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How do I choose a sprinkler head?
Tip: When choosing your sprinkler heads, identify oddly shaped areas and borders as well as sections that may need less water than others (for example, shrubs and trees require less water than grass and flowers).
How do I size a sprinkler head?
The size of a sprinkler is determined by the height of the stem – the part that pops up. The part that stays in the ground is called a canister and should NOT be measured to determine size. Do NOT measure the entire sprinkler, either, meaning the canister and the pop-up.
How do I choose a pop-up sprinkler head?
Calculating the number of pop-ups required Sprinklers must always be spaced at distances equivalent to their radius of throw. For example, if your sprinkler has a radius of 2 metres you should place your sprinklers two metres apart, so that the edge of the “throw” touches the head of the next sprinkler.
What are the different type of sprinkler heads?
There are three basic sprinkler head types– Spray Irrigation Heads and Spray Rotary Sprinkler Heads, Bubbler Irrigation Heads, and Drip or Soaker Systems. Each different sprinkler head will water your plants in the particular way they like.
Which is better hunter or Rainbird?
Hunter products are slightly more durable than Rainbird. They can handle a greater PSI which is important when it comes to water pressure, winterization and extreme weather. Sprinkler heads sit in the ground which experience extreme temperatures. Hunter Controllers are way easier to program than Rainbird.
How high should a sprinkler head be?
The correct height for a sprinkler head is to have the top of sprinkler head just above the soil surface. No more than a quarter of an inch above the ground level. This lowers the tripping hazard, and a lawn mower can go past it without causing any damage.
Are all sprinkler heads the same size?
A replacement sprinkler head doesn’t have to be the same brand as the broken head. But it does have to be the same type: pop-up (stationary, rotor- or gear-driven rotor) or impact. And the new head must also match the inches-per-hour (iph) or gallons-per-minute (gpm) delivery rate of the old head.
How high should sprinkler heads be before sod?
The sprinkler heads should extend about 5/8-inch above the ground before sod is laid and should be level with the sod root base afterward.
How far apart do sprinkler heads need to be?
Sprinkler heads must be a maximum of 12-15 feet apart, depending on the hazard rating of the space (it ranges from Light Hazard to Extra Hazard 1&2), and at least half that distance from the nearest walls (typically 7.5 feet away).
Can you mix different sprinkler heads?
While you can mix different brands in the same zone, don’t mix the type of head because they have different flow rates. Rotor heads, spray heads, matched precipitation etc all throw water at a different rate.
What are the 2 types of sprinkler heads?
Types of Sprinkler Heads for Fire Protection Pendent Fire Sprinkler Head. Upright Fire Sprinkler Head. Sidewall Fire Sprinkler Head. Concealed Fire Sprinkler Head.
What is the most efficient sprinkler head?
The MP Rotator is the most efficient sprinkler nozzle available on the market today. This high efficiency rotating nozzle has been defined as a water-saving device, perfect for retrofitting older systems and great for new installations. The MP Rotator was designed with efficiency and sustainability in mind.
What should I look for in a sprinkler system?
Here’s what you need to know about choosing a lawn sprinkler system that will work well for your landscape and budget.Tips to Make the Most of Your Sprinkler System Utilize weather sensing turn offs. Adjust pressure. Use intervals for poor draining soil. Adjust watering for the season.
Are Hunter sprinkler heads any good?
The Hunter Pro Spray body is a quality sprinkler body, with a good reinforced wiper seal, and a retraction spring. I don’t recommend pop-up heights under 3″ for any sprinklers as they do not lift the nozzle high enough to clear most grass, even when closely mowed.
What is the best brand of sprinkler heads?
Our Top Picks 2.1 Rain Bird Rotor Heads 5000 4-Pack. 2.2 Orbit Voyager II. 2.3 Toro 53816 3-Inch Sprinkler Head. 2.4 Hunter PGP-adj Rotor Sprinkler Heads – 4 Pack. 2.5 K-Rain Pro-S 4″ Professional Pop-Up Sprinkler Head. 2.6 Hunter Industries Hunter Pro 4″ 2.7 Orbit 55201 Pulse XL Sprinkler Head.
Are Hunter sprinkler heads good?
However, Hunter systems consistently outperform the competition — all of it — when it comes to durability. So in this round of “Which Sprinkler System is Better,” Hunter wins — much like the way the Giants took home the championship against the Bills in Super Bowl XXV, 20 to 19.
Should sprinkler heads be flush with ground?
Sprinkler heads should be nearly flush with the ground. In some cases, they need to be at or below the surface level, and in others, the head can be up to three-quarters of an inch above ground level.
Are all sprinkler heads Universal?
An easy way to tell is to look at the sprinkler and buy the opposite of whatever the stem is. Orbit makes both kinds and they’re universal, so they’ll match whichever brand of sprinkler head you have.
How deep do you bury a sprinkler head?
The depth should be around 6-8 inches to give you some room to work. Carefully lift the grass around the sprinkler head and flip it upside down on the lawn. With a small trowel, remove the dirt from around the sprinkler head taking care not to hit the sprinkler line.
Should I put topsoil down before sod?
Adding topsoil is not essential for sod but it will provide some benefits. If you cannot have the topsoil mixed into the existing soil, then do not apply it! A thin layer of topsoil prevents grass plants from rooting deeply.
