Gardena Sprinkler System Complete Set with Sversive Quadrangers OS 140: Irrigation System for Square and Rectangular Surfaces up to Max 140 m², ground level mounted (8221-20)

Have nothing to compare it with, pops up as it should, a lot of digging required to about a foot deep. I am happy with it although I'd say the spread will depend on your water pressure and I wouldn't personally put the frost valve in again as it dumps all the water in the pipes out every time, so if you have a long pipe that's a lot of water, really how likely is it going to be affected by frost in the uk buried a foot deep, I not convinced its necessary. Also the automatic connectors for me are not fool proof, you need the pipe to be perfectly straight going into the connector or it will leak. Overall Id say if installed correctly and tested before being covered over you'll be happy with this. Id like to experience a different set up so I could compare.

The item arrived with a box that had clearly been opened and taped back together. I checked all the parts were there comparing to the parts list on the box and everything appeared to be there with all the fittings in a sealed bag. After a few hours installing it, I turned it on and got a very low pressure spray probably reaching about a meter either side whereas I need 5 meters either side. Then I noticed the leak from where the hose pipe connects to the system. I dug it back up and turned it on again and it looked like the leak was within this plastic component not from the pipe connection. I disconnected the hose and immediately saw that there was no rubber O-ring on the fitting. I have some O-rings and tried several of them but none fit very well. Obviously this was opened, the O-ring stolen and the box taped back up.

The drain valve does not work as it needs a lot of pressure to keep it shut. The pipe is much bigger than a usual U.K. pipe, that being said you do get all the fittings needed, but with a much bigger pipe you simple don’t have the required water pressure. The sprinkler does just that, it sprinklers a few feet as the drain valve simply won’t stay shut. I spoke to Gardena support and they said I needed to buy a pump. Have opted for a U.K. brand with standard U.K. size hose and it’s working a treat. I don’t have low water pressure but this system is simply not designed for U.K. water pressure. You can’t fit smaller hose as the fittings won’t allow this. Great product and I love it if only it worked for me. I love Gardena products normally as they are high quality and do the job, sadly this one let me down.

Fantastic kit to start your garden sprinkler build with and just add components to it.