Does it come with a hose?

Yes. It includes a 50-foot hose rated to 400 psi and an 8-foot leader hose to reach the spigot.

What can I mount it to?

The mounting system is made for concrete, masonry and lumber, so a wall, post or sturdy fence works.

Can I take it down for winter?

Yes. A built-in quick release lets you lift the reel off the mounted bracket for off-season storage.

How far does the housing turn?

The housing rotates 180 degrees, so you can aim the hose toward different parts of the yard from one mount.

Can I stop the hose at a set length?

Yes. The locking mechanism halts and secures the hose at any length you pull out.

Is it better than a manual crank reel?

It saves the winding, but a manual reel has no spring to wear out. Pick this one if convenience matters more than long-term simplicity.

Where is the Orbit 50' x 5/8" Auto Retract Hose Reel 28229 cheapest?

At Orbit Irrigation Products, for $52.50, 65% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Orbit 50' x 5/8" Auto Retract Hose Reel 28229?

11 stores we checked sell it, including Orbit Irrigation Products, EquipmentShare Shop, GoGardenNow.com, Green Living Supply, GobekUSA.

Orbit 50' x 5/8" Auto Retract Hose Reel 28229

Best price now

$52.50at Orbit Irrigation ProductsChecked Nov 4

65% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 11 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

Buyers of auto-retract reels in this class generally like losing the hand-crank chore and the swivel housing, while the retraction spring and mount are the usual points of complaint.

What people mention

RetractionMixedOwners like the automatic wind-up but report the spring can weaken or stick after a season or two.
SwivelPraisedThe 180-degree rotating housing is called out as the feature that makes one mount cover more ground.
MountingMixedInstalling on concrete or masonry works, but the reel needs a firm surface and the bracket has to be set level.
Hose lengthCriticisedSome owners find 50 feet short once the reel is mounted at the house.
Hose lockPraisedThe locking mechanism holds the hose at the length pulled out, which saves walking back to the reel.

About the Orbit 50' x 5/8" Auto Retract Hose Reel 28229

The Orbit 50' x 5/8" Auto Retract Hose Reel retracts its hose automatically, so there is no manual winding. It includes a 50-foot hose rated to withstand up to 400 PSI. A locking mechanism stops and secures the hose at any length you choose.

The housing rotates 180 degrees to reach different areas of the yard. The reel mounts on concrete, masonry, and lumber. A built-in quick release lets you remove the reel from the mounted bracket for off-season storage.

Hose length

50 ft

Burst pressure

400 psi

Retraction

Automatic

Housing rotation

180 degrees

Locking

Locks hose at any length

Mounting

Concrete, masonry, and lumber