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How Does an Automatic Sprinkler System Work?

To make it easy to understand irrigation equipment, we can focus on four basic components of automatic sprinkler irrigation systems: the timer or "controller" (sometimes misspelled "controller"), irrigation valves, underground piping and sprinkler heads.

Hand watering requires a lot of time and effort and is not water efficient. It is also unable to distribute water evenly and uniformly. For these reasons, it is good to invest in a proper lawn sprinkler system.

How does a sprinkler system work? Getting down to the basics, a sprinkler system contains a few main components. The first is the controller. This is a computerized unit which is usually placed on the wall of the home's garage. Equipped with a timer, this is the component which tells your system which sprinkler heads should be activated, and for what duration.

The controller is joined to a set of valves that directs the flow of water into a particular "zone" in your sprinkler system. Functioning like faucets, the valves turn off and on when told to by the controller. The valves are connected with your water system and are usually placed in plastic boxes and buried. These valves allow the water to flow to the rest of the sprinkler system, consisting of plastic pipes connected to the sprinkler heads. The pipes are all buried up to 12 inches deep depending on your soil conditions. The sprinkler heads are set at about ground level when not in use, and they rise above ground when the water pressure builds up. Raised heads are also ideal for garden areas, where their elevated position enables them to deliver water without other plants posing as an obstacle. It is standard for our systems to either come with a rain sensor or weather sensor to stop your sprinkler system from watering on rainy days.

The best way to install a sprinkler system is to have it done by a professional contractor. After considering all the important factors, such as soil conditions, amount of sunshine received and the slope of your property before coming up with a comprehensive plan for your yard. Moreover, installation does not require too much time, the complete system can be installed in 2 days of actual work. Turn around time is typically 2+ weeks depending on the time of the year.

When getting a sprinkler system installed, you need to ask questions about warranty, types of products that will be used and services available. RI Lawn Sprinklers is a Certified Irrigation Contractors and provides services such as winterization and irrigation repair. If you are looking for a sprinkler installation service by a Certified Irrigation Contractor in Brunswick, Ohio 44212 or in Valley City, Ohio 44280, RI Lawn sprinkler systems would be happy to consult you on your irrigation needs that would best benefit your property. We also offer other services such as backflow testing and outdoor lighting.