Still More Ways We've Made PS Better (We Just Can't Leave Well Enough Alone)

If it ain't broke...well, we fix it anyway.

The Hunter PS has been working just fine. The spray head has long been a popular choice with contractors for its combination of simplicity and versatility. This economically-priced product has virtually eliminated the need to stock hundreds of odd-pattern nozzles, because its single, built-in nozzle does it all. With an adjustable arc that creates patterns from 1 to 360 degrees, you can quickly select the exact arc you desire and keep water precisely where you want it and off buildings and hardscapes.

So, why mess around with something that already works?

As with every other Hunter irrigation component, our product managers, engineering staff, production department, and sales and marketing teams are constantly busy in an attempt to make every item we produce the best it can be. Our dedication to "continuous improvement" means that we're always fine-tuning and enhancing our products to make the best even better.

Last year, in this publication, we told you about some of the ways we made the PS better - the improved "wide-bodied" design that has increased the nozzle's stability and dirt tolerance, as well as the adjustment mechanism that allows for adjustment from 1º all the way up to and including a full 360º.

Now, we're proud to announce our latest enhancements. First and foremost is a new design for the nozzle adjustment screw which now features the addition of a flat portion at its top. The key effect of this change is that now, when adjusting the arc on the nozzle, there is a definite limit to how far the screw can be turned down. This helps to assure that the nozzle will always remain stable and in place.

"The flat surface on the top of the adjustment screw cannot be 'tightened' below the base of the nozzle, as was possible with our previous screw," said Gene Smith, Hunter product manager for the PS. "Those who dabble in handiwork can think of it as a comparison between using a standard (headed) nail and a finishing nail."

In addition, we have made it easier to identify the radius of nozzle that you currently have installed in a PS. To do this, we've added a color-coded ID ring that wraps around the adjusting screw in the center of the nozzle. Our new screw design gave us the opportunity to revise the design of our ID coding as well, and we think this new system will remain more securely attached to the PS than our old color-coded screw plugs.

The latter innovation, incidentally, came from a suggestion by a loyal Hunter customer. Which proves that, yes, we do listen your ideas and consider your contributions vital. So, please, keep those ideas coming...