Controllers
Rain Bird controllers support automated garden and landscape irrigation by managing watering schedules for connected irrigation zones.
Valves
Rain Bird valves are used in irrigation systems to control water flow to different parts of a garden or landscape installation.
Drip irrigation
Rain Bird drip irrigation products apply water gradually around plants, shrubs, garden beds and planted borders.
Filtration
Rain Bird filtration products help complete irrigation layouts where filtration is required within the water supply arrangement.
Sensors and meters
Rain Bird sensors and meters can be added to irrigation systems where rain, moisture or measurement functions are part of the installation.
Spray heads and nozzles
Rain Bird spray heads and nozzles are used for overhead irrigation in lawns, gardens, parks and other landscaped areas.
Rain Bird for landscape and agricultural irrigation
Rain Bird was founded in 1933 and has since built a long track record in irrigation technology. The company's product development has consistently centred on the Intelligent Use of Water, an approach that runs through its controllers, valves, sensors and distribution products alike.
For installers and irrigation professionals, this shows up in practical terms: Rain Bird's controllers, valves, drip irrigation and overhead products are designed to work together as one system, rather than as separate, unrelated parts. This makes it possible to combine automation, zone control, drip application and overhead spraying within a single, consistent design approach.
Bosta supplies the Rain Bird range across landscape and agricultural irrigation projects, offering direct access to the products needed to plan and build a complete system.
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Why professionals choose Rain Bird
Rain Bird has supplied irrigation since 1933, and the full range, sprays, rotors, valves and dripline, is available from Bosta as a single supplier, with every part ordered by article number.
Full solution The full system, from controller to last emitter, is planned, supplied and supported by Bosta. Pumps and filtration can be added to the same order where a project needs them, so a scheme doesn't have to be pieced together from separate suppliers. |
Technical experts Product selection is matched to the site, turf, slope, narrow strip, bed or wind-exposed area, rather than fitting one nozzle type everywhere. Bosta's irrigation specialists can advise on which Rain Bird components suit a specific layout before it's ordered. |
Project plan Send us the site details and get back a plan. Bosta's irrigation designers can lay out zones, calculate the hydraulics and put together a complete parts list, ready to quote and install. |
Automation, drip irrigation and water control
Rain Bird systems are used where regular watering needs to be controlled without relying on manual operation. Controllers and solenoid valves can manage watering zones, while rain sensors or soil moisture sensors can be added where the system needs to respond to local moisture conditions. This helps prevent unnecessary watering when natural rainfall or sufficient soil moisture is present.
Drip irrigation is especially useful for garden beds with many plants and shrubs. Drip tubes apply water gradually at the base of plants, rather than spraying from above. This makes Rain Bird drip irrigation suitable for planted beds and more complex layouts, including areas where overhead spraying is less practical.
Spray heads, rotary nozzles and sprinklers remain important for lawns and wider landscape areas. By combining overhead irrigation with drip irrigation, professionals can match the watering method to the planting type, soil conditions and garden layout.
Built for every site, from garden to field
Whether it's a residential garden, a golf course, or a working farm, Rain Bird's irrigation range is built around the same core: controllers, valves, filtration and drip components that scale from a single garden zone to a multi-hectare field. Landscape and agricultural sites place different demands on a system but rather than changing the product range, we adjust the system design to the site, delivering consistent water from source to plant, crop, or turf.
Soft fruit and berry crops
Drip irrigation is widely used for soft fruit growing, including blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. Water is applied gradually and directly at the root zone, which supports even crop development while limiting water use across the growing area.
Field crops and orchards
Rain Bird controllers and valves support scheduled irrigation across field crops such as potatoes, onions, asparagus and pears, as well as orchard crops such as apples. Zone-based control allows different fields or blocks to be watered on separate schedules, which matters where crop type, soil or growth stage varies across a site. Frost protection is a related application, where irrigation is used to protect sensitive crops during periods of low temperature.
Garden watering
Rain Bird products are suitable for complete garden watering projects where installers need components for control, distribution and water application. The available Rain Bird assortment includes controllers, valves, couplings, sprinklers and automation components for residential gardens, parks and gardens of different sizes. This makes it possible to build a planned irrigation layout using products from the same irrigation specialist, from pipework connections through to overhead watering and automated control.
Golf courses
Golf course sites combine several distinct turf types within one project – fairways, greens, tees and roughs – each with its own watering requirement. Rain Bird controllers and valves are used to divide a course into separate zones, so that each area can be watered on its own schedule rather than treating the whole course as a single space. This zone-based approach is central to how larger turf sites are irrigated efficiently.
