![]() It's designed to do this because the riser is cheaper to replace than the sprinkler body or the other fittings which are either more expensive or more difficult to replace. I made the mistake of trying to push the sprinkler spike into the ground by holding it by the sprinkler body and not the metal spike base. ![]() ![]() Update: The cutoff riser is designed to be weaker than the other components so it breaks easily. The cut section on the left is what will be used to attach the sprinkler head to the base. 3/4" x 6" Polyethylene Cut off Nipple Riser.Since I already had the spikes from the impact sprinkers, to upgrade my impact sprinkler to a rotor I only needed to purchase the following two items: Take a look at the video below to hear how quiet it is in action. The hunter PGP has a radius range of 20' to 46' which matches well with the impact sprinkler. Here is a video of my sprinkler installed and running. By the way, if you already have the sprinkler heads you can also buy the Orbit Zinc Step Spike Base to mount it on.īecause the sprinkler is gear driven and doesn't use the impact from the swing arm to turn the sprinkler the Hunter PGP is considerably quieter than an impact sprinkler All you hear is the sound of the water spray. These sprinklers are meant for in ground installations but I'll be using them above-ground on spike bases. The Hunter PGP Rotor Head is also recognized as one of the better gear driven sprinkler heads out there. I already had these impulse sprinklers so I decided to convert my impact sprinkler to a rotor sprinkler. If you don't already have the impact sprinklers you can just buy the Gilmour Turbine Rotor Sprinkler With Polymer Spike Base and not have to add the rotor head on it. The gear driven rotor sprinklers are a lot quieter than the impact sprinklers. They work very well but they can be loud, even after using my technique to make them quieter so I decided to attach a Hunter PGP Adjustable Rotor Head to the spike base. Blu-Lock® Threaded Tee Blu-Lock® Threaded Tee 15–24 ft.I have a couple of Gilmour Metal Impulse Sprinklers on Zinc Spike Bases. Saturn Gear Drive Sprinkler Saturn Gear Drive Sprinkler 15–24 ft. Blu-Lock® Threaded Tee Blu-Lock® Threaded Tee 15–24 ft. Blu-Lock® Threaded Tee Saturn Gear Drive Sprinkler Blu-Lock® Threaded Tee Saturn Gear Drive Sprinkler 15–24 ft. Recommended Sprinkler System Design Hose Faucet Timer Hose to 1/2" Blu-Lock® Adapter Blu-Lock® Elbow Blu-Lock® Elbow Blu-Lock® Tee 15–24 ft. STEP 6 Cut the Pipe If pressure is below 35 psi, please note that this system may not work as designed. If pressure exceeds 80 psi it is recommended to use a pressure reducer. Connect the timer to the desired faucet and then connect the Hose to ½" Blu-Lock adapter to the timer. STEP 1 STEP 5 Test Your Pressure Connect the Timer Attach the pressure gauge to the desired hose faucet, turn water on to find out how much pressure is available. For instructions in Spanish, visit: Para instrucciones en español, visite: orbitonline. See the enclosed Saturn III, Gear Drive Sprinkler manual for complete instructions on how to adjust the sprinkler head. You can also improve your coverage by moving sprinkler heads, or adjusting the sprinkler with a flat head screw driver. ![]() Complete Sprinkler System Kit STEP 9 Adjust Your Sprinklers Watch each sprinkler head as it rotates to ensure desired coverage.
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