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Used to water the garden

Sprinkler systems are used to irrigate a garden. There are wide range of different types, including permanent "pop-up" sprinklers, and temporary "move it around" sprinklers. They can be switched on or off manually, or on a timer. A proper permanent system should also have weather sensors to avoid sprinkling during the rain or during freezing temperatures.

Sprinklers can be low level drip-systems, or longer distance high volume spray systems.

Sprinkler systems can also be used to apply fertilizer with the irrigation water.

Use this tag for all question about sprinkler type irrigation systems.

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Sprinkler/irrigation system for new yard: DIY or hire a professional?

My backyard is essentially a wasteland; I plan on installing an irrigation system along with landscaping, hardscaping, shrubs, trees, retaining walls, etc. As far as I've been able to discern so far, I want to get my layout done first, and start on…
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What stops sprinkler heads from retracting?

I have a reticulation system in my lawn. Recently I replaced some of the sprinkler heads. But they don't always retract; ie when the water pressure is reduced or off they stick up above the lawn. The head is brand new and has been in for around a…
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What options do I have for placing/installing a backflow preventer?

I'm installing a sprinkler system, and have to install a backflow preventer and pressure regulator at the start of the line. What I don't like about this is having random bits of plumbing sticking out of my yard where they'll get hit by things, and…
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Finding solenoid box

Hello I have an err 1 on my rain bird controller and all the zones work except for one and two which are in the same place could this be a solenoid gone bad. If so I have found the wire that runs out of the controller does this run to the solenoid…
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Utility lines blocking off areas of my designed sprinkler system entirely, what to do?

So I'm starting the design of my Home Sprinkler system, and the first thing I do naturally is call the utility company and have them mark everything. The problem is, they've essentially "boxed off" a big section of yard to where if I'm going to get…
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Sprinkler Troubleshooting

I added a couple of branches to my sprinklers over a year ago to add some more sprinklers to cover some brown spots on my backyard grass. There are now 16 sprinklers with 4 off of two branches and 8 off the center branch. There are some brown areas…
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Is it possible to connect a funny pipe to a polyethylene tube?

Title says it all. Is it possible to connect a funny pipe to a polyethylene tube? If so, what exactly do I need? Here in Southern California, I tried going to Home Depot and Lowes, but none of the employees there were able to help me. I'd like to…
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Is there any way to estimate the gallons per minute that a sprinkler system would use?

I am currently in the process of trying to determine the cost benefit of installing a well to be used on my sprinkler system. In order to do this cost analysis I need to know how much water will be used for each watering. Is there any easy way to…
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How do I figure out where the dead-end is in a sprinkler system?

I bought a new home that has a small area of grass on the other side of my driveway that is not part of the main yard about 10x16 in size and it has 6 sprinklers along the boarder. I want to remove the grass and gravel it. However, I don't know if…
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How can I attach three oscillating sprinklers to one hose?

Is there a way I can plug three oscillating sprinklers into one hose? I have a big backyard and I don't want to stand there and water it every morning. I have one sprinkler because I only have one tap/hose in the backyard. I was wondering if there…
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What is the difference between a Rain Bird SP40 sprinkler and Rain Bird 1800 series with the same nozzle?

Can someone please explain to me the difference between the Rain Bird SP40 sprinklers that already have a nozzle, and the 1800 series, which is spray only with the same nozzle type. Why would I use one over the other? Thanks.
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How can you learn about residential sprinkler systems in the US?

My sprinkler system came with the house and occasionally has issues. As I troubleshoot these, I've discovered that there's a lot of things about sprinklers that are not intuitive or obvious. It doesn't help that a lot of it is buried underground and…
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Typically, where is the motor/pump of lawn sprinklers located?

My garage has the controls for my sprinkler system. Whenever I turn on the sprinklers, I could hear a motor starting. But I could not for the life of me find that motor. The home's been more than 20 years old, the motor is starting to feel weak. The…
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What is this Sprinkler Component?

I am turning on my sprinkler system for the year and I am very unfamiliar with this setup. The system was winterized by a professional last year and I am not sure what all was turned off, opened, etc. So far I have: closed the backflow valve (as to…
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Pipe Leak in Irrigation Box

I have a leak in my sprinkler/irrigation box. Not sure where to start. Is this something I can easily fix? What steps would be necessary? Here is a short video of the…
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