Brand: K-Rain SKU: 78012
Product Overview
The K-Rain 78012 is the 12-inch Pro-S professional pop-up spray body for shrubs, tall groundcover, and planted beds where the nozzle must rise well above surrounding vegetation. It includes side and bottom inlet access and uses a male-threaded riser for compatible female-threaded fixed, adjustable, or rotary nozzles. The body ships with a flush cap and no watering nozzle.
Current K-Rain specifications list approximately 11½ inches of riser travel and a retracted body height of about 16 inches. The rugged Pro-S body, co-molded cartridge-style wiper seal, heavy-duty retraction spring, and ratcheting riser support reliable movement and final pattern alignment. Both inlet positions use 1/2-inch female NPT connections, and the body family is rated for 20 to 110 PSI.
The standard 78012 is not pressure regulated and does not include a check valve, Stop Flow, nozzle guard, or reclaimed-water cap. Pressure-regulated 12-inch configurations are available and may carry WaterSense certification when specifically listed. Because of the tall body and side inlet, confirm burial depth, drainage, swing-joint support, and access before installation.
Key Features
- 12-inch Pro-S body for shrubs and tall plantings
- Side and bottom 1/2-inch female NPT inlets
- Male riser accepts female-threaded nozzles
- 20- to 110-PSI body pressure rating
- Co-molded removable wiper seal
- Heavy-duty retraction spring
- Ratcheting riser
- Flush cap included; nozzle sold separately
Common Uses
- Shrub beds and taller groundcover
- Planted areas requiring high pop-up clearance
- Side-inlet installations
- Replacing a compatible 12-inch Pro-S body
Compatibility and Installation Notes
Provide adequate excavation depth and stable support for the 16-inch body. Choose the inlet arrangement, secure or cap unused connections according to the instructions, and install at the proper grade. Flush the line before fitting a compatible female-threaded nozzle, then align the pattern using the ratcheting riser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 78012 include a side inlet?
Yes. The 12-inch Pro-S body has side and bottom inlet access.
Is the nozzle included?
No. The body includes a flush cap; the watering nozzle is sold separately.
Is it suitable for ordinary short turf?
It can operate there, but its primary advantage is clearing shrubs, groundcover, and taller plant material; a shorter body is usually more practical for maintained turf.
Why Buy the K-Rain 78012 from Big Frog Supply?
The 78012 provides the greatest pop-up clearance in the active Pro-S body group while retaining the same female-nozzle platform. Big Frog Supply also carries shorter bodies, pressure-regulated versions, check-valve components, and compatible spray or rotary nozzles for designing the complete zone.
