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Used to water the garden

Sprinkler systems are used to irrigate a garden. There are wide range of different types, including permanent "pop-up" sprinklers, and temporary "move it around" sprinklers. They can be switched on or off manually, or on a timer. A proper permanent system should also have weather sensors to avoid sprinkling during the rain or during freezing temperatures.

Sprinklers can be low level drip-systems, or longer distance high volume spray systems.

Sprinkler systems can also be used to apply fertilizer with the irrigation water.

Use this tag for all question about sprinkler type irrigation systems.

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How do I go about planning the layout of a sprinkler network for my lawn?

There are several great questions and helpful guides on lawns and lawn-repair on this site. Since it's the lawn laying season now, I've started thinking about laying a sprinkler network prior to sodding because it's easier to do so now than after…
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How do I prevent critters from chewing my sprinkler system?

I have a lot of trees in my yard...and squirrels. I'm not 100% sure the squirrels are the critters doing the damage, but it seems the most likely. My neighbor says he's seen a possum in his yard before...and I'm not ruling out rats or…
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What are the differences between above and below ground irrigation?

Is there a major difference in effectiveness of delivery of water/nutrients through the use of above ground (sprinkler, flooding, etc) versus below ground (buried drip pipes) irrigation systems?
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How often/long should I water my newly sodded lawn?

I have some new sod getting rolled within the next few days and have a few questions. How many days out of the week will I need to water until the sod is established? How many minutes per zone should I water for on those days? How long until I can…
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PC controlled irrigation system

I am investigating the use of a PC to control my yard irrigation system. The research that I've done has only revealed one system with the (unfortunate) name of Irritrol. Have you used your PC to control your yard irrigation system? If so, how did…
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What is the best way to automatically water my garden?

I am in the process of starting a small garden (6'x9'). My current sprinkler system doesn't do a great job of covering the area where I have placed the garden, so I would like to tap off of my existing system to add a head dedicated for the…
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Sprinkler/irrigation system for new yard: DIY or hire a professional?

My backyard is essentially a wasteland; I plan on installing an irrigation system along with landscaping, hardscaping, shrubs, trees, retaining walls, etc. As far as I've been able to discern so far, I want to get my layout done first, and start on…
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What stops sprinkler heads from retracting?

I have a reticulation system in my lawn. Recently I replaced some of the sprinkler heads. But they don't always retract; ie when the water pressure is reduced or off they stick up above the lawn. The head is brand new and has been in for around a…
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Identifying/operating an automatic watering system

I recently bought a house built circa 1970 in France, and it came with an automatic watering system (date of setup unknown, so any time between then and now), controlled by this: I've been unable to find any kind of instructions on how to operate…
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Why can't I get reticulation to work in spring?

Spring has sprung and it's time to turn on my reticulation (bore). My retic worked back in May but now (October) I turn it on and no water comes out. I can hear the pump going but no water comes out. Any ideas? I only ran it for a couple of minutes…
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What options do I have for placing/installing a backflow preventer?

I'm installing a sprinkler system, and have to install a backflow preventer and pressure regulator at the start of the line. What I don't like about this is having random bits of plumbing sticking out of my yard where they'll get hit by things, and…
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Finding solenoid box

Hello I have an err 1 on my rain bird controller and all the zones work except for one and two which are in the same place could this be a solenoid gone bad. If so I have found the wire that runs out of the controller does this run to the solenoid…
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Utility lines blocking off areas of my designed sprinkler system entirely, what to do?

So I'm starting the design of my Home Sprinkler system, and the first thing I do naturally is call the utility company and have them mark everything. The problem is, they've essentially "boxed off" a big section of yard to where if I'm going to get…
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How do I landscape a sloping and flood-susceptible yard?

My wife and I just moved into a house in Arkansas a few months ago and have noticed a few drainage issues with the back yard, it has roughly a 5 to 10 degree slope (east to west) and is fenced in. The soil is fairly hard and seems clay like at the…
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Best tool for underground lawn sprinkler system head removal?

My lawn has an underground sprinkler system. Many of the heads are old, leaking, and hard to adjust. So I've been swapping them with Rainbird 5000 series heads. They look like this: Here's the thing. These things are impossible to dig up by hand. I…
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