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Hoont Cobra Yard and Garden Motion Activated Water Blaster Animal Rodent Repellent
Last Updated: May 7, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.5
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Product Reliability
70weeks, stopped working, month, couple, sprinkler
+41%
-59%
" ... Used this type of product for 7 years (different brand) and was very disappointed with this product. ... "
" ... But then I go to adjust the distance and it stops working again! ... An hour or so later it's working again but now it's going off every 30 seconds while there's complete stillness in the area! ... "
" ... Worked for one day and never worked again ... "
" ... Had this for a little over a month now and am not happy with it. ... "
" ... Does not work. ... Although after one time does not work at all. ... "
" ... We have had this device for two months. ... The new unit does not work properly now. ... "
" ... This product successfully keeping the cats out of my yard at night, until it randomly stopped working after less than two months. ... "
" ... The concept of the item is great, but they are not reliable. ... "
Other
61motion, sprinkler, motion detection, motion detector, hoont
+62%
-38%
" ... Effective motion detection. ... "
" ... I used to have so many unwanted animals visiting my backyard, but with this motion animal repellent, they are too scared to come by anymore! ... "
" ... This motion detection activated sprinkler seemed to do the trick to make them feel less at home. ... "
" ... It can be adjusted for the distance it senses motion, but that's about it. ... "
" ... The motion sensor is very sensitive and responsive to motion. ... "
" ... They’re pretty much as good as other models of motion activated sprinklers. ... "
" ... The motion detector senses an intruder and turns on the attached sprinkler for five seconds. ... "
" ... Motion activated sprinklers seemed to be a decent, nonlethal method. ... "
Ease of Use
58easy, set, easy to assemble, sensitivity, easy to install
+90%
-10%
" ... It is solidly constructed and simple to set up. ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
" ... The set up was easy. ... "
" ... Pretty easy to assemble and install. ... "
" ... It was easy to setup and it gets the job done well. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble. ... "
" ... So here goes: Easy to assemble, yes. ... "
" ... I found them easy to install and activate. ... "
Water Resistance
43jet, spray, blaster, repellent, deer
+51%
-49%
" ... It is a pulsating sprinkler so the sound plus the water keeps the deer out of our landscaping. ... "
" ... It is really nice how this yard animal repellent works really well without using up too much of my water to do so. ... "
" ... So, I chase it with the water jet. ... "
" ... Got hit with the water, jumped and ran on around to do business behind the greenhouse. ... "
" ... The battery compartment looks to be better sealed from water intrusion than my old Hoont (which ultimately did my old Hoont in . ... "
" ... Water pressure from your spiket will also determine how powerful or how far it shoots water. ... "
" ... Easily able to aim it where it should detect and spray water. ... "
" ... It's entertaining watching squirrel's take off when it sprays water, even funnier when I forget it's on and it gets me. ... "
Setup
42set, easy to set, easy to assemble, setup, easy to install
+93%
-7%
" ... So here goes: Easy to assemble, yes. ... "
" ... They set up in minutes and are easy to link together to increase your coverage area. ... "
" ... Set-up was easy. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Since day one of installation, my garden has remained deer free. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... Worked as soon as batteries were installed. ... "
" ... I found them easy to install and activate. ... "
" ... It was VERY easy to assemble and set up. ... "
Capacity
41cats, cat, neighborhood, garden, pooping
+93%
-7%
" ... Got it to keep our chickens of our walk-out basement slab and need more than one to provide coverage. ... "
" ... We purchased this as a deterrent to keep the neighborhood kitties and other wildlife from our flowerbeds and planters in our front yard. ... "
" ... I was getting frustrated with having to pick up neighbors cat poop from my yard. ... "
" ... The max detection range is about 30 feet, approximately 20 degree cone. ... This works well to keep animals from coming into my yard through corner of the property. ... "
" ... It works great to deter cats and possums from our yard. ... "
" ... Hooked up a few nights ago to keep neighborhood felines from getting under our deck. ... "
" ... It's helped out a lot with the constant animals in my yard. ... "
