Some Tips for operating Tractor SprinklersSeptember 28, 2008 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 them evenly through a wide turn, at the same level as the hose.
For stopping I tossed the stoppers that came with the sprinkler. They don't stop it and more oven derail it. Instead I use a water timer. Also cheap, it does a much better job of stopping the traveling sprinkler, (with a little practice.)
With these work arounds, my sprinkler is a very useful tool.
Easier Life on the lawnSeptember 25, 2008 Set the path correctly. Set a timer at the hose and forget about it. Works very efficiently.
SprinklerSeptember 17, 2008 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.
LR Nelson RaintrainSeptember 14, 2008 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.
Walking sprinklerAugust 30, 2008 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.
