Overview of the spray nozzles available on the market
This blog post gives an overview of the sprinkler nozzels available on the market, also known as spray nozzles or sprayers. Sprayers release the water like a shower head in a torrent in all [...]
Rain, soil moisture and other sensors
Sensors give you the ability to dynamically adjust irrigation to local conditions. On the one hand, this allows irrigation to be perfectly tailored to the requirements of the lawn and plants, and on the [...]
Irrigation computer for valve control
This article is about irrigation computers for controlling solenoid valves. The most important models available on the market are presented and explained what distinguishes them from one another and what criteria to look out [...]
Solenoid valves for garden irrigation – which ones are there and how do they differ?
In this blog post you will find an overview of the solenoid valves available on the irrigation market and their performance data. You will also find out which functionalities are important for you as [...]
How a water socket works and how it can be used
The term water socket is a word coined by the irrgiation company Gardena. Other manufacturers sell similar products under the names "water hydrant", "hydrant well", "quick coupling valve" or as a special kind of valve [...]
Overview of the most important sprinklers including performance data
In order to choose the right sprinkler, knowledge of the properties and performance data of the sprinklers available on the market is necessary. This can be found mostly on the manufacturer's websites or sometimes [...]
How swing joints work and how they can be used
Swing joints simplify the connection of sprinklers to the irrigation pipeline. Instead of being connected directly to the pipeline, the sprinkler is connected to the pipeline via an intermediate piece, the swing joint. The [...]
Overview of the most important suppliers on the irrigation market (Hunter, Rain Bird, Toro, Gardena/Orbit)
As a consumer, you are spoiled for choice between a number of irrigation system suppliers. This blog post answers the most important players in the irrigation market, introduces the companies and gives an overview [...]