TUCSON, Ariz., – Rain Bird's new XLR Series water jets were designed for large commercial application areas.
“Our XLR Series long-range rotors are loaded with industry-leading, water-saving and cost-efficient innovations,” said Jeffrey Johnson, P.E., Rain Bird’s senior product manager for commercial rotors and valves. “With three models and a wide range of nozzles to choose from, anyone tasked with watering a large area for the purposes of irrigation or dust mitigation can create a custom solution to fit their unique needs.”
Rain Bird constructed its XLR Series Water Jets with lightweight materials so that the rotors require less force to initiate or change motion. The deflector, barrel and nozzles operate with less water pressure, evenly distributing water while minimizing runoff. A self-adjusting automatic brake system helps the rotors maintain a constant rotation speed, while a dynamic jet-breaker corrects uneven distribution that can happen in low-water-pressure situations.
All three XLR models feature part- and full-circle operation. The XLR 24 model has a fixed, 24° trajectory and nine available nozzles for a throw range of 28 to 54 meters (92 to 177 feet.) With a fixed, 44° trajectory and nine available nozzles, the XLR 44 model can throw water from 26 to 53 meters (85 to 174 feet.) Users can adjust the XLR ADJ model’s trajectory from 15° to 45°. Nine available nozzles for this model range in size from 12 to 28 millimeters (0.47 to 1.10 inches.)
“Our XLR Series Water Jets are highly adaptable for just about any environment that requires a long-range rotor,” Johnson said. “Regardless of a site’s water pressure, topography, size or shape, these rotors are up to the challenge.”
