iScaper Rating Common terminology for this pipe is Poly pipe. I don’t see this pipe much anymore in sprinkler repairs. It is usually installed in yards of older homes from the 1950’s – 1970’s. Poly pipe has low pressure ratings around 125 psi compared to PVC pipe of the same size which is rated… Continue reading Polyethylene (Black Plastic) Pipe
Category: Sprinklers
Sprinkler Valve Wiring
In automatic sprinkler systems, there is a controller/timer that is usually located in the garage. The timer sends power to individual valves in the yard and tells the valve to turn on and water a specific sprinkler zone. This is all done with low voltage power outputted by the timer. In everything you read it… Continue reading Sprinkler Valve Wiring
Static and Working Water Pressure
Static pressure is the pressure when water is motionless. In a closed level piping system the static pressure is the same at every point. There are two way to create static pressure, by elevating water in tanks and reservoirs above where the water is needed and by utilizing a pump. Pumps can be used to… Continue reading Static and Working Water Pressure
Understanding Sprinkler Hydraulics
Periodically I will be doing posts on understanding how water behaves in your sprinkler system and hopefully this will help you understand what is going on with your sprinkler system when there are problems. In this post I will begin with understanding the basics of hydraulics. Hydraulics is simply the study of fluid behavior in… Continue reading Understanding Sprinkler Hydraulics
Rain Bird VAN Nozzles
iScaper Rating See my YouTube video on How to adjust a sprinkler spray nozzle, and see my blog post on the Rain Bird 1804 series sprinkler head. Rain Bird VAN nozzles can be adjusted to the exact pattern of your lawn, ensuring precise watering. Ideal for odd shaped corners, small grass areas, around sidewalks… Continue reading Rain Bird VAN Nozzles
Rain Bird 1804 Series Spray Head
iScaper Rating Use this head with 1800 series nozzles. See my post on 1800 VAN Nozzles. See my YouTube video on “How to replace a sprinkler head“. Rain Bird’s 1800 Series is the #1 commercial grade irrigation spray head brand in the world. Precision spray heads and nozzles customize your watering system to cover… Continue reading Rain Bird 1804 Series Spray Head