Contech CRO101 Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Contech CRO101 Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler
Customer Review: Awesome product **Read this if your problem is Deer!!!!**
Summary: 5 Stars
First off I would tell anyone that this product truly works. If you have any hesitation, my review along with all the others should be proof enough.
I purchased the Scarecrow Sprinkler last year after coming back from vacation to find a brand new shade garden I had planted completely decimated by local deer. We have a family of about 8 deer that I try to keep away, but my neighbors have other agendas. They "feed" the deer with corn which attracts them and frustrates me more and more [if Contech invents a neighbor deterrent, please let me know ;) ]
After mourning the $500+ I lost in plants and shrubs, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I started with "deer-b-gone" or some sort of "organic" deer repellant. It washes away, isn't cheap, smells bad and flat out doesn't work.
I then came across the Scarecrow and decided to give it the old "college try". Well folks, IT WORKS. No more deer, but uh-oh a flaw. Just like others, you have to remember that the Scarecrow is there or "BAM" YOU WILL GET HIT WITH A BLAST OF WATER. It has gotten me, my kids, my wife, a landscaper, our exterminator and one of our neighbors.
LADIES and GENTS..I have the solution to this problem!!!!!
What I realized is that the deer only do their dirty work from dusk to dawn. I thought what if I can get my sprinkler to only work during those hours and shut off during the day. Then I researched to see if there was a water timer that allowed for extended watering times. Say hello to this Orbit timer from Amazon.com Orbit Lawn & Garden Hose Digital Watering Timer And Valve #62001to use in conjunction with the sprinkler. It has completely flexible functions that allow the water to only turn on from say 8 pm to 8 am. It only turns on the water flow to the sprinkler. It will only use the water if the sprinkler motion sensor is set off so no wasted water. At 8 am, the timer turns off the water flow and NO ACCIDENTAL MIDDAY SHOWERS!! Then it kicks back on at 8 pm for another night of protection. These are the times I used but I may need to adjust a bit since I do sometimes make early or late strolls through my garden. You can set to whatever times you need to have it on and off based on your own situation.
So there you have it. Use this product in conjunction with a flexible timer and you get the benefit of excellent deer/pest protection while avoiding many of the minor flaws mentioned in other reviews.
Customer Review: Awesome squirell shooter
Summary: 5 Stars
I've used this to scare away squirrells and to water the lawn at the same time.
It's the only thing that really works!
Customer Review: Awesome!
Summary: 5 Stars
This product is awesome ! I bought this product for repelling my neighbor's cats. I like pets but I hate people who let their pets going everywhere. It does take sometime to set up and aim it right because you don't want to shoot water into someone's yard. After setting up, I have been waiting for a couple of days. Last night before I slept, I heard the sprinkler was activated and saw a black cat running away from it. Of course, I was happy and laughed very hard. Instead of my backyard, the cat left its matter in my front yard. I think I am going to get another one. Anyways, this products works fine for me and scares my neighbor's cat away.Customer Review: Awesome!
Summary: 5 Stars
We had problems in our back lane with undesirables using our trees...not anymore; after a few times getting soaked bye bye ...back to the canyons with the coyotes you go.Customer Review: Awsome product keeps the cats and racoons out of my pond
Summary: 5 Stars
I used to end up buying feeder fish for my pond because the neighborhood cats and racoons would eat the fish. I tried nets but did not like the way they looked and what good is a water feature if it looks bad. Then I found this. Since I've installed it, the neighboorhood cats have stayed out of my yard and make a large arc around it. I have not lost any fish and have even added some expensive Koi without fear of simply buying pricey cat food. I would highly recommend this for anyone who is tired of dealing with neighborhood cats entering thier yard.