Choosing Quality Sprinkler Systems

There are a variety of things that go into picking the proper sprinkler systems to water your outdoor spaces. You may even need more than one type of sprinkler system depending upon the desired saturation and the area to be watered. The three most commonly used sprinkler systems are rotor, spray, and drip.

The type of sprinkler system that is most often put in at a residence is the spray sprinkler system. They are the best options when you need to give a lot of water to a small area in a short amount of time. There will be different application rates with different spray sprinkler systems. When choosing a spray sprinkler system you will usually pick between pipe mounted and pop up.

Pop up spray sprinkler will pop out of the ground while in use while the pipe mounted varieties are stationary. Spray sprinkler systems work best on flat areas with absorbent soils.

Rotor head sprinklers are your best option for large areas like rolling lawns, parks, and golf courses. They will usually distribute water slower than spray systems which make them the perfect choice for soils which are not very absorbent. You can find them in single and double spray head types. Both of these types are operated by a rotating gear.

Drip sprinkler systems are the ideal option when you need to give a certain amount of water to specific plants within an area. They consist of hoses or tubes with small hoses attached to them that give small drops of water directly to a plant. The largest benefit you get when using a drip sprinkler is control over where the water is put and there is no big spray disturb your outdoor garden party. They work best for vegetable gardens and special flower beds. You can see that they sprinkler system that is right for you will depend on the needs of your yard. You may need to have more than one type of system installed to meet all the needs in your outdoor spaces.