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

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It comes in different sizes to secure all sizes of trees, plus there's an automatic water level indicator which shows you how much liquid your tree has. Our gauge maxed out at 50 Newtons, which anyone with a physics background can tell you is not a lot of force—but, in most cases it was enough to tip over our test trees and not far beyond what you’d cause with an accidental bump into the tree. The other major complaint is a loss of tension in the ratchet and claw mechanism, which can allow a tree to topple over.

The patented safety belt with its step by step ratchet mechanism provides additional safety when readjusting, so that the tree will not fall over. Debi liked that the Krinner was “very solid” but said that the 18-pound weight made it, “a bit cumbersome” moving it up and down the stairs when taking it out and putting it away for the season.To make sure we are still recommending the best products for your needs, we recently reviewed this story to make sure it is still accurate and that we stand by what we wrote. We are committed to offering the best value to our members, with a satisfaction guarantee on both your membership and merchandise. 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. When the holiday season is finished, wash the interior of the basin with mild detergent and dry completely before putting in storage. With matching gold colour metal screws to hold the tree in place, it measures 40cm in diameter and is 16cm tall.

The outer plastic construction holds one litre of water, to keep your tree hydrated and healthy, essential for glossy green needles. Last, this stand is quite large; if you’re planning on getting a smaller tree, you can step down to the Cinco C-148E. The Krinner grips the tree trunk with five claws that you tighten by stepping on a ratcheting foot pedal, instead of turning a set of bolts into the bottom of the tree trunk, like nearly every other tree stand. HEARTBREAK Love Island's Kaz in tears as ex Tyler goes on a date with another islander What to look for in a Christmas tree stand?

Though this is rare, it does happen—according to the National Fire Protection Association, between 2009 and 2013, Christmas trees were the source of an average of 210 home fires each year. Just place your tree in the open stand and pump the foot pedal until the claws firmly hold the trunk. The Holiday Time Christmas Tree Stand is inexpensive but looks flimsy and also supports the tree with simple bolts. 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.

We purchased the Krinner Christmas Tree Genie so our expert reviewer could put it to the test at her home. The opening to the basin on this tree stand itself is fairly narrow, but the indicator, located on the opposite side of the tree stand from the foot pump, tells you when to refill with water and when to stop filling, eliminating the need to peer into the basin. With its innovative foot pump, which allows you to crank the claws firmly around the trunk without using your hands, the Krinner Christmas Tree Genie eliminates the dicey, under-the-tree, bolt-tightening dance we all dread. 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. litre plastic water tank to keep your tree upright and looking its best for the festive month, and secure it with the three clasps.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.