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Taking it back today - rubbish
We bought a 20m and a 30m, installed them and tried to use them. Absolutely no flow through the hoses. The water pressure is about half what it was with a hose connected directly to the tap.
They weren't the cheapest, and would expect better. Taking them back to Bunnings today.
Purchased in December 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.
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WendyMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
Didn’t last long
2 years old and the retraction lock is broken! Out of warranty and I have read that this is not a replaceable part. Used once a fortnight on average so poor quality I guess. I had hoped for longer life!
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DavidSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Holman 20mt Self winding garden hose
Works a treat, was one of only two that the bracket was connected to the middle of the spool. Many others in the market have the bracket positioned at the bottom of the unit causing strain on the bracket. Whilst it is made out of plastic, rather than steel as many items are these days. It carries a 2 year warranty and as it can be sourced from Bunnings they will help if required. I had previously tried another brand and the changeover was so easy.
Works easy and would buy again if another unit was required.
Purchased in December 2021 at Bunnings .
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Robyn P.Perth, WA
Buy another Brand
The rewind mechanism won't move along the whole length of the drum so that the hose is only wound onto one side. Its faded badly and looks crumbly already. A very expensive buy considering this is only the start of its second summer in use
Purchased at Bunnings Warehouse for A$120.00.
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Holman I.Holman
Hello Robyn, thank you for your review. This unit is under warranty so please return it with your docket and it will be replaced for you. Thank you, your Holman Team!
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Jasen70South East Queensland, QLD
- 4 reviews
Poor performance for price.
The reel pulls out ok, but retracting it it bumps quite badly along for some reason, not very smooth so must do so slowly. The plastic is clearly being affected out in the sun and is quickly fading turning white on the surface where once is was grey, doesn't appear very UV resistant at all. No point changing it but it's only been 3 months in use so can't imagine that'll take long. Do not buy. Going on the reviews and defensive responses here regarding the environment (using the argument people use a disposable phone or computer just throws resp...Read more
onsibility back in the face of the consumer without acknowledging the product should be and could be better) they clearly don't take what I've seen seriously enough. They were sold as the premium brand at Bunnings, but going on that isn't much of a sales pitch because often the best isn't found at Bunnings anyway. Disappointed.Purchased in September 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$120.00.
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JasonSydney, NSW
- 8 reviews
Looks Cheaply Made
My older model holman hose reel with metal brackets was due to be replaced as i had for six years with out any problems. I thought i would buy a new one same price thought can't go wrong the older unit was solid and who in there right mind would change something that worked. When opened the box the bracket was plastic, where the unit connects to the bracket isn't even reinforced like the older model. The spray gun is smaller and lighter than the older one, It looks really cheap. I know it has 2 years warranty, but warranty can be a headache. I ...Read more
didnt even take it out of the box. I just took it back. I didn't use the product but just looking at it made me feel like its cheap and not going to last. Not worth 95.00 the quality isnt there. Even when i opened the top it didn't look as solid as my old one. Out of curiosity i looked up the reviews on this product and im happy to say im glad i took it back.Purchased in December 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$95.00.
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Had three both 10 metre and 20 metre, all have failed.
Purchased 3 of these in the last 18 months, all three have failed to brake. Luckily to have been used more than 25 times each and then they fail. Bunnings kindly replaced 1 but I didnt keep receipts for the next 2 and now have 2 that dont work. Not happy and wont be burnt again. Looking at the reviews Im not the only one. Avoid like the plague.
Purchased at Bunnings Warehouse for A$139.00.
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Phill M.
- 2 reviews
Didnt last
Massive pressure drop. Started leaking from unit. Couldnt work out why it wouldnt retract. I think the main spring has broken. Now its just an expensive normal garden hose. O well. No receipt.
Purchased in February 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$120.00.
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billv53
- 7 reviews
Designed to fail
Purchased 2 and I am unhappy with the quality. If you look at the photo you will see that the drum rubs on the notched belt. The side is not rigid so distorts and once the belt ages and loses its flexibility will easily break and it is not user replaceable.
Also Holman on their site have a video of how to replace hose if needed. This is no longer the case as the hose is crimped so the video should be removed.
Purchased in December 2021 for A$134.00.
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Holman I.Holman
Hello, thank you for your review. We rarely have issues with the belt degrading but do please contact us if this ever happens in your unit. The video for replacement will remain available for customers who do have these units for their reference.
That is interesting as my last 2 reels (different brand) both failed as the belt broke so hose guide no longer worked. Still I have 2 years to return it if it does break.
