how do i find out which lawn sprinkler system is best?

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Request for Question Clarification by hummer-ga on 13 Feb 2003 13:36 PST

Hi mamadoc,

For researching purposes, it would be helpful to know where you are located.

Thanks,
hummer

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Clarification of Question by mamadoc-ga on 13 Feb 2003 15:04 PST

I live in central Oklahoma.  I guess what I really need to know is
whether HUNTER products are as good as Rainbird. Thanks, mamadoc

Hi mamadoc,

Both Hunter and Rainbird products are excellent and you can't go wrong
with either. However, it isn't a matter of which is better really, as
most lawn irrigation contractors use the best parts from each.

Bob Vila's How To: Choosing a Sprinkler System for Your Lawn:
"Most contractors don't use only one supplier, but might buy the
controller from Rainbird, the pop-up heads from Hunter and the valves
from Weathermatic.
http://www.bobvila.com/HowTo/index.html?/HowTo/IHouse/YardGarden/SprinklerSystems.html

From Fox Valley Irrigation Guide:
Eagle Tough® Turf Pipes
Hunter® sprinkler
RainBird® valves and controllers
Mini-Clik® II sensor
http://www.foxvalleyirrigation.com/installation_guide.htm

Garden Web: Which sprinkler system to choose????
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/water/msg1009532915924.html

Bayside Landscape: Basic Terms & Definitions:
http://www.baysidelandscape.com/Lawn_Sprinklers/terms.htm

Site Planning:
http://www.chps.net/manual/documents/2002_updates/SitePlan.pdf

Sprinkler Super Store:
http://www.sprinklersuperstore.com/

I hope this helps - if you have any questions or if your request
hasn't been satisfied, please post a clarification before rating my
answer. By clicking on my search link below and browsing all of the
sprinkler sites, you will get a pretty good idea of which
manufacturers of the various parts are chosen by the many lawn
contractors. The Hunter sprinkler and the Rainbird controller seem to
be very popular choices.

Wishing you a weed-free green lawn!
Sincerely,
hummer

Search Strategy:
://www.google.ca/search?num=100&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&as_qdr=all&q=rainbird+hunter+sprinkler+&btnG=Google+Search&meta=

Terms Used:
rainbird
hunter
sprinkler

Thank you so very much!  Your answer is exactly what I needed!

Dear mamadoc,

Thanks for letting me know the good news and for the fine rating.  

Good luck with your project -
hummer

You might want to look at a new system for watering lawns.

"Each AccuRain Watering Head is a "Super" sprinkler, doing the work of
many sprinkler heads or drippers. With a few button pushes, you just
point the stream of water where you want it, tell it how much and how
often and AccuRain does the rest. Changing the system again is as easy
as pushing a button."

One head can handle 2800 sqft and can give different amounts of water
to the lawn, trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables.

www.accurain.com