Automated Christmas Tree Waterer

Best holiday purchase

Well, best purchase short of the Krinner tree stand anyway. Such a simple concept and works so well. Inevitably our tree dies somewhere 2 weeks into the process because climbing under a wide branch spread with needles and ornaments getting knocked down you back, and presents getting squashed on accident is a pain in the butt. Or you forget a day, and next thing you know the bottom’s sealed. It’s a simple set up- a glorified IV bag with a hook to hang from branches, tubing to go down to the stand, and a one way valve/sensor to know when to release water. I wasn’t super trusting of the sensor, so I tested it out with the stand empty first. Didn’t want a huge puddle on the floor or ruined presents later! It worked perfectly. It also comes with a metal disc with adhesive on one side. The sensor is magnetized, and if you don’t have a metal stand, you’re supposed to stick it to the bottom of the stand to hold down the valve. This is pretty useless- the disc is 1.5cm large, and unless you have a very broad stand, you’re likely to find it’s covered by the trunk itself. The valve looked like it would stand in place by gravity alone but just to be sure I taped it down at the trunk to keep it secure. Lastly, the valve is roughly golf ball sized. If you don’t have wiggle room at the base between the sand well and your tree, it’s not for you. But if it is it’s great!