Impact Sprinklers

Impact sprinklers work by distributing the spray of water in a fashion that emulates a circle. The water stream jets out with one arm of the sprinkler system, which also rotates the system itself. The smaller, compact arm of the sprinkler system distributed water closer to the base of the sprinkler system. Impact sprinklers can attach to the end of your garden hose easily, before being placed into the ground using a spike.

The length of time you run an impact sprinkler depends on the nature of its use. If you are watering a large expanse of lawn on a regular basis, you may need to run the sprinkler for a short amount of time. If you are using an impact sprinkler for the upkeep of an area that is in regular use such as a landscaped park, a bowling green, a cricket field, or a football pitch.

Impact sprinkler models can offer a maximum throw of 12.5m (a coverage of 25m in diameter), allowing you to water very large areas with minimal effort. You can easily manage great distances and expanses of lawn with a professional impact sprinkler, which is why they are very popular among professional gardeners and groundskeepers. Many impact sprinklers are designed to offer different spray patterns or densities, from a fine mist to a heavy stream.

It usually depends on the type of lawn surface you have and the size of the lawn you wish to maintain. Impact sprinklers tend to be more suited to larger areas of the lawn that may be of commercial use, whereas an oscillating sprinkler is more suited to more uniform, compact grass areas. Impact sprinklers are less suitable if you are working with low water pressure, as the nature of the sprinkler requires high water pressure for it to operate properly.

Impact sprinklers are suitable for high-pressure water jets over a large distance. Impact sprinklers are popular for contractors and landscapers for commercial use, due to their wide-ranging spray distances, adjustable capabilities and efficient design.

Tripod sprinklers have extra elevation, allowing for greater reach. Some tripods have an adjustable height, making it easier to fine tune your sprinkler to match your landscaping watering needs. 

Sled-mounted sprinklers are designed for stability and easy movement. The sled base allows for watering on uneven and rough terrain, as it can stabilise the sprinkler for better performance. The sled also makes moving the sprinkler easier.