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Choosing an Irrigation Contractor A Very Important Decision A professionally installed automatic sprinkler system is the smart way to beautify your landscape and one that will make your life easier. To make the most of your investment you will want to make sure it is designed and installed properly, with the diverse needs of your landscape in mind. Choosing the right contractor is an important decision. The contractor will design and install your automatic sprinkler system and will ensure the right components are used for each part of your landscape. What to Expect An efficient, well-organized contractor will be happy...

Frequently Asked Questions The Advantages of Owning an Automatic Sprinkler System If you are considering installing an automatic sprinkler system on your own or hiring a professional to do the job, the following answers to frequently asked questions can help get you started towards owning the most convenient and efficient way to water your lawn and landscape. Q. Will an automatic sprinkler system use more water than I am currently using? A. No. -- In fact, an automatic sprinkler system may actually save you water. A well designed, efficient irrigation system applies exactly the amount of water needed by your...

Common Irrigation System Design Problems No two landscapes are alike. That’s why Rain Bird has the most diverse, durable and precise irrigation components in the industry. Whatever landscape problems you might have, be worry-free knowing Rain Bird has an efficient, hassle-free solution. PROBLEM: Watering Slopes or Hills Water can puddle or pool around sprinklers installed at the bottom of slopes or hills, causing soggy areas, which can kill grass or encourage fungus to grow. RAIN BIRD SOLUTION: 1800® Sprays, 3500 Rotors and 5000 Rotors with a Seal-A-Matic™ (SAM) Check Valve stop the problem of low head drainage and eliminate puddling...

Understanding Your Soil The soil type on your property is an important factor in determining how fast and how often water can be applied to the plant material. Soil type Soil absorbs and holds water in much the same way as a sponge. A given texture and volume of soil will hold a given amount of moisture. The intake rate of the soil will influence the precipitation rate and type of sprinkler that can be used. The ability of soil to hold moisture, and the amount of moisture it can hold, will greatly affect the irrigation schedule. Soil is made...

Glossary of Irrigation & Automatic Sprinkler Systems Terminology ANGLE VALVE A valve configured so its outlet is oriented 90-degrees away from its inlet. In irrigation, these valves are generally installed with the inlet at the bottom of the valve. ANTI-SIPHON DEVICE A type of backflow preventer which seals off the atmospheric vent area when the system is pressurized. Should be installed downstream of a control valve in a location which is at least twelve inches higher than the highest point in the lateral which it serves. When system pressure drops to zero, the float and seal assembly drops, opening the...