Customer Reviews

Nelson Cast Iron Square Spray Pattern Stationary Sprinkler Head 50951

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I love this little sprinkler. With our community's 60 pound water pressure it covers a decent sized area. It throws pretty large drops so the water falls back onto the lawn instead of blowing or evaporating away. And it doesn't take long to saturate an area.

I did notice that since it has such a low profile, longer blades of grass next to it can get caught in the flow and interfere with the spray pattern. I just pluck them out of the way before I turn on the sprinkler. I'm not sure the pattern is all that sharp of a square, but it is square-ish, and that's good enough in our yard.

I think it's a great sprinkler for kids to play in. It has no moving parts to break and no sharp edges to step on. And the flow can be adjusted downward until it's a gentle bubbler. It is cast iron and weighs a pound or two, so it could be painful if one of the kids decides to swing it around on the end of the hose like a mace. Other than that it should be great for play on a hot summer afternoon.

The sprinkler technology here is vintage and bone simple -- it's a cast iron chamber with a little hole in the top. There's nothing to fail or break. With a little care -- very little -- it will last for years and years. You might want to smear a little grease in the threads to keep them from rusting, and occasionally remove it from the hose end to keep the two from rusting together. Every few years a spritz of spray paint will keep it looking like new.

I was hoping for the advertised 30 foot square sprinkler pattern (900 sq. ft.), yet was not necessarily counting on quite that large of an area, but maybe a 25 foot square. I am on a municipal water system and have never had pressure issues. But, I did not realize how pathetic my water pressure must be until I connected this sprinkler. It delivers only a 12 foot square pattern (144 sq. ft.) at my house. What I am receiving from this sprinkler is approximately 16% of the advertised watering area.

This sprinkler is a stout little thing. Sprinklers do not get much, if any, simpler than this and its round Nelson sibling. As with so many other items, this sprinkler is made in China. It's hard to screw up a simple piece of cast iron, and this appears to be a pretty decent casting.

The sprinkling pattern is even, and as other say, the droplet size and gentleness is just about perfect.

If you are okay with a round spray pattern, the sibling version of this sprinkler is available at Walmart for about $4 (discovered that fact after this purchase). Yet, I would willing to spend the extra $10 (incl. shipping) just to avoid setting foot in Walmart, unless I absolutely had to be in Walmart for another reason.

Unless your water pressure is nearly that of a fire hydrant, I recommend this sprinkler only if your watering needs are limited to a very small area. Otherwise, you may be disappointed with your purchase, as I am.

This sprinkler earns high marks for being built to last. I have gone through many sprinklers that ultimately fail due to cheap construction, failure of moving parts, or water deposits. This sprinkler has no moving parts whatever; I expect it to work as well in fifty years as it does today. Here are some observations based on my experience:

* Durability - This unit is made from cast iron. It is therefore heavy and stays where planted. It tends to want to remain flat on the ground and is more resistant to tilting due to hose twist or stiff grass than lighter plastic sprinklers. The finish is yellow and has lasted well so far. Being iron, I reckon rust may be an issue to its innards if left wet for a while, but you would really have to let it soak for that to affect functionality.

* Pattern - The square hole on top of the sprinkler does a reasonably good job of creating a square watering pattern. I have noticed with mine, however, that it sprinkles significantly more to one side. (to the left, facing the hose inlet side) Front to back coverage seems about equal.

* Coverage - This has been less than advertised, in my experience. I'm on city water here, with very good pressure and flow. It still covers a decent area, but I would count on it covering 20 - 25 feet square, rather than 30.

* Effectiveness - Unlike some sprinklers, this one tends not to create a fine mist that can get carried away by a light breeze - good for keeping water where you want it. The flow is good for quick watering, and it produces large droplets. While the unit sits low to the ground - it's about two inches high - the water emits from the center and not the sides, reducing the likelihood of tall grass obstructing the water.

* What it's good for - it is ideal for straight-sided lawns in the 'burbs that do not exceed the reach of the sprinkler, from narrow parking strips to front or back yards. For my relatively narrow but long front yard, I put the sprinkler at one end and just pull it along to the next section when the first part's been watered enough. As I mentioned, it is heavy enough to stay flat and not flip over so I don't have to turn the water off to re-position it.

* Where it's made - For those who care about this kind of thing, it is made in China. From a manufacturing and quality point of view, I don't think this matters a whit in the case of this sprinkler.

* Value - I think this is priced reasonably and represents decent value for a sprinkler that you can count on never failing. It may be had cheaper at a local big box store, but I have yet to see this model locally.

So while I really like this sprinkler, I give it four stars rather than five due to a lower coverage than expected and the fact that the area does not get covered quite equally. (which, admittedly, is the challenge of any sprinkler) Also, though I think the price is reasonable it still could be a bit less in my view. Solid product.

Great little sprinkler, perfect for a smaller yard. Lots of pressure, water falls in small gentle drops, even coverage. Had lots of sprinklers, usually destroyed pretty quickly, used this numerous times, no moving parts to break. Pleasantly surprised.

This thing is heavy! It works really well, but since my hose end is a little large, it is hard to twist it on and off. I have to use a pair of pliers sometimes to get the thing off the end of the hose! I like it though, it is a great product - would reccomend to the rest of the family!

This little sprinkler really does the job. I needed it for my back yard. It is very well made. I am able to cover my entire yard with very little waste of water. I am very pleased with this purchase.

If you want a trouble free lawn sprinkler that works year after year the Nelson Pound Of Rain is the sprinkler for you. Inexpensive, but well made. Area coverage depends on your water pressure. Round pattern, or square pattern, both work flawlessly.

will deliver all the water you can throw at it and it does do the best square pattern of all the sprinklers I have tried to date.

Highly recommend.

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I am not sure if it is the casting or what but this thing seems to have an uneven pattern.