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Review title: Sturdy and easy to use
Product review: I've had an RC1000 for several years now and it has worked perfectly. I live in Austin, TX USA and the outdoor environment it pretty harsh. The reel housing is plastic, but it is holding up very well and I don't expect any problems with it. The hose itself is well made and nylon reinforced. It takes a little muscle to get the last 20 feet of hose out of the reel since you are basically winding a big spring inside, but hey I can use the exercise! The hose is 1/2" inside diameter which I find just right for my needs. I know lot's of people want a 5/8" or even 3/4" hose, but I feel for most all home uses those are overkill. The reel mounting/pivot bracket is also plastic but appears to be reinforced. This is the one area where I might expect a problem in the future. So far so good. One thing that is nice about this reel is that it is compact. You could put it just about anywhere.