" ... Yesterday we noticed the cat was "marking" in the grass on side of house. ... "
Battery Life
37battery, weeks, two weeks, happened, changed
+32%
-68%
" ... If I took some time and messed with it, removed the batteries and reinstalled them, I could get it working again, but only for a short time. ... I'm just not willing to go out and redo the batteries every day to keep it working. ... "
" ... The batteries wore out in two weeks because it's always on. ... "
" ... I have replaced the batteries and still cannot get either unit to work properly. ... "
" ... Two scientists’ efforts, three battery changes, hours of troubleshooting . ... "
" ... Now 2 months later, and 4 sets of batteries later, it doesn’t work at all anymore. ... "
" ... I saw some bunnies wonder by and nothing, Checked on it and found the batteries dead. ... "
" ... checked the battery case and resituated the batteries it started to work again, soaking me . ... Opened the battery case again, jiggled the batteries as the first time and nothing happened. ... Changed the batteries to brand new batteries, nothing happened . ... until I tapped the battery case again, but this time, the Cobra awoke and would not shut down . ... "
" ... Unfortunately, the batteries burned out within a few days of using it… Put in a new set, same thing happened… I'm on my third set in two weeks – – brand new Duracell batteries. ... When it works it works grea unfortunately, the batteries burned out within a few days of using it… Put in the new set, same thing happened… I'm on my third set in two weeks – – brand new Duracell batteries. ... Unfortunately I would find them grazing and realize another set of batteries was burned out. ... "
Water Usage
35spray, pressure, turn the water, leaks, jet
+34%
-66%
" ... Can’t stop it from leaking water. ... When to install today and I cannot stop it from leaking water everywhere. ... "
" ... So now I just turn off the water as well. ... "
" ... Really wastes water. ... "
" ... Leaks a little at all the connections and have water barely turned on. ... "
" ... Must turn water off to stop it. ... "
" ... Water comes out from everywhere. ... "
" ... Water sprayed out all over the place. ... "
" ... It wastes water and wets my neighbors passing by the sidewalk, thats 15ft away. ... Though the water doesnt reach more than 8ft and thats just a super mild sprinkle by the time it hits. ... Waste of water and money ... "
Build Quality
34sprinkler, leaks, hose, stake, spike
+50%
-50%
" ... The bad news is that the edge of the metal fitting/ground spike on the bottom was slightly deformed, causing a continual leak that wouldn't stop, even when tightly screwed down. ... "
" ... My husband just tried to install it and in trying to attach the hose it slipped out of his hands and the little plastic piece with a round circle that the water bounced off of broke ON THE GRASS. ... "
" ... I attempted to replace the part myself using brass fittings, but the threading in the sprinkler is made out of the same cheap soft plastic and the bronze threads just shredded the plastic threads when I hooked up the hose and water pressure was applied. ... "
" ... Unit is made from garden grade PVC and the stake is a poured aluminum material. ... "
" ... It leaks just a little at the fittings. ... "
" ... Everything is plastic. ... "
" ... Poorly built, cheap plastic. ... For $50, you’re better off paying a middle school kid to stand guard at the perimeter of your yard and yell at the dogs that so much as look at your grass. ... "
" ... Had to tighten (carefully) with pliers and still had problems. ... "
Price
31money, worth the money, worth, well worth, waste of money
+58%
-42%
" ... Well worth the money and worked for me on the very first day. ... "
" ... All in all for the price, we are happy with this product and effectiveness for our needs. ... "
" ... Definitely with the money ... "
" ... It really is worth the money. ... "
" ... But other than that it works pretty good for the price you pay for it ... "
" ... Great price as well! ... "
" ... Worth every Penny! ... "
" ... Reasonable price, reasonable piece of equipment. ... "
Returns
25returning, replacement, returned, return window, replaced
-100%
" ... I tried to get it replaced, but you said there were no more. ... "
" ... Although the seller was great about sending a replacement product when I complained that I couldn't get the product to work, I now have two items that STILL DON'T WORK. ... Unfortunately I missed the return window or I would be sending back BOTH the unit I paid for AND the replacement that they kindly sent. ... "
" ... Missed the last return date by 7 days. ... "
" ... Another brand I had broke so this was the replacement. ... "
" ... Heading for the return! ... Heading for the return! ... "
" ... Returning this junk! ... "
