What is an automatic sprinkler system?
An automatic sprinkler system is a watering system that is constructed to operate a series of sprinklers on an automated basis. Systems of this type are often used for general lawn care, as part of caring for small and large gardens, and as a means of maintaining ground cover in parks and other public locations. Automatic sprinklers can be set up with relatively little effort, which makes it easy to add or replace a system for use with any type of property. A basic automatic sprinkler system involves three basic components. Sprinkler heads are necessary to expel the water over the landscape. In order to route the water to the sprinkler heads, flexible water pipes connect the sprinklers to a water source. The third component, a timing device, makes it possible to sequence the system to automatically initiate watering and to cease watering after a pre-determined period of time. Water sprinklers can be used in just about any climate. An automatic sprinkler system is a great way to maintai