Gardenline Auto Retractable Garden Hose (incl wall mounting) 20m Hose £39.99 + £2.95 delivery @ Aldi

As above, this is a great price for an auto wind unit.
However, it is cheaply made - I have this and a Lidl model, which is very similar to a hozelock model.
The aldi is comparably:
- Smaller in dimensions
- More flexible tubing (kinks easier)
- Connectors feel lighter (thinner plastic?)
- Casing flexes slightly more.

The Lidl feels heavy duty and I love it, but side by side the aldi feels cheaper, and as such lighter duty.

These are subjective and anecdotal observations, both work great for me so far after 2yrs of medium-light duty use.
(Aldi from garden Room water butt, Lidl on house)

The failure point on these is always the internal spring of which I cannot comment, I haven't taken them apart .

Just my two cents.
I would recommend this as it's a bargain but don't expect a hozelock level of duty output. And keep your receipt (edited)

dronestrike15/04/2022 23:08

Can’t see it on the website?

Could it be because the OP said it was on-line from tomorrow?

Thank you. I’ve checked the brochure the other day and I haven’t seen it. I will order tomorrow.

daniq16/04/2022 00:26

Is it now live? I can't find it.

Tomorrow, Sunday, from 8am. (edited)

ALBO4EVER16/04/2022 10:51

Had one last year. It is good but was £30 last year. Huge increase …Had one last year. It is good but was £30 last year. Huge increase consideringRead lessRead more

Was £35 when I got one in June of last year.
When did you get yours? Did I get stung 😁 (edited)

Got mine in store tonight! Doesn't seem great quality.This is very different than last years model. Plastic hose guide looks very fragile. Time will tell

I got one a couple of yrs ago and its great -easy to fit and use

mchilli16/04/2022 07:33

As above, this is a great price for an auto wind unit. However, it is …As above, this is a great price for an auto wind unit. However, it is cheaply made - I have this and a Lidl model, which is very similar to a hozelock model.The aldi is comparably:- Smaller in dimensions- More flexible tubing (kinks easier)- Connectors feel lighter (thinner plastic?)- Casing flexes slightly more.The Lidl feels heavy duty and I love it, but side by side the aldi feels cheaper, and as such lighter duty.These are subjective and anecdotal observations, both work great for me so far after 2yrs of medium-light duty use.(Aldi from garden Room water butt, Lidl on house)The failure point on these is always the internal spring of which I cannot comment, I haven't taken them apart .Just my two cents.I would recommend this as it's a bargain but don't expect a hozelock level of duty output. And keep your receipt Read lessRead more

I bought a hozelock last year, but haven't installed it yet (just moved into a house) turns out it's the massive one. The hose would lap my garden 10fold. Is it really a big downgrade, would you just stick with the big one?

Got one of these last year for around the same price. Great bit of kit. 🏻

Would expect at least 30m at this price.

harvey.atkins16/04/2022 08:27

I bought a hozelock last year, but haven't installed it yet (just moved …I bought a hozelock last year, but haven't installed it yet (just moved into a house) turns out it's the massive one. The hose would lap my garden 10fold. Is it really a big downgrade, would you just stick with the big one? Read lessRead more

I half expect the aldi to break after a few years of normal use, we don't use it nearly enough, but I love the Lidl, it fills me with confidence.
If your hozelock is too long, maybe give the Aldi a punt, depends on if you value the money. If you don't mind losing the £40, I would probably be inclined to keep the one you have, if you are not stressing the spring it will almost certainly last a very long time.

ssc116/04/2022 10:52

Would expect at least 30m at this price.

I think you'll struggle to find an auto rewind of any length at this price! (edited)

L33TL3318/04/2022 13:46

I'm no hose pipe expert but that seems pretty expensive to me. I recently …I'm no hose pipe expert but that seems pretty expensive to me. I recently got one of this spring loaded extendable hoses and it was only somthing like £18 for 50ftRead lessRead more

auto retracting wall mounted is a different league from an extendable hose. This is about half the price of anything comparable so very well priced. just a shame it seems you cant actually buy the thing! (edited)

dimchun18/04/2022 13:29

I've checked 2 stores but none have received these in their delivery. …I've checked 2 stores but none have received these in their delivery. Anyone else had a different experience?Read lessRead more

Not instore until Thursday 21st

Is this auto or wind up?

harvey.atkins15/04/2022 22:46

Is this auto or wind up?

Auto

Can’t see it on the website?

Is it now live? I can't find it.

Bought one 12 months ago no problems works well

This is still a great price compared to the Hozelock one. I bought this one last year and it was £35. But I can see with the cost of materials going up, they've had to slightly increase the price.

last year it was lot cheaper as well.as to long term who knows there be a old saying you get what you pay for !! ??

