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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

    • Features

    Product Details
    Investment Protection - Deep and broad roots yield transplantation survivability, stability in high winds, fast and healthy growth
    Watering Efficiency - Subsurface irrigation minimizes run-off and evaporation
    Landscape Aesthetics - Installs at grade and helps minimize damage to hardscapes
    Product 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

    Specifications

    Technical Specifications
    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),  or 1402 (0.5 gpm; 1.9 l/m 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; Purple grate cover for non-potable water sources

    Dimensions

    4" diameter x 36" length (10,2 cm x 91,4 cm)
    1/2”(15/21) M NPT inlet

    Model Listing

    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

    • Features

    Product Benefits
    Investment Protection - Deep and broad roots yield transplantation survivability, stability in high winds, fast and healthy growth
    Watering Efficiency - Subsurface irrigation minimizes run-off and evaporation
    Landscape Aesthetics - Installs at grade and helps minimize damage to hardscapes
    Product 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

    Specifications

    Technical Specifications
    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; Purple grate cover for non-potable water sources

    Dimensions

    4" diameter x 18" length (10,2 cm x 45,7 cm)
    1/2”(15/21) M NPT inlet

    Model Listing

    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

    • Features

    Product Benefits
    Investment Protection - Deep and broad roots yield transplantation survivability, stability in high winds, fast and healthy growth
    Watering Efficiency - Subsurface irrigation minimizes run-off and evaporation
    Landscape Aesthetics - Installs at grade and helps minimize damage to hardscapes
    Product 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

    Specifications

    Technical Specifications
    2" (5.1 cm) snap-on cap and base cap enclose a 10" (25.4 cm) semi-rigid mesh tube
    Options: Check valve to keep lines from draining Sand sock for use in fine soils

    Dimensions

    2" diameter, 10" length (5.1 cm x 25,4 cm) 1/2”(15/21) M NPT inlet

    Model Listing

    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

    • Features

    Product Benefits
    Optional cloth sock helps prevent sand or silt from penetrating the RWS unit, allowing water to flow evenly and without obstruction
    Product Features
    Soil Sock prevents fine particles from penetrating tube

    Model Listing

    RWS-SOCK

  • Root Watering System Sand Sock

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