OVERVIEW. These low volume sprinkler heads are ideal for watering flowers and shrubs. This includes an adjustment knob to vary spray distances from 5 ft to 10 ft.

How far do micro sprinklers spray?

OVERVIEW. These low volume sprinkler heads are ideal for watering flowers and shrubs. This includes an adjustment knob to vary spray distances from 5 ft to 10 ft.

What is micro spray irrigation?

Micro irrigation, also called drip irrigation or low-volume irrigation, delivers water directly to the root zone of the plant. There are many parts to a typical drip system, but a Micro irrigation system offers users the most value, including better control and water savings.

What size are sprinkler nozzles?

Most professionals use 4″ pop-up sprinklers in lawn areas, and 6″ or 12″ pop-ups in shrub areas.

When would you use a micro sprinkler?

Like drip emitters, micro-sprinklers operate at low pressure, but designed for areas where drip irrigation is not advisable or practical for the need to keep plant foliage constantly moist or when overhead watering is required.

Which is better drip or spray irrigation?

In general, spray irrigation systems are better for covering larger areas. Typically these areas are home to plants that do not have very precise water requirements. Drip irrigation, on the other hand, tends to be more precise in administering particular quantities of water over a given period of time.

What are the types of micro-irrigation?

Types of Micro Irrigations System

  • Sprinkler Irrigation. Sprinkler Irrigation is a system or a device that delivers water for irrigation.
  • Drip Irrigation. In Drip Irrigation, Emitters directly deliver water to the plant root into the soil.
  • Spray Irrigation.
  • Subsurface Irrigation.
  • Bubbler Irrigation.

How do I choose sprinkler nozzles?

It is important when planning your sprinkler system to keep in mind that the distance between each rotary head should be less than the PSI supplied to each rotary head. For example: you wish to install a rotary head every 35 ft. This means that you will need at least 36 PSI supplied at each rotary head.