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Important Considerations When Choosing a Sprinkler

Growing up in the Midwest, there was only one metric by which I measured lawn sprinklers: how fun is the water spray to jump through? It turns out that lawn sprinklers are actually to water lawns, though, so you might want to look at other characteristics besides the "fun factor" (although I wouldn't discount it completely; nothing beats a cold splash of water on a hot summer day!).

Below are some important things to consider when picking out the perfect sprinkler for your landscape.

Your Yard

This is the starting point for choosing a sprinkler.

• How large is the area that needs to be watered? Ideally, you'd choose a sprinkler that can water the entire area, or can cover it with only a few moves.
• What shape is the area (or areas)? There are different sprinklers for square/rectangular, round and pie-shaped areas.
• Are there any nearby structures or areas that shouldn't get wet? If so, you'll want a sprinkler that's highly adjustable so you can easily direct water to only the areas you want.
• How often do you water your lawn and/or plants? The more often you water, the more important convenience features and ease of use become.
• How much water is needed for the areas you'll be irrigating? Be sure the sprinkler you choose puts out enough water to thoroughly irrigate the area.
• What is the water pressure at the outdoor spigot(s) you'll be connecting to? Not all sprinklers work well at lower water pressures.

Water pressure can affect how well a sprinkler works - and even whether it works at all. If you have low pressure, choose a sprinkler specifically designed and/or tested to work at low pressure.

Materials

What is the sprinkler made of? If it's metal it will be more likely to last, but it will be heavier and thus harder to move (although, realistically, no sprinkler is going to be too heavy to move easily).

Note especially the connection points to the hose and the moving parts – ideally, these should be metal.

Also look at the nozzles; on an oscillating sprinkler, these should either be metal (with an included nozzle needle to unclog them when needed) or a flexible material (which you can unclog simply by rubbing them with your hand).

Convenience

Where is the flow control? Is there an on/off switch? Will you get soaked trying to reach it?

Coverage Shape and Area

How large an area does the sprinkler water? Will you have to move it many times to ensure your entire yard is watered? What is the shape of the area it covers? Can you daisy chain (link) several sprinklers together to enlarge the coverage area?

Coverage Consistency

Does the sprinkler emit the same amount of water across the entire area, or will some spots get more water than others?

Adjustability

Some basic oscillating sprinklers are pretty simple – turn the water on and it moves back and forth in a set pattern without any adjustments. Others are more complex, with knobs, dials and/or levers to control the width, length, and flow of water. Check how easy and intuitive the controls are to use (for example, impact sprinklers are notoriously difficult to adjust without some practice first), and whether or not they actually make a noticeable difference. Depending on your yard, you may not need a high level of adjustability.

Stability

A sprinkler should sit flat on the ground (if it has a sled base) or be perfectly vertical (if it's on a stake). Plus, it should stay put while in operation. Generally, sprinklers with a wider and/or heavier base will be more stable.

Hose End Coupling

Make sure the connector between the sprinkler and hose is easy to grasp and not slippery. Larger couplings with knobs or a non-slip surface are generally easier to use. There should be a washer inside the connector, as well as a sieve or strainer to keep out debris that could clog the nozzles.

The threads on metal couplings are less likely to strip (so leaks are less likely) and will last longer, although most sprinklers have plastic couplings.

And look for a connector that swivels when connected to the hose; this will help the sprinkler lay flat without having to "fight" with the hose.

This oscillating sprinkler has a large grip with knobs, a metal connector, washer, and strainer.

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