DIY Sprinkler System Tips
Before sprinkler systems were around, you would find yourself dragging a hose around and watering the lawn everyday like this. There are still those who do this, and it is probably getting tiring. Here are some ideas on how to find a good affordable do it yourself sprinkling option.
If you decide to make a do it yourself sprinkler system, of course, you have to consider some important things like your equipments, your design and of course the labor required. Opting for a do it yourself sprinkler system may require your time but it can however lessen the cost up to 40 percent than hiring someone to install it for you.
These days, you can also find easy-to-install sprinkler components which can easily be assembled. Installing your own automatic sprinkler also helps you water your lawn or garden in regular schedule. Here are some basic considerations that you need when installing your own.
- Determine what type of sprinkler systems that best fit your yard. Your choice depends largely on the size of your yard, the types of plants you have and the water pressure and flow rate of water in your area.
- Make a sketch and plan of your lawn sprinkler design and make sure to call your utility companies to determine if you are safe to install your sprinkler without having to worry about destroying buried telephone, gas and water lines.
- Determine the water pressure and flow rate in your area. You can research and find a good guide on how to determine them. This is important part of your installation as this will determine the type and design of sprinkler system that fits in your yard.
- When installing the sprinkler heads, you will want to make sure that the water overlaps each area, so you don’t have dead spots. This technique is termed as ‘head-to-head coverage’ and that sprinklers are intended to be set up in this manner.
- Decide on what sprinkler heads to use. There is plenty of variation depending on how much surface area you have to cover. You can choose from the spray heads and rotor sprinklers, considering the coverage you need for your area. You can also opt for sprinklers that retracts below the ground when not in use – which is helpful in avoiding accidents with sprinklers protruding on the ground.
Aside from preparing the right equipment, labor and some tips to make your do it yourself sprinkler system work, it is also important to grab a good guide to help you through the details of the installation.
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Tags: home improvement, Landscaping, landscaping ideasJanuary 19 2010 | Landscaping | No Comments »