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 Nearly perfect Jul 15, 2011
By J. Martin
I did a lot of research, trying to find a replacement for an old Melnor nozzle that I inherited from the previous owner of my house. That nozzle was just about perfect: there was a wide and predictable range of adjustment in the spray pattern; the trigger was easy and comfortable to activate; and the lock-open feature (which I use all the time) was fairly easy to activate with the same hand, and (like an electric drill) it released automatically by just pressing the trigger. It had no built-in flow control, but the previous owner had also left an in-line plastic valve, which I screwed into the handle between the nozzle and the hose. That flow-control was the only part I could not activate with one hand.
It was a great tool, and I always made sure to bring it inside during the winter to protect it from freezing. But this past spring, during an unforecast overnight-only freeze, the all-plastic nozzle cracked and could not be repaired. I looked first for an exact replacement and found that it was no longer available. I tried a couple of nozzles I picked up locally and discovered quickly how important one-handed operation is to me.
The vast majority of nozzles have the trigger on the back (palm) side and a little metal clip at the top-back end that functions to lock the nozzle open; but it is nearly impossible to activate and deactivate that clip with the same hand in which you're holding the nozzle. I couldn't find anything locally that looked like it would work like my old Melnor nozzle (including new Melnor nozzles), so I started looking online.
I first found the Gilmour Front Lever Easy Grip Nozzle 413, but it turned out to be very inconvenient to use. You can read my review on its product page.
I resumed my search and found this nozzle, which is Melnor model T300 (also listed as Melnor 995090 Prem Metal Front-Trigger Aqua Gun, usually at a different price). It is EXACTLY what I was looking for; clearly it is the current version of the old Melnor nozzle I was trying to replace. The spray is adjustable over a wide range and is stable and predictable; the lock-open latch is extremely easy to engage with the index finger, and it releases automatically when the trigger is pressed; and the flow control is easy to adjust with the thumb, over a much wider range than the Gilmour nozzle (although it still does not shut the flow off almost completely as I wish it did).
The only uncertainty is how rugged this Melnor nozzle will prove to be. Reviews on other sites complain about leaks and broken lock-open latches. It does feel much lighter and less rugged than the Gilmour nozzle I mentioned above - more plastic than metal - but that doesn't necessarily mean that it will break soon. My old Melnor nozzle was probably at least 20 years old, and it was ALL plastic. If it does break, I will update this review. Until and unless that happens, this nozzle's functionality makes it nearly ideal.
 Stopped Working After Two Weeks Aug 18, 2011
By Moonslice
"(the world's fish tank)"
I loved this at first, but the front trigger design must have a flaw. After a couple of weeks, the water would keep running after I stopped putting pressure on the trigger. It has a lifetime warranty though.
Nearly perfect Jul 15, 2011
By J. Martin
I did a lot of research, trying to find a replacement for an old Melnor nozzle that I inherited from the previous owner of my house. That nozzle was just about perfect: there was a wide and predictable range of adjustment in the spray pattern; the trigger was easy and comfortable to activate; and the lock-open feature (which I use all the time) was fairly easy to activate with the same hand, and (like an electric drill) it released automatically by just pressing the trigger. It had no built-in flow control, but the previous owner had also left an in-line plastic valve, which I screwed into the handle between the nozzle and the hose. That flow-control was the only part I could not activate with one hand.
It was a great tool, and I always made sure to bring it inside during the winter to protect it from freezing. But this past spring, during an unforecast overnight-only freeze, the all-plastic nozzle cracked and could not be repaired. I looked first for an exact replacement and found that it was no longer available. I tried a couple of nozzles I picked up locally and discovered quickly how important one-handed operation is to me.
The vast majority of nozzles have the trigger on the back (palm) side and a little metal clip at the top-back end that functions to lock the nozzle open; but it is nearly impossible to activate and deactivate that clip with the same hand in which you're holding the nozzle. I couldn't find anything locally that looked like it would work like my old Melnor nozzle (including new Melnor nozzles), so I started looking online.
I first found the Gilmour Front Lever Easy Grip Nozzle 413, but it turned out to be very inconvenient to use. You can read my review on its product page.
I resumed my search and found this nozzle, which is Melnor model T300 (also listed as Prem Metal Front-Trigger Aqua-Gun, usually at a different price). It is EXACTLY what I was looking for; clearly it is the current version of the old Melnor nozzle I was trying to replace. The spray is adjustable over a wide range and is stable and predictable; the lock-open latch is extremely easy to engage with the index finger, and it releases automatically when the trigger is pressed; and the flow control is easy to adjust with the thumb, over a much wider range than the Gilmour nozzle (although it still does not shut the flow off almost completely as I wish it did).
The only uncertainty is how rugged this Melnor nozzle will prove to be. Reviews on other sites complain about leaks and broken lock-open latches. It does feel much lighter and less rugged than the Gilmour nozzle I mentioned above - more plastic than metal - but that doesn't necessarily mean that it will break soon. My old Melnor nozzle was probably at least 20 years old, and it was ALL plastic. If it does break, I will update this review. Until and unless that happens, this nozzle's functionality makes it nearly ideal.
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