Shopping for a replacement head can get confusing fast. Is it a pop-up, a rotary nozzle, or a rotor? Here’s the useful distinction: “pop-up” tells you that the sprinkler rises from the ground. “Rotary” tells you how it sends out water.
The three types you’ll commonly see
- Fixed spray: a stationary fan pattern, often fitted to a pop-up spray body.
- Rotary nozzle: rotating streams, often installed on a compatible spray body.
- Gear-driven rotor: a rotating sprinkler commonly used where a longer throw is appropriate.
Match the head to the zone
Before choosing a replacement, check the available pressure and flow, the distance it needs to cover, and how quickly it delivers water. Heads that water at different rates can leave one part of a zone soaked while another stays dry. Changing a nozzle may also mean changing the schedule.
Which is most efficient?
The useful choice is the one that waters your space evenly at a rate the soil can handle. Even a well-designed nozzle won’t solve a leak, low pressure, or heads spaced too far apart.
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Call (385) 226-5764 or text us. Send a photo of the head and tell us what’s wrong. We’ll help you check the setup and discuss a suitable repair.