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gmcleod
- 5 reviews
Huge pressure drop
Bought 2 of these from Bunnings. So far, so good but reading the other reviews I'm not holding out much hope. My main complaint is the massive pressure drop through the internal rotary joint. It really is bad.
UPDATE Dec 2022
I was wrong. The pressure drop is not bad, it is HORRENDOUS. With the end of the hose open, the tap on full, the house pump was able to build up pressure and cutout. Unbelievable.
Purchased in October 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$125.00.
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Worst product ever bought
Had it more than 2 years but obviously not designed to last. Bracket rusting - hose gets jambed - gun is made cheaply and broken - top cover wont close - tug of war beyond 20m - hose bulging in spots - In future will avoid cheap crap from Holman!
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Holman I.Holman
thank you for your review Mark. We stopped making metal brackets back in 2014, HD plastic is now what we use. Your gun and hose can be replaced if they are in need of it. Being an older model, your un... Read more
it will have come with a 5-year hose replacement warranty and we have spare parts available!Unfortunately I no longer have the receipt! Im a quadriplegic and cant do the replacement parts method. Can you arrange a replacement for a current model?
Holman I.Holman
Unfortunately we will not be replacing the whole unit as it is over 5 years old. Call us if you wish to purchase replacement parts. 1300 716 188
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Ex Emirates customer
- 2 reviews
Expensive junk.
Less than twelve months. Hardly used Spring has failed. Pull it out the box and noticed how cheaply it is made. Keep your receipt you will need it. I didn't.
Purchased in August 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.
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Andy O.South East Queensland, QLD
Junk product
Lasted just long enough for the warranty to run out
The reel failed to clamp hold of the hose
This is a junk product
Do not spend your money on it
Beer would be a better investment
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Holman I.Holman
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MemeSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
Avoid buying this retractable hose.
I have made the mistake of buying 2 of these retractable hoses, one for my backyard and the other one for my pool area. I misplaced my receipt and after about 5 months, both are no longer retracting the hose.
Terrible product.
Purchased in April 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$125.00.
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dand123South East Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
Filling our tips and destroying our environment with Holman hose reels.
Terrible quality. Lasted less than 6 months until it started to leak from the unit and the retraction system broke around the same time. Holmans customer service just responds with why dont you swap it under warranty. Well, i have many reasons why. Two of these reasons are: 1. What a huge waste of plastic destroying our environment during manufacture and then again rotting in a tip. 2. I cant be bothered keeping my receipts and the only way to replace, is to give Bunnings all my details including drivers license number and address to be able to claim a replacement. Shame on Holman for producing such a throw away product and the only recommendation being to replace replace replace when broken.
Purchased in April 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$99.00.
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Holman I.Holman
Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear you just cant be bothered to replace your unit as it does come with a 2-year replacement warranty.
Reading my review properly would help. What a great response to the environmental concern I have raised. Not!
I am sure you care a lot about our environment and your customers.
Holman I.Holman
Perhaps you are not using the most effective website to voice environmental concerns, please use your computer ( disposable) or your smart phone (disposable) to show better awareness or support here..... Read more
... https://www.environment.gov.au/protection For assistance with our products, please call us on 1300 716 188 or visit our website https://www.holmanindustries.com.au/ Thank you, your Holman Team!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Jon GBrisbane
- 10 reviews
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- 1110H (10m)
- Verified purchase
Pretty poor quality product
I brought 2 sets of these (one for front yard and one for back) a few years ago (from Bunnings, I think around $60 each).
First up, make sure you get one with enough length of hose you need to reach all parts of your yard... you can't add more hose later! (my first mistake).
The first unit broke within a month, and wouldn't lock out - it kept trying to retract. The internal mechanisms are plastic so maybe why they failed so easily. I didn't bother returning it to Bunnings, as I'd spent a bit of time and effort getting it bolted onto my mason...Read more
ry wall. The second unit lasted about a year or so before it stopped retracting. Ah well. Both are now in the bin and I've gone back to wrapping the hose around a cheap plastic hook on the wall. I'd say avoid these budget units as they aren't worth the money.Purchased in July 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$60.00.
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Holman I.Holman
Hello Jon, we are sorry to hear you have had a disappointing experience with our reels. If you require a longer hose, you are correct, the hose cannot be exchanged for a longer one as the unit is buil... Read more
t for a 10m hose only. Pulling the hose to the limit to reach further than the hose is able, is not good for the unit. Removing a unit from the wall for warranty purposes is easy, you pull the pin and the unit comes away, no need to remove the mounting bracket from the wall. The locking mechanism is bolted internally, at the base of the unit and is NOT made of plastic! We do thank you for your review! Your Holman Team!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
JBJBGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 2 reviews
Useless after 10 months use.
