sprinkler head

Water distribution cap

A sprinkler head is the component of a sprinkler system that disperses water.

In fire suppression systems, it's a heat-sensitive device that activates automatically when temperatures rise, spraying water to extinguish flames.

In lawn irrigation, sprinkler heads pop up or rotate to distribute water across grass and gardens: We need to adjust the sprinkler heads so they stop watering the sidewalk.

irrigation

nozzle

Flow-directing pipe fitting

distribution · pop-up · rotary · oscillating · stationary · impact · radius · arc · watering · pressure

fire-suppression

nozzle

Flow-directing pipe fitting

deluge · activation · coverage · pattern · distribution · pendant · upright · concealed · sidewall · deflector

Categories
Opposites
water distribution component function

sprinkler headunderground pipes

Buried tubes for utilities

supply line · main line · water main · valve · manifold

water flow direction

sprinkler headdrain

Channel for wastewater

intake · sump · drain grate · catch basin · gutter

water distribution method

sprinkler headsoaker hose

Porous tube for watering

flood irrigation · drip irrigation · hand watering · hose nozzle

Family

head, sprinkle, sprinkled, sprinkling, sprinkler, sprayer, watering can, sprinklers, sprinkler system

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G