The Intelligent Use of Water:™

Water Efficient System Overview

 Why You Should Install Water-Efficient Products from Rain Bird®
Would you like to reduce your water bill, save water and
still maintain a healthy lawn and garden?
With Rain Bird, it’s easy to do it all. Because Rain Bird offers
the most diverse, durable and water-efficient components
in the industry. By installing a new Rain Bird system or
switching out a few key components from your existing
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system, you can easily save water and maintain a great-
looking lawn and garden.
For current automatic sprinkler owners, significantly reducing
your water usage might be as simple as having a certified
contractor install pressure regulating devices or replace
your current spray nozzles with more water-efficient nozzles.
For homeowners considering a new automatic sprinkler
system, a certified contractor can design and install a
system that provides precise and water-efficient coverage,
using trusted Rain Bird components.
Either way, the cost is minimal compared to the time,
money and water saved by a water-efficient system,
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not to mention the pride and enjoyment that come with
a beautiful lawn and garden.
Read on to discover what makes Rain Bird components
the highest quality, longest lasting and most water-efficient
irrigation products you can buy.
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 Anatomy of a Water Meter
Water-Efficient Automatic
Sprinkler System
The Rain Bird® products and technology
highlighted on these pages are all proven
to help reduce water waste* while still
giving you the beautiful, healthy
landscape you expect from an
automatic sprinkler system.

Sprays
In-Stem Pressure Regulation
By lowering and maintaining the water
pressure at the optimal level, you can
reduce water usage by up to 50 percent.
t 1800-PRS Sprays Controllers
t 1800-SAM-PRS Sprays
and Sensors
High Efficiency Nozzles
Automatic Controllers with
By using Rain Bird’s high efficiency
nozzles, you can cut back on water Water Efficient Features
usage by up to 65 percent. Choose a controller that will enable you
to easily customize a watering schedule
t Rotary Spray Nozzles
based on your landscape’s diverse needs
t U-Series Spray Nozzles and seasonal changes.
t Matched Precipitation Rate t ESP-LX Modular Controller
(MPR) Nozzles
t XPCN Nozzles
t ESP-Modular Controller
t ESP-TM Controller
Landscape Drip
Check Valve Devices t STPi Controller Direct-to-Plant-Root
Prevent water from draining out of Watering Devices
the lowest sprinkler head after the ET-Based Controllers By watering your landscape slowly at the
system has been shut off. Ensure the right amount of water is applied roots, you can eliminate overspray and runoff,
t 1800-SAM Sprays to your landscape. These controllers make resulting in up to 50 percent less water usage
real-time adjustments to your watering compared to sprinkler irrigation.
t 1800-SAM-PRS Sprays schedule using hourly weather data. t Drip Emission Devices
t ET Manager t XF Dripline
t ESP-LX Modular Controller with ET Cartridge t RWS Root Watering Series

Automatic Shut-Off Devices Control Zone Kits

*Due to varying conditions, your actual water savings may be
different. Results may vary depending on site-specific conditions
and installation.
The RSD Series Rain Sensor saves up to 20 percent
in water usage by automatically shutting off your
sprinkler system when it rains.
For easy system conversions, Control Zone
Kits include all the components necessary for
drip irrigation, including valve, filtration and
pressure regulation.

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HOUSE

Rotors
In-Stem Pressure Regulation
By lowering and maintaining the water
pressure at the optimal level, you can
reduce water usage by up to 45 percent.
t 5000/5000 Plus Series Rotors with PRS
t TSJ-PRS Swing Joints

High Efficiency Nozzles

Virtually eliminate water loss due to
evaporation through the superior
distribution uniformity of Rain Curtain™
nozzle technology.
t 3500 and 5000 Series Rotors

Check Valve Devices

Prevent water from draining out of
lowest sprinkler head after the system
has been shut off.
t 3500 and 5000 SAM Series Rotors

Valves
Rain Bird valves filter and regulate
water to keep your automatic
sprinkler system running reliably
with very little maintenance.

