A Getting Started Guide For Installing An Sprinkler System
These steps make an irrigation system installation easy. Keep in mind that clicking on the highlighted words or phrases will help you learn and shop for your required materials.
Before Starting, It Is Important To Gather Some Essential Information
- Check your local codes and permit requirements
- Draw Your Property
- Figure out soil type
- Determine the diameter of the water supply line
- Determine your water pressure and flow
- Sketch your landscape on grid paper
Map Out Your System
- Map out your sprinklers and emitters
- Create your zones
- Divide your system based on water rates and plant requirements
- Count your zones
- Layout the valves on your plans
- Draw in the pipes
- Draw in the location of the timer
Or see Sprinkler System Design Services
Install Your System
- Double check local codes and permits
- Mark your sprinklers, risers, valves and trenches
- Tap into your main water line
- Trench the main and lateral lines
- Install the irrigation system main line
- Build valve manifolds
- Install lateral pipe
- Flush the system to clear debris
- Install your sprinklers zone-by-zone
- Place in drip irrigation risers
- Install your timer (Learn how to wire an irrigation valve to an irrigation controller)
- Connect a pump start relay (optional)
- Check your system operation
Drip Irrigation:Drip Irrigation Benefits And How It Works
Once Your Have Finished The Irrigation Installation You Can Install Your Drip Irrigation
Connect To The Water
- Fasten to the water using an outdoor faucet
- Connect to an irrigation system sprinkler riser
- Connect to an automatic irrigation valve
Distribute The Water
- Roll out the hose
- Cut it to length
- Select the emitter locations
Water The Plants
- Trees, flower beds and shrubs
- Vegetables gardens and flower beds and ground cover
- Roses and Shrubs
- Patio Containers
