LR Nelson Raintrain Traveling Sprinkler #1865 | 
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| Brand: Nelson Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $85.54 Buy New: $47.88 You Save: $37.66 (44%)
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Rating: 106 reviews Sales Rank: 1613
Media: Tools & Hardware Autographed: No Memorabilia: No Shipping Weight (lbs): 20.8 Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 1 x 20.3
MPN: 1865 Model: 1865 UPC: 077855818654 EAN: 0077855818654 ASIN: B00002N6AN
Release Date: July 1, 2004 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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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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
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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 101 more reviews...
Great for lawn renovation. November 10, 2008 This sprinkler was the best solution for my need to frequently water a newly-seeded lawn. It waters a 50+ ft. wide path where you lay out your hose. The only limit is how much hose it can drag behind it. When it reaches that limit, the wheels just dig into the dirt and the heavy sprinkler eventually shuts off it's water valve on the bottom.
Great gadget for the yard. November 2, 2008 This sprinkler works great. It has great coverage. The only thing I would change is the max speed. It does have a two speed gearbox, however high gear is still not very fast.
Best sprinkler ever October 19, 2008 The Nelson Raintrain is by far the best sprinkler I've ever owned. I recommend it to everyone, including friends and family.
traveling sprinkler October 14, 2008 I have a big yard and this was a wonderful sprinkler to place in the yard and let it wander slowly across watering as it goes.
Nelson Rain Train 1865 October 10, 2008 This product is terrific!! I really don't get some of the reviews I've read recently. Some say it's heavy. Well, by design, it has to be. Some say it's difficult to use. Well, if you consider laying a hose across your yard difficult, then I guess it is. Look- this thing does EXACTLY what it says it does. You can adjust the spray pattern by adjusting the spray arms. You can control the speed. If you have enough hose, you can wrap it around your lawn and water every inch of grass. And the automatic stop-ramp works like a charm. I'm thrilled with mine! It's a lot cheaper than an in-ground sprinkler system, and just as effective. OK, it's a little more work, agreed, but it's worth it. Don't hesitate to buy this product. You won't regret it!
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