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Taking it back today - rubbish

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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.

Wendy

WendyMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

Didn’t last long

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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!

Purchased in September 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$90.00.



David

DavidSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Holman 20mt Self winding garden hose

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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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Holman I.Holman

Hello David, thank you for your review!



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Robyn P.

Robyn P.Perth, WA

Buy another Brand

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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!

Jasen70

Jasen70South East Queensland, QLD

  • 4 reviews

Poor performance for price.

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Purchased in September 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$120.00.

Jason

JasonSydney, NSW

  • 8 reviews

Looks Cheaply Made

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Purchased in December 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$95.00.

Had three both 10 metre and 20 metre, all have failed.

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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.

Phill M.

Phill M.

  • 2 reviews

Didnt last

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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.

billv53

billv53

  • 7 reviews

Designed to fail

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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
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.

billv53
billv53

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

gmcleod

  • 5 reviews

Huge pressure drop

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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.

Worst product ever bought

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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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Marc
Marc

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
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

Expensive junk.

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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.

Andy O.

Andy O.South East Queensland, QLD

Junk product

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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

1 comment
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Holman I.Holman

Thank you for your review!

Meme

MemeSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Avoid buying this retractable hose.

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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.

dand123

dand123South East Queensland, QLD

  • 3 reviews

Filling our tips and destroying our environment with Holman hose reels.

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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.

dand123
dand123

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.

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Holman I.Holman
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Jon G

Jon GBrisbane

  • 10 reviews
  • 1 like

Pretty poor quality product

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Purchased in July 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$60.00.

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JBJB

JBJBGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 2 reviews

Useless after 10 months use.

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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.

JBJB
JBJB

It seems that your response is as good as the product. Poor!

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Anthony

AnthonySydney Surrounds, NSW

Not as good as previous model

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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.
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WGD

WGDSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

These hoses are TERRIBLE.. AVOID AT ALL COSTS

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Purchased in May 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for A$110.00.

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WGD
WGD

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
Holman I.Holman

Hello WGD, call our service department on 1300 716 188 for further assistance with this. Thank you, your Holman Team!

Cheap nasty garbage

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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

TWW

TWWasked

Auto Retractable Hose Reel with Spray Gun

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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TWW

TWWasked

Auto Retractable Hose Reel with Spray Gun

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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Waz

Wazasked

1130H (30m)

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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Tony
Tony

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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