The reel will hold 100 feet of 3/4 inch garden hose, but revinding and pulling the hose out is a challenge. The hose guide at the bottom of the reel acts like a brake. It would be better not to have this guide, or it should have rollers for allowing the hose to slip through. The O-rings did not seal well because imperfections at the molded O-ring seats. Otherwise the reel looks REEL good on the wall...