sprinkler heads

Irrigation system outlets

Sprinkler heads are the nozzles that distribute water in irrigation and fire suppression systems.

In lawn sprinklers, they pop up from underground or rotate to spray water across grass and gardens.

In fire protection, they're the ceiling-mounted devices that activate when heat melts a fusible element, releasing water to extinguish flames: The fire was contained because the sprinkler heads went off immediately.

Related

water · water pressure · distribution · activation · spray patterns · coverage · fire suppression · flows · pressures · deflector · agriculture · pendant · fire safety · hydrants · valves · pipe fittings · zone control · check valve

Categories
Opposites
irrigation delivery method

sprinkler headsdrip irrigation

Slow-release watering method

drippers · soaker hoses · flood irrigation · hand watering · hoses

fire suppression vs. fire source

sprinkler headsincendiary devices

Tools for starting fires

fire starters · accelerants · matches · lighters · kindling

Family

sprinkler, head, heads, sprinkle, sprinkled, sprinkling, sprinkles, headed, heading

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G