The Rain Bird 11000 Series Rotor was developed to meet the specific needs of sports fields, stadiums, and large commercial turf applications. Drawing on its expertise in golf rotor technology, Rain Bird aimed to address the challenge of achieving uniform water distribution while minimizing the number of irrigation heads required.
The 11000 Series reduces the number of rotors required for effective irrigation. Traditional one-inch rotor solutions generally necessitate 35 heads around a sports field’s perimeter, with 15 on the field itself. The 11000 Series can cover the same area with only 22 rotors–eight of which are on the field–thanks to its 105-foot (23-m) radius. This reduction lowers the installation and maintenance costs while minimizing the impact on athletes due to the rotor’s small-exposed diameter of 2.7 inches (6.9cm).
Key features of the 11000 Series Rotor include a water-lubricated, gear-driven pop-up mechanism, a heavy-duty stainless steel retract spring, and a Seal-A-Matic (SAM) check valve to prevent low-head drainage. The rotor provides both non-reversing full-circle and 30-345° reversing part-circle operation in a single unit, with an optional opposing nozzle. Maintenance is simplified with top-serviceable components and snap-ring access for easy adjustments.
Customizable options, such as sod cups and rubber covers–in green for synthetic turf or purple for non-potable water use–allow for the adaptation to specific field conditions. The efficient design, ease of installation, and reliable performance of the 11000 Series Rotor make it an ideal choice for sports turf managers seeking to maintain high-quality, well-irrigated fields.
