Rain Bird vs Hunter Spray Pattern Comparison

Описание: Rain Bird vs Hunter. I had so much fun testing my last new sprinkler, the Rain Bird 6504 Falcon, that I decided to buy and test its chief competitor the Hunter I40. I’ve read that their spray patterns are a little bit different and that’s what I’m most interested in today.

I bought the Rain Bird Falcon's main competitor—the Hunter I-40—to see which large rotor sprinkler truly delivers the best performance. Both are used on athletic fields and massive lawns, but my test revealed a huge difference in their water distribution pattern!

Using catch cups, a soil moisture sensor, and controlled conditions, I break down exactly how these two powerful sprinklers apply water. If you're designing an irrigation system or just looking for the best portable sprinkler for a large area, this test is essential viewing.

In This Head-to-Head Test You'll See:

The Setup: How I installed matching nozzles and spaced my DIY catch cups to measure output.

The Hunter Surprise: The I-40 delivered a huge water bulge near the sprinkler, causing my moisture sensor to react 15 minutes faster than the Rain Bird.

The Distribution Curve: Why the Rain Bird's smoother pattern makes it far superior for portable watering with half-way overlap.

The Dry Spot Danger: Why the Hunter I-40's pattern is problematic for above-ground use.

Final Verdict: Which sprinkler is the winner for a portable setup and which is better overall.

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00:00 🎯 Introduction: Hunter I-40 vs. Rain Bird 6504
00:27 📊 Why Compare? Flow Rate & Spray Pattern
00:43 💨 Weather & Test Setup Conditions
00:54 🧪 How to Measure Water (DIY Catch Cups)
01:20 💧 Moisture Sensor Test: I-40 Wins on Time?
02:01 🧐 Catch Cup Results: Hunter I-40 Pattern
03:34 🛑 The Hunter Surprise: Big Water Bulge
03:56 📈 Rain Bird Pattern: Smoother & Better Overlap
04:10 🗺️ I-40 Drawback: Portable vs. In-Ground Use
04:34 🏆 Verdict for Portable Use: The Winner Is...
04:45 🛠️ Adjustability, Pressure & Repairability
05:13 💡 Final Thoughts: Which Sprinkler to Choose?