A pop-up sprinkler head is one of the most commonly used sprinkler types for lawn irrigation. As the name implies, the head of the sprinkler rises or pops up out of the ground when water pressure is added. You can quickly adjust the angle or spray pattern of the sprinkler by following ...
Toro is a leading manufacturer of sprinklers and irrigation equipment. Among the company's many products is the 570 MPR line of sprinklers and sprinkler heads. The MPR series stands for "Matched Precipitation Rate," which means that all the sprinklers in the 570 line produce the same volume of...
Your lawn sprinkler’s flow rate determines how long you’ll keep the irrigation system running. The simplest way to decide how often to water grass seed is to check the soil. If the top 1 to 1.5 inches are dry, apply another round of water. Puddles on the lawn or soggy soil are ...
a series of water supply lines and sprinkler heads are buried underground and run by a control panel. When the system turns on, water moves through the lines, causing the heads to pop up. They water for a designated time and then drop back below the ...
1) Turn off the irrigation controller. 2) Using your list of sprinkler heads, mark the 4-inch sewer pipe with the first length and label it with the sprinkler head number. This is your manifold shield. 3) Use the hacksaw to cut the first pipe to length. 4) Use the X-acto saw to...
How to Avoid stripping gears on a Rain Bird sprinkler head By getexcellent Dec 4, 2010 Tools & Equipment WonderHowTo Avoid stripping the gears in your Rain Bird 5000 Series Rotor Sprinkler Heads by never turning the turret against the turn. Sean Stefan from Sprinkler Daddy explains in this...
If you're planning to rent a dethatcher, mark any shallow irrigation lines, sprinkler heads, or buried utility lines before starting. This is no time for surprises! Ask the rental agency to adjust the spacing and cutting depth for your grass type. The blades should be set to cut no deep...
Adjust the Sprinkler Heads: Adjust the angle and range of the sprinkler heads as needed to achieve proper coverage and avoid watering non-target areas like sidewalks or buildings. Automate Your System (Optional): For added convenience, consider installing an irrigation timer or controller that automa...
Sprinkler blowouts are an affordable way to prevent costly springtime repairs.Ablowoutis the process of removing water from external pipes and underground lines. This is performed by opening each zone and blowing air through the lines. Rachio recommends hiring an irrigation professional for a blowout...
Water conservation is a key objective when installing a commercial sprinkler system. Contractors strive to minimize water waste by utilizing efficient sprinkler heads that distribute water evenly without overspray or runoff. Additionally, advanced controllers with weather-based sensors can adjust watering sch...