Krinner K67 94710 15.4" Tree Stand-Green, Plastic Metal, M

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It fits trees up to six feet, has a deep water reservoir if you need to keep your tree watered and is handmade in the UK from sustainable wood. The instructions suggest securing the pedal in the locked position using a padlock to ensure it isn’t accidentally unlocked while in use, which could cause the tree to fall.

Its reservoir is more exposed than the Krinner’s, which makes it easier to fill, but some pets could treat it like a giant pine-scented water dish in your living room. To a toddler, the curiosity factor of the lever and the bright red lock toggle is off the charts, and it doesn’t take much to shift the toggle and press the lever up, causing the tree to topple over. We also like the Cinco C-144E Express, which remains a reliable backup choice after several years of considering new models. inch diameter trunk, some other stands’ screws could barely extend far enough to meet the trunk (and they wouldn’t work with a tree any smaller than that).You could make the case that this narrow opening has advantages—pets will not be able to easily drink from it and gifts are less likely to fall into it. KRINNER’s Christmas Tree Genie XXL is our largest and best selling tree stand with the inventor’s original single cable operation. You know the design: Four bolts tighten against the tree trunk to stabilize it, and the bolts can thread in to grip a tree with a diameter as little as a 3½ inches.

Because it has the capacity to hold a 12-foot tree, the screws on the Cinco don’t extend far enough to grip a tree with a trunk diameter less than 3½ inches (which, in our test, was about a 6-foot-8 tree). I tested both of these Christmas tree stands and found that they’re each well-crafted products that are built to last—the Jack-Post steel model has a lifetime warranty, while the Krinner model offers a five-year backing. White icicle lights give your walls a wintery feel whilst warm LED lights are just right to add a cosy vibe.Both are more expensive than the Tree Genie XXL and will have a more limited appeal, due to their looks. I’m not sure why the manufacturers don’t just include a secure locking mechanism with the product itself. He lives in a very demanding 250-year-old farmhouse and spent four years gutting and rebuilding his previous home.

With matching gold colour metal screws to hold the tree in place, it measures 40cm in diameter and is 16cm tall. But 2½ gallons is plenty large: A tree of roughly 6 to 8 feet in height has a trunk diameter of about 4 to 6 inches, and will usually take in 1½ gallons or less per day. I simply unlocked the pedal, lifted it to release the “claws,” and inserted the tree trunk directly over the spike at the center of the basin. Once the screws are fully tightened, and it is securely in place, fill the stand with water, which will weigh it down further.

In recent years, we’ve seen a number of Krinner impersonators show up, like the Northlight Green Metal Foot Pedal Christmas Tree Stand and the Blissun Christmas Tree Stand. If you’ve opted for a real tree instead of an artificial one, and you want to avoid that seasonal struggle, the Krinner Tree Genie XXL is the best stand available. Most of these problems seem to be happening between seasons, so if you’re taking a used stand out of storage, fill it once on your driveway or sidewalk and watch for a leak before you set it up indoors. Your tree becomes the centrepiece of any room during the festive period so it's important to make sure it's supported, and safe around your curious little ones and all your impressed guests who might want to take a closer look.

Easy to decorate and even easier to maintain, the pot-grown tree is a brilliant way to bring a festive feeling to your garden. If you want to set up a tree on your porch or some other area where a tree skirt isn’t practical, it will still look nice. If you want your Christmas tree to roll around your house, looking like an office chair, the TreeKeeper Heavy-Duty Metal Rolling Christmas Tree Stand is one to think about. Of course, it's not exactly an exciting festive purchase to make, but if you want your day to go off without a hitch, it might be one of the most important to ensure your Christmas tree looks its best for the big moment.Prior to that, she was a reporter covering the consumer electronics and computing industries at CNET and GigaOm. I tested the XXL, recommended for trees up to 18 pounds and 12 feet tall with a trunk diameter of up to 7 inches. The Cinco is designed for a big tree (up to about 12 feet), so if you’re looking for a stand to hold a smaller tree (roughly 7 feet or less), we recommend downsizing to the Cinco C-148E (which is the same stand, just smaller).