Pop-ups are the ultimate in water delivery systems for your lawn and garden. They offer great usability while being concealed when not in use and are specifically designed as part of a system to offer maximum water efficiency. pop-up sprinkler systems are ideal for many different types of gardens. They can be used to water grass areas to flower beds and borders too.
Pop-up sprinklers are designed to distribute water evenly over lawn surfaces. The spray mimics a soaking rain. Pop-ups normally have 15mm inlet threads and come with variable arc nozzles or fixed spray nozzles. Both have various throw characteristics. Pop-ups should be placed evenly apart with the spray reaching from the head of one sprinkler, to the head of the next sprinkler. This ensures full coverage and no dry spots.
Selecting the most suitable pop-up sprinkler
The ‘Pope Master’ pop-up is a reliable, basic “fixed arc” sprinkler that delivers water in approximately a 3.5 metre radius. The arc settings are available in 90°, 180°, 270° or a full 360°, meaning these sprinklers are ideal for ‘regular shaped lawns.
The ‘Pope Professional’ range is a medium duty fixed arc offering, available in a discreet brown colour.
The ‘Pope Precision’ range offers an extra level of flexibility with its variable arc nozzle and two pop-up heights.
For proper coverage, space your sprinklers so that the watering patterns overlap. Sprinklers must always be spaced at distances equivalent to their radius of throw. For example, if your sprinkler has a radius of 2 metres you should place your sprinklers two metres apart, so that the edge of the “throw” touches the head of the next sprinkler.
Your flow rate will determine the total number of pop-up sprinklers you can use at any one time.
Different pop-up sprinklers will have their own flow rate.
PLEASE NOTE: Measure the flow at peak water usage. If using a tap timer or pressure reducer, measure the flow with these devices fitted.
If you do not want to install solenoid valves to separate your zones, you can use manual inline taps. These will allow you to get the required pressure to operate your required number of pop-ups.
WARNING: When pipes are damaged, back flow occurs polluting household water. Please contact your local water authority for advise on installing an approved back flow prevention device.
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