So here’s the thing. I’ve got a newborn and a toddler, low water pressure, a newly over seeded lawn, and no formal irrigation system. Or experience. I didn’t foresee having to run outside every 10 minutes for the next 3 weeks to reposition the sprinklers, and my wife is getting pretty tired of it too.
I’m trying to do everything I can to reduce the total number of times I have to run outside. Bluetooth valves are on the way so I can turn them off when babies need attention and I can’t go outside.
So the million dollar question: does it work? Short answer is, sort of. It lets me reposition the sprinkler a few times without running outside, so I call it a win. I didn’t spring for the expensive RC car so it doesn’t pull the hose very well, but it’s something. Any other suggestions?
by vr6ators
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I say genius, and a possible invention opportunity. I LOVE IT! How fun would it be to have an RC sprinkler that is powerful enough to drag the hose around the yard? I would buy one. I’m SICK of moving sprinklers after over seeding.
This is a great idea
Lawn tractor sprinkler
You want a Rain Train traveling tractor sprinkler: https://a.co/d/g4BOunU
If it’s stupid, but it works; it’s not stupid. Nice job!
Why not both?
Love the creativity. I opted for rachio valves with a splitter. With low water pressure, I timed one sprinkler end to end, then the second one begins.
Mobility sprinkler
You have proof of concept… now talk the Mrs. into buying you an xmaxx.
You can still correct this by buying a RC TRUCK with tractor and put this in the tractor. Just make sure it’s waterproof.
Put it on a roomba and you wont need the remote either
Necessity is the mother of invention.
Why can’t you be both?
Great idea! I was worried about damaging seedlings by dragging my sprinkler around, too.