In this simple to understand video turning Pro will take you through all the steps to install a fully automated irrigation system in your yard. This a residential irrigation system specifically designed for anyone to install even if you've never attempted such a project.
You will learn how to install a pop-up sprinkler system for lawns, how to tie into your water service, install a backflow preventer and irrigation controller, layout sprinkler heads, dig trenches for piping and install valves.
We will demystify irrigation equipment and products and show you how to select the right type of equipment for your system. You will also learn how to select the right pipe size, determine sprinkler head spacing and sprinkler zones.
All steps you will see are tried and true installation techniques perfected by highly experienced landscape professionals over the course of many years.
Each step is fully described and illustrated. From the planning stage to buying materials to testing the system, you will gain the confidence and skill necessary to install your own irrigation system.
Turning Pro will demonstrate the advantages and time savings of installing an automatic irrigation system over manual watering.
You will learn how to:
- Install a pop-up sprinkler system for lawns.
- Connect to your water line.
- Install a backflow preventer.
- Install an irrigation controller.
- Layout sprinkler heads.
- Create sprinkler zones.
- Dig trenches and install piping.
- Install sprinkler control valves.
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Developing the Plan - Illustrates how to measure and draw up a plan showing your residence and related elements.
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Testing the Water Flow Rate - Figure your water flow rates based on a simple bucket fill method.
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Creating Sprinkler Zones - Determine the placement of the sprinkler heads and divide then into areas for watering.
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Pipe Sizing - Select the right size pipe for the water flow rate.
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Parts and Equipment - Learn the different types of sprinkler heads, valves controllers and more.
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Tools Needed - See the basic tools required to install the sprinkler system.
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Sprinkler Head Layout - Locate the sprinkler heads by precise measurement based on the plan design.
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Backflow Preventer - Learn about the different types of backflow prevention devices.
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Sprinkler Valves - Understand how a valve operates and the various types used.
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Valve Boxes - See the various types and how a valve assembly fits into the valve box.
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Irrigation Controllers - Discover the "brains" of an irrigation system its many features, types and operating functions.
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Sprinkler Heads & Sprinklers - Various types and features are shown and described to help you select the correct type and size for your system.
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PVC Pipe & Fittings - Learn the different pipe sizes and fittings required to put together the piping system.
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Backflow Preventer & Soldering - Assembling, soldering and the installation of the backflow preventer is revealed in this chapter.
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Sprinkler Valves - See the valve manifold being assembled and installed in the ground.
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Piping and Part Layout - This chapter shows the pipe routing painted on the ground where trenching is to occur. The pipe connections are made and sprinkler bodies installed.
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Setting Sprinkler Head - Sprinkler body heights are determined and trenches are backfilled.
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Installing Sprinkler Nozzles - The sprinkler nozzles are installed with the correct pattern based on the sprinkler layout plan.
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Wiring the Valves - The valve wires are connected to the multi-strand cable wires that runs to the irrigation controller.
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Wiring the Irrigation Controller - See how to connect the multi-strand cable wires from the control valves to the controller terminal strip.