One Touch Fan Nozzle

A thumb-controlled fan nozzle sends a broad, even stream for containers, plants and shrubbery.

Start with the job this tool does

A fan-shaped spray covers a wider path than a narrow jet. This nozzle is useful for watering containers, planted beds or shrubs when a broad, gentle pattern can reach several leaves or soil areas in one pass. The user controls water with a thumb slide, moving it forward to start flow and back to stop. That can reduce the repeated hand squeezing needed with a trigger-style nozzle, especially when moving from plant to plant. Aim the fan toward the soil around the roots for routine watering.

Use the product's controls with care

The nozzle produces one fan pattern rather than a set of interchangeable spray choices. Its main advantage is quick control of flow while the user moves along a planting. The insulated grip and sturdy body suit repeated outdoor use. Because the head is not a fine misting system, begin at a modest distance from delicate seedlings and see how the water lands. Shift the aim or move farther away if the spray disturbs soil or splashes potting mix from a container. Do not rely on the nozzle to decide how long each plant should be watered.

Fit the tool to the area

This tool can also help spread water across a row of small pots or across a bed edge, where a narrow stream would take more passes. Pause between sections with the thumb control, and shut off the faucet when the watering is complete. If the fan pattern becomes uneven, check the head for debris and clear debris from the spray head. Inspect the hose thread and washer for a leak before use. Keep supply pressure at or below 40 psi. Test the fan on one pot first, then adjust your distance before moving down the row. The fan is useful where a narrow stream would require repeated passes. Move the nozzle steadily across the target area and stop if water begins to collect faster than the soil can absorb it.