Which grass sprinkler?
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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?
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?
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 use this from Screwfix, £3.99 and makes you feel on holiday with that "classic" 360° sprinkler noise.
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.I use this from Screwfix, £3.99 and makes you feel on holiday with that "classic" 360° sprinkler noise.
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.
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!
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 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. If you only do it occasionally it won't have much effect.
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
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.If you only do it occasionally it won't have much effect.
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. Works well and there's plenty of adjustment. Memory was hazy from last year but just started using it again and pleased with it.
Arrives later today, sad that I'm quite excited by the arrival of a sprinkler.
DoubleSix said:
Mine arrived yesterday. It’s amazing. I was excited.
Next you will be doing what I did an installing a proper sprinkler system https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8a6IewepwQ
Will try and get a better video later now that the garden is properly sorted.
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.
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
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