PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method of connecting a sprinkler head to a pipe joint, which can suppress an impact or a load applied to the sprinkler head when tightening the sprinkler head to the pipe joint and manage a torque value after tightening within a predetermined range. .. ...
Creating a PVC pipe sprinkler system for your lawn is a cost-effective and DIY-friendly way to keep your garden green and healthy. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make your own PVC pipe sprinkler system: Materials You'll Need: PVC pipes (¾-inch or 1-inch diameter) PVC pipe...
USING A COMPONENT To model the flow versus head loss through a sprinkler in a Pipe Flow Expert model you can use a component object, specifying the imperial Sprinkler K value or metric Sprinkler K value (where this represents the flow versus pressure loss performance characteristic of the sprin...
decreasing the space for the water to come out, it sprays out more forcefully. The dishwasher's jets work on the same principle. The force of the water also makes the spray arms rotate, just like a lawn sprinkler.
Time your watering: Just like other times of the year, water in the morning between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. to allow the moisture to be absorbed before nighttime and reduce the risk of frost damage. Adjust run times: If you use an automaticsprinkler system, set it to water for less time...
Frozen pipes in a basement. Credit:Robbie Sproule,CC 2.0 If you do it correctly, you save yourself the headache of a cracked faucet or a burst pipe. Once you have your outdoor faucet covered,think about your pipesas well. Homes in colder climates are pretty well frost-proofed for all ...
When a solenoid valve (also called an electric valve or automatic sprinkler valve) fails to close it is almost always because something is stuck inside it. This might be a grain of sand, a small twig, a insect, or even a tiny snail. To fix the valve you need to disassemble and clean...
All it takes to fix a small leak or break in a household water pipe is a few common materials at the hardware store and a couple hours of work. Of course, some bigger repairs should be left to the plumber, but even then there are some...
When a sprinkler pipe burst in Maine Medical Center's construction area, more than 3,000 gallons of water rushed through several floors, including in several active patient care areas. This article describes how staff members activated their unit's evacuation plans and moved patients from the ...