Tapcon style screws or the included bolts and inserts?
Hose reel holds 150' of half inch hose so it will put a fair amount of outward pull on the four screws. I can get three of the four into the mortar but the fourth will be in the brick.
I was afraid of hurting my brick work, so I sunk two 6 X 6 posts about three feet from the house. They hold the Hose reel that connects via a short hose. Worked for me.
If done properly, tapcons will hold a significant amount of weight. Conduit secured by tapcons have been known to hold a persons weight. I have used them plenty on residential side jobs as well. The brick would be minimally damaged. I try to avoid the mortar.
If you don’t feel comfortable using a hammer drill or SDS on your home… the alternative suggestion with the post might be a better choice.
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