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Old 04-14-2023, 10:43 AM
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Big thanks ! So good to know. We spend hours each spring, and often twice a year, spring and fall, patiently gathering the little plastic filters from heads and carefully soaking them in vinegar, cleaning with a toothbrush, etc. etc. That easy task HAS served us well, but just removing them... never thought about that. Did you ever then have trouble with sand particles getting stuck in the pin point spray holes ? Or is that not a problem ?
I haven't noticed a problem. I keep several spare nozzles, but I think I have only replaced about 5 to 8 nozzles in the past 6 years due to clogging.

Note that there is a non-adjustable nozzle with 2 pin point holes 180 degrees apart for watering a linear row of plants. It is a Hunter Model 5-CST-B, which I once ordered for a neighbor, but I have never needed to replace one in my yard. If you ever need one, the only place I could find it was at sprinklerwarehouse.com. ACE Hardware and Amazon did not carry it.