SPRINKLER TALK FORUM - You Got Questions, We've Got Answers

The difference between a spray head and a rotor head is quite significant. A rotor, also called impact type head has between a 4 to 12" pop up height and rotates a preset radius with a stream of water. A spray head, also called pop-up or fan, ranges from a 2 to 12" pop up height and does just what it says, pops up and shoots a fan type stream, which comes in different radii as well. Spray heads are used for small areas, and rotors are used for large areas. Which ever the sprinkler you have is, sounds like a spray, you will want to replace it with one of the same. It doesn't have to be the same brand, just the same type, so that the precipitation rates are the same.

I am not sure what the HIT sprinkler is, I haven't heard of it. If I had to take a guess at it, the only thing I could come up with is that it was made by Hardie Irrigation, which is no longer in business under that name.

HIT Products http://www.hitproductscorp.com/ it must be a mist head.

A spray head goes by multiple names, mist head, sprayer, pop-up. You can replace the head with any brand you wish. It doesn't have to be the same brand.

"hit" is a real cheap version of a "toro" mist head. toro mist heads have interchangable nozzles that you screw on to the shaft of the head. my company tried the hit products and let me tell you that you get what you pay for. they are terrible products. stick with a reputable company.