Gardena Aquazoom 350/T Oscillating Sprinkler #31979-6

This could easily be the BEST sprinkler made EXCEPT that it breaks easily! I was pounding the pavement trying to find one here in Austin to replace mine. I really appreciated how adaptable it is. But I see that others have shared my experience that it breaks too easily; mine after only 2 weeks of use! And I don't have children and was pretty easy on it. It is a shame that the plastic is so brittle and snaps so easily. Looking forward to an improved model... the manufacturers/designers would have a real winner here if they tweaked this sprinkler.

I used to love gardena, even though i don't like the orange plastic look. I love the adjustability of this sprinkler but after having three malfunction in different ways, and break, I am not going to buy another one. Very sad. Because they were the best, about 5-10 years ago. But not any more.

The oscillator has gotten stuck in one position for days and then revived itself mysteriously. It comes undone from the hose, frequently, and spews streams of water when you are gone (your sprinkler nightmare).

There are other complaints, but those are my biggest ones.

I have this sprinkler without the timer. If I had to do it again, I would chose this model. I LOVE this sprinkler. The sprinkler covers a large area with a good even spray. I use the quick release system because I often use a water wand a Gardena which they no longer make (wished I'd ordered 4 of those they are great also) Gardena makes quality products. It doesn't leak and gets almost daily use as I water different sections of my garden deeply moving this guy around constantly. I have found it durable and reliable.
It is great for lawns, but I use this in my perennial beds and the spray is gentle enough to keep the heads on the flowers. I love that I can tweak the spray area. It is simple to do, takes seconds and is intuitive. Nothing crazy. Did I mention I love this sprinkler? I work as a landscaper and if you don't have automatic irrigation, this is a fantastic option.

This sprinkler worked fine for a couple of seasons and then began intermittantly sticking in one position. This severely overwatered one spot while leaving the rest dry. I see a number of other users have had the same problem. These sprinklers are way to expensive to be tossed in the garbage after so short a time, but that is where mine is going.

This is a great sprinkler. If your like me you forget the sprinkler and its on for 3 hours. With this one you set the time and go.