What are Pulsating Sprinklers?

A pulsating sprinkler is an outdoor appliance, the purpose of which is to spray water into the air for dispersal over the ground. There are five general types of sprinklers: stationary, oscillating, impulse, rotary, and traveling. Impulse sprinklers, also called pulsating sprinklers, are ideal for watering larger areas. The slow, gentle watering they provide is the preferred method of lawn care professionals for watering private lawns, landscaping, and golf courses. Pulsating sprinklers disperse water from a single jet, and are usually adjustable for watering in full circle and partial circle patterns. Most models are typically adjustable for the distance of throw as well. A freestanding pulsating sprinkler head can be connected to any standard, above-ground hose. These sprinklers come in two basic designs: those with a sled base and those with a spike base. Pulsating sprinklers with sled bases, also called H-bases, are best suited for smaller areas and where water pressure isn't ...  more