What model of Toro rotors?
CENTRAL----thanks again. I correct-----I have Rainbird 5000 rotors. I was looking at the T5 series on the SW site for 2 reasons. The technician from the irrigation company came to look at my leaking rotor, and told me that the puddles come from the water stream hitting the tall grass blades. He might be partially right, but I think he is full of it. The T5 extends 5 inches and comes with a optional check valve; however, I dont see the valve on the SW site, so I may have to call. With the T5, I could avoid the so called tall grass, and I gain an inch which will help me overcome the downward slopping angle of the grass blades. My main goal is to avoid the huge puddles that form from water flowing out of that one rotor.
Brand-wise, I really dont care. I simply have a bucket full of male threaded Toro spare nozzle heads, and I wanted to stay consistent. However, this is only 1 rotor I am replacing so spare parts is not an issue.
The SW site does not sell the Toro T5 with the check valve, so I will look at other brands---the ones suggested by mrfixit.
thank you