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Watering Times for Victoria

It’s important to remember that different types or sprinklers have different watering run times. It is important to check your soil type in Victoria.

  • On Sandy soils = 1 application of 10mm per watering day
  • On Loam soils = 2 applications of 5mm per watering day
  • On Clay soils = 3 applications of 3mm per watering day

Drip Line Sprinkler

Drip Line

Approx watering rate per hour 15 – 20mm
Suggested run time to apply 10mm standard drink * 30 – 40 mins.
Micro Spray Sprinker

Micro Spray

Approx watering rate per hour 35 – 45mm
Suggested run time to apply 10mm standard drink * 13 – 16 mins.
Pop up Sprinklers

Pop-up / Fixed Spray

Approx watering rate per hour 35 – 45mm
Suggested run time to apply 10mm standard drink * 13 – 16 mins.
Rotary Sprinkler

Rotary

Approx watering rate per hour 10 – 15mm
Suggested run time to apply 10mm standard drink * 40 – 60 mins.
Gear Drive Sprinker

Gear Drive Rotors

Approx watering rate per hour 10 – 20mm
Suggested run time to apply 10mm standard drink * 30 – 40 mins.

Further reading

Check our recommended Seasonal Watering adjustments for Victoria

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