How do I connect sprinklers together?
Attach 2 hoses one to each open nozzle on the “Y” and then attach 2 sprinklers on the ends of those 2 hoses. Voila! ( You could also just screw the “Y” into your faucet head & skip the first hose.
How do I find underground sprinkler pipes?
You can tell (roughly) where the pipes will be for that zone by finding the shortest path from the valve box that connects all the sprinklers in a zone. As long as you dig carefully, you shouldn’t have too much trouble. The pipes are usually pretty tough and are usually buried about a foot or so under the ground.
How do I find buried sprinkler heads?
Use a shovel to gently scrape the dirt from the area to find each buried head. Use a metal detector to find buried sprinkler heads. Many valves have metal parts you can locate by running the metal detector over the surface of the ground. Valves are located directly under sprinkler heads.
Can I run multiple sprinklers at once?
For example, you generally have a flow rate of 10 gpm from a ¾-inch spigot where you connect your hose. With your 10 gpm flow rate at your spigot, you could run two sprinklers at 5 gpm each. The best set-up is to run two hoses from the spigot–each to one sprinkler.
Can you run two sprinklers at the same time?
Yes, it is often possible to run two valves at once. However there are several problems that can occur. You must have a sufficient water supply for both valves to run at once. If the performance of the sprinklers suffers and you start seeing dry spots in the landscape, you obviously don’t have enough water.
How deep are underground sprinkler lines?
Dig for Your Sprinkler System The trenches will be relatively shallow, usually 6 to 12 inches deep, depending on your area’s freeze cycles and frost severity. The trench must also be deep enough to allow the sprinklers to retract underground to prevent breakage from lawn machines.
How deep are sprinkler pipes buried?
8 to 12 inches
Basic Depth Requirements In most areas, burying the pipes 8 to 12 inches below the surface is adequate. This measurement is from the top of the pipe to the surface of the soil, which means your trenches must be slightly deeper to accommodate the pipes.
How do I know where my sprinkler lines are?
How many sprinklers can be on a hose?
How many sprinkler heads should be on one zone?
At different pressures, the sprinkler head and nozzle will consume different amounts of water. For example, at 35 pounds per square inch (PSI) the 5000 Series Rotor using the 3.0 nozzle will use 3.11 gallons per minute (GPM). If your home’s water capacity was 10 GPM, you could place 3 heads per zone.
Who is the best company to install sprinklers?
SunCo provides professional installation of underground sprinkler systems. The outdoor specialists at SunCo custom design each sprinkler system for optimum performance to guarantee customer satisfaction. SunCo services ALL brands of sprinkler systems.
Do you need a Sunco sprinkler system specialist?
A great way to keep your sprinkler system happy all season long. As the season changes, so do the water requirements for your yard. A SunCo sprinkler specialist will examine the system for leaks and damages, adjust the clock, and verify that all heads are still in proper alignment. Taking your sprinkler controller to the next level.
What kind of sensor do I need for my sprinkler system?
If you don’t currently have a rain sensor installed, SunCo recommends installing a wireless rain sensor to any type of system for a minimal investment. A featured product available is Climate Logic: a system that mounts to your gutter and gathers data on temperature, solar input and rainfall.