Orbit manufactures the Saturn line of gear-drive rotary sprinkler heads, and the newest model, the Saturn IV, comes with a special adjustment key — adjust the previous Saturn models with a flat-head screwdriver. To adjust the arc, first turn the green turret on the top of the head all t...
Each sprinkler system zone runs all of its heads at the same time. If you have too many heads in a zone, they will not get adequate pressure, so their spray pattern and distance are shortened. You must know your water pressure and flow rate to determine how many heads you can run per...
Before planting new turf from seed, check your sprinkler system.Adjust sprinkler heads, ensure nozzles are not clogged,repair or replace broken sprinklers, and ensure even water application across the lawn. Choose a mist or an oscillating sprinkler. They are better suited for watering seeded areas...
The sprinkler heads will do nothing at first, then they'll gurgle for a bit, then they'll loudly spit water and air, and finally they'll spray smoothly with water only. Watch the spray of each head to make sure the spray strength and pattern are correct. If any sprinkler pattern or ...
Spray-type sprinklers are the type of sprinkler that spray a fixed water pattern similar to how a shower head works. Rotor-type sprinklers use a rotating stream (or multiple streams) of water to apply the water to the ground. Spray-type sprinklers (also called “spray heads” and “sprays...
In the bustling city of Omaha, commercial establishments rely on efficient and reliable lawn sprinkler systems to maintain lush, green lawns.
If you're planning to rent a dethatcher, mark any shallow irrigation lines, sprinkler heads, or buried utility lines before starting. This is no time for surprises! Ask the rental agency to adjust the spacing and cutting depth for your grass type. The blades should be set to cut no deep...
head-to-head spacing".This means that the water from one sprinkler must spray all the way to the next sprinkler in all directions- to the right, left and also to the head across from it. This is very important, spacing the sprinkler heads too far apart is one of the most common ...
bluegrass and fescue need around 1 inch of water weekly, including rain. To measure this, perform a simple irrigation audit by placing various containers, like tuna cans, across your lawn zones. Run your irrigation or sprinkler until these containers collect about an inch of water, adjusting as...
Every few days, you’ll want to add some of this solution, but avoid just dumping it in one place. Use a watering can with a sprinkler head instead. The idea behind the mix is that the yeast from the beer will digest some brown materials. The ammonia is rich in nitrogen, and the ...