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An impact sprinkler head in action Sprinklers spraying water to irrigate vine plants in a vineyard An irrigation sprinkler (also known as a water sprinkler or simply a sprinkler ) is a device used to irrigate (water) agricultural crops, lawns, landscapes, golf courses, and other areas.
A satellite image of circular fields characteristic of center pivot irrigation, Kansas Farmland with circular pivot irrigation. Center-pivot irrigation (sometimes called central pivot irrigation), also called water-wheel and circle irrigation, is a method of crop irrigation in which equipment rotates around a pivot and crops are watered with sprinklers.
They come in a variety of designs and styles, allowing you to adjust the water flow, pattern, and range for efficient irrigation. Some common types of hose-end sprinklers include: Oscillating Sprinklers: These spray water back and forth in a rectangular or square pattern. They are good for covering large, flat areas evenly.
Duty 15021 ColorStorm Turret Sprinkler. The only non-oscillating sprinkler on our list, this Dramm model– and its unique design–is your best bet if you have a small area to water.
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An 8-year-old boy with Down syndrome became a hero after he alerted his 14-year-old sister of a fire in their Colorado home, helping them get out on time before it was engulfed in flames.
Cracker Barrel has apologized after its Waldorf, Maryland, restaurant refused to serve a group of students with special needs last week.. The Lebanon, Tennessee-based restaurant chain said that ...
Water flow from sprinklers, needed to control the fire, is delayed until the air is vented from the sprinklers. In regions using NFPA 13 regulations, the time it takes water to reach the hydraulically remote sprinkler from the time that sprinkler is activated is limited to a maximum of 60 seconds.