What is the difference between red and blue Hunter nozzles?
The red nozzles have both higher and lower flow rates than what’s offered in the blue nozzles, but they deliver water very efficiently. The blue nozzles were developed as a result of our customers telling us that they didn’t like the “look” of the spray pattern on the red nozzles.
Are Hunter and Rainbird sprinkler nozzles interchangeable?
Yes, if you know the model of the existing manufacturer’s sprinkler, you can use our Replacement Charts to find the appropriate Hunter pop-up or rotor that will have a similar flow and distance range. Hunter has rotors and sprinklers to fit all applications.
What do the numbers mean on Hunter nozzles?
By referring to the Hunter PGP performance chart you will note the following: • As the nozzle size goes up the flow rate goes up. I.e. the flow rate on a Number 1 nozzle is. AT 206 KPA is 1.8 Litres per Minute (LPM), while a number 6 nozzle at the same pressure (206 KPA) has a flow rate of 7.4 LPM.
What does PGP stand for Hunter?
Rotor Sprinkler
Hunter Industries PGP Gear-Drive Rotor Sprinkler with 3-Gallon Per Minute Nozzle-PGP-ADJ – The Home Depot.
Which is better hunter or Rainbird sprinkler heads?
Hunter products are slightly more durable than Rainbird. They can handle a greater PSI which is important when it comes to water pressure, winterization and extreme weather. Sprinkler heads sit in the ground which experience extreme temperatures. Hunter Controllers are way easier to program than Rainbird.
Are Hunter and Rainbird the same?
Rainbird sprinkler systems offer many of the same advantages as Hunter sprinkler systems. The company manufactures a complete line of products and components that are well-built and reliable. The warranty offered through the company is comparable to that of Hunter’s.
How do you adjust Hunter sprinkler distance?
Insert the plastic key end of the Hunter wrench into the adjustment socket . While holding the nozzle turret at the right stop, turn the wrench clockwise. Each full 360° turn of the wrench will increase the arc 90°. Adjust to any arc between 40° and 360°.
Are Hunter sprinkler heads any good?
The Hunter Pro Spray body is a quality sprinkler body, with a good reinforced wiper seal, and a retraction spring. I don’t recommend pop-up heights under 3″ for any sprinklers as they do not lift the nozzle high enough to clear most grass, even when closely mowed.
What’s better Rainbird or Hunter?
What are variable rate fertilizer nozzles for?
The SJ3-VR and SJ7A-VR line of variable rate fertilizer spray tips feature a variable diameter orifice that produces a wide range of flow rates – it’s like having 5-tips in one. This allows for a wider range of ground speeds and/or application rates from a single tip for improved productivity.
What are the adjustable nozzles for Hunter irrigation?
Hunter Pro Adjustable Nozzles cover any angle needed on any landscape with the accuracy of a fixed nozzle. Engineered to emit larger than average water droplets, these nozzles are reliable, accurate, and fully adjustable to any angle from 0° to 360°.
What are the nozzles on a sprinkler system called?
Sprinkler nozzles, also referred to as spray nozzles, are an important, but often overlooked component of well-designed irrigation systems.