Netafim™ MegaNet™ Rotating Impact Sprinkler Head – 1.98 GPM, Blue, 24° High Trajectory

The Netafim™ MegaNet™ Rotating Impact Sprinkler Head is a professional agricultural sprinkler designed to provide balanced rotation, uniform water distribution, and dependable performance for open-field irrigation applications. This configuration features a blue nozzle, 1.98 GPM nominal flow rate, 24° high water trajectory, and 1/2-inch male-threaded connection.

MegaNet's symmetrical sprinkler design divides the water into two balanced water jets, helping minimize sprinkler wobble while promoting consistent rotation and uniform water distribution throughout the irrigated area.

The protected impact mechanism is designed for demanding agricultural environments. A compact, enclosed construction helps protect internal moving components from insects and debris, while an integrated filter helps maintain nozzle cleanliness and can be removed for servicing when needed.

This 24° high-trajectory MegaNet sprinkler is particularly well suited for open-field nurseries, vegetables and field crops, crop germination, frost protection, and fruit orchard cooling. The sprinkler head can be incorporated into compatible solid-set systems, removable field stands, and flexible-pipe irrigation installations.

What Is the Netafim MegaNet Sprinkler Used For?

The Netafim MegaNet is a rotating impact sprinkler for agricultural and horticultural irrigation. It distributes water over a broad area using a balanced rotating mechanism designed to provide high distribution uniformity across the irrigated field.

This specific model uses a 24° high trajectory, making it appropriate for applications where water needs to be projected above crops or across open growing areas.

Common uses include irrigating field crops and vegetables, establishing seedlings during germination, applying water for frost mitigation, irrigating open-field nurseries, and cooling fruit orchards.

Key Features and Benefits

• 1.98 GPM nominal flow: Blue-nozzle configuration provides approximately 1.98 gallons per minute at nominal operating conditions.
• 24° high trajectory: Designed for open-field applications including vegetables, field crops, nurseries, germination, frost mitigation, and orchard cooling.
• Balanced dual-jet design: Symmetrical construction splits water into two equal jets to promote stable rotation and uniform distribution.
• Reduced sprinkler wobble: Balanced rotation helps improve sprinkler stability and water distribution consistency.
• Uniform water distribution: Designed to provide consistent irrigation across agricultural growing areas.
• Gentle water application: Water distribution is designed to help reduce soil disturbance during sensitive applications such as germination.
• Protected impact mechanism: Compact enclosed construction helps protect moving components from insects and debris.
• Integrated filter: Each sprinkler includes individual filtration designed to help maintain nozzle cleanliness.
• Color-coded nozzle: Blue nozzle provides quick visual identification of the 1.98 GPM flow configuration.
• 1/2-inch male-threaded connection: Integrates with compatible agricultural sprinkler risers and irrigation systems.
• 29–45 PSI recommended operating range: Designed for professional irrigation systems operating within the recommended sprinkler-head pressure range.
• Multiple installation options: Compatible with solid-set systems, removable field stands, and appropriate flexible-pipe installations.
• Agricultural durability: UV-protected materials are designed for long-term exposure to outdoor growing conditions.

1.98 GPM Blue Nozzle

This MegaNet sprinkler is equipped with Netafim's blue nozzle, which identifies the 1.98 GPM nominal flow configuration.

Netafim specifies MegaNet nominal flow rates at approximately 33 PSI. Actual flow can vary with operating pressure, so irrigation systems should be designed within Netafim's recommended pressure range to achieve the intended sprinkler performance.

24° High-Trajectory Water Pattern

The 24-degree high-trajectory design projects water upward and outward, making this MegaNet configuration particularly useful for open-field irrigation where water must travel across a larger growing area.

Netafim recommends its 24° high-trajectory MegaNet sprinklers for applications including:

• Open-field nurseries
• Vegetables
• Open-field crops
• Crop germination
• Frost protection and mitigation
• Cooling fruit orchards

For under-tree irrigation and shade or net-house applications where a lower water trajectory is preferred, Netafim also offers 15° low-trajectory MegaNet configurations.

Balanced Rotating Impact Design

A key feature of the MegaNet sprinkler is its symmetrical dual-jet design. Water is divided into two balanced jets, helping stabilize the sprinkler during rotation.

The balanced design reduces wobble and helps maintain a consistent rotating pattern. Greater sprinkler stability contributes to improved distribution uniformity across the irrigated area.

Designed for Uniform Crop Irrigation

Uniform irrigation is important for crop establishment, plant development, nutrient management, and overall production consistency. MegaNet is engineered to distribute water evenly throughout its coverage area when installed and operated according to appropriate sprinkler spacing, pressure, and system-design requirements.

The sprinkler's stable rotating mechanism and balanced water jets make it suitable for agricultural systems where growers need repeatable overhead irrigation across multiple sprinkler positions.

Gentle Water Application for Germination

MegaNet is designed to produce relatively gentle water application near ground level, making the system useful for crop germination and seed establishment.

Reducing excessive soil disturbance can help limit surface grooving and movement of soil around newly planted seed during irrigation startup, normal operation, and shutdown.

Protected Sprinkler Mechanism

Agricultural sprinklers are exposed to dust, insects, dirt, crop residue, fertilizers, sunlight, and changing weather conditions. MegaNet uses a compact protected mechanism designed to help keep insects and debris away from internal moving components.

The sprinkler mechanism opens during irrigation and remains protected when the system is not operating, helping reduce contamination and maintenance requirements.

Integrated Individual Filter

Each MegaNet sprinkler incorporates an individual filter designed to help prevent debris from reaching the nozzle. The filter can also be accessed for cleaning when required.

