Rain Bird's Variable Arc Nozzles (VAN)
offer adjustable watering patterns, making them ideal for irregularly shaped lawns and landscapes. With a simple twist, you can set the arc between 0° and 360°, ensuring precise coverage tailored to your specific needs. These nozzles are compatible with Rain Bird's UNI-Spray and 1800 series pop-up spray heads, providing flexibility in various irrigation setups.
Key Features:
Adjustable Arc: Easily modify the spray pattern from 0° to 360° to match the contours of your landscape.
Color-Coded Identification: Each nozzle features a color-coded top, allowing for quick and easy identification of its radius, even when the system is not operating.
Matched Precipitation Rates: Ensures uniform water distribution when used with other Rain Bird MPR (Matched Precipitation Rate) nozzles, promoting even watering across all zones.
Stainless Steel Adjustment Screw: Allows for fine-tuning of flow and radius, enabling up to a 25% reduction in distance to accommodate specific site requirements.
Versatile Applications: Ideal for watering odd-shaped corners, small grassy areas around sidewalks and driveways, as well as flowerbeds and shrubs.
Available Models and Specifications:
Rain Bird offers a comprehensive range of VAN nozzles to suit various watering needs:
4-VAN: Covers a radius of 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters).
6-VAN: Covers a radius of 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters).
8-VAN: Covers a radius of 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters).
10-VAN: Covers a radius of 7 to 10 feet (2.1 to 3.1 meters).
12-VAN: Covers a radius of 9 to 12 feet (2.7 to 3.7 meters).
15-VAN: Covers a radius of 11 to 15 feet (3.4 to 4.6 meters).
18-VAN: Covers a radius of 14 to 18 feet (4.3 to 5.5 meters).
Each nozzle operates efficiently within a pressure range of 15 to 30 psi (1.0 to 2.1 bar), with an optimal pressure of 30 psi (2.1 bar). For best performance in higher pressure situations, Rain Bird recommends using 1800 PRS Spray Bodies to maintain consistent nozzle operation.
Incorporating Rain Bird VAN Nozzles into your irrigation system ensures customizable and efficient watering, promoting a healthy and vibrant landscape.
