When I first bought a hose reel, I didn’t think much about the hose length and ended up with one that was too short. Lesson learned! Now, I always measure the distance from my water source to the farthest place I want to water, then add about 10-15 feet extra. That little bit of extra length means I’m not pulling the hose tight or stressing the reel. It keeps everything running smoothly and makes watering so much easier.​