What Is a Low Flow Sprinkler Head?
Have you started to see that when your sprinklers are on, they only hit a certain area of your yard, and flood others? Perhaps you have seen water running off your garden before it has had time to be absorbed deep enough into the ground? These are the problems that low flow sprinkler system design heads were made to resolve.
Low flow sprinkler heads do spray less water, however, work for longer, so the water will have a chance to be properly absorbed into the soil. These sprinklers also use less water and do a better job of delivering water. For homeowners, this will mean they save money on water bills, and be more environmentally friendly. So it is a win-win all around.
Rotary Low Flow Sprinkler Heads
There are various different types of low flow sprinkler heads available today, some, like micro-sprinklers and adjustable drip emitters, are very expensive and generally only used in agriculture, however, for homes, rotary nozzles are the best choice. As they spray our water in intricate patterns over a large area, so the water is absorbed quickly and consistently. While they do use lower pressure, they are more powerful than other low-flow sprinkler heads.
Two of the best low flow rotary sprinklers available include:
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Hunter MP Rotator Head: This has a huge range, and it can be adjusted to best water your yard.
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Rain Bird Rotary Nozzles: Though misting is a problem with low flow rotary sprinkler heads, this one prevents it by delivering a stream of water and not a spray. Otherwise, the water will end up evaporating before it has had a chance to hit the soil.
For more details on our sprinkler system design services, please do not hesitate to contact us at this number (817) 754-4260, to make an appointment with TLC Irrigation, we are based in the Joshua, TX area.