Once you have the perfect water hose reel for your home, you might not think twice about it after purchase. However, did you know there are many different kinds of reel accessories that can make your hose and reel even more functional? While your hose reel provides the storage you need to keep your garden hose off the ground and neatly wrapped, there are many other ways in which accessories can make your outdoor to-dos, like watering plants or washing cars, even easier. Check out these hose reel accessories and consider adding a few to your home!
Upgraded Garden Hose.
If you have a high-quality hose reel, you should have a similar quality hose, right? Don’t waste your time on run-of-the-mill hoses that will spring leaks in a matter of a year or two. Instead, choose garden hoses made of polyurethane, which is incredibly durable and reliable with a lightweight feel that makes using it a breeze. These can also be very kink-resistant, which will help you spend less time untangling kinks and getting things checked off your to-do list! When shopping for a premium garden hose, it’s important to determine the right length you need. 6 ½ feet is a common length, but if you have a larger backyard, you’ll need additional length to reach a garden or plants near your fence line.
Extra-Capacity Kits.
Maybe you purchased a standard garden hose in the past that ended up not being the proper length you needed. This may have forced you to purchase a longer hose, which caused a storage issue for your garden hose reel. If your hose reel is simply too small to fit your longer garden hose, you may be able to find an extra-capacity kit to widen the drum of the reel. Typically, these are easy to assemble and will provide the additional room needed to fully secure your garden hose.
Spray Nozzles.
When it comes to spray nozzles, you want more than one on hand to suit different types of tasks. If you need a serious amount of PSI for a cleaning job, the typical nozzle found at a department store may not cut it. Choosing a Cleaning Nozzle will provide a higher PSI so you can blast away dirt and grime from your patio, siding, car, and more. Maybe you need a nozzle that’s geared more for watering plants. With its high PSI and stream pattern, a Cleaning Nozzle would not be ideal for watering delicate flowers, vegetables, young trees, and other plants! You’ll need a Watering Nozzle that utilizes a shower pattern to evenly water your plants.
Reel Covers.
Reel covers can really come in handy when thinking about the lifespan of your new reel. To ensure it lasts as long as possible, pick up a reel cover. You can find these for wall-mounted and free-standing reels, as well as hose reel carts. When installed, the cover will do a great job of keeping the sun off of your garden hose, as well as provide water and mildew protection. If you can’t store your hose reel indoors, a reel covers will keep rain and snow from sitting on the
