How To Install An Irrigation Spray Or Rotor
Once you have laid the mainline throughout the yard according to your plans and fitted it with the desired drain valves and risers then you are ready to install your sprinklers of choice. Installing A Spray Or Rotor For A Sprinkler System: A Complete Instructional Guide Each sprinkler will have its own unique installation circumstances, […]
The Basic Steps Irrigation Installation Checklist
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 […]
Step By Step Irrigation Installation Guide
How to Install an Irrigation System This article is a step by step irrigation installation guide. Welcome to Sprinkler Warehouse’s sprinkler system installation school. This guide is laid out in easy to follow steps with colorful illustrations and cutting edge animations. Installing an underground sprinkler system can be a do-it-yourself project that will allow you […]
How to Draw the Property
Helpful Tip When Drawing Your Property You Don’t Have To Be An Artist, Just A Planner Each small square on the graph paper should represent one square foot of actual property or use a scale such as 1 inch = 10 feet, 1 inch = 20 feet, etc. Using a tape measure, measure your property […]
How to Check Water Pressure
Determining Sprinkler System Water Pressure Knowing how to check water pressure begins with understanding how it is measured. Water pressure is measured in pounds per square inch or psi. An average water pressure is around 30-50 psi. The pressure can vary widely from home to home. Determining your specific pressure is necessary for your irrigation […]
How Much Should I Water My Yard?
Make Your Irrigation Efforts Efficient And Effective One of the key elements in achieving a healthy green lawn is knowing how much to water your grass. The second most important step to a healthy lawn, following closely behind fertilizing, is watering. Like fertilizing, it is possible to water too much. Too much, and you’ll waste […]
How to Calculate Precipitation Rate
How to Calculate Precipitation Rate When it comes to keeping your lawn or garden healthy, knowing how much water your irrigation system delivers is just as important as knowing when to water. One of the best ways to control your watering schedule is by calculating your precipitation rate, the rate at which your sprinklers apply […]
How to Determine Zone Run Time Using Evapotranspiration Data
Determine Sprinkler Zone Run Time What is e·vap·o·tran·spi·ra·tion? This article discusses how to determine zone run times using evapotranspiration data from Hunter Industries. The formula below allows you to calculate how long you need to run your sprinkler system to compensate for the water lost in evapotranspiration. For instance, the formula is designed to calculate […]
How to Tap Into the Main Water Line
Tapping Into A Sprinkler System’s Main Water Line This article discusses how to tap into the main water line. To supply a new sprinkler system, you’ll have to tap into your existing cold-water supply system. If your plan calls for cutting existing pipes, you may prefer to hire a plumber. However, if you do decide […]
How to Dig & Run Pipe Under a Driveway or Sidewalk
Running Pipe Under Concrete This article explains how to dig and run a pipe under an obstacle such as a driveway or sidewalk. Usually, your yard will contain a few items other than the lawn grass you are trying to keep lush and green. These might include driveways and sidewalks, which at first glance might […]
