Get Smart About Lawn Sprinkler Systems
How Many Sprinkler Heads Per Zone
The number of sprinkler heads per zone depends on the water pressure and flow rate of a system’s water source. A traditional system may have a dozen rotors and 8 to 10 spray heads. An Irrigreen system only needs...
How Many Sprinkler Heads Per Zone
The number of sprinkler heads per zone depends on the water pressure and flow rate of a system’s water source. A traditional system may have a dozen rotors and 8...
How to Check Sprinkler Water Flow GPM
Water flow rate is commonly checked at the source by timing how long it takes to fill a bucket and then calculating gallons per minute. You can also check at the source or along pipes using a flow meter...
How to Check Sprinkler Water Flow GPM
Water flow rate is commonly checked at the source by timing how long it takes to fill a bucket and then calculating gallons per minute. You can also check at...
How to Check Sprinkler Water Pressure
Checking sprinkler water pressure is quite simple. Attach a pressure gauge to an outside hose spigot to check source pressure. To check sprinkler head pressure, insert the end of a pitot tube into the stream of water coming from...
How to Check Sprinkler Water Pressure
Checking sprinkler water pressure is quite simple. Attach a pressure gauge to an outside hose spigot to check source pressure. To check sprinkler head pressure, insert the end of a...
How Long to Run Sprinklers
In general, it’s recommended to run your sprinklers two or three times a week and give your grass one-half inch of water each time. Each system delivers water at a different rate, but this is typically about 30 to...
How Long to Run Sprinklers
In general, it’s recommended to run your sprinklers two or three times a week and give your grass one-half inch of water each time. Each system delivers water at a...
How Much Water Does a Sprinkler Use?
A pop-up sprinkler uses 15 to 16 gallons of water per minute. If you have 6 zones and water each for 20 minutes twice a week, your system uses 15,360 gallons monthly. An Irrigreen system with those same specs...
How Much Water Does a Sprinkler Use?
A pop-up sprinkler uses 15 to 16 gallons of water per minute. If you have 6 zones and water each for 20 minutes twice a week, your system uses 15,360...
When Is the Best Time to Install a Sprinkler System?
A sprinkler system can be installed any time of the year, but the best time to install one is in the fall. Dialing in the watering schedule is easier, the ground is softer, and landscape contractors are typically less...
When Is the Best Time to Install a Sprinkler Sy...
A sprinkler system can be installed any time of the year, but the best time to install one is in the fall. Dialing in the watering schedule is easier, the...
