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Types of Irrigation | Benefits | Installation | Irrigation Faqs
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR OWN IRRIGATION SYSTEM....
Introduction to Irrigation Methods
In this article we will discuss the installation process guide, of an automatic sprinkler irrigation system by a professional contractor, into your landscaped area. It is a type of checklist of each phase or step that should take place when your hire a professional contractor to install a specially designed irrigation system. |
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO INSTALLING AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Step 1: Irrigation System Design
The contractor of your choice will come out to your property and you will discuss the needs of your landscape and the right type of irrigation system will be recommended for your landscape needs. Once you have agreed on the design of the system and of course the price, then the installation process takes place.
Step 2: Mark out the area
The first step in the installation process is for the ground to be marked in the places where each head of the irrigation system will need to be. This will show exactly how many heads will be installed and shows where the pipes need to be pulled.
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Step 3: Back flow Preventor
A professional licensed plumber is brought in to create a back flow preventor, which prevents irrigation water from backing up and contaminating your drinking water.
Step 4: Pipe Pulling
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The contractors will install 1 inch polyurethane pipes into the ground, using a pipe pulling machine. This will connect the water from the house to each of the sprinkler heads.
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Step 5: Connect Sprinkler Heads
The next step is to connect all of the sprinkler heads. This is done by, digging holes at each sprinkler head location that was marked earlier on and then connecting the head of the sprinklers to the pipes.
Step 6: Irrigation Valves
Once the irrigation heads and pipe connectors have been tied together, the irrigation valves are then connected. These valves allow each irrigation zone to turn on. They are connected and wired so that they are tied to the controller clock.
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Step 7: Installing the Controller Clock
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Now that the valves are connected to the controller clock, it is time that the clock is mounted. It is generally mounted in the basement and is then wired to the valves. The irrigation system is now connected. |
Step 8: Backfill
The crew of contractors should backfill all of the holes that were dug out, and replaces all of the sod to its original condition.
Step 9: Test the System
Before the contractors leave, your new irrigation system if fully tested and programmed to suite the needs of your landscape areas. They will show you how to operate the controllers and to change them if needed.
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