Full Product Manual

Table 5-1 shows that for sparse plantings, the best choices of emission devices are
Xeri-Bug emitters, Xeri-Bubblers, Pressure Compensating Modules and the Xeri-
Bird-8. You can use 1.0 or 2.0 GPH emitters for most sparse planting schemes,
and 0.5 GPH emitters for container plants and very fine soils. For larger shrubs
and trees, choose pressure-compensating modules or Xeri-Bubblers to provide
larger flows and to reduce the total number of emitters required. To eliminate
possible runoff, consider the use of wells or troughs to capture the higher flow.
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Xeri-Sprays
Rain Bird’s Xeri-Sprays (max. flow 31 GPH at 30 PSI) have higher flow rates than
most drip emitters, but lower flow rates than conventional sprays (up to 216
GPH). They are best suited to irrigating large, densely planted areas such as large
areas of ground cover. Avoid using Xeri-Sprays in windy conditions. Xeri-Sprays
should be placed head-to-head to allow for at least a 50% overlap of the spray
patterns. Xeri-Sprays will provide, on average, approximately one inch per hour
of water.
Xeri-Pop Series Micro-spray Pop-Ups
Rain Bird’s XP Series Xeri-Pop micro-spray pop-ups are much like conventional
pop-up spray heads except that they feature a 1/4" barb inlet instead of the
traditional 1/2" threaded inlet. They accept 5, 8 and 10 Series MPR nozzles with
flow rates of 45 GPH (0.75 GPM) or less. Xeri-Pops are available in 2", 4" or 6"
pop-up models. They pop up to water and then pop down flush when not in
operation so they are practically invisible and less vulnerable to damage. A 40 or
50 PSI pressure regulator is recommended for a Xeri-Pop zone.
Multi-Port Spray Nozzle (available Spring 2000)
The Multi-Port spray nozzle is unique in that it provides five patterns in one low-
flow micro-spray nozzle. Its patent-pending design is based on four independent
flow quadrants that can be opened, much like an emitter hole is punched into
drip tubing. The Multi-Port nozzle is compatible with all 1800 Series, UNI-Spray
Series and Xeri-Pop micro-spray pop-ups. In addition, it is virtually mist-free at
higher pressures of up to 70 PSI.
For non-turf applications, Xeri-Pops are ideal for:
• High traffic areas where vandalism, safety or aesthetics are a concern.
• Dense plantings where single-outlet emitters would be cost prohibitive to
install and conventional spray heads would overspray. Xeri-Pops have a
wide and adjustable area of coverage from a 5’ x 5’ quadrant up to a 10’ x 10’
square.
• Irregularly shaped planters to help avoid overspray.
• Use with PCS screens (0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 and 0.6 GPM) and 5 B Series bubbler
nozzles to create a low-volume pop-up micro-bubbler that is easily visible
when in operation. Provides water-saving benefits of drip with the low
maintenance of pop-ups.
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