What are walking sprinklers?

A walking sprinkler crawls on cast iron wheels with the hose as the track. A walking sprinkler may be converted to a stationary sprinkler by disengaging the pawls. It is made of cast iron and therefore it is built to last. Unlike sprinklers, which are composed of plastic gears, a cast iron walking sprinkler has all-metal gears with simpler designs that are less prone to breakage. A walking sprinkler also has adjustable speeds and widths of spray and travels between 20 to 40 feet per hour.

What is the 1865 Sprinkler?

This sprinkler features a built-in automatic shut-off and a shut-off ramp. It operates on a two-speed transmission, providing uninterrupted motion whether at a high or low speed. The body of the 1865 sprinkler is made of rust-resistant cast iron and is strengthened by a powder coat finish, while the hose connection is made of durable brass. This particular walking sprinkler's spray arms are adjustable with 13,500 feet maximum water coverage, although it covers a smaller area to ensure a more effective operation. It also has patented rear-wheel casts.

What is a cast-iron walking sprinkler?

Cast-iron walking sprinklers have been manufactured since 1938. They can be set at speeds of about 40 feet per hour, spraying about a half inch of water; at low speeds (about 20 feet per hour), approximately 7/8" of water is dispersed. The nice thing about walking sprinklers is that they can also be used as stationary sprinklers.

To use this sprinkler, the hose should be laid through the central portion of the area that needs to be watered, gently curving around the trees, corners and bushes. A 5/8" hose is preferred over the 1/2" hose for easy movement around the corners. A heavy-duty model weighs 30 pounds and can handle 250 to 300 feet of a standard garden hose a having 5/8" diameter. A residential cast-iron walking sprinkler, on the other hand, weighs 23 pounds and can pull hoses that are 150 to 200 feet long.

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