Orbit vs Rain Bird: Budget Irrigation Battle

In this video, I put two budget above-ground irrigation options to the test: the Orbit H2O sprinkler head vs the Rain Bird 42SA. If you’re a homeowner trying to water your lawn without spending thousands on underground irrigation, this budget sprinkler comparison is for you. I’ve been trying to dial in a DIY above-ground irrigation setup for my lawn, and after having issues with my Orbit sprinkler heads, including one actually breaking, I wanted to see if the Rain Bird 42SA was really the better option. A bunch of subscribers recommended the Rain Bird 42SA, so I decided to test it against the Orbit H2O in a real lawn setup. In this budget irrigation battle, I compare: Price Ease of use Setup Adjustability Coverage Rain curtain Rain gauge results Real-world lawn watering performance The Orbit H2O is cheaper and extremely easy to adjust, but the Rain Bird 42SA has better coverage, a stronger rain curtain, and performed better in my rain gauge test. For my backyard above-ground sprinkler setup, the Rain Bird 42SA ended up being the winner. If you’re looking for the best budget sprinkler head, a DIY lawn irrigation setup, or an above-ground sprinkler system for cool-season grass, this video should help you decide which direction to go. Products tested: Orbit H2O Sprinkler Head Rain Bird 42SA Gear Drive Rotor Sprinkler This is not a professional underground irrigation system. This is a real homeowner DIY setup using hoses, above-ground sprinkler heads, and rain gauges to see what actually works on a real lawn. Comment below if you’re using Orbit, Rain Bird or another above-ground irrigation setup. I’m going to keep testing budget lawn watering options throughout the summer. #LawnCare #Irrigation #RainBird #OrbitSprinkler #DIYIrrigation #AboveGroundIrrigation #BudgetIrrigation #CoolSeasonLawn #SprinklerSystem #TurfLogicNJ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:10 Price 04:09 Setup/Customization 07:08 Coverage 13:10 Results 15:30 Final Thoughts Navimow Products HERE: https://navimow.com/?ref=TurfLogicNJ Products I Use: https://amzn.to/4tkKcIN - EGO POWER+ Cordless Electric Lawn Mower, Self-Propelled, Includes 56V 7.5Ah Battery and Rapid Charger (LM2135SP) Plus Extra 5.0Ah Battery (BA2800T) https://amzn.to/4ockrJQ - Navimow x430 https://amzn.to/42p53ji - Mammotion YUKA mini 600H Robot Lawn Mower for 0.15 Acre https://amzn.to/48QCX44 - MOVA LiDAX Ultra 1000 Robot Lawn Mower https://amzn.to/4uH3Sb6 - K.D. Stonedge Rolling Lawn Coring Aerator https://amzn.to/49AWVjq - EGO Power+ 4 Gallon Cordless Backpack Sprayer https://amzn.to/3Ptunle - Battery Powered Backpack Sprayer 4 Gallon, VAXMAY https://amzn.to/49lDlaS - EGO Power+ Electric Pressure Washer, 3200 PSI Power Washer, Includes (2) 56V 6.0Ah Batteries and Charger https://amzn.to/4u2thfq - EGO Power+ PH1400 56-Volt Lithium-ion Power Head - Battery and Charger not Included https://amzn.to/3PaaJKY - Terre Products, Idech Power Rotary Scissors Trimmer Attachment ASK-MW23 https://amzn.to/4dfRLL2 - PetraMax Neighbor’s Envy Grass Fertilizer https://amzn.to/4nlznVy - Sea Kelp for Lawn & Plants- OMRI Listed for Organic Use- Seaweed Soil Treatment for Turf Grass & Garden- Sea Hume- Simple Lawn Solutions (1 Gallon) https://amzn.to/3QQiC8X - RGS Root Growth Bio-Stimulant, Sea Kelp | N-Ext https://amzn.to/4ewOb1f - Maximum Green & Growth Fertilizer High Nitrogen 28-0-0 Lawn Food Liquid Fertilizer https://amzn.to/42VkLmj - Lawn Leveling Rake, 45x10 Inch https://amzn.to/42ohqfy - Colwelt Sod Plugger Tool 36-INCH, Grass Plug Tool 3 x 3 Square with Serrated Base https://amzn.to/4wj8p55 - Tenacity Turf Herbicide - 8 ounces https://amzn.to/4fbKPRq - Atticus Artavia 2 SC Azoxystrobin Fungicide (16 OZ https://amzn.to/48PE3Nx - Atticus Gunner 14.3 MEC Propiconazole Fungicide (32 OZ) https://amzn.to/4dgqcBh - Atticus Stergo MX Mefenoxam Fungicide (32 Ounce) https://amzn.to/4324WKw - Hydretain https://amzn.to/4dcLQq1 - Aiper IrriSense 2 Smart Irrigation System https://amzn.to/4gRkHMu - Rain Bird 42SA Sprinkler on Metal Spike https://amzn.to/4tnWRdU - Orbit H2O-Six Gear-Drive Sprinkler on Metal T-Spike https://amzn.to/4ucygKg - Orbit B-hyve XD 4-Port Smart Hose Watering Timer with Wi-Fi Hub https://amzn.to/4np3JGS - BASF Drive XLR8 Crabgrass Killer for Lawn & Turf, Post Emergent https://amzn.to/4fbL9Q8 - Dimension 2EW Herbicide Pre-Emergent https://amzn.to/4eD1Bcc - Wetting Agent - Surfactant - Liquid Yucca Extract for Plants, Lawns & Soil https://amzn.to/4elD7SS - Rain Gauges https://amzn.to/4uG0rRf - Plastic measuring cups for fertilizer