Rain Bird^® RWS Series
Root Watering

Rain Bird RWS Series Root Watering enables vital water, oxygen, and nutrients to bypass compacted soil and directly reach tree and shrub root systems. Its patented basket weave canister allows ground installation to a depth of 36" for the RWS, 18" for the RWS-M and 10" for the RWS-S. This system is intended for use with water dispensing devices, such as a bubbler head or an emitter.

Benefits

• Promotes health in trees and shrubs, contributing to the success of your landscape designs
• Easy to specify. You just specify one model number instead of a host of parts
• Compatible with drip emitters or can be purchased with pre-installed bubbler and check valve options

Features

• Helps prevent damage to hardscapes from tree roots
• Installed below grade for pleasing aesthetics
• Self-contained and factory assembled units for assured reliability
• Variety of models available to accommodate design flexibility:

For the RWS Model:

• 4” retaining cap and vandal resistant locking grate tops a 36” semi-rigid mesh tube
• Factory installed swing assemblies (excluding RWS-BGX) with a 1401 (0.25 gpm), 1402 (0.5 gpm), 1404 (1.00 gpm) or 1408 (2.00 gpm) bubbler on a fixed riser makes connecting to lateral lines easy
• Innovative design with a locking grate protects system from vandalism and the optional sand sock is ideal for use in sandy soil

For the Mini Root Watering:

• 4” retaining cap and vandal resistant locking grate tops a 18” semi-rigid mesh tube
• Factory installed 1⁄2” spiral barb elbow with a 1401 or 1402 bubbler makes connecting to lateral lines easy
• Innovative design with a locking grate protects system from vandalism and the optional sand sock is ideal for use in sandy soil

For the Supplemental Root Watering:

• 2” snap-on cap and base cap enclose a 10” semi-rigid mesh tube
• Factory installed 1⁄2” spiral barb elbow with 1401 bubbler makes connecting to lateral lines easy
• It’s just the right size for shrubs

Models:

RWS

• RWS-B-C-1401:
  Root Watering w/0.25 gpm (1,2 l/m) bubbler & check valve on riser, 4” (10,2 cm) grate, versatile swing assembly w/ 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet

• RWS-B-1401:
  Root Watering w/0.25 gpm (1,2 l/m) bubbler on riser, 4” (10,2 cm) grate, versatile swing assembly w/1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet

• RWS-B-X-1401:
  Root Watering w/0.25 gpm (1,2 l/m) bubbler on riser, 4” (10,2 cm) grate, 18” (45,7 cm) open swing assembly w/ 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet

• RWS:
  Root Watering Basic, 2/ 4” (10,2 cm) grate, ready for customer provided irrigation hardware

• RWS-B-C-1402:
  Root Watering w/0.50 gpm (1,8 l/m) bubbler & check valve on riser, 4” (10,2 cm) grate, versatile swing assembly w/1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet

• RWS-B-1402:
  Root Watering w/0.50 gpm (1,8 l/m) bubbler on riser, 4” (10,2 cm) grate, 12” (30,5 cm) versatile swing assembly w/1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet

• RWS-B-C-1404:
  Root Watering w/1.00 gpm (3,6 l/m) bubbler & check valve on riser, 4” (10,2 cm) grate, versatile swing assembly w/1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet

• RWS-B-C-1404-P:
  Root Watering, reclaimed water w/1.00 gpm (3,6 l/m) bubbler & check valve on riser, 4” (10,2 cm) grate, versatile swing assembly w/1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet, purple grate

• RWS-B-C-1408:
  Root Watering w/2.00 gpm (7,2 l/m) bubbler & check valve on riser, 4” (10,2 cm) grate, versatile swing assembly w/1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet

• RWS-B-C-1408-P:
  Root Watering, reclaimed water w/2.00 gpm (7,2 l/m) bubbler & check valve on riser, 4” (10,2 cm) grate, versatile swing assembly w/1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet, purple grate

RWS Mini

• RWS-M-B-C-1401:
  Mini Root Watering w/0.25 gpm (1,2 l/m) bubbler & check valve on riser, 4” (10,2 cm) grate, 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet spiral barb elbow

• RWS-M-B-1401:
  Mini Root Watering w/0.25 gpm (1,2 l/m) bubbler on riser, 4” (10,2 cm) grate, 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet spiral barb elbow

• RWS-M-B-C-1402:
  Mini Root Watering w/0.50 gpm (1,8 l/m) bubbler & check valve on riser, 4” (10,2 cm) grate, 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet spiral barb elbow

• RWS-M-B-1402:
  Mini Root Watering w/0.50 gpm (1,8 l/m) bubbler & check valve on riser, 4” (10,2 cm) grate, 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet spiral barb elbow

• RWS-M:
  Mini Root Watering Basic, w/4” (10,2 cm) grate, ready for customer provided irrigation hardware

RWS Supplemental

• RWS-S-B-C-1401:
  Supplemental Root Watering w/0.25 gpm (1,2 l/m) bubbler & check valve on riser, 2” (5,1 cm) snap-on cap and base, 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet spiral barb elbow

• RWS-S-B-1401:
  Supplemental Root Watering w/0.25 gpm (1,2 l/m) bubbler on riser, 2” (5,1 cm) snap-on cap and base, 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet spiral barb elbow

• RWS-S:
  Supplemental Root Watering Basic, w/ 2” (5,1 cm) snap-on cap and base, ready for customer provided irrigation hardware

RWS Accessories

• RWS-SOCK:
  Root Watering Sand Sock (6 per bag)

• RWS-GRATE:
  Root Watering 4” (10,2 cm) Grate

• RWS-GRATE-P:
  Root Watering 4” (10,2 cm) Grate, purple

Dimensions:

• RWS: 4" diameter, 36" long
• RWS-Mini: 4" diameter, 18" long
• RWS-Supplemental: 2" diameter, 10" long