Two years ago I purchased the "more expensive" Melnor sprinklers from a box store. One failed pretty quickly, and now the other has also. Looks like it's assembled in a way not to be taken apart/cleaned.

By failed, I mean they get stuck in their cycle.

I'm speaking of the fan/rainbow style sprinkler.

Wondering if to just buy the cheap plastic ones and replace as needed.

Suggestions welcome.

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Posted by ELLSSUU

Member since Jan 2005

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Posted on 8/27/23 at 2:28 pm to Grassy1

I’ve been very happy with my Eden 94127 Adjustable 4-Way Mini Turbo Oscillating Sprinkler. Lots of easy adjustability and $40 on Amazon.

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Posted by good_2_geaux

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Posted on 8/27/23 at 2:31 pm to Grassy1

Ive had the same issues and started making my own out of 3/4” PVC. Simple google search for ideas. I like being able to choose the type of head to use. I’ve have good luck with the Rain Bird CP5004PC.

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Posted by Quatrepot

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Posted on 8/27/23 at 2:50 pm to Grassy1

These are amazing. You can extend it out for more range.

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Posted by Ziggy

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Posted on 8/27/23 at 2:53 pm to Quatrepot

Depending on how much lawn you need to water, I highly recommend this one - this one was mentioned recently on this board and alleviates you having to move the sprinkler around if you have a large area to water.

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Posted by LSUtigerME

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Member since Oct 2012

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Posted on 8/27/23 at 3:07 pm to Grassy1

I have a bunch of sprinklers.

I recommend any “turbo”/gear driven oscillating sprinkler. The plastic fan style seem to break pretty easily.

Impact sprinklers are also pretty reliable, but they can get hung up if you have them set on a timer.

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Posted by Daponch

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Posted on 8/27/23 at 3:57 pm to Grassy1

I have this and it’s pretty nice Big sprinkler

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Posted by ItzMe1972

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Posted on 8/27/23 at 4:37 pm to Grassy1

I love the vintage Nelson Dial A Rain sprinklers with rifled jets.

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Posted by ItzMe1972

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Posted on 8/27/23 at 4:48 pm to ItzMe1972

Another good vintage is Rain King H-1. Uses brash bushings and is cast iron. It was made in the 50s and works like new.

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Posted by FOBW

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Posted on 8/27/23 at 5:29 pm to ItzMe1972

I think my dad is still using his from the 60s

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Posted by Ziggy

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Posted on 8/27/23 at 6:45 pm to Daponch

quote:
I have this and it’s pretty nice Big sprinkler

That one is pretty cool too. Thanks for sharing!

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Posted by Grassy1

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Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:21 am to good_2_geaux

Thanks for all the suggestions. They all look like better options than I've had in the past. And some true Cadillac versions!

I think I'm going to try making my own, with a pvc base and Rainbird head(s). My water source is from a well, so this will allow me change/clean the head if needed.

Thanks again for the suggestions!