Free-Standing Garden Hose Reel
Designed to provide a durable and reliable alternative to the light-duty, plastic box-style garden hose reels. 6-1/2-foot inlet hose included. Backed by ELEY's industry-leading 10-YEAR No-Leak, No-Fail Guarantee & Warranty.
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!
Stable, Low-Profile Durability
Ideal for sitting on a deck or patio or for out-of-sight placement behind bushes or shrubbery.
- Stable 16" x 16" no-tip base
- Four, slip-resistant rubber feet
- Crafted with 1/4-inch hole through each rubber foot allows for additional zero-tip anchoring options.
Drinking-Safe, No-Leak Plumbing
The entire plumbing consists of just two high-quality components backed by our industry-leading 10-year NO-leak guarantee! Easy repair in case of accidental freeze damage.
6-1/2 Foot x 5/8-Inch Inlet Hose:
- Ultra-durable polyurethane material
- Crush-proof fittings
- 5/8-inch full-flow fittings
- Drinking-safe ECO brass fittings
ECO-Brass Swivel:
- Lead-free, 100% drinking-water safe
- Proprietary, ultra-smooth, ball-bearing design
- Revolutionary freeze-resistant design
- Full 3/4-inch water flow
Rugged, Rust-Proof Construction
No more twisting, binding, and breaking under the weight of water-filled hose.
- Rigid aluminum construction
- Stainless-steel hardware
- Durable powder-coat finish
- 10-year NO-Fail guaranteed!
Practical, Easy-To-Use Functionality
Common-sense features designed to make your watering tasks easier and more enjoyable.
- Innovative finger-flip ON/OFF rollout braking
- Rugged, comfort-grip crank handle
- Smooth-spin axle bushings
- Set-up for left or right-hand rewinding
- 10-year NO-fail guarantee!
Our Chief Designer Explains the ELEY Difference
In the following clips, hear from customers and co-founder Craig Eley as he explains the practical, quality-minded approach the ELEY design team takes in developing the most durable and highest-rated Garden Hose Reels on the market.
Free-Standing Hose Reel Video Overview
The ELEY free-standing garden hose reel was born to provide a durable and reliable alternative to the light-duty, plastic box-style garden hose reels. It's a great fit for those who don't need the portability of the larger wheeled models or for those who may not want to drill holes into their house for a wall-mount reel. The low profile makes it ideally suited for out-of-sight placement behind bushes or shrubbery. Watch this short video for a quick introduction to this versatile model.
Rugged, Durable Construction
This short video provides a quick overview of ELEY's commercial-duty construction, including:
• Rustproof Aluminum-Alloy Material
• Stainless-Steel Hardware (nuts, bolts, screws)
• High-Grade Powder Coat Finish
• High-Impact, Industrial-Grade Resin Components
• Smooth-Spin, Maintenance-Free Delrin® Axle Bushings
Leak-Free, Drinking Safe Plumbing
Forget about leaks. The entire plumbing on all ELEY garden hose reels consists of just two ultra-durable and drinking-water-safe components; our brass swivel (or rotary union) and our 6-1/2 foot polyurethane inlet hose (also referred to as a jumper hose). ELEY garden hose reels are backed by our industry-leading 10-Year No-Leak guarantee!
Practical, Easy-To-Use Functionality
The product development team at Eley Corporation aren't just designers...they're pioneers. Their cutting-edge features were specifically designed in to make your watering tasks easier and frustration-free.
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.
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 1/4-inch open rivet holes that can be utilized for anchoring the reel to a solid surface. You will want to select the proper hardware for your mounting application from your local hardware store.
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.
