"There are 4 major brands of sprinkler products: Hunter, Rainbird, Toro, and Weathermatic. There is very little difference in price between any of these major brand names.  My best experience has been with Hunter, Rainbird and Weathermatic.  Over the last 20 years I have had "very few" "call backs" with these brands, so to say the least my customers are happy that they aren't continually calling me because of product failure. Cheaper parts can add up to  a greater headache and cost in the future.  At Alpine Sprinklers we don't cut costs when it comes to quality products" - Bob