Landscape Irrigation - Sprinkler Head
About Sprinkler Heads
Sprinkler Systems
Sprinkler systems used for residential and commercial purposes comprise of many components which all combine together to produce a great sprinkler system. Sprinkler systems can be generated to offer lawns, landscaping and gardens a watering source to ensure healthy growth and maintenance. Homeowners can customize their very own sprinkler system to suit the requirements of their gardens and landscaping size. Sprinkler heads play an important role in a sprinkler system. They are designed in many different ways to throw off water in different sequences chosen by you. When maintained properly sprinkler heads work efficiently and they also create beautiful and beneficial throwing patterns to your gardens.
Types of Sprinkler Heads
There are various different types of sprinkler heads, but to make it simpler they are categorized into 2 main categories. Sprinkler heads are made from 2 important materials which include; metal and plastic. They are both durable and sturdy and they will not be affected by water or weather conditions. They will require little maintenance. Spray Heads
Spray heads are properly known as fixed spray sprinkler heads. They are small shaped sprinkler heads which create a fan shaped water pattern when they throw water. They steadily throw water over the directed area. This type of sprinkler head offers interchangeable heads which offer different throwing patterns such as; full and half circle and they also determine the radius of throwing water. Spray sprinkler heads when used in conjunction with a sprinkler system should be spaced 18 feet apart to ensure that water is not being used in unnecessary ways. Spray sprinkler heads need to be operated with a water pressure of 20 to 30 PSI to ensure a safe and efficient operating mode.
Rotor Heads
Rotor heads describe several different sprinkler heads which all operate by rotating streams of water in back and forth motions over your landscape and gardens. Rotor heads throw water once they are moving back and forth. The water thrown by a rotor head is fierce and fast which makes rotor heads most efficient and predominately used throughout residential sprinkler systems. Rotor sprinkler heads should be spaced between 18 to 45 feet apart. The longer distance is not recommended on smaller properties because it can cause dry patches in certain areas because of the long distance. 20 to 40 PSI water pressure is recommended for rotor heads to work efficiently.
Comparison
Both spray head and rotor heads are used widely across the world today. The only difference between the 2 is that rotor heads need to be spaced out further apart which requires less trenching when installing which equals less hassles. For smaller residential properties spray heads are highly recommended because they work better. Both types of sprinkler heads are inexpensive and can be highly beneficial to the well being of your gardens, landscaping and lawn areas.
Sprinkler Head Body Styles
All sprinkler heads both spray and rotor are made in different ways whether it’s built into the ground or pop up style. Pop up sprinklers are installed into the ground of your gardens or lawns and a small portion of the sprinkler pops up when the system is in use. Built in sprinkler heads sit on a piping tube where they are permanently fixed in this spot. The type of body you choose will depend on your gardens and lawns needs. For example, if your outdoor yard is a high traffic area then you should consider pop up heads therefore they will not be damaged by foot traffic or when you mow the lawns.
