Rain Bird Brass Impact Sprinkler: Review

Review of the Rain Bird Brass Impact Sprinkler

As of this writing, there were 377 customer comments and  43 answered questions on Amazon for the Rain Bird Brass Impact Sprinkler.  I’ve read through the feedback left by customers and then condensed the results into this review.  I hope that this helps you as you shop for a sprinkler.

Best Fea​tures

• check 360 degree range
• check Made from quality materials
• check Durable
• check Adjustable 
• check Great output 

Item Specifics

The Rain Bird Brass Impact Sprinkler is the number best selling brass impact sprinkler according to the manufacturer.  It is made of brass, bronze and a stainless steel construction.  This sprinkler is made to last longer than zinc sprinklers.  It is easy to install and adjust.  The range that it can water is a full 360 degrees or a part circle ranging form 20 to 340 degrees rotation.  In between are countless pattern adjustments.  An adjustable deflector flap adjusts the spray distance form 20 to a 41 radius.  It has a high gallonage output and a 1/2 inch pipe thread connection.

Covers a Range, No Need to Move Sprinklers Around

One of the nicest things about the Rain Bird Brass Impact Sprinkler, is that it is will be a permanent fixture in your garden or backyard.  There will be no need to move sprinklers around since it covers a very large area.  Here is one of the comments about the range it can hit, “I love my Rainbird! I placed it on a tripod and it covers my whole garden easily.  The sprinkler is made of heavy brass and feels solid and like it will last for a long time. If you are tired of moving sprinklers around, invest in the Rain Bird!

Should Last for Many Years

Rain Bird sprinklers have been around for a long time.  Many of the comments left were about how these sprinklers have been in the families for generations.  It should rest the buyers mind to know that this is a tried and true product that has been around a long time.  Here is one of the longevity comments, “I have an old model my dad bought that is 50 years old and works just as well as the new one. It is a life time investment that doesn’t require much in the way of maintenance. The plastic rainbird version worked ok but were not dog proof.  My English Setter destroyed two plastic versions in one week. The brass model is a winner my grandsons can fight over.”

Higher Cost but Worth It

The cost of the Rain Bird Brass Impact Sprinkler is higher than a lot of the sprinklers out there on the market, but you really do get what you pay for with this sprinkler.  Many of the comments left the buyer skeptical over the price, but then happy that they paid more for the quality that they received.  Here is one of many of the price comments, “I’ve tried many impact sprinkler at my farm. The extra cost of Rain Bird is always worth the long, reliable life.”

May Need Good Water Pressure

Because this is a heavy duty sprinkler, some people found that their water pressure was not good enough to make it work properly.  Here is one of the water pressure comments, “This is a very sturdy sprinkler head. The one down side is that because of the weight of the metal, water pressure is very very important. My sprinkler system didn’t have enough water pressure to make this one work properly. It worked, just not how it really should have. Honestly I had to go out and buy the plastic model (from the same company) to get it work with my system.”

Pros

• plus Quality product
• plus Durable
• plus Covers a large 360 degree range

Cons

• close Doesn’t come with spike nor tripod.  You will need to buy something to mount it on. 
• close Doesn’t work well with low water pressure

Rain Bird Brass Impact Sprinkler Conclusion

 The Rain Bird Brass Impact Sprinkler is a quality impact sprinkler that is built to last.  It is made of quality metals and it has been around for a long time, some even handed down from generation to generation.  This sprinkler will cover a good range as it has a 360 degree rotation.  You will pay more than you will for similar plastic sprinklers but this sprinkler should last for a long time.  It does not come with a tripod nor spike, so you will want to make sure that you get one of those to mount it to.  Some customers found that there water pressure was not high enough to get this to run properly, so make sure you have good water pressure before purchasing.  Overall though, if you want a quality sprinkler that should last for many years, I recommend the Rain Bird Brass Impact Sprinkler.

Common Questions

Here are some top questions that I found for people considering buying a Rain Bird Brass Impact Sprinkler.

• chevron-circle-right Is this easy to operate? I ask because I have severe arthritis in my hands. Yes, this sprinkler is very easy to operate and superior to plastic sprinkler.
• chevron-circle-right Is there a way to attach these to sled or spike base and attach two or more of them together?   This is just a sprinkler head for screwing into a spike or base; attaching two or more together is matter of whether or not the spikes (or bases) can be attached to each other.
• chevron-circle-right Does the sprinkler come with the spike piece to go into the ground?  No, this is just the sprinkler head.  You can go to your local builder’s supply store to get the piping.  It has a 1/2″ male pipe thread outlet connection for easy installation to risers with a standard 1/2″ coupling (not included).

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