Orbit 1/2" Zinc Flow-Thru Spike Base

Used these to setup a temporary irrigation system with fixed pop up sprinkler heads (not impulse and not rotating heads). Not as sturdy a the green orbits spikes that you get at the orange home improvement store, but these are also 7x cheaper. Overall, they work well, are good quality, and are fairly priced.

Fit well with my existing sprinkler heads.

I use metal Rainbird sprinkler heads. Rainbirds have been around since I before I was born and I have not seen an improvement in the technology. The metal ones last forever. If they sit unused outside insects and debris will clog the up. If you detach them from the spike they are easy to unclog. Thespike I replaced split and cracked at the seam where the spike joined the housing, but gawd knows how long I had the old one. I think they are made out of zinc which is a soft metal and cheap, but don't quote me on that. Get yourself a pair of needle-nose Vise-Grips for changing the sprinkler heads, plus it is a great tool to have! Came with the necessary rubber washers on both sides. Final tip - put a dab of vaseline or grease on the threads in case you ever have to disassemble the unit in the future, it won't be stuck from corrosion or hard water.

Nice product

Great price. I like to use these with pop up sprinkler heads to supply additional water to areas that need it or to help sod or newly planted flowers or bushes to become established. Used to get these at big box stores but they have either disappeared or not displayed well. They are lightweight and do not leak if properly assembled, The pointed end is sharp and long enough to secure the sprinkler .

When you need them you need them. They bend easy in my clay & rock yard, but I just buy more when they get too bent. They don’t leak when screwed on well.

Exactly what I needed to get all my sprinkler heads up and running!

Great