I've had this for one season so far, and this sprinkler works well.I've tried many sprinklers to find one that covers enough of my lawn to not make watering a pain, and this is finally it.
Pros:
1.Largest coverage I've seen so far.It doesn't quite cover what they claim, but it is by far the largest coverage of any sprinkler I have.
2.Very even coverage.I've put rain gauges in various places, and the watering is pretty even no matter how close or far away you measure it.
3.Fast watering.My measuring was about 0.25 inches per hour.
Cons:
1.Requires high water pressure and very high GPM to work correctly.If not, your coverage will be poor, or it will stop turning all together.I had to modify my plumbing to handle this (which was for the better anyway).
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Gilmour Extra Large Coverage Impulse Sprinkler 998ZSProduct Description: Extra large water jet for more coverage than standard pulsating heads. Water coverage up to 8500 sq. ft. (106' diameter). Trip levers for full or partial coverage with reversing full circle setting. Deflector dial to set distance. Patented impulse arm sav
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Overall review of 222RC Brass Impulse Sprinkler is good.However, keeping the unit in an up right position when fully functioning is a challenge as well as positioning the flow of the water. Also, the tripod itself is weak and therefore can easily bend out of shape if you are not careful.
It does the job and is much cheaper than having a plumber come out and install a locking faucet.
I have gone through several sets of plastic connectors and finally upgraded to brass. With an occasional washer change this will last forever!
This well manufactured and heavy duty nozzle is a one trick pony, but that one trick is done better than any other nozzle I've ever used. Well worth the money.
While this sprinkler needs sufficent water pressure to function properly, and I've only had it for 2-3 weeks, for the price it is a quality product that is exceedingly better than the $30+ garbage that you will find in Home Depot or Sears. Covers a hude radius. Customer service was excellent, for when I emailed them to try to determine the difference between this model and the model 999TP, they emailed me back the same day and advised that the TP is the same product but is sold to retailers in packages of 6.After reading the negative reviews on the TP model about feet bending, the sprinkler collapsing and disintegrating the first time they used it, I spent the extra $10 to get a second TD1 model, but cannot imagine that happening to either model, even if there is a difference. My only complaint is that the threads on the plastic coupler where you attach the hose can be easily stripped by the metal male end of the hose, so either avoid overtightening the hose or buy a plastic adapter with a shoutoff valve for $3, the shut-off valve on the adapter comes in handy when you have to move it.A lifetime replacement guarantee can't hurt, either.