Sprinkler Elevating Apparatus and Method

Abstract

A sprinkler elevating apparatus is provided for use on an irrigation device. The sprinkler elevating apparatus includes a sprinkler support body and a midline hose coupling body. The sprinkler support body is configured to support the sprinkler at an elevated position relative to the irrigation device. The midline hose coupling body is carried by the sprinkler support body. The midline hose coupling body has a contact portion configured to affix to a midline section of a flexible hose drop of the irrigation device. A method is also provided.

The invention claimed is: 
     
         1 . A hose drop support apparatus for an irrigation sprinkler, comprising:
 a hose drop body having an elongate contact portion and a central body extending from a medial portion of the elongate contact portion having a contact surface capable of removably supporting the hose drop body in an elevated position, the elongate contact portion configured to support a central portion of a flexible hose having a sprinkler for an irrigation device in an arcuate shape capable of inhibiting kinking of the hose when held in the elevated position.