Which grass sprinkler?

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ambuletz

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10,692 posts

180 months

Monday 27th June 2022
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Looking to get one for the rear garden, never had/used one before

Dimensions lets say 5m wide 7m long.
the lawn curves inwards on the lengths (almost like a H-shape)
flat grass

it's fine if the sprinkler reaches beyond these dimensions as it's just paving. if it can be adjusted to a smaller/narrower length it would be advantageous as it can then be used on the (smaller) front garden.

£40 max. nothing fancy. just something to turn on in the mornings and evenings to turn on and and forget instead of standing there for 20min watering grass in the morning and 20 in the evening.

london, so hard water area.
any suggestions?

UTH

8,865 posts

177 months

Monday 27th June 2022
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Think I probably need whatever people suggest too

number2

4,269 posts

186 months

Monday 27th June 2022
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Can't link to it, but this one.

Works well and there's plenty of adjustment. Memory was hazy from last year but just started using it again and pleased with it.


GT89

382 posts

112 months

Tuesday 28th June 2022
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https://www.screwfix.com/p/dy1023-impulse-360-hose...

I use this from Screwfix, £3.99 and makes you feel on holiday with that "classic" 360° sprinkler noise.

TimmyMallett

2,811 posts

111 months

Tuesday 28th June 2022
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GT89 said:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/dy1023-impulse-360-hose...

I use this from Screwfix, £3.99 and makes you feel on holiday with that "classic" 360° sprinkler noise.
I had one of those but they really need good water pressure to get the mechanism to reset. I ended up ditching it and getting that Karcher one which is really good. It even comes with a small plastic spike to clean the nozzles.

But if you've got a circular or cone shaped garden the spike ones can work if your pressure is good.

For a squarer garden get a fan/oscillating one. Plus kids love them. Sounds like your dimensions would be spot on with the Karcher one. You can adjust the sweep a lot.

ambuletz

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10,692 posts

180 months

Tuesday 28th June 2022
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the karcher one does appear to be impressive.. although screwfix seem to have an oscilating one that's £4... is the karcher really worth 10x the price? how much longer will it last. many of the reviews of the £4 one say it functions as well as ones costing £20-30

number2

4,269 posts

186 months

Tuesday 28th June 2022
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For £4, give it a go.

It doesn't have width control, or pressure control. I'd guess also, that it produces an annoyingly narrow spread with gaps in. But that's just a guess based on my experience of buying cheap garden stuff and buying twice.

For £4 though, give it a go and report back!

Timothy Bucktu

15,187 posts

199 months

Tuesday 28th June 2022
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You have to water very regularly to have any effect. I water mine every day for 20 minutes.
If you only do it occasionally it won't have much effect.

Blockbuster

218 posts

60 months

Tuesday 28th June 2022
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Timothy Bucktu said:
You have to water very regularly to have any effect. I water mine every day for 20 minutes.
If you only do it occasionally it won't have much effect.
Agreed. That’s why you should combine it with a battery powered hose timer.

Snow and Rocks

1,800 posts

26 months

Tuesday 28th June 2022
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Timothy Bucktu said:
You have to water very regularly to have any effect. I water mine every day for 20 minutes.
If you only do it occasionally it won't have much effect.
Or really soak it once a week. 20 minutes of sprinkling is only really the equivalent of a light shower that wets the surface layers.

It obviously is very dependent on soil type etc but i leave ours on for 2 or 3 hours in each position and that lasts a week even during hot spells. The surface dries out but even an inch down is generally still nice and moist.

Our "garden" water is from a burn that runs through so is free so if metered you might need to be a bit more careful.

Edited by Snow and Rocks on Tuesday 28th June 20:23

ambuletz

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10,692 posts

180 months

Wednesday 29th June 2022
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Blockbuster said:
Timothy Bucktu said:
You have to water very regularly to have any effect. I water mine every day for 20 minutes.
If you only do it occasionally it won't have much effect.
Agreed. That’s why you should combine it with a battery powered hose timer.
The idea is that we'd turn it on for maybe 20-60min in the morning before work. and the same in evenings. We only have a regular hose, so would save alot of time every day.

mrpbailey

974 posts

185 months

Wednesday 29th June 2022
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Better to soak it thoroughly 2 or 3 times a week rather than watering twice a day.

UTH

8,865 posts

177 months

Tuesday 5th July 2022
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number2 said:
Can't link to it, but this one.

Works well and there's plenty of adjustment. Memory was hazy from last year but just started using it again and pleased with it.

As usual I've been suckered in by a brand name and a 'reassuringly expensive' price.

Arrives later today, sad that I'm quite excited by the arrival of a sprinkler.

HappyMidget

6,788 posts

114 months

Tuesday 5th July 2022
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mrpbailey said:
Better to soak it thoroughly 2 or 3 times a week rather than watering twice a day.
You should only really water in the mornings not the evenings apparently so that at least the surface can dry out to prevent fungal infections due to being damp all night.

DoubleSix

11,691 posts

175 months

Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Mine arrived yesterday. It’s amazing. I was excited.

hehe

HappyMidget

6,788 posts

114 months

Tuesday 5th July 2022
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DoubleSix said:
Mine arrived yesterday. It’s amazing. I was excited.

hehe
Next you will be doing what I did an installing a proper sprinkler system biggrin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8a6IewepwQ

Will try and get a better video later now that the garden is properly sorted.

Arnold Cunningham

3,758 posts

252 months

Tuesday 5th July 2022
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What makes that karcher one amazing? Currently have a cheap oscillating jobbie...but always ready for a better "tool".

David A

3,602 posts

250 months

Tuesday 5th July 2022
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What you really want is a rain train sprinkler which are great even with our appallingly low water pressure. However you do need to coordinate it with the robot lawn mower else they end up fighting.


number2

4,269 posts

186 months

Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Arnold Cunningham said:
What makes that karcher one amazing? Currently have a cheap oscillating jobbie...but always ready for a better "tool".
If yours works well then no need to change it.

Karcher one isn't expensive in the scheme of things, has good coverage and adjustments for: water pressure, width, and spread so you can tailor it to your space.

Arnold Cunningham

3,758 posts

252 months

Tuesday 5th July 2022
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David A said:
What you really want is a rain train sprinkler which are great even with our appallingly low water pressure. However you do need to coordinate it with the robot lawn mower else they end up fighting.
I am the robot, so this it OK.

You mean this one?
https://1garden.com/product/rain-train-garden-trav...

All the others I found are £1000.

It looks great - but not convinced I can justify nearly 200 quid. Mmm. Birthday present for the Mrs or a new sprinkler. I wonder if she'd like a sprinkler for her birthday.

Edited by Arnold Cunningham on Tuesday 5th July 13:56