Sports fields
Sports field irrigation, including football pitches and tennis courts, is used to keep turf evenly hydrated across the full playing surface. Consistent hydration supports a more even playing surface and more predictable ball roll, and helps reduce the risk of injury linked to uneven or inconsistent watering. Systems can be scheduled to run during off-peak hours, and valve boxes are available in expandable configurations to cover additional zones as a site grows.
Riding arenas
Rain Bird sprinklers and irrigation components are used to keep riding arena surfaces at a suitable moisture level, including dressage and lunging arenas. Correct moisture control helps prevent sand from being displaced or forming grooves when too dry, supporting a consistent surface for horse and rider. Sprinkler placement is planned around the specific arena layout, with pipework, valves and fittings sized to the area being covered.
Anatomy of a Water-Efficient System
Controllers, sensors, valves, sprays, rotors and micro-irrigation are designed as one programme. Treat them as one design and every part of the garden, turf, slope, bed, hedge and tree, gets the technique it needs.
1. Sprays1800 Series in 5,1 to 30,5 cm pop-up heights. SAM check valve stops low-head drainage; PRS regulates pressure in the stem. |
2. Rotors3500 for compact lawns, 5000 Series with Rain Curtain for the everyday work, Falcon 6504 and 8005 for large turf. |
3. Controllers & SensorsESP-TM2 and ESP-ME3 with LNK2 Wi-Fi, RC2 with built-in Wi-Fi, ESP-9V where there is no power. WR2 and SMRT-Y sensors. |
4. Micro irrigationXF dripline family, emission devices, control zone kits with filter and regulator, and RWS root watering for trees. |
5. Spray & Rotatry NozzlesR-VAN rotary nozzles for even, low-rate coverage; HE-VAN and U-Series for high-efficiency fixed and variable arcs. |
6. ValvesDV and DVF for residential zones, HV for value, PGA and PEB/PESB where sites get demanding or water gets dirty. |
Right product, Right surface
A shortlist for the situations that come up on almost every job. Mix nozzle types within a zone and one half of it will always be wrong — keep precipitation rates matched and zone by surface, exposure and plant type.
| Situation on site | What we specify | Working range |
|---|---|---|
| Small and mid-size lawns | 1800 spray bodies with R-VAN rotary nozzles — multi-stream, low precipitation rate, less run-off | 2,4 – 7,3 m |
| Larger lawns, sports turf | 5000 Series rotors with Rain Curtain nozzles; 3500 where the area is compact | 4,6 – 15,2 m |
| Slopes and low spots | Bodies with SAM check valve to prevent low-head drainage and puddling | All heights |
| Wind-exposed areas | R-VAN or U-Series nozzles; keep spacing tight and lower the trajectory | Reduce spacing |
| Narrow strips and corners | R-VAN strip nozzles (LCS, SST, RCS) instead of shrinking a circular nozzle | 1,5 × 4,6 – 9,1 m |
| Beds, hedges, ground cover | XF dripline with pressure-compensating emitters, on a control zone kit with filter and regulator | 2,1 bar regulated |
| Turf and rooted areas, subsurface | XFS dripline with copper-shielded emitters against root intrusion; XFS-CV where holdback is needed | 0,3 bar check valve |
| Trees and containers | RWS root watering system, bubblers and Xeri emission devices | 2 – 228 l/h |
| Weather-reactive control | ESP-TM2 or ESP-ME3 with LNK2 Wi-Fi; WR2 wireless rain/freeze or SMRT-Y soil moisture sensor | 4 – 22 stations |
Frequently asked questions about Rain Bird irrigation
Rain Bird is an irrigation brand founded in 1933, supplying controllers, valves, drip irrigation, filtration, sensors and overhead spray products for garden, landscape and agricultural irrigation.
Bosta supplies Rain Bird controllers, valves, drip irrigation, filtration, sensors and meters, and spray head nozzles, covering the main components needed for a complete irrigation system.
A typical system includes a controller, solenoid valves, sprinklers, and PE pipe and fittings. Rain sensors or soil moisture sensors can be added where the installation requires them.
After turning on the water supply, wait a few minutes and check whether the ground around the drip line becomes damp. If the line is buried or covered, expose a small area of soil and check for moisture by hand.
Turn off the water supply and blow air through the lines to clear any remaining water before temperatures fall. Restart the system in spring. Drain valves can be fitted at the end of drip lines as an alternative to capping them.
Yes. Rain Bird's controllers, valves, filtration and drip components are used across both landscape and agricultural irrigation, including soft fruit, field crops, orchards and greenhouse or polytunnel growing.
Yes. Bosta supplies Rain Bird products for these larger commercial landscape projects, along with system design advice and on-site support from its irrigation specialists.
Rain Bird products are available through Bosta. For system design support on landscape or agricultural irrigation projects, contact Bosta's irrigation team directly.
Bosta supports with technical training in the Rain Bird system and assortment. Reach out to us here and sign up for technical training.