How Do You Install A Lawn Sprinkler System?
If you’re tired of dragging the garden hose out to water your grass, it’s time for a lawn sprinkler system. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can install a lawn sprinkler system yourself. Just follow these instructions. Lay out the lines for the sprinkler system with stakes and string. Dig trenches by removing sections of sod and placing aside, then dig 6 to 12 inches(dependent on the severity of frost in your area). Make sure trenches are level. Place 3/4-inch PVC pipe in the trenches. Join sections with solvent cement. Insert 3/4-by-1/2 inch reducing tees for each sprinkler head every 7 to 10 feet apart. Assemble a manifold with control valves to be attached to the water supply line to route water to the lines. Install sprinkler heads on tees. Make sure heads of sprinklers are flush with the tops of the trenches. Consult the manufacturer’s manual for your sprinkler system for proper head installation. Tap into the water supply line in your garage or basement by installing a tee just p