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Up to

30%
Water Savings
U-Series Nozzles Rotary Nozzles
Rain Bird® U-Series Nozzles are uniquely Rain Bird® Rotary Nozzles are an easy
designed to provide even coverage solution to meet many of your landscape’s
throughout the spray pattern, ensuring diverse watering needs.
uniform watering, leaving you with
Application:
a beautiful lawn and garden.
Rotary Nozzles are designed to fit on any Rain Bird®
Application: Spray Head and gently distribute water from 13 to 24 feet.

U-Series Nozzles are designed to be used with Outstanding Results:

Rain Bird® 1800® and UNI-Spray™ Series Spray Heads.
t Rotary Nozzles deliver gentle, visually-appealing
Outstanding Results: streams of water at a lower rate allowing the water and
nutrients to penetrate the soil, which helps you maintain
t U-Series Nozzles are available in a variety of spray
a healthy landscape.
patterns to meet your lawn’s diverse watering needs.
t Ideal for slopes and hillsides, Rotary Nozzles’
t U-Series Nozzles deliver a second stream of water
highly-efficient water delivery reduces soil erosion $
close-in around the sprinkler head significantly reducing
and runoff, saving water and money.
brown spots close to the spray head.
t Rotary Nozzles are the perfect solution if you experience
$ t U-Series Nozzles efficiently provide even coverage
low water pressure. They are designed to operate at lower
throughout the spray pattern, which reduces watering
pressure while still delivering precise, even coverage.
times, saving you water and money.

XPCN Nozzle
The XPCN is the most precise low-volume
spray solution for irrigating small areas
with dense plantings.
$ t The pressure compensating flow washer ensures consistent Up to
flow rates regardless of pressure fluctuation or run times,
resulting in up to 65% water savings.
65%
Water Savings
t The nozzle easily adjusts throw distance from 2 ½' to 4',
which makes it ideal for smaller, narrow areas.
t The XPCN Nozzle can be used with all 1800® Series and
UNI-Spray™ Series spray heads, and Xeri-Pop micro sprays.

$ = Key water-saving feature

*Due to varying conditions, your actual water savings may be different. Results may vary depending on site-specific conditions and installation.

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1800®-PRS Series 5000 Plus PRS Series Rotors

Spray Heads
Relax with the knowledge your landscape is
Up to
Rain Bird® 1800 Series Spray being watered by reliable 5000 Plus PRS Series
50%
Water Savings
Heads are installed by more
contractors than all other
Rotors and industry-leading Rain Curtain™
Nozzle Technology.
brands combined.
Application:
Application: Rain Bird® 5000 Plus PRS Series Rotors are ideal for
Smaller grassy areas around sidewalks and driveways; medium to large-size lawns and evenly distribute water
can also be used for watering flower beds or shrubs. from 25 to 50 feet.

Outstanding Results: Outstanding Results:

t The 1800 Series Spray Head with the optional Pressure PRESSURE REGULATING STEM
$ Regulating Stem (PRS) regulates incoming water pressure, The optional Pressure Regulating Stem (PRS) regulates $
eliminating misting or fogging at the top of the spray head, incoming water pressure, eliminating misting or fogging
which can help save water. at the top of the rotor, which can help save water.
t The wiper seal on 1800 Sprays significantly reduces SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION UNIFORMIT Y
the amount of water that may leak out when the sprinkler
The 5000 Plus PRS Series Rotors with
pops back down, saving you water and money.
Rain Curtain™ Technology are engineered
Options: to deliver a uniform spray pattern, giving
you a consistently green lawn throughout.
t 4" 6" and 12" pop-up heights for varying grass or
shrub heights. SUPERIOR WIND RESISTANCE
t Seal-A-Matic™ (SAM) check valves, which The larger water droplets produced by
prevent the pooling of water at the base of Rain Curtain™ technology prevent misting
slopes or hillsides. and airborne evaporation so the right
amount of water is delivered to the right
place, saving you water and money.

