What should I put on my Rain Bird sprinkler system?
By Emma Martin
What should I put on my Rain Bird sprinkler system?
All Rain Bird Sprinklers Are Water Lubricated The worst thing that can be done to an impact style sprinkler is to apply a foreign lubricant. This includes oil, WD-40, silicone, Teflon, pipe dope, etc. These foreign lubricants might make the sprinkler work right away, but it will actually cause the sprinkler to wear out faster.
What makes rain bird swing joints so good?
Rain Bird Swing Joints are designed to deliver the performance you expect while saving you money with their superior flow characteristics and excellent structural integrity. Available in a wide range of configurations, Rain Bird® Swing Joints are the perfect complement to our golf series rotors.
How do you install a swing pipe sprinkler?
• If you elect to use Teflon tape, apply it to the spiral barb fitting. Screw the spiral barb fitting into the PVC/poly pipe and the other into the sprinkler head base. Place swing pipe and head in trench and place clean backfill under and around head, compacting soil and leveling the top of the sprinkler head with finish grade.
How does rain bird easy fit system work?
After selecting the right Easy Fit Compression System components, simply assemble the two using little effort. Easily insert any manufacturer’s drip tubing up to .700″ O.D. into the fitting and connect onto the threaded component. Simple. Fast.
How big is a rain bird irrigation swing?
Compare Similar Sprinkler Repair current product Top Rated Brand Rain Bird Rain Bird Orbit Name 1/2 in. Barbed x 1/2 in. MNPT Irrigation 1/2 in. Barb x 1/2 in. Female Pipe Threa 1/2 in. PVC FNPT Coupling 3/4 in. Thread x Hose Nipple Price Ratings (44) (17) (31) (27)
How does a rain bird swing joint adapter work?
Just screw the adapter into the inlet on the ACME case, and then screw the rotor with the adapter onto the NPT or BSP swing joint until it is snug. Available for 1″, 1¼”, and 1½” swing joints, the adapter adds only about 1 3/8″ to the installed height of the rotor, and is rated at the same operating pressures as Rain Bird Swing Joints.
• If you elect to use Teflon tape, apply it to the spiral barb fitting. Screw the spiral barb fitting into the PVC/poly pipe and the other into the sprinkler head base. Place swing pipe and head in trench and place clean backfill under and around head, compacting soil and leveling the top of the sprinkler head with finish grade.
All Rain Bird Sprinklers Are Water Lubricated The worst thing that can be done to an impact style sprinkler is to apply a foreign lubricant. This includes oil, WD-40, silicone, Teflon, pipe dope, etc. These foreign lubricants might make the sprinkler work right away, but it will actually cause the sprinkler to wear out faster.
