minute and realized the Eley is highly adjustable. Absolutely recommend!"
good product, customer service questionable
"Bought a hose and a reel. Had a small leak for which I sent a video in for customer support with an additional quesiton as well. Truly felt like I ended up in an AI support response that didn't really answer my primary question as solutions provided didn't seem to apply. Second qustion was completely ignored, Sent follow up message and no response. Couldn't reach a human by phone through their support either. Like the product, disappointed with the customer support."
no leaks but doesn't handle heavier hose well
"Bought this because of the stellar reviews for their line of products. I'll need to buy a lighter gauge hose, because when I go to crank it, the whole thing moves around, like it needs to be mounted to the ground. My older reel leaked like crazy but its heavy base kept it in one place when I cranked. This one isn't as steady."
Great product that lasts
"Got this to replace the cheap plastic reels from big box stores. Easy to put together. Relatively light yet sturdy. Very smooth to operate to roll and unroll the hose. We have one we bought several years ago and it has held up very well. High quality product. Also recommend their hose as it does not retain a kink if one happens."
Purchased this for myself and
"Purchased this for myself and got one for my daughter. I have tried many different hoses but nothing comes close to this. I will only buy these hoses going forward."
We are beyond pleased with
"We are beyond pleased with our Eley Free-Standing Hose Reel. We have put off purchasing a reel for years due to quality concerns. This reel delivers!! As it sits on gravel, we mounted it to a 24x24 concrete paver as recommended. It doesn’t move even when we extend all 75’ of hose. Highly recommend!"
i like it very much,
"i like it very much, the construction is great, the action is smooth, it was easy to assemble; my reservation is that a 75' Eley hose when fully wound has a tendency to flop a loop or two off the reel unless the hose is held in tension (which is hard because of how smoothly the reel turns); this is mostly when i'm starting to unwind the hose and i'm going at a slight off-angle, or even when i just pick up the end of the hose to add an attachment before unwinding; maybe with time my hose will be a little less stiff and this will resolve i mounted my reel to a couple of 4x4s to make a little "sled"; this stabilizes it and keeps the feet from digging into the ground; the photo shows the hose unhooked because i have just drained it prior to a hard freeze"
This is my second Eley
"This is my second Eley hose reel to cover the back of my home. It was simple to put together because the solid, sturdy parts are machined so well and the instructions and illustrations are spot on. Best yet, the hose is super easy to unwind and wind up again. I'm an Eley fanatic."
Free standing garden hose reel
"Great quality product…. you get what you pay for. It was easy to put together and is very sturdy. No leaks from any of the connections!! It easily fits my 100 foot hose. The durability of the reel is MUCH better than the ones they sell at the big box stores!"
Great hose reel
"The hose reel is very sturdy and makes reeling the hose in and out very easy. I was able to put it together in less than 30 minutes. I'd say I'd buy it again, but I don't think I'll need to. This reel should last a long time."
