All About Spray Heads In Our Plano Sprinkler Repair Service Area
Specializing in residential Plano sprinkler repair, the most common type of sprinkler head that Pearson Sprinkler Company uses and encounters is spray heads. Spray heads are ubiquitous in residential and small commercial properties as they are great for areas enclosed by borders and where the landscaping would hinder the use of larger rotary heads. Spray heads are designed to supply a continuous stream of waterin a fixed pattern. Water is distributed quickly with the average application of one to three inches, and spray distance varying between five and 22 feet.
The plastic pop-up spray head is the most common spray head. Pop-up heights range from two to 12 inches. Four-inch pop-ups are the most popular as the current standard for mowing height in lawn areas is about three inches. Most pop-up spray heads are spring loaded. As a result, the water pressure pops the head up and a retraction spring seats the head when the water flow is shut off. Pop-up spray heads are installed at ground level or slightly lower during Plano sprinkler repair. If the pop-up spray head is installed too high, it could be damaged by lawn equipment. If the pop-up spray head is installed too low, it will be unable to clear the lawn and water properly.
A stationary shrub spray head is another type of spray head frequently used during Plano sprinkler repair. These heads use the same spray design as pop-ups, they just dont pop up. Shrub spray heads are designed to be mounted on a riser in the shrub beds. Shrub risers can be barely above ground or mounted high enough to clear the shrubs. Shrub risers are most commonly located against walls or higher borders.
Pop-up spray heads and shrub spray heads can be adapted with different spray nozzles to create spray patterns that vary from 90 to 360. The most common spray patters include full circle (360), three quarter (270), two thirds (240), half circle (180), one third (120), and quarter circle (90). The location of the spray head will dictate the type of spray nozzle that is used. The goal is to not spray water onto buildings, windows, patios, or impervious surfaces. A sprinkler head located in the corner of a property should be equipped with a 90 spray nozzle, whereas a sprinkler lead located in the middle of the lawn should be equipped with a 360 spray nozzle. A 180 spray nozzle would be ideal for a spray head located along a fence, and a 270 spray nozzle would be favored for a sprinkler head located at the corner of a building.
The plastic pop-up spray head is the most common spray head. Pop-up heights range from two to 12 inches. Four-inch pop-ups are the most popular as the current standard for mowing height in lawn areas is about three inches. Most pop-up spray heads are spring loaded. As a result, the water pressure pops the head up and a retraction spring seats the head when the water flow is shut off. Pop-up spray heads are installed at ground level or slightly lower during Plano sprinkler repair. If the pop-up spray head is installed too high, it could be damaged by lawn equipment. If the pop-up spray head is installed too low, it will be unable to clear the lawn and water properly.
A stationary shrub spray head is another type of spray head frequently used during Plano sprinkler repair. These heads use the same spray design as pop-ups, they just dont pop up. Shrub spray heads are designed to be mounted on a riser in the shrub beds. Shrub risers can be barely above ground or mounted high enough to clear the shrubs. Shrub risers are most commonly located against walls or higher borders.
Pop-up spray heads and shrub spray heads can be adapted with different spray nozzles to create spray patterns that vary from 90 to 360. The most common spray patters include full circle (360), three quarter (270), two thirds (240), half circle (180), one third (120), and quarter circle (90). The location of the spray head will dictate the type of spray nozzle that is used. The goal is to not spray water onto buildings, windows, patios, or impervious surfaces. A sprinkler head located in the corner of a property should be equipped with a 90 spray nozzle, whereas a sprinkler lead located in the middle of the lawn should be equipped with a 360 spray nozzle. A 180 spray nozzle would be ideal for a spray head located along a fence, and a 270 spray nozzle would be favored for a sprinkler head located at the corner of a building.