construction is solid and pivoting mount is nice. It came with hardware to mount in a hollow CMU wall (I assume) but no hardware for stud mounting, or undershelf mount as I did. I had some bolts and nuts so not a problem, but I imagine a lot of purchasers would have to go to the hardware store to mount--other options would have been nice.
I mounted it with the pivot under a shelf. If there is any lateral load on the reel then the ratcheting mechanism is no longer a ratcheting mechanism. It just pulls the hose back in. They depict it mounted in this orientation in photos and call it a ceiling mount in it's description, but the pawls only engage intermittently even when pulling straight down. It's a minor inconvenience. I just pull out the length I'll need and then move. I may reconfigure and wall mount if it annoys me enough.
The hose is plenty long, though I can see it bulging when initially pressurized. Same with the pigtail length. I have some goodyear hoses that I definitely do NOT see bulging on, so the hose may not last long. My system pressure is at 105 psi, well within the range. But we all know that we are not getting top quality heavy duty equipment when we buy from Vevor. What we are getting is full features for a fraction of the price. Perfect for DIY use and maybe even some light commercial use. A new high quality hose IF this one fails would still make this hose reel a great value.
Skittsss 
Mark wochenske 
