Melnor 65191AMZ Adjustable Spike Set Sprinkler Bundle, Green, Yellow

This is an excellent solution if you need an above-ground sprinkler system for a small or odd-shaped area (if the area is square or circular, I’d probably just get a more typical sprinkler). The 15 foot hoses are a great length; other systems I compared were 10’. The heads are extremely adjustable; you can dial down or shut off the pressure to each head, and get any range of continuous angles of coverage. Really happy with all of these features. Some setbacks to be aware of, though. The hoses are 1/2”; most garden hoses are 5/8”. The heads female hose connection doesn’t have a rotating connection like most hoses. This can be very frustrating if you need to disconnect the hose occasionally, or if you’re working in tight quarters…I had to get a small hose extension to fit two of these sprinkler heads on one hose timer, because they’d hit each other as I tried to screw them on. Finally, these aren’t robust, heavy duty sprinklers. You’ll need to be kind to them if you want them to last. That’s fine with me—the price I paid (~$35) reflects this level of quality. They’re not junk, just not heavy duty. Still a 5 star product for how incredibly versatile they are for unique watering needs. Update: been using for well over a year now, still working fine. A couple of the spiked bases have bent a little but still usable. One thing I’ve noticed over time is that the spray pattern isn’t perfectly even. It may be because dirt or other junk is getting into the small mechanisms and disrupting the flow, not sure. But yeah parts of the spray radius will get more/less water than others. Falls within “getting what you pay for” parameters for me.

I’ve been using Melnor sprinklers for my lawn and garden, and I’m very impressed with their performance. The build quality feels durable and well-made, much sturdier than other sprinklers I’ve tried. No leaks as of 1 month of usage. It sprays evenly 360 degrees. You can adjust the rotation based on where you want to water. Light weight so they are easy to move around.

Update: about one week after emailing Melnor via Amazon, I received 3 new sprinkler spikes shipped to my door. Updating review to 4 stars from 3 because of their response. These would be perfect if the stake was metal (or at least more durable plastic). These have been very helpful as a more cost effective way of watering our lawn after our automatic system failed. You can’t find other systems that don’t shoot water high in the air but will cover a large area and are adjustable just like an automatic in ground system. I wish I could afford more so I don’t have to move this system around the yard but then it would be left out in the heat and I don’t think it would last very long. My biggest gripe is the stakes are bending and starting to fracture. I’ve only had it two months. I live in the desert and only have half a yard of grass but it still requires this system to be moved a few times. I pull it up and wash it off, drain it, and put it inside until the following evening so it’s not left outside in the heat. This will not last two years which is what the warranty is. I’ve sent an email to Melnor about it. I have not heard back. Maybe because it’s only fractured and not broken yet. I hope I don’t have to buy the replacement heads that are available when there’s supposed to be a warranty. I’m still figuring out why some heads water close to the head itself and others have a gap of grass that doesn’t get very wet right next to the head. I like being able to get larger areas with the 360 degrees setting and then the edge of grass with 180 degrees setting on other heads. The ability to change the amount of water to each head is impotant because then you can get water where you need it, even on the last one in the line. It makes it so I can cover just about every inch of grass and get water around some trees and to the edges but not on the sidewalks, in a more time efficient manner. (I’m not getting up at 4 AM to do it, like the automatic system). Melnor: please consider making metal stakes with all the adjustments of this one for an above ground system. Especially adjustable flow between the heads.

I needed to find a way to water my newly laid sod without getting eaten alive by mosquitoes. I tried an oscillating sprinkler, but after two days of running around the back yard, moving the sprinkler, and trying to adjust the flow for each section of the lawn, I gave up and returned it. It was the same brand as this set but leaked inconsistently so that I never got a controlled soak. This set of three sprinklers can be configured to many shapes. You get three sprinkler heads, two 15 ft. hose portions, a quick-connect adapter, and all the fittings to hook them together. Each sprinkler head can be adjusted up to 360 degrees and aimed to direct spray in the desired direction. You turn on the water to adjust the distance that they spray. I purchased two sets so I can water both sides of my yard (pool between the sides) without having to move anything. Now that they are set up, I just turn the water on, tell Alexa to set a timer, and go about my business. The time needed to water the lawn has been reduced by 90%. The only thing I don't like about these sprinklers is that they are plastic and that the plastic seems soft. I was worried that I had cross-threaded a couple of the heads but they are not leaking...so far. Time will tell if they hold up. But if they don't and I can get my lawn re-established before they fail, I will have protected my much larger investment for about $80. Five stars for convenience and ease of use.

The sprinkler heads work great, but the total coverage area is very small. You’d need several of these sets to cover any amount of yard.

Exactly what I ordered

Muy funcional, permite revisar bien el espacio a regar. Las mangueras son muy gruesas, pero cumplen su función

This one worked great. Looking for getting another one when it is on sale.

These were a perfect fit for our front garden which I like to water frequently good coverage and I leave them in all season long and as a quick connector for the garden hose clip it on and turn on the water, easy hookup and then easy to unplug and put hose away after also easy to blow out and put away for the winter . I will be buying more my back garden, good product.

Been using for awhile and have no complaints. Would recommend to others.