We purchased this unit just over 2 years ago and because of travelling, only installed it and started using it in January this year. The unit has over the months got worse when it comes to retracting the hose to now not retracting at all. It looks as the plastic housing the spring has broken away. Considering it has only been in use for 10 months, but out of warranty due to being unopened and in storage for nearly 16 months, we are less than impressed with the quality and standard of this unit.
Purchased in October 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.
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Holman I.Holman
Thankyou for your review.
It seems that your response is as good as the product. Poor!
Holman I.Holman
Hi, thanks for getting in touch and leaving us your feedback, if you would like to discuss your concerns further, please email us at [email protected] or call us on 1300 716 188 (Monday... Read more
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AnthonySydney Surrounds, NSW
Not as good as previous model
Bought this to replace my previous Holman 30Mtr retractable which lasted a couple of years hassle free, but this new one doesnt retract as good and never fully rewinds all of the hose without several attempts of tug of war.
Purchased in April 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$134.00.
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Holman I.Holman
Hello Anthony, Sorry to hear you are having problems with your Reel. Please take it back to Bunnings and have replaced under warranty.
Holman Team
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WGDSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
These hoses are TERRIBLE.. AVOID AT ALL COSTS
I had bought 2 of these hoses for the front and back of my house, after about 8-9 months both hoses started leaking internally. Trying to repair these I opened the hose reel to find a really inferior standard hose connection fitting inside, not sure how Holman expect these product to not leak when these hoses constantly retract and extend. so I fixed both worked for about 2-3 month, the same issue again. Terrible products, I have had a couple of hose reels from other manufacturers at my previous house, which lasted well over 7 years without the...Read more
need to repair. I expect better for the price. AVOID AT ALL COSTS, there are better manufacturers out there. I am now currently in the market to replace both these useless products and will not buy another Holman inferior product.Purchased in May 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$110.00.
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Holman I.Holman
Hello WGD, Thank you for your review. Our units come with a 2-year replacement warranty should your unit fail. The connection is a snap-on connector with a saddle clamp to hold the connection in place... Read more
. We have revised this system and have now permanently crimped the hose to the unit in our newest model.I wanted to check if my 20m hose reels are still under warranty, unfortunately I can't seem to locate my Bunnings receipt but the hoses are XW20 17/21 &
XW20 17/50. if you could let me know the first one is internally leaking profusely.
Holman I.Holman
Hello WGD, call our service department on 1300 716 188 for further assistance with this. Thank you, your Holman Team!
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Cheap nasty garbage
Just buy a decent one. These things are no good.
I bought two and both have cut water pressure in half, which is bad if you already have low pressure .
Just no.
Purchased in August 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$150.00.
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Holman I.Holman
Hello Trev, thank you for your review. This is not a common complaint and we are sorry to hear that our retractable reels are not suitable for your use. Thank you, your Holman Team!
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Questions & Answers
TWWasked
Purchased 20 m retractable hose unit from Bunnings less than 2 years old but due to Bunnings receipts fading badly cannot locate, took copy of bank statement to Bunnings showing purchase but it had garden materials when employee looked it up on system - so can’t replace through no fault of ours, hose will not lock, first time everIve felt let down by Bunnings all over a faulty retractable hose
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TWWasked
Purchased 20 m retractable hose unit from Bunnings less than 2 years old but due to Bunnings receipts fading badly cannot locate, took copy of bank statement to Bunnings showing purchase but it had garden materials when employee looked it up on system - so can’t replace through no fault of ours, hose will not lock, first time everIve felt let down by Bunnings all over a faulty retractable hose
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Wazasked
I too bought a 30m retractable hose thinking it to be a good investment despite original price. After a few years now of limited use it has stopped retracting and has no weight on the spring. I am told this is not repairable!! A "retractable" hose that doesn't retract is surely unfit for purpose. How will this be rectified ?
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dear waz my wake up call was when my 2 holman hoses broke their springs . Their 2 yr warranty is great for a person who uses it constantly because it will break down before the warranty expires and their can exchange it but for me who treats it with respect and uses it to wash the car and a bit of watering the warranty is superflous .The units casing and quality of hose and low price makes buying it irresistible however when its internals exist of plastic parts and a spring that no longer retracts then you start looking for another hose company. I am currently using their hose between 2 brackets thats all its good for. take the time to pull it apart and you will see how poor it quality is. regards tony
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Holman I.Holman
Hello David, thank you for your review!