Gardena Four Channel Water Distributor #31195-4

List Price: $29.99 Discount Price: $32.99

Features:

• Four Channel Water Distibutor
• For operating several watering accessories
• 4 fully adjustable outlets for a precise watering
• Complete with hose connectors for an easy coupling
• Large turn button for a comfortable adjusting

Customer Reviews:

Worked 1 year - but not anymore [Posted on 2001-04-28]
Have used Gardena products and swear by them - but all in all what is made of plastic and valves doesn't work forever - but at least a second watering season would be nice. I removed the distributor before winter arrived and then reattached it this spring. This season though ALL outlets provided water as soon as a "load" was applied even though all but one valve were closed. Couldn't 'wiggle' them enough to stop a low pressure constant flow. The kicker was it wasn't when the water was turned on. But only after ONE or more valves were opened and the water was free flowing through the hose line attached. If I shut off the flow at the end of the hose line with a sprayer - all is well...but just start to water (thus relieving pressure) and the other 2 or 3 would start to flow also? Again - I have 2 of these distributors. Both worked great season 1 - but only 1 is working season 2. I've contacted the manufacturer but heard nothing thus far (42 days). Others have written positive reviews on Gardena's customer service. Thus far I cannot say that is true.

Shoddy, Shoddy [Posted on 2002-07-12]
I purchased one at a local hardware store, and had the flimsy plastic end connector snap off the first time it was used. The store gladly exchanged for another one, and the exact same thing happened. For the fewer $$ I went and bought a heavy duty brass Y connector and 2 smaller brass Y connectors and made a much sturdier 4 tap system.

Very Poor Quality Products [Posted on 2003-05-15]
I have made a significant investment over the years in numerous Gardena watering products--sprinklers, shut-off valves, diverters, etc. ALL have failed in the short-term after modest use. In addition, contacts to the company for replacement or customer service have been met with no response. MY BEST ADVICE--stay away from Gardena products. Looks (from other posted comments)like my experience is not unique!

Gardena 4 Channel Water Distributor [Posted on 2007-05-13]
I disagree with the negative reviews about the durability of this item. The latest production isn't flimsy plastic; the body is some kind of industrial resin that I don't believe would break unless you drove over it with a car. The only problem I have is that I haven't figured out where is the highest flow position of the valve, and there's no instruction about that. I have used Gardena products for over 20 years, and I have never had one fail.

Gardena Four Channel Water Distributor [Posted on 2007-07-30]
My old one finally cracked and had to be replaced. Thank you Amazon, you had it for me. It was here in less than a week. This attaches to the outside hose faucet, and instantly I have four faucets. It is simple to turn on and off, and is good quality. Jenny

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