Had one last year. It is good but was £30 last year. Huge increase considering

Does this easily unlocks from the wall for winter storage? I think the Hozelock does this.

harvey.atkins16/04/2022 08:27

I bought a hozelock last year, but haven't installed it yet (just moved …I bought a hozelock last year, but haven't installed it yet (just moved into a house) turns out it's the massive one. The hose would lap my garden 10fold. Is it really a big downgrade, would you just stick with the big one? Read lessRead more

keep one you have yep

Can't find this on their website...any ideas? Meant to be available from today!

harvey.atkins16/04/2022 08:27

I bought a hozelock last year, but haven't installed it yet (just moved …I bought a hozelock last year, but haven't installed it yet (just moved into a house) turns out it's the massive one. The hose would lap my garden 10fold. Is it really a big downgrade, would you just stick with the big one? Read lessRead more

Chop the hozelock down to the size you want, the pipe cuts easy enough and just refit the connectors.
That said, I’ve had 2 hozelocks in 5 years, both have sprung a leak in the hose and both needed new fittings as they perished and cracked. (edited)

Joe_Mason17/04/2022 07:55

Can't find this on their website...any ideas? Meant to be available from …Can't find this on their website...any ideas? Meant to be available from today!Read lessRead more

Ditto!

aldi.co.uk/gar…400

But
Still says available in store soon

EV817/04/2022 08:02

Chop the hozelock down to the size you want, the pipe cuts easy enough and …Chop the hozelock down to the size you want, the pipe cuts easy enough and just refit the connectors. That said, I’ve had 2 hozelocks in 5 years, both have sprung a leak in the hose and both needed new fittings as they perished and cracked.Read lessRead more

It's the unit itself, obviously being the biggest one the housing is massive.

Not available yet 😔

I'll definitely be buying one of these when it becomes available as it seems a great idea and a cracking discount Vs others available. Hozelock is 3x the price and I can't see that lasting 3x as long (edited)

Great for those where 20m is enough, I would need to go for 30m as a minimum.

greg66617/04/2022 11:27

Great for those where 20m is enough, I would need to go for 30m as a …Great for those where 20m is enough, I would need to go for 30m as a minimum.Read lessRead more

Nice humble brag but just get a connector and attach to your current hose when needing over 20m

Anyone managed to get one yet? Still seems unavailable online? (edited)

c5817/04/2022 15:39

Nice humble brag but just get a connector and attach to your current hose …Nice humble brag but just get a connector and attach to your current hose when needing over 20m (y)Anyone managed to get one yet? Still seems unavailable online?Read lessRead more

The whole thing can’t hold 30m mate nothing to do with bragging. What sense does it makes to buy a retractable system when I use a connector which will not hold the connected hose? Brilliant suggestion

mchilli16/04/2022 07:33

As above, this is a great price for an auto wind unit. However, it is …As above, this is a great price for an auto wind unit. However, it is cheaply made - I have this and a Lidl model, which is very similar to a hozelock model.The aldi is comparably:- Smaller in dimensions- More flexible tubing (kinks easier)- Connectors feel lighter (thinner plastic?)- Casing flexes slightly more.The Lidl feels heavy duty and I love it, but side by side the aldi feels cheaper, and as such lighter duty.These are subjective and anecdotal observations, both work great for me so far after 2yrs of medium-light duty use.(Aldi from garden Room water butt, Lidl on house)The failure point on these is always the internal spring of which I cannot comment, I haven't taken them apart .Just my two cents.I would recommend this as it's a bargain but don't expect a hozelock level of duty output. And keep your receipt Read lessRead more

Do you recall whether they were about the same price when you bought them? I'm after an auto reel hose but don't need one urgently so could wait, but based on the other prices I've seen and the rising cost of goods I'm wondering whether just to spring for this.

chris.ogle17/04/2022 16:27

Do you recall whether they were about the same price when you bought them? …Do you recall whether they were about the same price when you bought them? I'm after an auto reel hose but don't need one urgently so could wait, but based on the other prices I've seen and the rising cost of goods I'm wondering whether just to spring for this.Read lessRead more

I think I paid £40ish for the Aldi.
Lidl was £60 but also got it super cheap at £40. Both around start of 2020.

greg66617/04/2022 15:48

The whole thing can’t hold 30m mate nothing to do with bragging. What s …The whole thing can’t hold 30m mate nothing to do with bragging. What sense does it makes to buy a retractable system when I use a connector which will not hold the connected hose? Brilliant suggestion Read lessRead more

You totally missed my point but nevermind. Enjoy you big garden

Still not available? Do you think this will be in store only. Not sure whether to wait or go with something else

Wondered what the fuss was over a £40 washing line. Had to look again. Oops.

c5817/04/2022 18:28

You totally missed my point but nevermind. Enjoy you big garden

Sure

Also bought this in store over a year ago, I use it a lot as I have many potted trees to water and it's always worked well for me. For the price I got it at (can't remember sorry), it's certainly better than expected. All good.

I've checked 2 stores but none have received these in their delivery. Anyone else had a different experience?