Oscillating water sprinklers cover large areas with a smooth movement that evenly distributes drops of water. They allow you to control coverage by positioning of the sprinkler and most have controls to position the water pattern left, right or center.
What Is An Oscillating Sprinkler?
An oscillating sprinkler pushes streams of water out through holes along a hollow bar. Under pressure, the water is pushed high and falls to the ground in drops like a natural rainfall. This curtain of water moves back and forth to provide even watering over large areas. Many oscillating sprinklers can be adjusted to direct the curtain of water to fall upon specific locations.
Is An Oscillating Sprinkler Better?
The advantage of the oscillating sprinkler is its ability to apply even drops of water that soak into the soil before water is applied again. This sweeping motion is beneficial for deep watering to the roots. It is also beneficial for use on newly planted seeds because the ground has time to absorb the water so the seeds don’t get carried away by pooled water. When using the full movement of an oscillating sprinkler, it is best used for large areas with no obstacles to block even water distribution. “noopener”
 | Fiskars/Gilmour 883023-1011 883023 Oscillating Sprinkler OSCILLATING SPRINKLER
- Unique variable jet oscillating sprinkler
- Coverage up to 4,000 sq ft
- Durable poly construction
- On/Off switch eliminates trips from sprinkler-
- to spigot & allows fine tuning of water flow-
- at the sprinkler
- Width control tabs allow each side to move in-
- dependently for max cust easily adjust tabs-
- into position best fits coverage area
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How Much Water Does An Oscillating Sprinkler Put Out?
A general estimate of how much water a maximum running oscillating sprinkler puts out is one inch of water per hour.
If you want to test your sprinklers water flow output, here is an easy way:
- Adjust the sprinkler to the spray pattern and position as you will be using it.
- Gather several shallow flat containers (like Rubbermaid) that will be used to collect water. Flat containers provide more surface area for collecting water than a glass or cup would. Place the containers in even locations on the ground in the spray pattern of the water.
- Open the faucet and run the sprinkler for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes measure the depth of water in each container. Determine the average depth collected by adding the depths together and dividing by the number of containers used. Multiply this number by 4 (4 15-minute session in one hour) and this will be your output of water per hour.
For example if 4 containers were used with the following depths collected:
¼” (.25) + 3/8” (.375) + ¼” (.25) + 3/8” (.375) = 1.25/4 containers = .3125 (5/16”) average
.3125 x 4 = 1.25” water flow output per hour
 | Fiskars/Gilmour 888303-1012 888303 Oscillator Sprinkler OSCILLATOR SPRINKLER
- Up to 3000 sq. ft. coverage
- Adjust length to fit specific watering area
- Spray tube cap doubles as jet cleaner to –
- clear clogs
- Lifetime warranty
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 | Melnor XT45110 Turbo Osc Sprinkler TURBO OSCILLATING SPRINKLER W/ INTEGRATED TIMER
- Infinity turbo drive for smooth motion and-
- extended life
- Convenient bult in mechanical timer
- TwinTouch controls for maximum adjustability
- 20 spray nozzles for large, even area coverage
- Works with well water
- For extra large lawns
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 | METAL TURBO OSCILLATING SPRINKLER W/ BRASS NOZZLES
- Infinity turbo drive for smooth motion & extend-
- ed life
- Rust proof aluminum base for increased durabili-
- ty
- 20 bras spray nozzles for large, even area cove-
- rage
- Works with well water
- For large lawns
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 | TURBO OSCILLATING SPRINKLER W/ FLOW CONTROL
- Infinity turbo drive for smooth motion and-
- extended life
- Zoom features adjusts entire are at once
- TwinTouch controls for maximum adjustability
- 20 spray nozzles for large, even area coverage
- Works with well water
- Flow control feature
- For extra large lawns
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 | EASY CLICK 3600 SQ. FT. OSCILLATING SPRINKLER
- Ideal for watering large, rectangular areas
- Easy Click dial adjusts the watering pattern
- Choose from full-partial, left or right coverage
- Heavy duty planetary gear train & smooth-action-
- cam drive for performance & reliability
- Wide base helps reduce tipping during use
- 21 jet nozzles for even coverage & no puddles
- Has clean-out plug tool at end of spray tube
- Coverage: 3600 Sq. Ft.
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 | Melnor XT360M Metal Oscillating Sprinkler METAL TURBO OSCILLATING SPRINKLER
- 18 precision brass nozzles ensure even watering
- Infinity(TM) Drive advanced turbo motor
- Provides smooth movement, even coverage –
- and years of green lawns
- Heavy-duty aluminum construction
- Pro grade and performance
- Sprinkler can cover up to 3900 sq. ft.
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 | MINI TURBO OSCILLATING SPRINKLER
- Mini oscillating sprinkler has flo-thru base-
- to allow for multiple unit to unit connections
- Infinity(TM) Drive provides smooth movement,-
- even coverage & years of green lawns
- 360 degree operation – coverage up to 3900 sq.ft
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 | OSCILLATING TURBO SPRINKLER
- 18 precision rubber nozzles provide even –
- watering for up to 3900 sq. ft.
- Clog-resistant design
- Infinity(TM) Drive provides smooth movement, –
- even coverage & years of green lawns
- Patented one touch width adjustment
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 | Main/Cranbury 104906 Turbo Oscillating Sprinkler ~ 18 Hole 18 HOLE TURBO OSCILLATING SPRINKLER
- Oscillating sprinkler has 18 hole aluminum tube
- Brass jets for better performance
- All metal base
- Features mechanical gear drive
- Adjustable coverage up to 3600 sq. ft.
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 | Main/Cranbury 110133 Os1/Pdq 15hole Oscil Sprinkler 15 HOLE OSCILLATING SPRINKLER
- Oscillating sprinkler has 15 hole aluminum tube
- Adjustable coverage up to maximum of 2600 sq.ft.
- Plastic base
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 | Melnor 4065 Step Spike Sprinkler, Oscillating MINI-TURBO OSCILLATING STEP-SPIKE SPRINKLER
- Step-spike sprinkler has turbo-drive –
- for extra long life
- 360 degree operation
- Flo-thru base allows unit to unit connections
- 4 way sprinkler adjustment
- Metal step-spike for easy installation
- Sprinkler offers up to 3,900 sq.ft. coverage
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 | Fiskars/Gilmour 880603-1011 Oscillating Sprinkler, Metal METAL OSCILLATING SPRINKLER
- Up to 3,900 sq ft of coverage
- Metal construction adds durability & stability
- Jet cleaner at end of tube to clear out –
- clogged jets
- Simple left, right, center, full length –
- control to easily set your coverage area
- Lifetime warranty
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