How to choose a hose attachment
When choosing a nozzle for a hose, important criteria are not only its price, but also technical characteristics, capabilities and type.
Irrigation type
If large areas are to be watered, it is better to choose an irrigation system for domestic use. Having placed the sprayers in the right places, you just need to turn it on in time.
The system can be fully automatic if additional equipment is installed: a time switch, a humidity indicator, etc. However, it is not cheap, and the water consumption is much higher.
Therefore, in a small area, manual watering is optimal, which is most often carried out using a hose and a pistol nozzle. Easy to put on and take off, this device adjusts the pressure and the type of jet.
Nozzle material
In addition to the type of nozzle, the material from which it is made is also important. Typically, it consists of a spray gun and a handle. Some models can be completely made of metal, others are made of plastic, but more often the handle is plastic and the spray arm is metal.
Tips that are made entirely of plastic are less reliable and may start leaking after a few months of use
Therefore, when choosing them, you need to pay attention to the quality of the products so that they have all the details securely fixed.
Specifications
There are some technical aspects to consider when choosing a nozzle. Firstly, it must be designed for the pressure of the domestic water supply system, and even better - to significantly block it. Indeed, the strength of the structure depends on this.
Secondly, the nozzle must match the diameter of the hose, so that later you do not have to look for adapters and connectors.
Thirdly, it is desirable that the device has several operating modes so that it can be configured for specific purposes: watering plants, washing walls, paths or equipment, etc. You also need to take into account the distance and width of the irrigation strip, because it depends on how long the hose will have to buy.
Responsible manufacturers indicate all these technical characteristics in the accompanying documents for the nozzle.
Irrigation hose nozzle - its benefits
The nozzles for the garden hose have several insert options inside their design. It is they who regulate the power of the water flow. If you twist the tip, then these bars move inside, creating a new type of jet each time. Some models have up to 7 positions of rotation - accordingly, there will be 7 options for water supply. You can arrange a gentle rain for the growing greenery, or you can quickly water the garden trees with a powerful stream. The simplest devices only have one position.
You will feel the advantages of such products from the very first use:
- Strength. In the manufacture of quality nozzles, ABS plastic, known for its high mechanical properties, and brass, which is not subject to corrosive processes, are used. Plastic parts are subject to mandatory processing at high temperatures, which guarantees their durability in the future. Such attachments will serve for a very long time.
- Solving several tasks. In addition to simple watering, the nozzle can be used to fertilize the soil with chemicals. The kit comes with several additional filters, and they can be changed. The filter will prevent large pieces of fertilizer that may be in the solution from entering the soil.
- Ease of use.The nozzle for the irrigation hose has special rubberized pads. Even with the strongest flow of water, the hose will not slip out of the palms.
Assortment and other nuances
The number of attachments includes:
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adapters;
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branching details;
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connectors;
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couplings;
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nipples;
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sprinkler nozzles;
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sprinklers.
Rotating components are often purchased for systematic watering. In addition to them, hand spray guns are taken
When buying, you should pay attention to the accompanying documents. Conscientious manufacturers indicate in them real information about the pressure, pressure, length of the stream
It is also advisable to familiarize yourself with the reviews of specific models in advance in order to understand whether you made the right choice. Now let's see what kinds of accessories manufacturers can offer.
Nozzles-nozzles, changing the irrigation mode, can operate in manual and automatic modes. The second option is needed if the device is started with a button or a hook. The latch will eliminate the need to constantly press on these parts.
As for sprinklers, it is definitely worth giving preference to models that can block some of the nozzles. Thanks to this option, the irrigation regime can be optimally adjusted.
The list of modes that the attachments have deserves special attention. There shouldn't be too many of them. It is worth focusing only on those functions that are really needed. For example, there is almost always a need for a directed jet of liquid and for a gentle spraying. The first function allows you to wash walls, walkways. The second ensures safe watering of fragile flowers.
Automatic irrigation nozzles must always adjust the irrigation angle. If it does not change, some of the plants will remain dry. Therefore, the angle of direction of the jet is selected for each specific area.
When choosing watering cans, sprinklers and sprayers, you need to consider:
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distance of the irrigation strip;
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its width;
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the area of the covered area.
These parameters can be used to determine how long the hose will be needed, as well as how many accessories should be installed.
A very important characteristic of any irrigation system is the pressure it creates. The nozzle should be designed for the same pressure as the domestic water supply, and ideally it should overlap with a margin. The transferred pressure is directly related to the strength of the structure.
The best materials for the sprinkler heads are ABS plastic and brass. Other options are not worth considering.
On the garden plot, it is imperative to use filters for coarse water purification.
If you plan to wash your car or motorcycle, you can install a foam lance. But it is better to abandon such an idea, because even in the best garden plumbing, the pressure is not large enough. It is more correct in such cases to use a full-fledged high-pressure car wash.
When choosing connectors, you need to carefully look at which adapter they can connect to. There are three types of adapters:
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for connection with a sprinkler;
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for connection with a tap;
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for connection with a watering gun.
The nozzles for filling buckets are selected, first of all, according to their power. But auxiliary options (such as precise jet delivery, split flow or long throw distance) are not needed.
As for the nozzles for spiral hoses, their selection is very simple. These sleeves are compatible with a wide variety of accessories.
Regardless of the function of a garden hose, it must be equipped with holders. The fixing device is designed to exclude the twisting of the sleeve under the pressure of water. The holders are used in both manual and automatic systems.
It all works very simply - the hose is attached with a clamp to a peg driven into the ground. If you need to fix the sleeve to the wall, use steel brackets. Holders (clamps) can be plastic or made of steel.
An overview of the adjustable nozzle for the irrigation hose in the video below.
How to simplify watering in large stands?
With large areas of garden crops and numerous green spaces, the time for watering of this scale also increases. It is unprofitable to spend constantly days in endless irrigation of the site with simple tools. In such cases, it is recommended to create a drip irrigation system, as well as use nozzles. In addition to the usual nozzles, pistol nozzles and spray nozzles (from 0.8 to 10 liters) are very popular among amateur gardeners. In addition to everything, a variety of hose connectors and adapters and hose fixing devices are available.
All of these additional parts are made of impact-resistant plastic and provide significant efficiency when working in large stands. You no longer need to clamp the hose yourself to achieve an even and wide spray. Watering takes place in the form of gentle irrigation of a large area, adjusted to the required range. And all this is automatic!
Conclusion
These are the most famous and popular models of hose nozzles. However, the assortment is replenished every year, manufacturers offer more and more new opportunities. This means that in 2020, these models may no longer be on the list of the best. As for irrigation ditch type nozzles, they are not included in the list of the best nozzles, because they cannot be used for all crops due to their characteristics. The gardener himself must decide how much such sprayers are necessary for him, given what exactly is grown in the summer cottage and what are the rules for caring for plants.
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