Irrigation Guides

Practical guidance for choosing compatible controllers, valves, rotors, spray bodies, nozzles, and fittings.

How to Choose an Irrigation Rotor: Radius, Arc, Pressure & Inlet Size
How to Choose an Irrigation Rotor: Radius, Arc, Pressure & Inlet Size
Choosing an irrigation rotor starts with the area you need to cover, but maximum radius should not be the only specification you compare. A rotor also needs to match the... Read guide
Rotors vs Spray Heads: Which Irrigation Type Should You Use?
Rotors vs Spray Heads: Which Irrigation Type Should You Use?
Rotors and spray heads both distribute water across landscaped areas, but they do it in different ways. A spray head uses a stationary spray pattern created by a nozzle. A... Read guide
Spray Body Buying Guide: Pop-Up Height, Check Valves & Nozzle Compatibility
Spray Body Buying Guide: Pop-Up Height, Check Valves & Nozzle Compatibility
A spray body is the part of a pop-up irrigation sprinkler that sits below ground and raises the nozzle when the zone is pressurized. It may look like a simple... Read guide
Fixed vs Adjustable Spray Nozzles: Radius, Arc & Matching a Zone
Fixed vs Adjustable Spray Nozzles: Radius, Arc & Matching a Zone
Choosing between a fixed-pattern spray nozzle and an adjustable-arc spray nozzle is mainly a question of geometry. If the irrigated area has predictable corners and straight boundaries, a fixed quarter-,... Read guide
Irrigation Valve Buying Guide: Size, Thread, Flow Control & Solenoid Type
Irrigation Valve Buying Guide: Size, Thread, Flow Control & Solenoid Type
Choosing an irrigation valve requires more than matching the pipe diameter. Two valves described as “1 inch” can differ in thread standard, operating pressure, flow range, body configuration, solenoid type... Read guide
How to Choose an Irrigation Controller: Stations, Power & Connectivity
How to Choose an Irrigation Controller: Stations, Power & Connectivity
How to Choose an Irrigation Controller Choosing an irrigation controller starts with a few practical questions: How many zones need to be controlled? Is mains power available? Will the controller... Read guide
Hunter PGP vs Rain Bird 5000: Which Rotor Should You Choose?
Hunter PGP vs Rain Bird 5000: Which Rotor Should You Choose?
The Hunter PGP and Rain Bird 5000 are closely matched gear-driven rotors for medium-to-large turf areas, but they are not identical. The Hunter PGP-ADJ has a slightly broader published radius and... Read guide