DIY Frequently Asked Questions / Oscillating Sprinklers')">
Sprays multiple streams of water out of openings in a spray tube that oscillates back and forth, watering a rectangular pattern.
Used for watering medium to large areas.
Traditional designs use curved aluminum tubes.
Other designs use corrosion-free, molded straight tubes with jets set at progressive angles.
Pattern adjustments are usually full sweep, left, right or center.
Place more water at the end of the spray pattern than in the middle.
Some models have built-in timers for automatic shutoff.