Bought this almost 2 years ago for our barn to make filling water buckets and troughs for horses easier. Got the thinner hose for the longer hose length that we needed to reach. Still works great, but have to make sure to keep hose from twisting when letting it roll back onto the reel. With proper guidance of the hose for rolling it up, I expect the unit to last for years to come. Made daily chores in the barn much easier with a lighter hose that is much easier to put away.