Controllers
Rain Bird controllers support automated garden and landscape irrigation by managing watering schedules for connected irrigation zones.
Valves
Rain Bird valves are used in irrigation systems to control water flow to different parts of a garden or landscape installation.
Drip irrigation
Rain Bird drip irrigation products apply water gradually around plants, shrubs, garden beds and planted borders.
Filtration
Rain Bird filtration products help complete irrigation layouts where filtration is required within the water supply arrangement.
Sensors and meters
Rain Bird sensors and meters can be added to irrigation systems where rain, moisture or measurement functions are part of the installation.
Spray heads and nozzles
Rain Bird spray heads and nozzles are used for overhead irrigation in lawns, gardens, parks and other landscaped areas.
Rain Bird for professional garden irrigation
Rain Bird irrigation products cover the main components needed for automated garden and landscape watering. The available range includes controllers, valves, drip irrigation, filtration, sensors and meters, spray heads, nozzles and sprinklers. Together, these product groups support complete systems for residential gardens, parks and planted landscape areas.
Rain Bird has focused on responsible water use for many decades and is known for irrigation technology built around the Intelligent Use of Water. Founded in 1933, Rain Bird has long experience in developing products for controlled watering. For installers and irrigation professionals, the practical value lies in being able to combine automation, zone control, overhead irrigation and drip irrigation within one consistent system approach.
For projects that require a broad choice of Rain Bird components, the full product overview gives direct access to available Rain Bird irrigation products.
Automation, drip irrigation and water control
Rain Bird systems are used where regular watering needs to be controlled without relying on manual operation. Controllers and solenoid valves can manage watering zones, while rain sensors or soil moisture sensors can be added where the system needs to respond to local moisture conditions. This helps prevent unnecessary watering when natural rainfall or sufficient soil moisture is present.
Drip irrigation is especially useful for garden beds with many plants and shrubs. Drip tubes apply water gradually at the base of plants, rather than spraying from above. This makes Rain Bird drip irrigation suitable for planted beds and more complex layouts, including areas where overhead spraying is less practical.
Spray heads, rotary nozzles and sprinklers remain important for lawns and wider landscape areas. By combining overhead irrigation with drip irrigation, professionals can match the watering method to the planting type, soil conditions and garden layout.
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Garden watering projects
Rain Bird products are suitable for complete garden watering projects where installers need components for control, distribution and water application. The available Rain Bird assortment includes controllers, valves, couplings, sprinklers and automation components for residential gardens, parks and gardens of different sizes. This makes it possible to build a planned irrigation layout using products from the same irrigation specialist, from pipework connections through to overhead watering and automated control.
Automated irrigation
Rain Bird controllers and Wi-Fi modules help automate garden irrigation schedules. Automated systems are commonly used when watering is preferred early in the morning, helping avoid the need for manual operation at inconvenient times. Controllers work with valves and sprinklers as part of an automatic irrigation system, with rain sensors or soil moisture sensors added where the installation design requires these functions.
Drip irrigation for planting areas
Rain Bird drip irrigation products apply water gradually near the base of plants. Drip tubes include small, evenly spaced openings that wet planting areas directly, which suits garden beds with plants and shrubs. Drip irrigation can also be used in areas with different configurations and more complex terrain, including slopes, when the system is planned and installed correctly.
Frequently asked questions about Rain Bird irrigation
Rain Bird product groups include controllers, valves, drip irrigation, filtration, sensors and meters, spray heads, spray and rotary nozzles, and sprinklers.
A typical automatic irrigation system consists of a controller, solenoid valves, sprinklers, PE pipe and fittings. Rain sensors and soil moisture sensors can also be added where required.
After turning on the water supply or valve, wait a few minutes and check whether the areas around the drip lines become damp. If the drip line is underground or covered with organic matter, expose a small area of soil and check for moisture by hand.
An automatic irrigation system can water more consistently than manual operation because it is designed around site conditions and planting. Controllers, valves and sprinklers work together to apply water according to a planned schedule.
Turn off the water supply and blow air through the lines to remove remaining water before temperatures fall. Drip lines should be restarted in spring. Drain valves with suitable fittings can also be used towards the end of drip lines instead of capping them.
Soil permeability is the main factor. For drip tubes discharging at 2 lph, emitter spacing is typically 0.3 m for coarse soil, 0.4 m for medium soil and 0.5 m for finer soil.
Drip tubes discharge water more slowly than normal sprinklers. The lower application rate can reduce water usage compared with sprinkler watering, especially when water is applied close to the planting area.