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. .. ...
Using a hacksaw or PVC pipe cutter, cut the PVC pipes into the desired lengths to create the main water supply line and lateral lines that lead to the sprinkler heads. Assemble the Main Water Supply Line: Assemble the main water supply line using PVC pipes and fittings. You can use tees...
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 ...
is a capped pipe that connects to your home’s main sewer line. You will likely see a brass plug at the base of the cleanout called a cleanout plug. This plug is a cap or lid used to close off a drain cleanout pipe and prevent dangerous sewer gases from backing up into the home...
Attach the power cord to the pump and plug into an outdoor outlet. Turn on the electric pump motor to activate the sprinkler and water your lawn or garden. Attach a hose to the rain barrel irrigation spigot and then attach the pump. ...
Using water mist to protect items from fire consumes less water than traditional fire sprinkler systems. To achieve the small droplet size, however, the system requires a high pressure water supply. Brian O’Connor from the National Fire Protection Association explains these systems and their various...
Use garden watering tools and techniques that conserve water, such as soaker hoses, sprinkler timers, hand watering, and directional sprays Water the garden, but not other structures. Be sure to position sprinklers so that they water only plants or lawn and not driveways, sidewalks, roofs, and...
. The constant drip helps relieve any pressure that might build up between an ice blockage and your faucets, reducing the likelihood of a burst. Even if a pipe is frozen completely and no water comes out, keeping the faucet open gives the water somewhere to go when it thaws, which also ...
There is most likely a way to pressurize the system with an air compressor for applications that need more pressure than gravity such as sprinkler systems. The bottom barrel would most likely benefit from a small hole drilled above the water line to let out air as it gets replaced with water...
Did you know that Cyclone air blowers can also be used as a vacuum to set pool liners? Come to think of it, you could use the Cyclone to blow out lawn sprinkler systems, too!So, let's assume that we are using the Cyclone Pool Blower to blow out our pool plumbing lines, shall we...