Garden is usually a part of every residential house. This is where we can grow healthy grass, flowers
and crops. In order to keep these plants healthy, watering them daily could be highly required. A busy
homeowner who has a business to run and a family to spend time with isn’t always available to do this.
Good thing, a sprinkler system can be installed in your yard and with just a flip on the switch voila!
Watering your plants is now made automatic.
and crops. In order to keep these plants healthy, watering them daily could be highly required. A busy
homeowner who has a business to run and a family to spend time with isn’t always available to do this.
Good thing, a sprinkler system can be installed in your yard and with just a flip on the switch voila!
Watering your plants is now made automatic.
Curious about how you can install a sprinkler for your garden? Here is a short DIY guide you can follow
if you are ready to spend the time and effort in digging the ground and connecting PVC pipes.
if you are ready to spend the time and effort in digging the ground and connecting PVC pipes.
1. Plan the Sprinkler System
Ask the utility company to mark the location of the cables buried in your yard. Get the actual size
measurements of your garden using a tape measure. Determine the best place to install the sprinkler
covering your target areas. Plot the locations of a sprinkler head in your plan and put marks where
they go in your yard. Print your plan or put the details in a clean paper and use as a guide.
measurements of your garden using a tape measure. Determine the best place to install the sprinkler
covering your target areas. Plot the locations of a sprinkler head in your plan and put marks where
they go in your yard. Print your plan or put the details in a clean paper and use as a guide.
2. Examine the Water Line
The quickest way to get the water running to your sprinkler system is by connecting it to a spigot. A
professional will tap into the main water supply line. Either way requires the installation of the
anti-siphon valve to prevent salty water and lawn chemicals from entering the main water line.
professional will tap into the main water supply line. Either way requires the installation of the
anti-siphon valve to prevent salty water and lawn chemicals from entering the main water line.
3. Dig a Trench
Dig 6 to 7 inches below the ground making sure the sides of the hole is at a 45-degree angle. When
digging a trench, put the sod and soil on different sides to prevent mixing and also for easier patching.
A trenching device may be rented at a home improvement store near your area to speed up this step.
digging a trench, put the sod and soil on different sides to prevent mixing and also for easier patching.
A trenching device may be rented at a home improvement store near your area to speed up this step.
4. Time to Install the Valve Manifold
Dig a hole in the ground similar to the size of the manifold. Place the box in the ground and attach one
end to the main water line. Make sure the clamps are tightened up to secure it in place.
end to the main water line. Make sure the clamps are tightened up to secure it in place.
5. Connect the PVC Pipes
Connect a ¾ inch PVC pipe to the one end of the manifold. Continue running the pipe along the main
trench. It's highly recommended to use “tee” connectors for pipes away from the main water line. At
the marks where you want the sprinkler head to be, attach risers using 90-degree connectors. Be sure
to apply adhesive and sealants appropriately when connecting sections together.
trench. It's highly recommended to use “tee” connectors for pipes away from the main water line. At
the marks where you want the sprinkler head to be, attach risers using 90-degree connectors. Be sure
to apply adhesive and sealants appropriately when connecting sections together.
6. Install the Sprinkler Heads
Flush the water through the system to remove debris before installing the sprinkler heads to the risers.
Level the sprinkler heads with the soil. Fill in the trenches with the soil and sod.
Level the sprinkler heads with the soil. Fill in the trenches with the soil and sod.
7. Install the Sprinkler System Controller
One last thing and you’re done! Set up the time and frequencies you want the system to turn on. Install
the controller according to the manufacturer's specifications. Check the sprinkler system if working
properly. Check sprinkler heads periodically.
the controller according to the manufacturer's specifications. Check the sprinkler system if working
properly. Check sprinkler heads periodically.
We hope this DIY guide has helped you do the sprinkler installation the correct way. If we have missed
an important step in this process, make sure you let us know by adding a comment below. For those
looking for plumbing supplies store in the Philippines, you can rest assured our team at
LSG Industrial & Office Products Inc. will be happy to help. Just give us a ring!
an important step in this process, make sure you let us know by adding a comment below. For those
looking for plumbing supplies store in the Philippines, you can rest assured our team at
LSG Industrial & Office Products Inc. will be happy to help. Just give us a ring!
(+6345) 649 8150
09177016015
rfq@lsgindustrial.com
