Netafim Spray Stakes are a simple, inexpensive way to water pots. Choose between 3.0, 5.0 and 7.0 gph sprayers. Make your own assembly or choose from our pre-made assemblies starting at 24″ long.
The pattern wets the soil surface evenly to maximize water retention by the soil mix and evenly release liquid or timed-release fertilizers.
FEATURES OF NETAFIM SPRAY STAKES:
- RUGGED AND RELIABLE ONE-PIECE CONSTRUCTION The simple one-piece construction provides reliable long life performance with over 25 years of proven field experience.
- RESISTANCE Highly resistant to sunlight, fertilizers and chemicals.
- QUICK TO INSTALL Netafim micro-tubing fits securely to the top of the spray stake.
- SUPER SIMPLE TO CLEAN Tough water? If blockage occurs, simply remove the spray stake from the micro-tubing, rinse the flow channel and reconnect the spray stake and micro-tubing.
- SIMPLE CLOSE-OFF FEATURE The close-off nipple, located on the side of the spray stake, eliminates dirt from entering the tube, a common occurrence with tip-mounted close-ff nipples.
- SPRAY DIRECTION INDICATOR SAVES TIME AND LABOR Each spray stake has a built-in spray direction indicator on one side of the stake. Quickly see or feel the spray direction to speed and simplify installation without having to return and make adjustments.
WHERE DO I START ? (See the Documentation Tab above for more details.)
- STEP 1 – DETERMINE FLOW RATE
The flow rates listed in this chart are ‘Nominal Flow Rates” and will vary depending on system pressure. The next consideration is how long a row or “run” of pots you want to water. Lower flow spray stakes can water longer runs than higher flow spray stakes.
- STEP 2 – DETERMINE SPRAY STAKE SPACING
If you are using more than one spray stake per pot, then the spray stake spacing is the average spacing between spray stakes. For example, if you had pots spaced 48” apart and are using two spray stakes per pot, the average distance between spray stakes is 48-inch ÷ 2 = 24-inch.
- STEP 3 – DETERMINE SUPPLY PIPE SIZING
The Pipe Sizing and Maximum Row Length chart lists both the maximum run length in feet and the number of pots. See the Documentation/Brochure tab above for these charts. (Level ground is best for these sprayers as they are not Pressure Compensating.)
- STEP 4 – ZONE SIZING BASED ON AVAILABLE FLOW RATE
Multiply the number of spray stakes you have in each row by the number of rows you will be watering at the same time. This is the total number of spray stakes you want to operate at the same time.
See brochure for the Zone Flow chart will convert that number of spray stakes into gallons per minute (GPM). This zone flow will be helpful in determining the sizing for mainline pipes and other system components.