Melnor 65137AMZ MiniMax Turbo Oscillating Sprinkler on Step Spike, 4000 sq. ft., 4-Way Adjustable, Quick Connect Bundle, Yellow

I didn’t even need to look at the instructions
Plants in Florida sometimes suffer greatly from little rain, but the Melnor 65131AMZ MiniMax Turbo Oscillator Sprinkler has changed everything. Because of all of its features, I was first hesitant to buy it, but I soon discovered that it was quite intuitive and that I didn’t even need to look at the instructions.With this highly adjustable sprinkler, you can easily change the spray’s breadth, direction, power, and distance. It’s ideal for covering different areas of my irregularly shaped yard. Even though the construction is plastic, some people might be concerned, yet it’s really sturdy. It hasn’t faded or deteriorated in the intense summer weather, even though I’ve left it outside every day.What actually makes this sprinkler unique is its adaptability. The peculiar diagonal shape of my garden features a small hallway, and it’s incredible how easily I can adjust the water flow’s direction and force with a few clicks. Also, the straightforward connector kit that was included made connecting it to my current hose a snap.I thought that the outer corners appeared to receive slightly less water. But when I tested the coverage by putting cups all over the yard, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the water distribution was actually rather even.For anyone with an irregularly shaped yard or who needs the greatest flexibility in watering different areas, I heartily recommend the Melnor MiniMax Sprinkler.

Works exactly as described. You can fine tune the spray within a few inches!
This is an EXCELLENT product!! It does exactly as the description says. We have iron in our well water and need to keep the water off the house. This sprikler lets you fine tune the spray in a way I’ve never seen in a sprinkler. It’s stable, easy to move around, and has a long reach. Just what I was looking for!

Terrific for small areas and low pressure
This item is great for small areas. (I have not tested larger applications yet). I have an impact sprinkler that covers 85% of my yard. I struggled to find a solution for the other 15% adjacent to a patio – the low pressure off my split hose line is too low for many sprinklers to work normally. This little sprinkler is highly adjustable, and covers the 10’ x 20’ strip I need with 25% of the water pressure of the impact sprinkler. It does this from an awkward corner behind a post, exactly where I want it, so I don’t run it over or even have to move it when I mow. This is because the unit pivots and clicks into position on its base. It seems sturdy but time will tell because I haven’t had it long. The spray pattern on the setting I am using provides good coverage. I was able to configure the unit by simply watching their marketing video. Very easy and intuitive to use and a great value If it stands the test of time.

Great for Strips of Grass but Difficult to Adjust Gauge
I am a fussy 89 year old and I don’t like water EVER hitting my windows! This is a great little sprinkler for Strips of grass that are long and narrow or square but it’s a little tricky adjusting the width of your spray! You REALLY have to watch carefully and stay with this sprinkler for awhile to make sure it is not going to throw water off to each side where you don’t want it. I wish it had a timer on it like other sprinklers I have. I have bought timers and put them on my water taps to compensate for this NOT having a timer to turn it off. I think this is the best sprinkler out there for small square areas and narrow strips. I will continue buying this same sprinkler… I like it that much. You just have to “baby sit” it a little more than most of the nice sprinklers on the market. It seems to be well built and performs very well. I just want to add about this or any sprinkler you use. We have found on our ranch that it does not matter if we pay $20.00 or $40.00 or even $80.00 for a fancy metal sprinkler! After two to three years we have to replace ALL of our sprinklers because of the mineral content of the water in our area! Don’t blame the sprinkler if it only works for two or three years! That depends on the mineral in your water. This Company makes a Great Sprinkler for a Great price!

I’ve waited for years for a water sprinkler that can do what this one does – I can choose the width and length of the spray to water my raised garden beds (about 4’w and 16’ long) without watering the paths, keeping the water for the plants I’m raising and not wasting any of it. There’s enough variety by toggling the switches to suit any shape rectangle or square I need. Hopefully it lasts a few years, it is made of plastic so won’t last forever.

I have had unit 2 years already. First time I used it, it shot water out of the hose connector part like crazy. Very frustrating. I tightened the fitting up and presto not a leak in 2 years. I used it in a ver small yard with a fair sized deck the first year. I stopped watering the deck and only watered the garden where I wanted to. This last summer I moved to a place with a large yard with some parts in tight places. I still don’t water the deck and the flower beds along side of the house get watered and not the side walks. I love the versatile setting that are there. Distance, width left or right, angles and the height to shoot over tall flowers. All completely adjustable at the head. I tried out 2 older oscillating sprinklers I had first on new yard (Gilmore and Gardena) but they only reached 1/3 the distance of this unit. Probably my water pressure here is low which means that it is great for lower water pressure areas as well. I would not mind trying a standard Melnor oscillator but my budget doesn’t allow for it. In short, great sprinkler but it would be nice if future models came with built in timer and shut off at the head. I do have a timer which starts and stops automatically. So not a big deal.