Home irrigation systems are a series of sprinklers or drip irrigation applicators that are powered by the water pressure behind a single irrigation valve. An electrical irrigation controller determines when the water will be released through the valve to reach thirsty plants.
How do automatic watering systems work?
An automatic sprinkler valve controls the flow of water from the mainline to each zone. … The sprinkler wire connects each automatic valve to the sprinkler timer or controller. The sprinkler timer tells each valve to open at a specified time, run for a specified time, and then close.
How is a sprinkler system installed?
- Step 1: In-Ground Sprinkler Overview. …
- Step 2: Dig the Trenches. …
- Step 3: Make the Water Connection. …
- Step 4: Install the Zone Valves. …
- Step 5: Place the Pipes in the Trenches. …
- Step 6: Connect the Pipe at the Valve Box. …
- Step 7: Install the Pop-Up Sprinklers. …
- Step 8: Roll Out the Irrigation.
