The red nozzles have both higher and lower flow rates than what’s offered in the blue nozzles, but they deliver water very efficiently. The blue nozzles were developed as a result of our customers telling us that they didn’t like the “look” of the spray pattern on the red nozzles.

What are the different types 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.

How do I choose a sprinkler nozzle?

one will need a nozzle 1/2 the size. (Remember: when you reduce the RADIUS by 1/3 you reduce the AREA by a little more than half.) Avoid using rotors with nozzle flows that are less than 2.5 GPM, except in corners (quarter circle patterns). Flows under 2.5 GPM give very poor coverage due to the tiny water stream.

What size are sprinkler nozzles?

The size of a pop-up sprinkler head ranges from 2 to 20 inches in height and 2-inch models are usually used in hard soil areas where digging is difficult.

What does PGP stand for Hunter sprinkler?

Hunter Industries PGP Gear-Drive Rotor Sprinkler with 3-Gallon Per Minute Nozzle-PGP-ADJ – The Home Depot.

What do the numbers mean on sprinkler nozzles?

The number is the radius in feet and the letter is the pattern of the nozzle, or what fraction of a 360 circle it forms. F is for full circle, TQ for three-quarter circle, H for half circle and Q for quarter circle. Sprinkler nozzles always measure the radius; the distance from the middle to the edge.

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.

Are sprinkler nozzles universal?

Yes, in most cases, you can change your sprinkler head with a different style or brand. You just have to be sure the threading type is the same. Some have female threads while others have male threads. As long as the threads match up, you can get whichever one you like.

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.

What do Hunter nozzle numbers mean?

By referring to the Hunter PGP performance chart you will note the following: • As the nozzle size goes up the flow rate goes up. I.e. the flow rate on a Number 1 nozzle is. AT 206 KPA is 1.8 Litres per Minute (LPM), while a number 6 nozzle at the same pressure (206 KPA) has a flow rate of 7.4 LPM.

What’s better Rainbird or Hunter?

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 do I clean the nozzles?

Soak the removed nozzle into acetone for about 15 minutes to clean out exterior dirt. Use a soft cloth to clean the nozzle. Place a nozzle on a stone and burn it using the torch for about 1 min.

What is an injector nozzle?

The Fuel Injector Nozzle is a part of the ignition system of a diesel engine. It is responsible for firing the right amount of fuel into the ignition chamber. The nozzle is a part of the fuel injector, an electronically controlled valve that is fed with pressurized fuel from the fuel pump.

What is steam nozzle?

Steam out nozzles are for cleaning and making gasfree of vessels, heatexchangers etc. The steam is for displacing the product, normally throug a drain (low points), and the gas through the vents (high points). Probably in this case, the steam out connections are on the shell (vessel) side.

What is a sprinkler nozzle?

Sprinkler Nozzles. The nozzle or spray head is in fact the sprinkler’s part that will define the aspect of the water jet and as well the amount of water that will go through (water flow for example 1.0GPM or 3.0 GPM). The nozzle will determine the elevation, angle, pattern and the distance of the water jet itself.