Choosing a garden watering system comes down to three questions: do you want to keep your existing hose, replace it, or upgrade to a retractable hose reel? This guide compares every way to get started with Hoselink, side by side, so you can pick the right setup for your garden. Hoselink is Australian owned and operated, our patented hose connectors are guaranteed never to burst off the hose, and every order is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee with free delivery over $99.
| Your situation | Best option | From (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| "I want to keep my current hose and just stop the leaks and pop-offs" | Water Wise Starter Set — converts your existing hose to Hoselink's no-burst connectors | $42.90 |
| "My hose needs replacing, but I don't want a reel" | UltraFlex Garden Hose + Starter Set — kink-resistant hose with tap fitting and sprayer included | $88.65 |
| "I want the neatest, easiest setup at the tap" | Evolve™ Retractable Hose Reel — wall-mounted, self-winding, made in Australia with a 5-year warranty | $289 |
| "I want a proven retractable reel at a lower price" | Classic Retractable Hose Reel — the original Hoselink reel, backed by a 2-year warranty | $215 |
| "I need a portable reel I can move around the garden" | Metal Hose Reel Box — freestanding manual reel, available with or without a 30m hose | $249 |
| Hose Fittings Starter Set | Garden Hose + Fittings Set | Retractable Hose Reel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | A set of Hoselink connectors that converts the hose you already own | A quality kink-resistant hose with Hoselink fittings pre-matched | A wall-mounted reel with a spring-loaded hose that winds itself back in |
| What's included | Tap connector, hose connectors and a sprayer | Hose, tap fitting, sprayer connection and spray gun | Reel, hose, wall bracket, tap fitting and spray gun |
| Best for | Trying Hoselink on your current hose | Replacing a tired hose without mounting anything | The tidiest, easiest everyday watering setup |
| Price from | $42.90 | $88.65 | $215 (Classic) / $289 (Evolve™) |
| Shop | Starter sets | Hoses | Retractable reels |
Replacing the hose itself? Our guide to the best garden hose for Australian summers compares materials, 12mm vs 18mm sizes and UV resistance.
If you've settled on a retractable reel, the choice is between our two ranges. The Evolve™ Retractable Hose Reel is our current-generation reel — designed and made in Australia for Australian conditions, with a 5-year warranty. The Classic Retractable Hose Reel is the proven original that made Hoselink a household name, and remains a great-value choice with a 2-year warranty.
| Spec | Evolve™ Retractable Hose Reel | Classic Retractable Hose Reel |
|---|---|---|
| Hose lengths | 20m or 30m | 20m or 30m |
| Colours | Beige or Charcoal | Beige or Charcoal |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Made in Australia | Yes | No |
| Auto-rewind | Yes — walk it back and it winds itself in | Yes — walk it back and it winds itself in |
| Mounting | Wall bracket included; mounting post available | Wall bracket included; mounting post available |
| Price | From $289 (20m) / $319 (30m) | From $215 (20m) / $275 (30m) |
| Shop | Beige · Charcoal | Beige · Charcoal |
Which length? Measure from your tap to the furthest point you water. A 20m reel suits most suburban gardens; choose 30m for larger blocks or if you wash cars and clean gutters away from the tap. Prefer not to DIY? Add professional installation at checkout.
Want the deeper dive — including the Evolve™ precision layering system, braking and flow rates? Read our Retractable Hose Reel Buyers Guide.
Standard click-on (snap-fit) hose fittings rely on a friction fit — under water pressure they can pop off the hose mid-watering, and worn o-rings mean drips at the tap. Hoselink's patented connectors work differently: the fitting locks onto the hose with a threaded collar, and connectors join with an o-ring to o-ring seal, so the connection is watertight and guaranteed never to burst off the hose.
| Hoselink connector | Standard click-on fitting | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection to hose | Threaded collar locks the hose in place | Friction fit over a barb |
| Bursting off under pressure | Guaranteed not to burst off | Can pop off, especially in heat or at high pressure |
| Seal between parts | O-ring to o-ring, watertight | Prone to drips as o-rings wear |
| Tap compatibility | All standard Australian taps (¾" and 1") | Varies by brand |
| Hose compatibility | Standard 12mm hoses, plus an 18mm range for commercial hoses | Varies by brand |
Want the detail? See how the Hoselink system works or our guide to switching from click-on fittings.
Seasol or pre-packaged spray bottles? Connect them with a Click-on Adapter Set.
Pressure washer? Unscrew its inlet fitting and replace it with a Universal Tap Connector.
A sprinkler or accessory you still want to use? If its inlet fitting unscrews, use an Accessory Connector. Browse all adapters.
Still weighing it up? Call our Customer Care team on 1300 900 617, visit the Help Centre, or browse product manuals and how our system works.