the frame and reel are made of powder-coated steel , the hose reel provides convenient transport and gentle storage of the garden hose, suitable for holding up to 6 m of 13 mm (12) hose or 35 m of 19 mm (34) hose, the smooth-running crank handle allows the hose to be conveniently reeled, the angled hose connector inside the reel prevents the hose from kinking, for maximum water flow, the handle retracts for space-saving storage