" ... Will be returning this. ... "
" ... I am very disappointed with the performance and will return the product. ... "
Comfort
23sensitivity, hurt, adjustable, sprinkler, pressure
+52%
-48%
" ... I set mine to #2 and it catches movement very well. ... "
" ... I like how much control I have over the sprinkler head. ... "
" ... Adjustable sensitivity over a 180 degree arc. ... "
" ... Hand tight was all that was needed for mine, if it leaks . ... "
" ... So, if you've got critters this is the best thing for them, a little never hurt anyone. ... "
" ... Modified it with a flexible neck to have more of a horizontal spray for smaller animals. ... "
" ... the ability to adjust the sprinkler impact head vertically ... "
" ... The top piece popped off of 1 of ours. ... "
Marketplace
22advertised, described, amazon, thank, product
+86%
-14%
" ... Thank you so much ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you for giving me rest. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Does as advertised. ... "
" ... Works 100% as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product arrived in a timely manner. ... Works as described. ... "
Product As Described
15advertised, described, arrived
+100%
" ... This device works as described. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and works as advertised ... "
" ... Performs just as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works 100% as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works great, does exactly as advertised. ... "
Cleaning
14sprays, feet, spraying, sprayer, pattern
+29%
-71%
" ... When it actually goes off it sprays into the air instead of spraying the cats. ... "
" ... There is a piece of plastic on the sprayer head that prevents a spray from acting like a jet and spraying more than 10 feet or so. ... "
" ... What a mess! ... "
" ... The spray is the same everytime, non-targetting or location specific, just sprays. ... "
" ... I staked it in a 5 gallon bucket of dirt so that I could move it around. ... "
" ... I purchased this item to keep ducks from pooping on my dock, and the unit I received did not have a spray nozzle. ... "
" ... I am so tired of trying to remove skunk stink from my 2 dogs and everything they have come in contact with. ... "
" ... They let their pets out and then stand and laugh and watch me clean up after their animals. ... "
Fit
12tighten, leak, fitting, clips, teflon
+42%
-58%
" ... The threads wasn’t matched and therefore the pieces didn’t mate well. ... "
" ... But, less than three months later, it broke--the plastic shaft just snapped as I was turning it while planted in the soil. ... "
" ... I bought 2 and after leaking constantly the plastic tube broke on both . ... It's an odd fitting . ... "
" ... The only complaint is the stake that holds it in place is too short. ... "
" ... The bad news is that the edge of the metal fitting/ground spike on the bottom was slightly deformed, causing a continual leak that wouldn't stop, even when tightly screwed down. ... "
" ... Instead of providing easy to see visual instructions, there's a pithy slip of paper with not well-written instructions, at least one of which makes absolutely no sense: "The jet spray repeller's coverage area is arc shaped. ... "
Delivery
11product, timely, received, promptly, ordering
+73%
-27%
" ... Fast delivery and after one day the cat did not came ! ... "
" ... Product arrived on time and works as described. ... "
" ... It was shipped in a timely fashion as well. ... "
" ... Product arrived in a timely manner. ... "
" ... This product was delivered promptly after ordering and works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Arrived promptly, in time to stop the deer and rabbits from destroying our hostas and lilies! ... "
" ... Arrived on time and works as advertised ... "
Overall performance
10done, gets the job, product, good, fast
+80%
-20%
" ... Does a great job. ... "
" ... It was easy to setup and it gets the job done well. ... "
" ... Doing a good job. ... Good product and does the job. ... "
" ... It has done the job I purchased it to do. ... "
" ... Overall keeping the bunnies and squirrels away from the garden, so its doing its job. ... "
" ... Not sure if thats intentional, but it gets the job done. ... "
" ... This product is very responsive . ... "
" ... Shoots a bit high but gets the job done. ... "
Storage
9keep, garden, open, next, compartments
+78%
-22%
" ... Next year, I'll buy 3 more to cover a larger area, but that's not a ding on the product, I just need to accommodate the motion sensor's field of view and the garden perimeter. ... "
" ... I will update this review in a few months to see how the battery compartments are holding up. ... "
" ... We live next to a trail-head and open space. ... "
" ... I'll post again when they come out of storage in the spring. ... "