SUPERIOR CLOSE-IN WATERING

Gentle close-in watering eliminates dry
spots around the rotor, prevents seed
washout and allows the turf to grow
healthy with no matting or bending.

Options:
t Seal-A-Matic™ (SAM) check valves, which
prevent the pooling of water at the
base of slopes or hillsides.
Up to

45%
Water Savings
$ = Key water-saving feature

*Due to varying conditions, your actual water savings may be different. Results may vary depending on site-specific conditions and installation.

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ESP-Modular Controller ET Manager

Rain Bird® ESP-Modular Controllers are Rain Bird®
simple to program, making it easy to monitor ET Manager works
and adjust watering schedules based on with your irrigation to20%
your landscape’s diverse watering needs. controller to apply Water Savings
50%
water only when
Application:
your landscape needs it, resulting in healthier
The ESP-Modular is an indoor or outdoor controller that can
expand to 13 stations and has three independent programs.
landscapes and significant water savings.

Outstanding Results: Application

t Multiple programs give you the flexibility to accommodate Working with any existing controller, ET Manager makes
the diverse watering needs of different plants and those real-time adjustments to your watering schedule based on
areas of your lawn and garden that get more sun or shade, weather data received from local precision weather stations.
saving you water and money.
Outstanding Results
t Each program can have multiple start times, allowing
t Weather station information feeds directly to ET Manager,
you the flexibility to run programs several times a day for
eliminating programming hassles and ensuring your
shorter lengths of time, helping you maintain a healthier
landscape receives only the moisture it needs.
lawn and garden.
t The modular design makes it easy to expand the
t Hourly weather updates help you maintain an accurate $
watering schedule and a healthier landscape.
controller’s capabilities to 13 stations should the watering
needs of your landscape change in the future. t The ET Manager also gives you the flexibility to interrupt
irrigation based on your local water restrictions or
$ t The seasonal adjust feature allows you to easily increase
individual lifestyle needs.
or decrease watering schedules without re-programming,
so you can easily manage your water budget. t On average, property owners and managers have realized
a 20 – 50% reduction in their water bills after installing
the ET Manager.

Set a
Seasonal
Water
Budget

$ = Key water-saving feature

*Due to varying conditions, your actual water savings may be different. Results may vary depending on site-specific conditions and installation.

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RSD Series Rain Sensor Drip Irrigation

The Rain Bird® RSD Series Rain Sensor Easy-to-use Rain Bird® drip irrigation products
automatically shuts off your sprinkler system deliver water directly to the individual plant,
when it rains, so you don’t have to worry allowing you to customize based on each
when you’re home or away. plant’s watering needs.
Application: Application
The RSD Series Rain Sensor easily connects to most Drip irrigation is the most efficient way to water any non-grass
irrigation system controllers. area including flower beds, ground cover, street medians,
vegetable gardens, hanging baskets and potted plants.
Outstanding Results:
t The RSD Series Rain Sensor conserves water through Outstanding Results
$ automatic rain shut-off and other flexible, quick and t The lower water delivery rate of drip irrigation allows $
easy rainfall settings. water to reach the roots of the plants, maximizing water
t High-grade, UV-resistant body on an aluminum and nutrient absorption, while eliminating run-off.
bracket easily resists the elements, ensuring t Easily customize the amount of water delivered to each
hassle-free performance. plant, including potted plants, for healthier and longer life.
t An adjustable side vent ring allows the t Drip irrigation is ideal for narrow planting beds, slopes, or
sensor to dry out once it collects water. sparse planting areas eliminating water run-off, over-spray
and over-watering.

Drip Irrigation Components

There are five different categories of emission devices used
in drip irrigation. Each has a specific use and controls how
much water gets to the plant area.

15% to ¼" Landscape

Dripline
Micro Sprays

20%
Water Savings
Misters

Basic Drip Emitters

Bubblers
Customized
Landscape Dripline
Efficient
Irrigation
$ = Key water-saving feature

*Due to varying conditions, your actual water savings may be different. Results may vary depending on site-specific conditions and installation.

