Though it may seem like a no-brainer task, buying a sprinkler system can be time consuming. You need to think about what system is best for your yard type.
Choosing sprinkler heads is not rocket science. Rotor heads are extremely handy for covering large lawns with a uniform amount of water. For sloping areas and soils with high amounts of clay, the dispersal rate of rotors is much slower running, at around a half inch to three quarters of an inch per hour; making them more suitable for this type of terrain.
Most rotor heads are available in single or double heads with two nozzles that can water at varying distances. Know the type of soil and the average rainfall in your area before buying a sprinkler system.
Once you get your sprinkler system set up and running, you will need to test it to discover how much it needs to distribute during each daily water session. You can do this by setting up a simple homemade gauge or an electronic rain gauge on your lawn and turning the sprinkler on.
After ten minutes, shut it off and measure the amount of water inside. If there is a quarter of an inch of water in the gauge, then you know it will take forty minutes to apply an inch of water to your yard. Of course, your area's average rainfall also determines how much you will water.
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