The Types of Sprinklers You Can Choose From
Choosing the right sprinklers in an important decision for any homeowner. A good sprinkler system will help keep your lawn healthy and prevent water waste. When deciding on the type of a sprinkler you need, make sure you know how big of an area you want to be watered, what shape the area is, and what kind of a soil you have, among other factors. Clay soils absorb water slowly, but retain it for a long time. Sandy soils are faster to absorb water, but it drains quickly as well. Here are some sprinkler types for you to consider.
Portable
There is a multitude of portable sprinkler styles, providing for a wide range of patterns and application rates. This sprinkler is better suited for smaller gardens, as it has to be moved from one place to another by hand. With this type of an irrigation system, you can usually adjust the water pressure by turning the water flow into the hose up or down.
Permanent
An in-ground, permanent sprinkler system is a great solution for the areas with large lawns and dry summers. There are a number of advantages to such systems. You can set a timer to water your lawn at a regular interval or connect the system to the moisture detector to water only when needed. You can also design the sprinkler layout throughout your garden to ensure all areas are evenly covered.
Impact
An impact sprinkler, also called an impulse sprinkler, has a single jet located low above the ground. Resistant to wind and clogging, it irrigates the soil in circular motion. It can be set to work in either a full or partial circle, depending on the location of the sprinkler and the area it is watering. It does not need as high of a flow rate or water pressure, as compared to other sprinkler types. Its uniform distribution of water over a large radius of soil makes it good at imitating the rainfall.
Revolving
Revolving sprinklers can quickly cover a medium-sized lawn or garden with water. They usually have a base with two or three jet arms on top of it. The jets distribute a lot of water, reaching as much as one inch an hour. Because of the large areas it covers and the amount of water it produces, such an irrigation system allows to have fewer sprinkler heads on your lawn, each one highly efficient.
