Sprinklers... does one kind work best?

There are many types and brands of sprinklers available. The three basic categories differ in how far and how fast they apply water.

Sprinkler photos courtesy Hunter® Industries.

• Bodies made of high strength, UV resistant plastic (or brass.)
• A variety of nozzles available for head spacing of about 5 to 17 foot radius (in plastic or brass)
• A range of pop-up heights (2", 3", 4", 6", and 12") for lawns, groundcover, or shrubs 
• Nozzles can also be used with adapters at on fixed height risers
• Filter below nozzle keeps out clogging debris while letting water flow through
• Cap seal allows piston to rise and retract with little leakage
• Stainless steel spring causes piston to retract when not in use.

Impact heads and rotors:

• Designed to cover greater distances than spray heads, especially useful in larger lawn or groundcover areas
• Small rotors from 15 to 25 ft. spacing
• Medium rotors from 25 ft. to 45 ft. spacing
• Impact heads - (i.e. traditional brass Rain Bird heads) driven by a spring and lever
• Rotors - driven by water flowing through internal gears

Sprinkler photo courtesy Hunter® Industries.

Bubblers:

• Slow application rate, but more than drip irrigation and less prone to clogging
• Usually at the base of individual plants, one bubbler per shrub, two or more per tree
• Fixed or adjustable rate of flow

Bubblers photo courtesy Hunter® Industries.

The key to effective watering is using the right kind of sprinkler for the situation. 

For consistent coverage, never combine different sprinkler types on the same line.

Questions? Call us.