Understanding Different Parts of an Irrigation System
An irrigation system has several components that help it do the intended job correctly.
A properly installed irrigation system is essential to ensure good lawn health, maintain a picturesque landscape, and add value to the property. Property owners may find it difficult, time-consuming, and daunting to water the lawn manually. A yard sprinkler system saves time and is highly efficient, which helps save money on water bills.
An irrigation system has several components that help it do the intended job correctly. Understanding the various parts of an irrigation system and their functions is essential for designing, building, and maintaining the system and ensuring its proper working. This post discusses the crucial parts of an irrigation system.
Pump
A lawn pump helps to pump water for irrigation. Pumps are an essential component of an irrigation system. The pump may range from a single booster pump to multiple pumps depending on the size of the irrigation system. Pumps can help supply water at a high pressure to water the lawn efficiently.
Timer or controller
The irrigation system controller is a programmable device connected to the control valves. It controls the valve operation and turns them on and off based on the set day and time. Timers eliminate the need to turn the irrigation system on and off manually. A pump controller handles the lawn watering and ensures each lawn area receives the necessary water. It also monitors the system and helps prevent failure, burnout, and damage.
Pipes
Pipes transport water from the primary water source to the different lawn parts. The pipes are buried underground and provide the necessary channel for the water to flow through the sprinkler. The pipes connect the valves, and the sprinkler heads are connected to the valves. Short vertical pipes called risers extend from the pipes laid horizontally. The installers connect the sprinklers to the risers at the desired positions.
Sprinkler valve box
A sprinkler valve box houses the manifold and the valves and is installed underground to avoid damage from the elements, pests, and lawn equipment like lawnmowers. It allows property owners or irrigation system repair professionals to access the valve, wires, sensors, and other components for repairs and maintenance.
Control valves
The control valves regulate the water flow through the irrigation system. They divide the system into different zones running independently of each other. When the user or the timer turns on the irrigation system, the control valves allow water movement from the source to the sprinkler heads.
Sprinkler heads
Sprinkler heads are strategically positioned around the yard to cover the entire lawn. Their primary job is to disperse water to the property. Rotors, drip lines, bubblers, emitters, fixed spray heads, and misters are the different types of sprinkler heads. The type of sprinkler head required depends on the specific needs and the watering required for flower beds, shrubs, and plants. Most irrigation systems use different types of sprinkler heads.
Backflow preventer
A backflow preventer device protects the primary water source from polluted or contaminated water if it backflows for some reason. A backflow prevention device should be installed on all sprinkler systems connected to the potable water supply.
Contact a local irrigation system expert to get reliable and efficient irrigation system-related solutions.
With over 10 years of experience in the Peoria, Arizona, area, HS Irrigation and Landscape Lighting offers sprinkler design and installation, irrigation repair and maintenance, drip irrigation, and landscape lighting design and installation. Feel free to call us at 623 292 5478.
