Impact Sprinkler – 1/2”

An impact sprinkler is a type of irrigation sprinkler which uses a sprinkler head to force out water in a circular manner. The impact sprinkler has a motor and head which works after receiving a rush of water.

The impact sprinkler can be also be explained as a type of rain gun sprinkler because it rotates around. Some impact sprinklers can rotate in a 360 degree manner.

The impact sprinkler can be used to irrigate various types of crops. It can be used to irrigate pepper, tomato, watermelon, oranges, grasses and fodders etc.

The impact sprinkler has a long spray radius and can be used for large acreages.

Specifications of the impact sprinkler

The following are the specifications of this impact sprinkler:

• Impact sprinkler
• 1/2” male thread
• Working pressure: 1.0-3.0 bar
• Flow rate: 80-270L/H
• Spray radius: 4.25-7.50m

How to Install an impact sprinkler

To install an impact sprinkler, the following has to be done:

• Connect the mainline and submain pipe or hose to the water source. The water source may be a borehole, well or river.
• Ensure you have a reservoir connected to the water source.
• Get a water pump connected to power.
• Install the impact sprinklers on the submain line or the laterals.
• Pump water into the irrigation lines and check if the impact sprinklers are working well.

Benefits of using an impact sprinkler

The following are the benefits of using an impact sprinkler for your irrigation system:

• It can be used to wet crops and provide the much needed water to them.
• It enables farmers to grow crops all year round.
• It can be used to apply foliar fertilizers and pesticides.
• It is a low maintenance cost.
• It is relatively cheap.

Crops an Impact Sprinkler can be used for

The impact sprinkler can be used for the following crops:

• Vegetables: Pepper, tomato, cucumber, okra, watermelon, kale, egg plants, garden egg, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower and strawberry etc.
• Broad Acre Crops: Maize, millet, soyabeans, cowpea, groundnut and fonio etc.
• Tree and Fruit Crops: Oil palm, cocoa, orange and cashew etc.

To order or buy an impact sprinkler, please call us on 08066437109.