Types of lawn sprinklers for a sports field
The following types of lawn sprinklers are primarily recommended for sports fields:
- Circular sprinkler
- Rocker arm sprinkler
- Multi-area sprinkler
- Gearbox sprinkler
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Tips
Each of these four types enables essential 360-degree irrigation. This feature ensures that the sports field is watered all around.
Circular sprinkler
Gardena Premium pulse, circular and sector sprinkler head: large area sprinkler for tripod or pipeline, irrigation of large areas up to 490 m², throw range 5 to max. 12.5 m (8137-20)
EUR 26.05To the product
- ideal for smaller sports fields
- also known as a sector sprinkler
- simply position it in a suitable place on the square
- connect to hose for water supply
- Nozzles on the head usually adjustable (to vary the direction of the water jet)
- In some cases different programs can be set
- The range can usually be regulated via the water pressure
- in some versions, the sector (angle) can be narrowed down
- Stability may be insufficient
- when coupling several sprinklers, double irrigation threatens (damages the lawn)
Rocker arm sprinkler
Cellfast pulsation sprinkler, lawn sprinkler, impulse sprinkler LUX for watering areas up to 530 m², solid metal, circular sprinkler 360 °, 52-160
18.37 EURTo the product
- ideal for golf and soccer fields as well as for large sports fields in general
- also as hammer or Impulse sprinkler known
- achieve extraordinary ranges
- Range and sector can usually be set individually
- by Ground spike or tripod pretty stable
- easy installation (placement on the lawn and connection to hose)
- Recurring beating noises can be annoying over time
- when several sprinklers are coupled there is a risk of double irrigation
Multi-area sprinkler
- ideal for winding sports fields
- often relatively large
- electronic control with battery operation
- Different ranges can be set as required
- mostly fully programmable with regard to range, sector and water volume
- fairly stable due to ground spike
- often not retractable
- Due to electronics, maintenance-intensive and repair-prone as well as expensive
- more complex in terms of installation and use
- Coupling is difficult to implement
Gearbox sprinkler
Rain Bird 5004 plus PL-PC-3.0 Pop-up Sprinkler / Geared Sprinkler with "Flow-Shut-Off" - PROFESSIONAL GARDEN IRRIGATION
14.90 EURTo the product
- suitable for most sports fields
- also as Pop-up sprinkler known
- complex installation (pipes have to be laid underground)
- Barely noticeable outside of operating hours
- Lawn mower comes easily over the cover
- Water pressure automatically lifts the devices out of the ground
- After turning off the tap, sprinklers lower themselves back into the lawn
- Range and sector can usually be set individually
- Extremely stable thanks to the recessed installation with a tripod
- Coupling requires precise planning
- regular maintenance required
Further purchase criteria
Depending on the sports field, certain types of sprinklers are better than others. You should always clarify this aspect first. You can then take a closer look at the following criteria:
- Range
- material
- Foot / base
Range
Gardena Sprinklersystem Multi-area pop-up sprinkler AquaContur automatic: Lawn sprinkler for irrigation of irregularly shaped lawns up to 350 m², 25 - 360 degree irrigation sector (1559-29)
274.00 EURTo the product
One of the most important points when buying a lawn sprinkler for the sports field is that the sprinkler covers the required range.
Tips
Measure needs before ordering a sprinkler.
material
Lawn sprinkler(€ 27.99 at Amazon *) for sports fields should be as robust and durable as possible so that they rarely have to be replaced. That is why we recommend that you buy models made of metal. These are extremely resistant and stable.
In contrast, plastic versions cost less, but also have a shorter life.
If it is only about a small private sports field, you can still go with a clear conscience Lawn sprinkler made of plastic, especially since they are easy to clean and do not rust.
Foot / base
A lot is demanded of a lawn sprinkler for the sports field. In order for it to perform at its best, it should be stable. A ground spike or tripod ensures high stability. A wide and / or heavy structure also contributes to this.