" ... They keep their fluffy butts out in their spacious coop or under the shade trees where they belong. ... "
" ... Set it up to protect my vegetable plants from the deer and it works brilliantly! ... "
" ... This is a great, humane, way to keep cats and other critters out of your vegetable garden. ... "
Controls
8setting, knob, turn, position, turning
+13%
-88%
" ... It works but the sensitivity control doesn’t work at all and even when it is in off position it still goes off for no reason. ... "
" ... Sensitivity setting is difficult. ... "
" ... Sensitivity wheel set to any setting (0-9) has no effect. ... "
" ... My only complaint is that the sensitivity settings are unpredictable and hard to get dialed in. ... "
" ... It needs an on/off switch. ... "
" ... The control knob is just for decoration. ... "
" ... I checked the sensitivity dial-check. ... "
Network
7extender, coverage, set, minutes, max
+86%
-14%
" ... The max detection range is about 30 feet, approximately 20 degree cone. ... "
" ... Have been using this for about a week to keep our free range goats off the hill in front of the house. ... "
" ... It has decent range on the motion detector of about 25 ft which covers the length of our garden on each side. ... "
" ... They set up in minutes and are easy to link together to increase your coverage area. ... "
" ... Even though it was on a new lawn we found the extender helps it work better. ... "
" ... Got it to keep our chickens of our walk-out basement slab and need more than one to provide coverage. ... "
Door
6next door neighbor, amazing, yard, next door, neighbor
+83%
-17%
" ... Now the neighbor cats are using my next door neighbors yard instead of mine. ... "
" ... It does a good job of keeping next door neighbor cat away from attacking our cat. ... "
" ... They were there almost every night and my next door neighbor had one attack one of his chickens about a month ago. ... "
" ... This is amazing, deer have been eating our flowers and plants right up by our front door before I installed the HOONT Animal Repeller! ... "
" ... And then when we'd open the doors, and the flies would come in the house. ... "
Food Items
6garden, eating, tomatoes, turkey, squash
+67%
-33%
" ... This works perfect - funny how it just comes on and scares the heck out of you, I use it by the chicken coop to scare the raccoons away - I'm sure they are like what the heck! ... "
" ... Works great to keep deer and turkey from eating our plants. ... "
" ... These things have made me a very happy chicken lady. ... "
" ... The groundhog has been eating everything in my garden, especially the beans and peas. ... "
For Running
4runs, outside, fence, dogs, deer
+75%
-25%
" ... The first has been used to alternate between keeping the deer away from the outside of one of my fence runs and my 'love to bark' little dogs away from the inside - so they stop being a barking bother to walkers and joggers. ... "
" ... When they go off the deer run even when across the street. ... "
" ... This thing works great for my dogs they wont run for the fence and the dog on the other side now. ... "
For Kids
4+100%
" ... Kids had a good time playing with this, and used it quite a bit on a couple days this summer, but batteries were still working fine. ... "
" ... Anywho, got these bad boys set up in three different places around my house now. ... "
" ... These aren't kids, they're grown adults (some over 60!) ... "
" ... Kids love to be sensed by it and get sprayed. ... "
Night Photography
4light
+25%
-75%
" ... It is affected by dappled sunlight at dusk. ... "
" ... I couldn't get it to work at night. ... "
" ... Can not adjust for day/night. ... "
Design
4flaw
+25%
-75%
" ... Design-flaw, in my opinion. ... "
" ... But it got me to the fatal flaw in the design. ... "
" ... Any help to correct this design problem would be appreciated. ... "
Pedometer
3+67%
-33%
" ... I tried the coyote urine which did absolutely nothing so this was my next step. ... "
" ... It helped to keep cats away from my front steps! ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
3use, pipe, stop
+33%
-67%
" ... The only complaint I have is that it doesn't have a loose connector for the hose. ... "
" ... Second day of use stand pipe extension snapped. ... "
Drying
3two, sure, spray, dry, back
+33%
-67%
" ... I found out the hard way that when putting in new batteries you need to make sure the "well is dry". ... "
" ... The very first night the replacement unit was out after about two 2-3 hours of water pressure, the jet spray sensor popped off into the Chesapeake Bay and the ducks were pooping all over the dock again! ... "
Device Compatibility
3works great, works, simple
+67%
-33%
" ... This device works! ... "
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