Wands

ChiliPeppa · February 10, 2016

Looking for the best watering wand I can buy. All the ones I've found at nurseries and big box store don't even last one season. Any recommendations from you knowledgeable folk? thanks.

imp · February 10, 2016

Dramm, pricey but worth it.

heirloomtomaguy · February 10, 2016

I use a $9.99 water wand from ace hardware. Its aluminum and i have yet to have a leak or crack in it. Its on its 3rd season so i think i got my 10 bucks worth out of it for sure.

Worth1 · February 10, 2016

My vote for Dramm had it for many years.
Worth

PureHarvest · February 10, 2016

Ditto on the Dramm
Upgrade to an aluminum head and brass shutoff and you are bulletproof.

ChiliPeppa · February 10, 2016

Thanks all.

AlittleSalt · February 10, 2016

Okay Dramm. Where can I find them?

I have a wand that sprays me more than the ground.

Worth1 · February 10, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlittleSalt

Okay Dramm. Where can I find them?

I have a wand that sprays me more than the ground.

Ace hardware and real nurseries and garden centers.
Home Depot and Lowes sell China junk.

Your wife can get them through wall mart too I just looked.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...GR140Y4dbmTchQ

Worth1 · February 11, 2016

I want this thing.

Worth.

http://www.gemplers.com/product/2178...r-WaterBreaker

Gardeneer · February 11, 2016

I have one that i bought few years ago from Ace. I don't know the brand name.
It has no spring loaded valve. and the head is just a plain shower head, with no adjustments or multiple spray patterns.
That is how I like it and it is the only thing that I water my plants with . I adjust it to about 2 gpm flow rate.

Worth1 · February 11, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gardeneer

I have one that i bought few years ago from Ace. I don't know the brand name.
It has no spring loaded valve. and the head is just a plain shower head, with no adjustments or multiple spray patterns.
That is how I like it and it is the only thing that I water my plants with . I adjust it to about 2 gpm flow rate.

I was thinking last night if I had enough copper fittings and a valve around here to make a homemade one with an aerator head on it.

Worth

AlittleSalt · February 11, 2016

I am thinking of making one myself too. I already have most of the parts.

Worth1 · February 11, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlittleSalt

I am thinking of making one myself too. I already have most of the parts.

Shower heads are already 1/2 female NPT.

Worth

henry · February 11, 2016

Use one from Lee Valley for our garlic bulbil beds about four years old now no problems with it.
Price is steep but it works well at high pressure of over 100 pounds.
Water Wand - Gardening
This sturdy aluminum wand is the same type used by professional nursery workers.
The durable construction ensures that it will last for generations. It is coupled with a heavy-duty trigger valve that gives water on demand and a 1" diameter aluminum spray rose. The complete unit measures 40" overall and has brass fittings.

The optional 2" aluminum rose is ideal for watering high volumes of plants, such as masses of flats or pots in a greenhouse.

A. Water Wand
PB300 $44.50 Add to cartOnline: Limited quantitiesNo store selected - Click to select "My Store"
B. Optional 2" Rose
PB303 $6.50

ChiliPeppa · February 11, 2016

That looks good Henry, thanks.

February 10, 2016	#1
ChiliPeppa Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mojave Desert - California Posts: 368	Wands Looking for the best watering wand I can buy. All the ones I've found at nurseries and big box store don't even last one season. Any recommendations from you knowledgeable folk? thanks.

February 10, 2016	#3
heirloomtomaguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2013 Location: glendora ca Posts: 2,560	I use a $9.99 water wand from ace hardware. Its aluminum and i have yet to have a leak or crack in it. Its on its 3rd season so i think i got my 10 bucks worth out of it for sure. __________________ “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."

February 11, 2016	#14
henry Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Midway B.C. Canada Posts: 311	Use one from Lee Valley for our garlic bulbil beds about four years old now no problems with it. Price is steep but it works well at high pressure of over 100 pounds. Water Wand - Gardening This sturdy aluminum wand is the same type used by professional nursery workers. The durable construction ensures that it will last for generations. It is coupled with a heavy-duty trigger valve that gives water on demand and a 1" diameter aluminum spray rose. The complete unit measures 40" overall and has brass fittings. The optional 2" aluminum rose is ideal for watering high volumes of plants, such as masses of flats or pots in a greenhouse. A. Water Wand PB300 $44.50 Add to cartOnline: Limited quantitiesNo store selected - Click to select "My Store" B. Optional 2" Rose PB303 $6.50 __________________ Henry

February 10, 2016	#2
imp Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 4,832	Dramm, pricey but worth it.

February 10, 2016	#4
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	My vote for Dramm had it for many years. Worth

February 10, 2016	#5
PureHarvest Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Mid-Atlantic right on the line of Zone 7a and 7b Posts: 1,369	Ditto on the Dramm Upgrade to an aluminum head and brass shutoff and you are bulletproof.

February 10, 2016	#7
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	Okay Dramm. Where can I find them? I have a wand that sprays me more than the ground.

February 11, 2016	#9
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	I want this thing. Worth. http://www.gemplers.com/product/2178...r-WaterBreaker

February 11, 2016	#10
Gardeneer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7 Posts: 4,919	I have one that i bought few years ago from Ace. I don't know the brand name. It has no spring loaded valve. and the head is just a plain shower head, with no adjustments or multiple spray patterns. That is how I like it and it is the only thing that I water my plants with . I adjust it to about 2 gpm flow rate.