Liberty Garden 714 Decorative Cast Aluminum Navigator Rotating Garden Hose Reel, Holds 125-Feet Of 5/8-Inch Hose - Bronze

Hello,The wall mounting plate is damaged on the top (rubbed paint and 2 places without paint), the part that opens is deformed and does not close correctly.

Install was relatively easy, but I have a broad set of tools including a hammer drill and carbide tipped bits. I bought 3. VERY expensive, but after looking at ALL alternatives, this fit the decor and function and they do look magnificent. None leak - although one did start to leak when put in a bind. I suspect the o-ring got compressed. I removed the tension and it stopped leaking so I am hoping for the best. The units are quite sturdy and the aluminum won't rust. They fit my 3 75' hoses nicely. Finish was good. The test will be next year when I fire them up after winter. If they leak - I will be back to update the review.Update: At the end of the summer - 1 has a small leak. Another lost a screw in the handle which required disassembly. The pivot mechanism is hard to work and looks like it is going to rust. I am only 5 months in. I will update at the beginning of next spring if they don't do well over the winter.

This is the third Liberty Garden hose reel I have purchased - the #707 for my own use, and the #704 and this reel, the #714, for my daughter's home. All are well made, decorative, and cast aluminum. All connections have remained leak free, and the reels all work beautifully. I had occasion to need some customer support with a part for the #707 damaged in transit, and service was prompt, friendly, and efficient. I've used several different hose reels over the years, but none as good as these. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this reel to anyone needing its flexibility in movement. While it costs a little more than most other reels, it is a joy to use. In this case, you get what you pay for.

Looks good, works great and was easy to install! 😃

It was very easy to install and It works great. The swivel function works well and the storage bin is large and keeps all my hose nozzles handy and safe. They are also hidden in the pocket so it looks nice and clean. It is well made and the quality is better than I expected. The packaging was durable and protected all parts of the reel. It was also very easy to install - just 4 bolts to the wall and attach the leader hose. The spacing of the mounting brackets are 16" on center so they line up with the standard spacing of wall studs, making the installation a breeze and providing a stronger mounting to the wall. Took me less than 15 minutes from opening the the box to using my hose. I'll be buying another for my backyard.