All About Sprinklers and Drip Systems

by Barbara Ferguson Stremple

This newly revised edition provides expert advice on how to grow a lush, green lawn through proper watering with less fuss, less water, and less money. The easy-to-follow, practical format helps readers plan their watering systems, buy the right equipment, and install them with 100-percent confidence. More than 100 full-color photos and illustrations combined with step-by-step instructions show how easy it is to install sprinkler and drip systems. Helpful tips provide lawn enthusiasts with expert knowledge that will give them the most beautiful lawn or garden in the neighborhood, while also helping them conserve water and save money.

Genres: Gardening

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 10, 2006

Reviews

[Laurla2 · Rating 3 out of 5]

-3 stars. i am only interested in above-ground drip systems, which was only from p.72-84. i'm not interested in planning or installing an in-ground sprinkler system. so most of this book was not for me. i feel like the 'micro-irrigation' section, as they labeled it, was confusing and not entirely helpful. it left me with more questions than it answered.

-it calls soaker hoses 'porous pipe'. [they're not pipe, they are very flexible hoses.] disadvantages are that they lose pressure at the ends and water unevenly. claims they're easily clogged, whereas my problem is they split and break, even when covered from the sun. i'm not looking for 'porous pipe', i already have it and i'm lucky if each of the three hoses lasts more than a year.
-punch in emitters, are inserted into the irrigation pipe or tubing. come in regular and pressure compensating. available in varying flow rates, 1/2, 1, 2, or 4 gallons per hour. use 1 gph emitter for loam soils. drip emitters, misters, or inline drip emitters.
-inline drip emitters are inserted into tubing. have a turbulent flow design that keeps them from clogging. 1/2" tubing.
-emitter lines - 1/2" pipe, sold in rolls. can be cut to length and connected to main line or laterals. holes at 12, 18, 24, 36" spacing to dispense 1/2, 1, or 2 gph water.
-single end holder, or compression fitting end plug.
-lateral lines 12-24" apart
-line length, check manufacturers. no more than 150 gph.
-backflow preventor; coupler; filter; pressure regulator (15,20,25,30 psi); Y connector to split into 2, 3, or 4 hoses; shut off valves for different zones; adaptor/line connection.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

So it turns out I don't really want to read all about sprinklers, just some. This book was nicely laid out and had lots of pictures. I stumbled across it at the library. It has all about planning a sprinkler system including all about parts and tools needed. The end has a section on repairs which I think could be quite helpful. It is very nicely formatted and full of helpful information. But I will admit I really just skimmed most of the book. I knew absolutely nothing when I started reading it and now I know a little bit. This would be useful for anyone planning a sprinkler system for their yard, or a specialized system for a garden, or making repairs. Note: my rating is only low because I am not very interested in the topic.

[Desiree']

Essential info how to set up a self watering system for your garden.