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PS Ultra Upgrade: Faster Installs, Improved Efficiency with Factory-Installed HE Nozzles

Hunter PS Ultra Sprinkler Bodies are now available with factory-installed Pro High-Efficiency Nozzles — helping contractors install faster while improving coverage and water efficiency. Matched precipitation reduces water waste and callbacks, all in the familiar slim-line design that fits tight spaces. → Shop Hunter PS Ultra HE Sprinkler Bodies What Changed with the PS Ultra […]

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MP Rotator vs Traditional Sprays: Coverage, Wind, and Efficiency

Why Rotators Behave Differently MP rotators throw larger droplets with slower application rates, cutting wind drift and runoff on tight soils. When Sprays Still Win Narrow strips, odd polygons, or very low pressure zones may fit classic sprays better until pressure issues are fixed. Converting a Zone Swap all nozzles together, adjust run times for […]

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Best Smart Irrigation Controllers in 2026: Hunter, Hydrawise, Rain Bird Buying Guide

Choosing the right irrigation controller can save thousands of gallons of water per year while keeping your lawn and landscape looking its best. Whether you are upgrading an existing system or designing a new one, this guide covers everything you need to know about the best smart sprinkler controllers available in 2026. What to Look […]

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Drip Irrigation for Foundation Beds: Design Rules That Prevent Failures

Separate Turf and Plant Zones Mixing rotors with drip on one valve almost always over- or under-waters something. Give foundation plantings their own station with matched precipitation. Emitter Strategy Use pressure-compensating emitters or in-line drip with documented spacing. Add extra emitters as shrubs mature instead of cranking run times. Filtration and Flushing Install a screen […]

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Smart Irrigation ROI: When a WiFi Controller Pays for Itself

Where Savings Come From Weather-based irrigation trims run times on cool, windy, or rainy weeks. Remote access prevents catastrophic runs when homeowners are traveling. Together, those fixes routinely beat fixed timers. Simple Payback Math Multiply outdoor gallons by your marginal water rate, then assume a conservative 20–35% reduction after tuning. Compare that annual dollar savings […]

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Flow Sensors for Irrigation: Catch Leaks Before the Bill Arrives

Why Flow Monitoring Matters A stuck valve or broken lateral can waste thousands of gallons overnight. Flow sensors give controllers real-time data to compare expected versus actual flow per zone. Installation Basics Install on the mainline after the backflow and before the manifold when possible. Keep straight pipe upstream and downstream per manufacturer specs so […]

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Pressure Regulator vs PRV for Irrigation: What to Install Where

Static vs Dynamic Pressure Static pressure is what you measure with no flow. Dynamic pressure is what heads actually see when valves open. Regulators must be sized for worst-case simultaneous flow, not just static readings. Field Regulators for Irrigation Inline or valve-box regulators protect sprays from over-pressure that causes fogging and rapid soil compaction. Install […]

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How to Read a Sprinkler Nozzle Chart: GPM, Radius, and Pressure

What a Nozzle Chart Tells You Nozzle charts list flow (GPM) and radius at a reference pressure—usually 30 or 45 psi. They help you match precipitation across mixed heads so one zone waters evenly. Pressure Changes Everything If your field pressure is higher than the chart baseline, throws and GPM increase; if lower, expect shorter […]

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