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 Landscape Problems. Rain Bird Solutions.
No two landscapes are alike. That’s why Rain Bird has the most diverse, durable and
precise irrigation components in the industry. Whatever landscape problems
you might have, be worry-free knowing Rain Bird has an efficient, hassle-free solution.

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 PROBLEM: Slopes or Hills
Water can puddle or pool around sprinklers installed at the bottom of slopes
or hills, causing soggy areas, which can kill grass or encourage fungus to grow.

RAIN BIRD SOLUTIONS:

t 1800® Sprays, 3500 Rotors and 5000 Rotors with a Seal-A-Matic™ (SAM)
Check Valve alleviate the problem and eliminate puddling.
t Rotary Nozzles deliver water at a lower rate; this allows sufficient soak-in time
to prevent runoff.

Moderate Water
Demand PROBLEM: Different Plant Types
Shrubs, trees, flowers and grass all need different amounts of water. Delivering
Low Water
Demand the same amount of water to every plant can cause the loss of plant life or you
High Water
Demand may simply be wasting water on plants that don’t need that much.

Moderate Water RAIN BIRD SOLUTION:

Demand
t Low-volume drip allows you to customize your water delivery to each plant’s
individual watering needs.

PROBLEM: Sprinklers Turn On During Rainy Weather

Your system’s watering schedule starts when it is already raining.

RAIN BIRD SOLUTION:

t A Rain Sensor automatically monitors weather conditions and efficiently
signals the controller to turn the system off when it rains, saving water and
saving you money.

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PROBLEM: Smaller Yard

Smaller areas can be difficult to water, often sprinklers end up watering
sidewalks, driveways or spraying against the house or garage.

RAIN BIRD SOLUTIONS:

t Low-volume XPCN Nozzles precisely water in a square pattern, which results
in superior distribution control and uniformity to eliminate over-watering
and wasteful runoff.

PROBLEM: Variations in Exposure to the Sun

Over- or under-watering often results because not every part of your yard and
garden requires the same amount of moisture due to exposure to the sun.

RAIN BIRD SOLUTIONS:

t Easy-to-set controllers with multiple, independent programs, like the
ESP-Modular, allow additional watering times to be programmed for areas
with more sun exposure.
t Low-volume drip allows the customization of precise water delivery to
individual plants or groups of plants, based on specific watering needs
and exposure to the sun.

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PROBLEM: Compacted Soil
Certain areas of your lawn might have compacted soil, this condition can cause
water to runoff onto sidewalks or driveways without giving it enough time to
seep into the soil.

RAIN BIRD SOLUTIONS:

t Choose an easy-to-set controller with multiple programs and start times,
or choose a controller with the Cycle+Soak™ option that allows the
programming of multiple start times for shorter, precise periods of watering
to eliminate runoff.
t Rotary Nozzles deliver water at a lower rate; this allows sufficient soak-in time
to prevent runoff.
t Low-volume drip applies water at a slower rate allowing the moisture to
penetrate into the soil to prevent runoff.

PROBLEM: Water Pressure

High or fluctuating pressure can cause sprinklers to mist or fog, in this case
water is not delivered to your lawn and garden at the optimal rate. A low
water-pressure situation can inhibit the sprinklers performance, leading
to areas that do not get the proper water coverage.

RAIN BIRD SOLUTIONS:

t High pressure can be efficiently controlled at the valve using a PRS Dial.
t At the point of distribution the problem can be controlled using 1800®
Sprays and 5000 Plus Rotors with a Pressure Regulating Stem (PRS).
t For low-volume drip systems, install DV or ASVF Valves with
a pressure regulator.
t In areas of the landscape where the pressure has dropped, install
Rotary Nozzles.

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At Rain Bird, we believe it is our

responsibility to develop products and
technologies that use water efficiently.
Our commitment also extends to
education, training and services for
our industry and our communities.

The need to conserve water has never

been greater. We want to do even
more, and with your help, we can. Visit
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about The Intelligent Use of Water.™

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