Just had one of my construction guys say he was going to go buy one of these after using mine to clean up.
Said it was light and easy to move and did the job!!!

Based on folks recommendations on here, I talked a friend into getting one (if he really likes it, then I'll get a couple for my building!)

I haven't yet tried one, because I tend to leave my hoses charged all the time and the guy at the hardware store didn't think these little guys could hold up to that. He was actually appalled that I did it at all, but I've not had any particular problems with hoses failing so...convenience wins out.

I have another friend that also leaves their hoses charged, and I sometimes water for them when they're out of town, I always worry that any issues/problems/damage would happen on my watch

I just got this retractable hose & it's changed my life.... So much easier!
Frontgate--high quality
Retractable Hose Reel
Now $89.50

Dang! Can't show you a picture...
Just google "Frontgate--high quality
Retractable Hose Reel"

Jude!

Yes, welcome Jude, and thanks for the tip. Visit our forum often.

Jude,

We bought one the start of last winter to water the horses with from a faucet some 50 ft away. Other hoses freeze up but the flex hose didn't. Now this summer I've kept it charged most of the time with no problem. Only problems I find with it is that there is not as large of volume of water flow as there is in a traditional 5/8" hose and if you have it connected to a lawn & garden sprinkler and shut of the water at the source valve it will drag your sprinkler as it retracts.

Hadn't thought about winter use, good to know about the not freezing. Also good to hear it was OK being charged all summer, that was my primary concern as some of my bibs are rather inconvenient to get to.