Specification

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■ Cycle surge durability test results prove the Rain Bird 1804 Spray Head is
more than three times stronger than the competition.
The 1804 Spray
Head lasted an average of 7,338 cycles while Competitor A lasted an average
of only 2,295 cycles and Competitor B lasted an average of only 1,709 cycles.
■ Accelerated life cycle test results prove the Rain Bird 1804 Spray Head
is more than twice as reliable as the competition.
All 1804 Spray Heads
tested were still operating after 14,400 cycles. Competitor A started failing
at 4,330 cycles and Competitor B started failing at 6,325 cycles.
■ 25 years of field installations and recent test results prove that the
Rain Bird 1800-SAM-PRS Series delivers unsurpassed performance when
compared to its competition.
The 1800-SAM Series prevents drainage
from spray heads installed at lower elevations, which conserves water and
eliminates landscape damage due to flooding and/or erosion. The 1800-PRS
Series ensures optimal system performance and restricts water loss by up to
70% if the nozzle is removed or damaged.
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Going head-to-head
against the competition
Rain Bird and competitive spray heads are
routinely subjected to the most stringent
testing procedures in the industry. Test results
from these side-by-side comparisons prove
that Rain Bird 1804 Spray Heads consistently
outperform the competition.*
* Based on tests conducted at Rain Bird’s Product Research
Center in Glendora, CA. Test results reflect a comparison of
Rain Bird’s products with those of its principal competitors.
■ Radius reduction screw
■ Plastic MPR nozzle and screen
■ Proven Rain Bird
®
co-molded,
pressure-activated wiper seal
■ Strong stainless steel spring
provides reliable stem retraction
■ Side and bottom inlets featured
on 1806 and 1812 models
■ Patented PRS in-stem pressure
regulator option
■ Advanced Ratchet mechanism
with separate adjustment ring
■ SAM (Seal-A-Matic
™
) in-stem
check valve option
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CYCLE SURGE DURABILITY TEST
Rain Bird 1804 Competitor A
SPRAY HEAD
CYCLES
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
Cycle Surge is a measure of material endurance.
Spray heads continuously cycled at 200 psi (14 bar),
3 seconds on, 2 seconds off.
Competitor B
3 Times More Durable
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ACCELERATED LIFE CYCLE TEST
Rain Bird 1804 Competitor A
SPRAY HEAD
CYCLES
16,000
12,000
8,000
4,000
0
Competitor B
The Accelerated Life Cycle Test is a measure of reliability.
Spray heads continuously cycled at 90 psi (6,3 bar), 30
seconds on, 30 seconds off for more than 16,000 cycles.
Test Stopped
2 Times More Reliable
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#1 in Performance
■ The Rain Bird 1800-SAM Series outperforms
all competitors with an average hold back
of 14 feet (4,3 m).
■ The Rain Bird 1800-PRS Series maintains
a more consistent outlet pressure of 30 psi
(2,1 bar), across a wider range of inlet
pressures than the competition.
Call 1-800-RainBird (U.S. & Canada only)
or visit
www.rainbird.com for the name of
your Rain Bird Distributor
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