{"product_id":"nelson-rain-train-water-tractor","title":"Nelson Rain Train Water Tractor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nelson Rain Train is a water tractor style travelling sprinkler which provides an ideal alternative to installing full irrigation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis travelling sprinkler is an extremely cost effective and easy to operate turf irrigation solution. Ideal for lawns, cricket pitches, bowling greens and other areas in need of precise automated watering where an automatic stop function is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nelson Water Train is ideally suited for light to medium levels of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControlled Irrigation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nelson Water Tractor is equipped with 3 speed settings - High (HI), Low (LO, and Neutral (N) allowing you to apply either a light watering, a heavy watering, or when in neutral as a static sprinkler, a slow soak of a particular area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can forget running around moving sprinklers all day and night by letting this little tractor do it for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom self-propelled watering pattern determined by the path of the laid out hose pipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA shut off ramp is provided to automatically shut off the sprinkler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter of coverage is 5 to 14 metres, adjustable by twisting the spray arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust-proof, cast iron body with chip resistant paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravels up to 61 metres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage up to 1000m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable aluminium spray arms provide coverage width from 4.5m to 16.5m (dependent on water pressure and hose diameter).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo speed transmission with automatic shut-off device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutral gear for static watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill run off water pressures 2.8 bar (40 psi) and above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct \u003cb\u003econtains full instructions\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/product-description-nelson-rain-train-water-tractor-nelson-rain-train-1.jpg?v=1690799847\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetting Up Your Nelson Rain Train Water Tractor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/product-description-nelson-rain-train-water-tractor-pope_94cb218b-9c94-4246-97fc-96566ff31918.jpg?v=1690799845\"\u003eSimply connect your hose pipe to a tap and then lay it out in the middle of the intended route on the area you wish to be irrigated, use wide gradual turns wherever possible. Route the hose pipe around obstacles to get into areas that might normally be missed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the front wheel of the Nelson Rain Train at the end of the run of hose pipe, with the sprinkler facing back towards the tap. Loop the end of the hose pipe back around on itself and connect it to the water tractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a gear is selected and the water is turned on the sprinkler will follow the hose pipe back towards the tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eStopping Your Nelson Water Tractor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Nelson Water Tractor is designed to automatically shut off at any given point along your hose track by means of the supplied ramp. The ramp works by applying pressure to a shut off switch on the bottom of the Nelson Rain Train water tractor as it travels over it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Some light dripping may occur from the shut off switch when the sprinkler is in operation, this is normal and does not indicate a fault.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnection to a Hose Pipe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nelson Rain Train water tractor sprinkler is most suitable for connecting to a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tricoflex-water-hose-coil?variant=43620803772665\" title=\"Tricoflex Hose Pipe Coil\"\u003e12.5mm (½ inch) (inside diameter) hose pipe.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nelson Water Train is not recommended for a 19mm (¾ Inch) hose unless it is in short runs as the extra weight of hose pipe and water within it can damage the internal gear box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eRecommended Fitting - Snap-On Type Connector\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #ffff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/product-description-nelson-rain-train-water-tractor-pope_07d9dbf8-b0dd-4e6d-982d-0e5d133b8069.jpg?v=1690799844\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" style=\"background-color: #ffff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/product-description-nelson-rain-train-water-tractor-pope.jpg?v=1690799844\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRear view of the Nelson Water Train when unpacked from the box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brass screw connector will move sideways at the point it is connected to the plastic gear box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brass screw is threaded to accept a 19mm (¾ Inch) diameter fitting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRear view with a 19mm (¾ inch) male threaded Snap-On style connector fitted into the brass screw connector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is important that this arrangement is screwed up tightly to the point where the sideways movement is eliminated. It is at this point the rubber seals will be pulled together to prevent leaks.\u003cbr\u003eThis hose pipe connector is suitable for connecting a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tricoflex-water-hose-coil?variant=43620803772665\" title=\"hose pipe\"\u003e12.5mm (½ Inch) hose pipe\u003c\/a\u003e via a Snap-On style connector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease Note: the Snap-On style connector used can be made of either plastic or brass.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eAlternative Fitting - GEKA Style Claw-Lock Coupling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #ffff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/product-description-nelson-rain-train-water-tractor-pope_728bad66-7399-4e52-83d5-c12cd859cfec.jpg?v=1690799844\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #ffff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/product-description-nelson-rain-train-water-tractor-pope_789472ba-6185-4be6-bd43-c1d13f649ee4.jpg?v=1690799844\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Nelson Water Train can also be connected using a GEKA style Claw-Lock coupling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this picture a 19mm (3\/4 Inch) male threaded GEKA style Claw-Lock coupling is shown screwed into the rear of the gear box.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhen using a GEKA style Claw-Lock coupling it is likely that the depth of the thread will not be sufficient to eliminate the sideways movement in the brass screw connector attached to the plastic gear box. If this happens then then a sufficient seal will not be created and water may leak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo overcome this situation then a pack washer made of either nylon (pictured above) or rubber should be used behind the GEKA style Claw-Lock coupling.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGallery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xo-gallery\" data-id=\"38\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43620800430329,"sku":"191039","price":157.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/Nelson_Rain_Train_7.jpg?v=1751443483","url":"https:\/\/checkout.amenity.co.uk\/products\/nelson-rain-train-water-tractor","provider":"AmenityChoice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}