Yard-Sprinkler-Systems
Yard Sprinkler Systems Give You
a Beautiful Well-Watered Lawn
Yard Sprinkler Systems make lawn watering efficient and promote healthy grass and plants. If you want to install your own do-it-yourself sprinkler system, it requires a little planning. You will find basic parts to complete irrigation systems at MPR Supply. Except for the control box and possible rental of a trencher, the parts are inexpensive for the water savings achieved. Additionally, take care to design your sprinkler system for Soil Erosion Control.
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Easy Instructions for Installing a Lawn or a Yard Sprinkler System
1. Locate the main water supply, and test the water pressure using a pressure gauge. Sketch an outline of the yard using 8 ½ x 11 graph paper. Note shade trees, flower beds, and where sidewalks interrupt the yard space. Note also where the water main runs from the street to the house. Determine the number of sprinkler zones and the type of sprinkler heads needed to reach the desired gallons per hour.
2. Tape over the open ends of the PVC pipe (or poly pipe) to reduce the chance of dirt entering the pipes in trenches. Locate where the sprinkler control box will be located. Select a position for the valves that control the sprinkler zones and ensure the wires can easily reach.
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3. Sprinkle lime to mark how the PVC pipes will lay in the yard. Start at the sprinkler valve controls and then walk along the grass marking each spot farthest away from the controls. Place a mark where each sprinkler head will appear. Dig trenches six to eight inches deep following the marking.
4. Lay pipes in the trenches. Attach pipes to the main control valves using Teflon tape. Use a PVC pipe cutter to cut the pipe or stainless steel clamps if you are using poly pipe. Bond couplings with pipe sections using PVC cement. Wait at least one hour for the cement to bond. Turn on water to flush lines before attaching sprinkler heads to verify you have no leaks. Troubleshoot connections before covering with sod.
5. Attach sprinkler heads, and inspect both the water flow and strength of PVC pipes at joints. Cover the sprinkler pipes with sod and tamp down lightly. File the graph for future reference.
6. Learn about the Importance of Water Conservation in Irrigated Landscaping.
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