Filtration requirements for the overall irrigation system should still be selected based on the water source and water quality.

Flexible Installation Options

The Netafim MegaNet can be incorporated into several agricultural irrigation configurations, including:

• Solid-set sprinkler systems
• Removable field stands
• Sprinkler riser assemblies
• Compatible flexible-pipe irrigation systems
• Netafim MegaStand™ installations
• Compatible FlexNet™ flexible-pipe systems

This product includes the sprinkler head only. Stands, risers, adapters, flexible pipe, connectors, and other installation components are sold separately unless specifically stated otherwise.

Ideal Applications

The Netafim MegaNet 1.98 GPM 24° Rotating Impact Sprinkler Head is well suited for applications including:

• Vegetable production
• Open-field crops
• Open-field nurseries
• Crop germination
• Seed establishment
• Frost protection and mitigation
• Fruit orchard cooling
• Agricultural overhead irrigation
• Solid-set sprinkler systems
• Portable or removable field stands
• Compatible flexible-pipe irrigation systems

Netafim MegaNet Rotating Impact Sprinkler Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Netafim MegaNet sprinkler?

The Netafim MegaNet is a rotating impact agricultural sprinkler designed to provide balanced rotation and uniform overhead water distribution for professional crop irrigation applications.

What is the flow rate of the blue Netafim MegaNet sprinkler?

The blue-nozzle MegaNet model MGN24D-198HO has a nominal flow rate of 1.98 GPM.

At what pressure is the 1.98 GPM flow rate measured?

Netafim lists the MegaNet nominal flow rate at approximately 33 PSI. Actual sprinkler flow can vary depending on pressure at the sprinkler head.

What is the recommended pressure for the Netafim MegaNet sprinkler?

Netafim recommends an operating pressure range of approximately 29 to 45 PSI at the sprinkler head.

What trajectory does this MegaNet sprinkler have?

This model uses a 24° high water trajectory, making it suitable for open-field agricultural and horticultural irrigation applications.

What is the difference between the 24° and 15° MegaNet sprinklers?

The 24° high-trajectory MegaNet is designed primarily for open-field applications such as vegetables, field crops, nurseries, germination, frost protection, and orchard cooling. The 15° low-trajectory version is designed for applications such as under-tree irrigation and shade or net houses.

What size connection does the MegaNet sprinkler use?

This model uses a 1/2-inch male-threaded inlet connection.

What does the blue nozzle mean on a Netafim MegaNet?

Netafim uses nozzle colors to identify different MegaNet flow rates. The blue nozzle identifies the 1.98 GPM configuration.

Is the Netafim MegaNet an impact sprinkler?

Yes. MegaNet is a rotating impact sprinkler engineered with two balanced water jets to help provide stable rotation and uniform water distribution.

Why does the MegaNet use two water jets?

The symmetrical design splits the water into two balanced jets. This helps reduce sprinkler wobble, stabilize rotation, and improve water distribution uniformity.

Can the Netafim MegaNet be used for crop germination?

Yes. Netafim lists crop germination as an application for the high-trajectory MegaNet. Its water application is designed to help minimize excessive soil disturbance around newly planted seed.

Can the MegaNet sprinkler be used for frost protection?

Yes. Frost protection and frost mitigation are among the listed applications for the 24° high-trajectory MegaNet sprinkler when the overall irrigation system is appropriately designed for that purpose.

Can the MegaNet be used to cool fruit orchards?

Yes. Netafim lists fruit orchard cooling as an application for the 24° high-trajectory MegaNet configuration.

Can this 24° MegaNet sprinkler be used under trees?

Netafim specifically recommends the 15° low-trajectory MegaNet for under-tree irrigation. This 24° version is primarily intended for open-field applications and applications requiring a higher water trajectory.

Does the Netafim MegaNet have a filter?

Yes. Each MegaNet sprinkler incorporates an individual filter designed to help keep debris away from the nozzle. The filter can be cleaned when required.

What filtration is recommended for MegaNet sprinklers?

Netafim's filtration recommendations depend on water quality. Clean water may not require additional filtration, while surface water containing debris may require filtration such as a 40-mesh filter. Well water containing sand may require a hydrocyclone or other appropriate sand-separation system.

Can the MegaNet be installed on a field stand?

Yes. MegaNet sprinklers can be used with compatible removable field stands and sprinkler riser assemblies, providing flexibility for seasonal and portable agricultural irrigation systems.

Can the MegaNet sprinkler be used with flexible pipe?

Yes. Compatible Netafim components such as the MegaStand™ can be used to connect MegaNet sprinklers with appropriate FlexNet™ flexible-pipe systems.

Does this product include the sprinkler stand?

No. This product is the MegaNet sprinkler head only. Stands, risers, adapters, connectors, flexible pipe, and other installation components are sold separately unless otherwise specified.

What is the product code for the blue 1.98 GPM MegaNet sprinkler?

The Netafim product code is 63600-002000, and the model number is MGN24D-198HO.

Why Choose the Netafim MegaNet Rotating Impact Sprinkler?

The Netafim™ MegaNet™ Rotating Impact Sprinkler combines balanced rotation, high distribution uniformity, protected internal components, individual filtration, and flexible installation options for demanding agricultural irrigation applications.

With a 1.98 GPM nominal flow rate, blue nozzle, 24° high trajectory, 1/2-inch male-threaded connection, recommended 29–45 PSI operating range, and balanced dual-jet design, this MegaNet configuration provides a dependable overhead irrigation solution for open-field crops, vegetables, nurseries, germination, frost protection, and orchard cooling.