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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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What thread type do standard sprinkler nozzles have?

I am assembling a sprinkler system for my gardens and decided to use these standard lawn sprinkler nozzles as they are pretty cheap and seem to do what I want, however I can't find anywhere what the thread type is on them. I contacted Orbit and…
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Why are my Sprinkler's no longer rotating?

I have an irrigation system that's about 7 years old. I started to notice that some of my sprinkers' (MP Rotators) are either not rotating or doing so at an extremely slow rate. I've done several steps in attempting to resolve the problem but with…
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Does a sprinkler system by a house attract termites?

Does a sprinkler system by the foundation of a house attract subterranean termites up into the house? I heard subterranean termites (at least in the desert) come out of the ground at night to seek water. Does that mean I should set the sprinkler…
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Is there a special hose to tap connector that doesn't splash?

I have a garden tap inside my conservatory/summer room. The problem is that every time I disconnect the hose from the tap, I get a gush of water that sprays on the wall and floor. I've tried using a rag wrapped around it but the force is too strong…
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Are there any issues with using an on ground sprinkler system with impact sprinklers?

I recently bought a home, and now I am tired of watering the lawn every day. I considered under ground sprinkler system but they are very expensive. I thought to do my own diy on the on ground sprinkler system connecting each impact sprinkler with…
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Are valves needed to control my irrigation zones or are digitally controlled hoses are good enough?

I'm a newbie to backyard irrigation. I'm developing my backyard now, part of it is going to be lawn (2 zones) and drop irrigation (2 zones) for plants and trees. I'm strongly considering adding digitally controlled timers like this Digital Hose…
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Valve connected to Hunter Node not opening

I've got a Hunter Node that operates a single zone in my yard. After "dewinterizing" the system, noticed that this zone was not operating. The valve looked a bit old, so just replaced the valve top and internals (it's a Hunter PGV valve). Still no…
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How to avoid hitting sprinkler lines when aerating lawn or cutting sod?

Besides pre-marking and avoiding sprinkler heads: Can an aerator dig deep enough to strike the underground sprinkler lines? Can a sod cutter cut under grass deep enough to strike the underground sprinkler lines? Any other concerns?
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Are rigid poylethylene irrigation pipes more reliable than soft ABS sprinkler hoses for residential sprinkler systems?

My experience with the typical household dripper hoses - like the ones pictured, made of soft ABS, and connected with nipple connectors secured with plastic rings - is that they fail frequently; under pressure, the hose comes off the nipple, leaving…
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Blowing out sprinkler lines

I've done some research online about how to blow out my sprinkler lines and everything I've read says not to push air through the backflow preventer. However, I have no other place to hook up an air line other than before the backflow preventer. …
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What are the reasons against shallow pipes for popup sprinklers?

In each description I've seen for the installation of popup sprinklers, the pipe is being dug deep into the ground, below the lowest point of the sprinklers. I was thinking of making a pretty shallow trench - let's say enough to cover the pipe +…
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Dividing a sprinkler zone into two zones

I need to split an existing sprinkler zone into two zones. The issue I have is I cannot remove the valve that currently controls to flow. So, I want to have the system turn on both the original valve and one of the new. For example. Current zone 5…
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Why is anti-siphon leaking with just one zone?

About a month ago I started to notice that the anti-siphon leaks or seems like it is trying to pressurize like it would when turning the system on in the spring. As far as I can tell this only happens with one zone. It only lasts a second or two…
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Is using sprinkler system in orchard a wise choice?

My orchard has walnut, apricot and apple trees and I have alfalfa as cover crop. For now I am using surface irrigation. I am planing to change my system to drip irrigation or sprinkler irrigation. Drip irrigation: Good option But I would lose my…
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Sprinkler head pools water while running only

My sprinkler head pools a good amount of water only while it is running. Looking online, I can only find reference to low head drainage, which I don't think this is since it doesn't pool once that zone is turned off. Is this most likely a broken…
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