Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Impact sprinkler head. An impact sprinkler (sometimes called an impulse sprinkler) is a type of irrigation sprinkler in which the sprinkler head, driven in a circular motion by the force of the outgoing water, pivots on a bearing on top of its threaded attachment nut.
This page was last edited on 28 December 2024, at 14:21 (UTC).; Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License; additional terms may apply.
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 farm owner inspecting an underground micro-irrigation system on a tomato farm in Woodland, California. Micro-irrigation, also called Micro-spray,localized, low-volume, low-flow, or trickle irrigation, is an irrigation method with lower water pressure and flow than a traditional sprinkler system.
Hose-end applications are met in the SunMate product line, including sprinklers, timers, pistols, nozzles and wands. Mist cooling is provided by the ArizonaMist product line for residential or commercial properties, as well as portable personal applications. The professional, or commercial, line of Orbit products are under the name Hydro-Rain.
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.
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.
The majority of automatic fire sprinklers operate individually in a fire. Contrary to motion picture representation, the entire sprinkler system does not activate at the same time, unless the system is a special deluge type. [19] [20] Open orifice sprinklers are only used in water spray systems or deluge sprinklers systems.