I'm looking for a high volume hose sprinkler. Something that mimics my index finger being over the end of a hose. I'm absolutely amazed that there's nothing on the market like that. As soon as you put a sprinkler on the end of your garden hose, you immediately lose water volume. It's the old pressure/volume relationship in physics. I want something high volume yet still throws the water out over a good distance. So far, no product on the market has been able to match the fabulous ability of the human index finger.
High Volume Hose Sprinkler
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Nick1994
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You're in California. Are you even allowed to use your garden hose?
They're talking about issuing us a $25 fine if we use too much water, but they won't tell us what that water limit is. That's like getting a speeding ticket when there's no speed limit sign!
I have one that's basically the homeowner's version of a fire hose nozzle. The lever on top adjusts the volume, the dial in front of the lever adjusts the pressure, and turning the tip adjusts from a wide spray to a narrow stream. It's got quite the range when you set it to a narrow stream and turn the pressure all the way up.
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Nick1994
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Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
They're talking about issuing us a $25 fine to if we use too much water, but they won't tell us what that water limit is. That's like getting a speeding ticket when there's no speed limit sign!
$25? That's not bad at all. I'd have the greenest grass on the block and pay an extra $25
They're talking about issuing us a $25 fine to if we use too much water, but they won't tell us what that water limit is. That's like getting a speeding ticket when there's no speed limit sign!
$25? That's not bad at all. I'd have the greenest grass on the block and pay an extra $25
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Does that put out more volume than this kind here?
Does that put out more volume than this kind here?
That Dramm 12353 would be perfect if it had a metal tab in front to mimic my finger.
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You're in California. Are you even allowed to use your garden hose?
Really. Why are you watering your lawn? You already live in a desert. Now its a drought stricken desert, and you're looking for a sprinkler with more volume.
You're in California. Are you even allowed to use your garden hose?
Really. Why are you watering your lawn? You already live in a desert. Now its a drought stricken desert, and you're looking for a sprinkler with more volume.
If he lived where it rained all the time he wouldn't need a high volume nozzle, it makes perfect sense to use more water where it's dry. Eskimos don't need to buy ice...
Yeah I planted a beautiful perennial rye grass lawn last November. But right now, my giant ash tree is trying to suck up all the water I put on the lawn.
We have to have a lawn to prevent soil erosion; otherwise, when we rake leaves up in the Fall and there's no grass there, the soil gets raked up with the leaves.
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
We have to have a lawn to prevent soil erosion; otherwise, when we rake leaves up in the Fall and there's no grass there, the soil gets raked up with the leaves.
Put down gravel and use a leaf blower in the Fall. Low maintenance! Use the new found time to troll more on BITOG.
We have to have a lawn to prevent soil erosion; otherwise, when we rake leaves up in the Fall and there's no grass there, the soil gets raked up with the leaves.
Put down gravel and use a leaf blower in the Fall. Low maintenance! Use the new found time to troll more on BITOG.
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
We have to have a lawn to prevent soil erosion; otherwise, when we rake leaves up in the Fall and there's no grass there, the soil gets raked up with the leaves.
You live in an area that's in the middle of a drought that's getting worse every day. Now you're asking about watering your lawn? You're representing everything we've come to expect from the people of California.
We have to have a lawn to prevent soil erosion; otherwise, when we rake leaves up in the Fall and there's no grass there, the soil gets raked up with the leaves.
You live in an area that's in the middle of a drought that's getting worse every day. Now you're asking about watering your lawn? You're representing everything we've come to expect from the people of California.
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Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
We have to have a lawn to prevent soil erosion; otherwise, when we rake leaves up in the Fall and there's no grass there, the soil gets raked up with the leaves.
You live in an area that's in the middle of a drought that's getting worse every day. Now you're asking about watering your lawn? You're representing everything we've come to expect from the people of California.
Maybe he is rich and powerful and will have the water trucked in when all the water is gone for his yard and pool
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
We have to have a lawn to prevent soil erosion; otherwise, when we rake leaves up in the Fall and there's no grass there, the soil gets raked up with the leaves.
You live in an area that's in the middle of a drought that's getting worse every day. Now you're asking about watering your lawn? You're representing everything we've come to expect from the people of California.
Maybe he is rich and powerful and will have the water trucked in when all the water is gone for his yard and pool
I have one of these affixed to a wooden block. A 4x4 about 12 inches long. It's cheezy, but really pumps out the water. It only covers about 10 feet in each direction. But, it's trouble free and easy to use.
Here is a heavy duty version.
Here is a heavy duty version.
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That yellow Nelson version is what I use. I like them. Really pumps out water and soaks your lawn etc. Plus no moving parts to break or go wrong. I move them around frequently as I'm cutting the lawn in another section.
Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
We have to have a lawn to prevent soil erosion; otherwise, when we rake leaves up in the Fall and there's no grass there, the soil gets raked up with the leaves.
You live in an area that's in the middle of a drought that's getting worse every day. Now you're asking about watering your lawn? You're representing everything we've come to expect from the people of California.
My thoughts as well, but I think (hope) he's jerking our chain.
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
We have to have a lawn to prevent soil erosion; otherwise, when we rake leaves up in the Fall and there's no grass there, the soil gets raked up with the leaves.
You live in an area that's in the middle of a drought that's getting worse every day. Now you're asking about watering your lawn? You're representing everything we've come to expect from the people of California.
My thoughts as well, but I think (hope) he's jerking our chain.
I think I found what I'm looking for. It's called the Underhill SHN-75.
It's used by the turf maintainers to water golf courses.
It's used by the turf maintainers to water golf courses.
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