Tools & Hardware : LR Nelson Raintrain Traveling Sprinkler #1865
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from: LR Nelson
List Price: $85.54Amazon.com's Price: $55.42 You Save: $30.12 (35%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: LR Nelson
EAN: 0077855818654
Label: LR Nelson
Manufacturer: LR Nelson
Model: 1865
Publisher: LR Nelson
Release Date: July 01, 2004
Sales Rank: 288
Studio: LR Nelson
Features:- Traveling wheeled lawn sprinkler; travels along length of attached 5/8-inch hose
- Adjustable rotary spray arms; 2 speeds; auto shut-off ramp to stop sprinkler operation
- Rustproof c-iron construction; chip-resistant, powder-coat paint; assembly required
- Includes 1 sprinkler, shut-off ramp; hose not included
- 18.1 pounds; 2-year warranty
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Product Description:
Nelson, 16,000 SQFT Maximum Coverage, Traveling Sprinkler, With Automatic Shut Off Valve, Rust Resistant Cast Iron Body, Durable Brass Hose Connection, Built In Automatic Shut Off, Ramp Can Be Placed Anywhere On Hose, Ramp Trips Lever & Shuts Off Water, Low Speed Transmission, Adjustable Spray Arm With Regular Nozzles, Patented Rear Wheel Cleats, Made In USA.
Amazon.com Review:
While an automatic sprinkling system certainly ensures greener grass and nurtured flowerbeds during the sweltering days of summer, not every household comes equipped with such a system and they can be downright expensive to install. Historically, the alternative to the built-in sprinkler system has involved setting up a hose and sprinkler and then manually relocating the water source to several strategic locations every thirty minutes for several hours. Despite all the detail and time this manual system receives, the sprinkler never quite makes contact with certain patches. Likewise, swamping also occurs at times because homeowners generally have more important things to worry about than whether it is time to switch the sprinkler. Luckily, the folks at LR Nelson are employed to worry about finding comprehensive watering methods for busy homeowners who don't have the means, time, or desire to dig up the yard to install and intricate system of sprinkler pipes. Responsible for a bevy of creative lawn care solutions, the Peoria, Illinois outfit introduce this ingenious Raintrain traveling sprinkler.
With a rustproof cast iron construction, the sprinkler waters up to 13, 500 square feet, though covering a lesser area of 11,9000 square feet ensures more effective performance. The sprinkler arms adjust for varied spray patterns and arcs, throwing water from 15 to 56 feet. The sprinkler waters as it travels along a hose on a preset route, much like an electric model train, except with a hose as the rails. To water, the homeowner lays out the hose as desired, taking care to avoid dramatic corners or turnabouts that may result in hose kinks or a derailed sprinkler. A front wheel runs on the hose with the two traction-ready rear wheels bestride. The hose connects to the posterior of the sprinkler. For the best results, LR Nelson recommends a 5/8-inch hose, though a 1/2-inch hose may suffice, up to 200 feet in length. For sprinkling termination, the user places a shut-off ramp on the hose to lift the sprinkler off its 'rails,' while simultaneous stopping operation. The shut-off ramp should be installed with at least five feet of hose between it and the spigot. The traveling sprinkler operates at two motor speeds, high and low. On high power, the sprinkler travels approximately 37 feet per hour, with a 1/4-inch water application. On low power, the sprinkler moves at a 21 feet per hour rate with a 1/2-inch water application. The simple installation requires no tools. The sprinkler weighs 18.1 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Some Tips for operating Tractor Sprinklers
My traveling sprinkler is not a rain train, but is very similar, including in its faults. It covers large areas very nicely and evenly, but fails to stop of make turns very well. I have found some work arounds that help.
For making turns, I put hose guides into the ground (3 for a 90 degree turn). These are the inexpensive hose guides that have a stake on the bottom and a reel on top. They catch the hose and keep it pulling strait behind the sprinkler so it doesn't topple. Space ... Read More
Rating:  - Easier Life on the lawn
Set the path correctly. Set a timer at the hose and forget about it. Works very efficiently.
Rating: - Sprinkler
This product is great!! You don't have to worry about watering your lawn this does it for you. It seems to stay on track and stops when it needs to.
Rating: - LR Nelson Raintrain
This is a great sprinkler! It works great for us and covers a lot of area without coninually moving hoses. You can just lay the hose out and watch this little tractor proceed to water the yard. The auto stop allows you to set where you want the watering to end. The Raintrain is heavy and well built and can handle all different types of terrain. Highly recommended.
Rating: - Walking sprinkler
Sprinkler is workng well so far. It does exactly what it is supposed to do. I like the fact that you can adjust how fast it goes (2 speeds) and how far the sprinkler sprays.
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