Planning Landscaping: A Getting Started Guide
Create A Landscape Design Using A Sprinkler System Table Of Contents: Define Your Intention For Your Landscape Plan Before You Start Planning Landscaping Drawing Your Property Choosing The Right Greenery Installing An In-Ground Sprinkler System Set The Intention For Planning Landscaping Whether you’re revamping your landscape design or planning to install a sprinkler system around […]
How to Prevent Freezing in Irrigation Pipes During Hard Freeze
Protecting Your Water Pipes During A Freeze As unpredictable as Mother Nature has been recently, forming a game plan on how to take care of your sprinkler system to prevent freeze damage to your backflow preventer in winter can save you time, money, and stress. Incidents like Houston’s rolling blackouts in February 2021 won’t always […]
How to Program a Rain Bird ESP 9V Battery Operated Timer
Benefits of a Battery Operated Timer Move over Hunter Node, Rain Bird has a battery-operated solution that’s a game-changer. I’m Adrian Sanchez here, for Sprinkler Warehouse. Let’s talk about the Rain Bird ESP 9-volt battery-operated timer. This series of high-quality controllers come in one, two, four, and six station versions. In the model, the number […]
Dura Flexible Repair Coupling
As you can see here, I’ve got a bit of a problem because a tree root has broken this pipe. Now, I could cut the tree root. But, being the bit of a tree hugger that I am. I’d rather make my pipe conform to nature versus the other way around. Luckily here at Sprinkler […]
DIG 4.5-GPH 6-Outlet Manifolds
Drip Emitters Split The Flow Of Water To Target Each Plant These DIG 6 outlet drip emitters, also called manifolds, mount on a half-inch shrub stick or riser. They split the flow of water into 6 different directions, turning a single riser into a mini drip system. I’m Dwayne Smith your Sprinkler Warehouse Product Specialist. Let’s […]
Determining GPM
Steps On How To Find Gallons Per Minute (GPM) Sprinkler systems can be traced back to3000 BC when the ancient Babylonians built irrigation systems from clay and straw. You might use PVC or polyethylene tubing to deliver water to the sprinkler head. Selecting the right material for the framework of your system ensures lasting and […]
How to Read SCH, Class, and SDR Pipe Markings
Decoding Schedule, Class, And SDR Pipe Markings As you prepare to install a sprinkler system, you might use PVC or polyethylene tubing to deliver water to the sprinkler head. Selecting the right material for your system’s framework ensures lasting and efficient operation. Shop All Pipe & Tubing For Lawn Irrigation PVC Ratings: Schedule vs Class […]
Winterizing Your Backflow Device To Prevent Freeze Damage
Winterizing Your Backflow Preventer When cold weather hits, backflow preventers can be at risk. Water trapped inside the valves or pipes can freeze, expand, and crack the device, leading to costly repairs. Proper winterization will ensure that your backflow device stays safe and functional throughout the winter months. In this guide, we’ll discuss the importance […]
When Should I Use Cut-Off Nipples?
Today we’re talking about cut-off nipple risers. Adrian Sanchez here, for Sprinkler Warehouse. Let’s get started. Cut-Off Nipple Risers Are Used To Connect Sprinklers To Piping This is a cut-off nipple riser. They’re used to connect sprinkler heads to a threaded tee or elbow on your piping. These little guys have lots of options. I […]
How to Choose the Right Irrigation Valve Box
Choosing The Right Valve Box The box that covers and protects your underground sprinkler system valves is almost as important as the valves themselves. Although some irrigation installations are still being done with valves installed above grade, it is becoming more common for the valves to be placed below ground. However, there is an important […]
