The Orbit Adjustable Shrub Head is a versatile, high-efficiency irrigation component engineered for the South African residential and light-commercial landscaping sectors. Designed to be mounted on a fixed 1/2" (15mm) riser, it is the primary choice for gardeners who require a customized watering pattern for dense foliage, delicate flower beds, and shrubberies. Featuring a tool-free adjustment ring, this head allows the operator to modify the spray arc from a narrow 25° slice to a full 360° circle, ensuring 100% water placement without wasting runoff on paved walkways or house walls.
Key Performance Features
- Infinite Arc Adjustment (25° – 360°): Features a textured, easy-grip adjustment collar that provides precise control over the watering perimeter, making it ideal for "odd-shaped" garden corners.
- Integrated Flow-Control Screw: Equipped with a stainless steel top-screw that allows for the manual reduction of the spray radius (up to 25%), preventing overspray in smaller planter boxes.
- Easy-Access Internal Filter: Features a removable plastic drop-in filter designed to catch sand and debris from borehole or municipal water lines, preventing nozzle clogging.
- UV-Resistant High-Impact Polymer: Manufactured from a durable, weather-stabilized plastic specifically formulated to withstand the intense South African sun without becoming brittle.
Ideal Applications
- Dense Shrub & Hedge Watering: The industry standard for mounting on 30cm or 45cm risers to provide "top-down" irrigation for established garden boundaries.
- Precision Flower Bed Irrigation: Perfect for delicate seedlings and seasonal annuals where a soft, uniform mist is required to prevent soil erosion.
- Home Orchard & Fruit Tree Care: Ideal for localized "drip-style" soaking of tree bases when adjusted to a low-radius, high-volume flow.
- Retaining Wall & Tiered Gardens: A reliable primary head for terraced landscapes where different levels require varying spray arcs and distances.
Product Benefits
- Eliminates Water Wastage: By matching the spray arc exactly to the garden shape, this head significantly reduces "overspray" onto driveways and patios.
- Universal Riser Compatibility: Designed with a standard 1/2" Female National Pipe Thread (FNPT), making it a "drop-in" replacement for most existing South African riser systems.
- Low-Maintenance Operation: The simple, "no-moving-parts" design ensures years of reliable service with only occasional filter cleaning required.
Pro Tip: When installing on a new riser, always flush the system before screwing on the shrub head. Small stones or PVC shavings trapped in the pipe are the #1 cause of irregular spray patterns. For the best uniformity in large beds, use "Head-to-Head" spacing, where the spray from one head reaches the base of the next. Maintenance Note: If the spray becomes "streaky," simply unscrew the head, rinse the internal filter, and check the top orifice for grit.
