SpritzWiz™ - product details

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Sprinkler Head

This sprinkler head indexes intermittently to provide adjustable coverage from 0° to 360°. Other sprinkler heads work with it too, as well as sprinkler manifolds to run arrays of micro sprinklers or drippers.

Pull Top

The pull top is used to flush clean the SpritzWiz™ irrigation system. Lifting and dropping the pull top can also verify smooth functioning of the piston.

Ring Magnets

Seven permanent magnets are stacked on the piston rod to provide snap-action water release.

The magnet assembly includes washers, spring pin, two rubber bushings, and two rubber spacers.

The bushings are 3/16" lengths cut from 5/16"X3/16" latex tubing. The spacers are 1/8" lengths cut from 1/2"X1/4" latex tubing. The spring pin is size 5/64"X1/2" of stainless steel.

Important Notice: The magnets can affect pacemakers. If they are kept 4 1/2 inches or greater away they have no effect.

O-Rings

Two O-rings are mounted on the piston head. They are Viton® internally lubricated with Teflon® size 010. These O-rings are available from Q Industries LLC for 50¢ each plus postage and handling of $2.00.

Stroke Limiter

This short length of vinyl tubing limits the stroke of the piston.

Choice of Two Intake Ports

The intake adapter and filter can swap locations with the end cap.

Sponge Filter

A cubic inch sponge piece is pressed into a screen washer. Together they keep abrasive particles from entering the piston bore. New sponge pieces can be cut from any fine kitchen sponge (about 80 pores per inch).

Flow Controller

Dial in the flow rate. The bottle fill rate shows the water output.

Rebar Stake

Foot length #3 rebar supports the SpritzWiz™ irrigation system. Longer length rebar are also available in most hardware stores.

Important Notice: Never leave an implanted rebar exposed in the ground. Remove it or cover it with a protective cap.

Set Screw

The set screw firmly clamps the SpritzWiz™ system in position on the support stake

Bottle Flow Gauge
(with rubber hose washer)

The inverted bottle traps a pocket of air inside. Water is forced into the bottle, displacing the air and compressing it. The hydro-pneumatic force powers the irrigation system.

The SpritzWiz™ can use recycled plastic carbonated beverage bottles. You can add tick marks to new bottles with a permanent marker to measure your water output.