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This is my favorite sprinkler head. Have been using them for at least five years. My father-in-law borrowed a few and liked them so much, I told him to keep them. Four features make this sprinkler head so useful: 1. Spray pattern size. The green disc on top rotates so teeth of different sizes partially cover the nozzles. Four variations. Works great. 2. Six pattern modes: Small, Medium, Large, Shower, Vertical, and Flat. 3. Angle control. Two tabs near the bottom allow you to control the arc to be watered with precision. There are 90 detents. Each click sets 4 degrees of arc of rotation. 4. Quiet. It does not oscillate or jitter. I previously bought this sprinkler in the configuration where it was mounted on a spike. As it turns out, if the sprinkler head dies you can mount this replacement head on the old spike, which will save you a few bucks. Orbit H2O-6 Gear Drive Sprinkler, Spike B 58573 A number of reviewers wrote that they LOVE this sprinkler head but were troubled by relatively SHORT LIFE SPANS. I've had some of that same experience. If you pay attention to five things you may have more joy and less frustration--or not. No promises. Just saying, this works for me. 1. KEEP GRIT OUT. This means when in use, a decent in-line filter helps. * Good screen filter: Gilmour 02FW Metal Hose Coupling Filter Washers ** Better screen filter: ORBIT UNDERGROUND R610CT Filter Washer *** Best filter: 3/4" GARDEN HOSE THREAD INLINE FILTER 120 mesh 2. KEEP CRUD OUT (like, bugs). Don't leave these sprinklers lying around with uncovered hose attachment inlets and outlets. When storing--either summer or winter--consider covering both the inlet and outlet. For example: Orbit 58067n Polymer Hose Caps 2 Count And, never let crud accumulate in hoses. When not in use, connect the male and female ends of each hose or use screw-on caps. Consider flushing each hose for a couple minutes before connecting to any gear-driven sprinkler. 3. NO FROZEN WATER. For the winter, store them out of the cold. Or, make sure they are bone dry when put away. 4. NEVER PUSH DOWN on the sprinkler head. Think about it--plastic gears inside with fine teeth. Push the spike into the dirt by using the metal fins that stick out on either side. 5. The manufacturer offers a SIX YEAR WARRANTY. It's right on the packaging. Of course we all throw that away. Who knew, SIX years? Wow. So if you only get one or two years out of them, you're still covered with the warranty. Good to know?? Pics show the retail card that came with the sprinkler. The front shows "6 year warranty." The back shows the customer service number. I hope you find this review in some way helpful.