Root Watering System

Features

Subsurface aeration and irrigation prevents tree and shrub transplant shock
Highest efficiency solution for tree irrigation - up to 95% emission uniformity with minimal wind, evaporation, or edge control losses
Aesthetically designed subsurface bubbler contributes to a landscape’s natural appearance
Locking grate at grade deters vandals
Helps prevent shallow root growth and hardscape damage
Aesthetically attractive below grade installation
Self-contained and factory assembled units for assured reliability (10", 18" and 36" sizes)

Specifications

RWS Models
4" (10.2 cm) retaining cap and vandal resistant locking grate tops a 36" (91.4 cm) semi-rigid mesh tube
Factory installed swing assemblies (excluding RWS) with a 1401 (0.25 gpm; 0.95 l/m), 1402 (0.5 gpm; 1.9 l/m), or 1404 (1.00 gpm; 3.8 l/m) bubbler on a fixed riser makes connecting to lateral lines easy
Options: Check valve to keep lines from draining (10 ft. min holdback)Sand sock for use in fine soils
RWS - Mini Models
4" (10.2 cm) retaining cap and vandal resistant locking grate tops a18" (45.7 cm) semi-rigid mesh tube
Factory installed ½" spiral barb elbow with a 1401 or 1402 bubbler makes connecting to lateral lines easy
Options: Check valve to keep lines from draining and sand sock for use in fine soils
RWS - Supplemental Models
2" (5.1 cm) snap-on cap and base cap enclose a 10" (25.4 cm) semi-rigid mesh tube
Factory installed ½" spiral barb elbow with PCT or 1401 bubbler makes connecting to lateral lines easy
Options: Check valve to keep lines from draining Sand sock for use in fine soils

Dimensions

RWS: 4" diameter x 36" length (10,2 cm x 91,4 cm)
RWS-Mini: 4" diameter x 18" length (10,2 cm x 45,7 cm)
RWS-Supplemental: 2" diameter, 10" length (5.1 cm x 25,4 cm)

Model Listing

RWS Models - 36” (91,4 cm) Tube & 4” (10,2 cm) Grate

  • RWS:  Root Watering System Basic, ready for customer-provided irrigation hardware
  • RWS-B-C-1401: 0.25 gpm (0,95 l/m) bubbler & check valve on riser, versatile swing assembly with 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet
  • RWS-B-1401: 0.25 gpm (0,95 l/m) bubbler on riser, versatile swing assembly with 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet
  • RWS-B-X-1401: 0.25 gpm (0,95 l/m) bubbler on riser, 18” (46 cm) open swing assembly with 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet
  • RWS-B-C-1402: 0.5 gpm (1,9 l/m) bubbler & check valve on riser, versatile swing assembly with 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet
  • RWS-B-1402: 0.5 gpm (1,9 l/m) bubbler on riser, 12” (30.5 cm) versatile swing assembly with 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet
  • RWS-B-C-1404: 1 gpm (3,8 l/m) bubbler & check valve on riser, versatile swing assembly with 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet
  • RWS Mini Models - 18” (45,7 cm) Tube & 4” (10,2 cm) Grate

  • RWS-M:  Mini Root Watering System Basic, ready for customer provided irrigation hardware
  • RWS-M-B-C-1401: 0.25 gpm (0,95 l/m) bubbler & check valve on riser, 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet spiral barb elbow
  • RWS-M-B-1401: 0.25 gpm (0,95 l/m) bubbler on riser, 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet spiral barb elbow
  • RWS-M-B-C-1402: 0.5 gpm (1,9 l/m) bubbler & check valve on riser, 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet spiral barb elbow
  • RWS-M-B-1402: 0.5 gpm (1,9 l/m) bubbler on riser, 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet spiral barb elbow
  • RWS Supplemental Models - 10” (25,4 cm) Tube & 2” (5.1 cm) snap-on cap and base

  • RWS-S-B-C-1401: 0.25 gpm (0,95 l/m) bubbler & check valve on riser, 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet spiral barb elbow
  • RWS-S-B-1401: 0.25 gpm (0,95 l/m) bubbler on riser, 1/2” (15/21) M NPT inlet spiral barb elbow
  • RWS Accessories (RWS and RWS-M only)

  • RWS-SOCK:  Root Watering System Sand Sock
  • RWS-GRATE-P:  4” (10,2 cm) Purple Grate for RWS & RWS-M