Reccomend me a lawn sprinkler system
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I have a couple of these systems from Rainbird. http://www.rainbird.com/
Only issue I've had is the led display on the controller has gone blank so I can't change last years (1st year) settings. Sparky comes tomorrow to fix it.
It seems to work well and not overly expensive. You'll need decent water pressure though. Not sure if the website explains but you'll need enough pressure to lift the maximum number of pop-ups on each station.
Only issue I've had is the led display on the controller has gone blank so I can't change last years (1st year) settings. Sparky comes tomorrow to fix it.
It seems to work well and not overly expensive. You'll need decent water pressure though. Not sure if the website explains but you'll need enough pressure to lift the maximum number of pop-ups on each station.
I've got a 5 zone, 30 head setup controlled by a Rachio Iro smart ET controller.
Sprinkler manifold - Orbit
Sprinkler valves - Orbit
Sprinkler bodies - Rainbird 1800 series 4"
Sprinkler heads - K-Rain adjustable
Basically, you have a pipe going to a manifold(in my case via a backflow preventer), which has a number of solenoid controlled valves on it.
Each valve then leads off to a pipe, running where ever you want it, with sprinkler bodies where ever you want. Choose the sprinkler head to suit.
Almost all parts are interchangeable; almost all the controllers are 24VDC, as are the valves, my sprinkler bodies are a mix of rainbird bodies and replacement orbit internals. Heads are original rainbird, some orbit, majority K-rain.
I've no idea what the availability of parts is in the uk, or if you want the full plumbed in solution, as rainbird do a starter kit that fits to an outside tap.
What you can do right now is but and lay the pipe, and buy standard fittings and sprinkler bodies (have a look at available nozzles to determine the coverage and decide on pipe placement), then lay the pipe and bodies; you can fit everything else at a later date (controller, manifold, valves, or just the tap controller system). Difficult to retrofit pipe, though everything else is simple.
Sprinkler manifold - Orbit
Sprinkler valves - Orbit
Sprinkler bodies - Rainbird 1800 series 4"
Sprinkler heads - K-Rain adjustable
Basically, you have a pipe going to a manifold(in my case via a backflow preventer), which has a number of solenoid controlled valves on it.
Each valve then leads off to a pipe, running where ever you want it, with sprinkler bodies where ever you want. Choose the sprinkler head to suit.
Almost all parts are interchangeable; almost all the controllers are 24VDC, as are the valves, my sprinkler bodies are a mix of rainbird bodies and replacement orbit internals. Heads are original rainbird, some orbit, majority K-rain.
I've no idea what the availability of parts is in the uk, or if you want the full plumbed in solution, as rainbird do a starter kit that fits to an outside tap.
What you can do right now is but and lay the pipe, and buy standard fittings and sprinkler bodies (have a look at available nozzles to determine the coverage and decide on pipe placement), then lay the pipe and bodies; you can fit everything else at a later date (controller, manifold, valves, or just the tap controller system). Difficult to retrofit pipe, though everything else is simple.
Looking at getting 3 of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rain-Bird-Pop-Up-Irrigatio...
Can't work out what pipe and connectors I would need though
Can't work out what pipe and connectors I would need though
jimmyjimjim said:
The line drawing in that link shows you the items you need? - pipe, tee or elbow, swing joint, coupler, more pipe (different type).
The pipe appears to be pvc schedule 40 and pvc schedule 80.
Bit more hardcore that the more flexible pipe used in mine!
Bugger that, was going to just lay flexi piping, it comes with this connection so assume might be able to get an adapter to fit: ¾" female threadThe pipe appears to be pvc schedule 40 and pvc schedule 80.
Bit more hardcore that the more flexible pipe used in mine!
Though as I am rotavating, might be able to put the PVC in quite easily an it should be cheapish...
jimmyjimjim said:
To cut a neat hole in the pipe where the saddle (for the tee to go to the sprinkler) fits.
I guess with these I wont need that: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000NUWZ7S/ref=...Going with Gardena now, they seem to look ok and all the bits are on Amazon
Perfect, tee included!
Only thing I'm wondering now is about the number of heads you're thinking about. My garden is about the size of a postage stamp and I've 25 heads, although a fair few are because of the irregular shape.
If you're intending to lay the pipe through the center of the lawn, you can always add another run along the sides, though.
Only thing I'm wondering now is about the number of heads you're thinking about. My garden is about the size of a postage stamp and I've 25 heads, although a fair few are because of the irregular shape.
If you're intending to lay the pipe through the center of the lawn, you can always add another run along the sides, though.
Out of interest (and a lull in work), I screenshotted my place from google maps, and added the approx. location of most of the sprinklers in red(not included the ones for the shrubs), the manifold and irrigation valve box in yellow, and the controller(in the garage) in pink.
All the pipes go east from the valve box (as they can't go under the concrete driveway), then loop north and back west (for the front); gives you some idea of the runs.
9 heads in the front,
7 right rear,
4 center rear,
5 left rear.
All the pipes go east from the valve box (as they can't go under the concrete driveway), then loop north and back west (for the front); gives you some idea of the runs.
9 heads in the front,
7 right rear,
4 center rear,
5 left rear.
This is my Rain-Bird controller
I have a 5 zone system that has pop-ups (for lawns) and pylons (for shrubs, planters etc).
Here in FL we get LOTS of rain in the summer, but very little the rest of the year.
Rain-Bird is a bullet-proof brand - though I would not recommend flexible pipe-runs, which are much more prone to leakage. Mine is all 1" PVC with 'T's' and elbows and glued connects. My pop-ups all arc through 90 or 180 degrees, so every blade of grass is covered. I haven't counted, but I must have at least 30 spray heads in and around my yard.
I have a 5 zone system that has pop-ups (for lawns) and pylons (for shrubs, planters etc).
Here in FL we get LOTS of rain in the summer, but very little the rest of the year.
Rain-Bird is a bullet-proof brand - though I would not recommend flexible pipe-runs, which are much more prone to leakage. Mine is all 1" PVC with 'T's' and elbows and glued connects. My pop-ups all arc through 90 or 180 degrees, so every blade of grass is covered. I haven't counted, but I must have at least 30 spray heads in and around my yard.
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