Four 90° brackets allow you to mount an ELEY model 1041 or 1041X wall-mount garden hose reel to any 4x4, 4x6, or 6x6 wood post. The brackets are made from a rugged, rust-proof aluminum alloy and are coated with the same durable Spartan bronze power-coat finish to match the ELEY reels. This kit comes with all the stainless-steel hardware needed for complete installation. The only tools required are a 7/16-inch socket wrench (for the wood lag screws) and the 5mm hex key wrench that is included with the hose reel. Wood post not included.
The innovative mounting brackets are uniquely designed to work on both common wood post sizes. Simply flip the bracket over to change from a 4-inch post to a 6-inch post. Note that although they are referred to as 4-inch and 6-inch posts, the actual dimensions are 3-1/2 and 5-1/2 inches, respectively. The ELEY wall-mount hose reel will need to be assembled in the parallel configuration.
If a wood post hose reel makes the most sense for your application, don't let the idea of digging a hole dissuade you. It's not as daunting as some might imagine. We have provided a helpful resource for you to consider with our How to Install a Wood Post article. There are also several good YouTube video tutorials on installing a wood post. Digging the hole can be done with posthole diggers (pictured) or a power auger. Afterward, you can secure the post with dirt removed from the hole or a concrete mix. Preview the Post Mount Kit Installation Instructions.
Lumber dimensions are a bit misleading. When the board is first rough cut from the log, it is to the true measurement, such as a 4" x 4", 4" x 6" or a 6" x 6" post. However, the drying process and planning of the board reduces it to its finished dimensions. For example, our reference to a 4"x 6" post, is actually a 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" post. This wood post kit is designed to mount our wall mount hose reel (Model 1041) to any post whose exact width is either 3-1/2" or 5-1/2".
We have taken the recommendations of the concrete manufacturers on the recommended hole size. There must be enough concrete from the corner of the post to the edge of the hole. A 4 x 4 post in an 8-inch hole would only give 1-1/2 inches of concrete. Freeze-thaw cycles and loads on the post could easily crack that thin of material. Visit the QUICKRETE website for more details and an informative video on Setting Posts in Concrete.
All hardware supplied with this kit is stainless steel. Each of the four (4) wood lag screws for attaching the brackets to the wood post include 1/4-inch x 2-inch hex head wood screws and a 1/4-inch flat washer. Each of the four (4) screws used for attaching the reel's wall plate to the wood post brackets include an M6 x 25 hex socket head screw, a 1/4-inch flat washer, and an M6 serrated flange nut.
Yes, however, the 4x4 orientation of the bracket may be too narrow with the jacket. The reel might need to be mounted with the post brackets in the 6x6 orientation, with some type of shim to fill the gap between the bracket and the
vinyl sleeve.
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Overall rating: 4.9506173 / 5 from 81 reviews.
The Wood Post Mount Kit is highly regarded for its excellent quality, well-designed hardware, and ease of installation. Customers appreciate the clear instructions and the kit's compatibility with various post sizes. The stainless steel mounting hardware ensures durability and ease of use.
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"I used the wood post mount kit on a 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 treated post. The fit was perfect. No missing hardware. Good instructions. I would also add that the reel itself is fantastic. Well worth the cost. I've been struggling with cheap plastic wall mounts for years. Never again."
"Kit works great for it's purpose although it is very pricey for what it is. I could have attached the reel to the post using another method but I wanted a clean factory look."
"Worked exactly as advertised. Very substantial."
"Both the product and company are high quality, easy to order, shipping is prompt and installation is easy."
"The best hose reel hands down"
"Easy to install. All the hardware fit perfectly and it was easy to make the fine adjustments necessary for the installation. I am happy with everything about the kit."
"Good stuff"
"The perfect solution for our aluminum sided home. Installation with a 6” x 6” post was a snap with a little digging effort. This will serve us for many years to come."
"Good directions and excellent outcome. Thanks."
"Easy installation on a 4x6” post. Huge benefit having to hose at waist level rather than on the ground. Makes winding the hose much easier than when on the ground."
We're so confident in the quality of our products that we back them with an unprecedented 10-YEAR No-Leak, No-Break, No-Rust guarantee. How many products can you buy today that will guarantee that they'll perform just as well 10 years from now? ELEY makes that promise, and you can be assured that they'll last a lot longer than just 10 years.
We're so confident in the quality of our products that we back them with an unprecedented 10-YEAR No-Leak, No-Break, No-Rust guarantee. How many products can you buy today that will guarantee that they'll perform just as well 10 years from now? ELEY makes that promise, and you can be assured that they'll last a lot longer than just 10 years.
We're so confident in the quality of our products that we back them with an unprecedented 10-YEAR No-Leak, No-Break, No-Rust guarantee. How many products can you buy today that will guarantee that they'll perform just as well 10 years from now? ELEY makes that promise, and you can be assured that they'll last a lot longer than just 10 years.
