Are Toro and Rain Bird Sprinkler heads interchangeable?

Toro and rainbird sprinkler head bodies are not interchangable. The individual nozzles are also not interchangable.

Are sprinkler heads interchangeable?

Yes, in most cases, you can change your sprinkler head with a different style or brand. You just have to be sure the threading type is the same. Some have female threads while others have male threads. As long as the threads match up, you can get whichever one you like.

Are Toro sprinkler heads good?

The Toro 53816 3-Inch Sprinkler Head is a great deal for homeowners on a budget. This brand offers excellent performance, with adjustable spray angles and 360-degree watering. You get leak-free seals and a stainless steel return spring for optimal seating of the 3-inch pop-up head.

Is Hunter or Rainbird better?

Hunter products are slightly more durable than Rainbird. They can handle a greater PSI which is important when it comes to water pressure, winterization and extreme weather. Sprinkler heads sit in the ground which experience extreme temperatures. Hunter Controllers are way easier to program than Rainbird.

Can you change sprinkler head types?

A replacement sprinkler head doesn’t have to be the same brand as the broken head. But it does have to be the same type: pop-up (stationary, rotor- or gear-driven rotor) or impact. And the new head must also match the inches-per-hour (iph) or gallons-per-minute (gpm) delivery rate of the old head.

Can you switch out sprinkler heads?

The sprinkler head sits on a small pipe, called a riser, that connects the head to the water line. Unscrew the sprinkler head from the riser by twisting counterclockwise. If the riser broke when taking out the sprinkler head, remove it with a riser removal t-tool and then replace with a new riser.

What size sprinkler head do I need?

It is important when planning your sprinkler system to keep in mind that the distance between each rotary head should be less than the PSI supplied to each rotary head. For example: you wish to install a rotary head every 35 ft. This means that you will need at least 36 PSI supplied at each rotary head.

How do I know which sprinkler head to buy?

Tip: When choosing your sprinkler heads, identify oddly shaped areas and borders as well as sections that may need less water than others (for example, shrubs and trees require less water than grass and flowers).