Dramm Water Breaker 480PL Nozzle - 7gpm - Red - 40psi - 3/4in Hose Thread

Water Breaker 480 Series — Wider Micro-Fine Pattern at 7gpm, Lightweight Plastic Body

The Dramm Water Breaker 480 series produces a wider spray pattern than the 400-series nozzles, using a stainless steel disk with micro-fine holes in a lightweight plastic body to deliver a broader, gentle shower at 7 GPM. The wider coverage footprint makes it particularly efficient for watering multiple containers per pass or covering wide nursery benches more quickly than narrow-pattern nozzles.

This lightweight plastic body version is rated at 40 PSI with standard 3/4-inch hose threads, and a Dramm In-Line Hose Filter upstream is recommended to protect the stainless steel disk from particulate clogging.

Key Features & Benefits

• Wider spray pattern: Broader coverage footprint enables efficient watering of multiple containers per pass or wide nursery benches without sacrificing spray gentleness.
• Stainless steel disk with micro-fine holes: Precision micro-holes produce a gentle, even shower that will not disturb soil or damage tender plants.
• Lightweight Plastic Body: Lightweight plastic construction reduces wrist fatigue while the stainless disk ensures lasting performance.
• 7gpm at 40psi: Standard flow rate for greenhouse and nursery line pressures.
• 3/4-inch hose thread: Direct connection to hoses, watering wands, and quick-connect fittings.

Who Should Use This

Growers who water wide nursery benches or rows of closely spaced containers, and who benefit from a wider coverage pattern that reduces the number of passes needed per watering cycle, are the direct fit for the 480 series. The combination of width and gentleness makes it an efficient daily-use nozzle for bench and container production operations.

About Dramm

Dramm Corporation has manufactured Water Breaker nozzles from its Manitowoc, Wisconsin facility since inventing the original design in the 1940s. The 480 series widens that same stainless-disk shower pattern for growers who need to cover more bench area per pass.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 480PL compare to the 480AL?

The 480PL has a plastic body for a lightweight feel, while the 480AL uses a cast aluminum body for added durability and a more substantial feel. Both use the same stainless steel disk and produce a similar micro-fine, 7 GPM spray pattern.

Does the stainless steel disk need to be replaced?

The stainless steel disk is very durable and does not typically require replacement under normal use. If flow becomes uneven, remove and clean the disk to clear mineral or particulate deposits from the micro holes.

What flow rate does this nozzle produce?

The 480 series is rated at 7 GPM at 40 PSI operating pressure. That is lower than the 400-series full-flow rating, in exchange for the wider spray footprint.

Is there another body material option for the 480?

Yes. The 480AL is the cast-aluminum version of this nozzle, with the same stainless steel disk and 7 GPM pattern in a more substantial body.