For ease of use and less time spent in the harsh sun this summer, you may be wondering if a lawn sprinkler system will be well suited to your needs. If you are unfamiliar with how these kinds of systems work, however, it can seem daunting to get a lawn irrigation installation done – after all, what are you supposed to do once they’re installed? Below, a handy guide to how these lawn sprinkler systems work, as well as what you need to know about watering your lawn with your newly installed reticulation system.
What’s a Lawn Sprinkler System?
Linked to the main pipeline, a lawn sprinkler system provides irrigation to your lawn and simulates the application of water in the form of rainfall. Using shut-off valves, backflow preventers, pipes that link to a main water source, and sprinkler heads, this system is fairly complex but works together to ensure a seamless process. Permanently installed sprinklers link to your home’s plumbing system and often work by means of automatic timers, and can be installed with retractable heads in order to keep your lawn looking tidy and prevent damage from lawn mowing. It’s best to leave lawn irrigation installation to the experts, however, due to the complexity of its installation, especially since digging into your lawn to install these sprinklers and pipes may cause you to hit a gas pipe or a cable.
How Do Sprinkler Timers Work?
The automation of lawn sprinklers not only makes your life easier and helps keep your lawn watered regularly, but it also ensures less water wastage in the long run. With this system, it’s pretty much set it and forget it! The sprinkler valves are linked together, and are connected to a sprinkler timer or controller. It is with this timer that you can set your watering days and times, and for how long, too. This is extremely convenient for making sure that your lawn is green and fresh at all times of the year – even when you go on that yearly holiday and forget to ask your neighbours to keep an eye on your lawn.
How Often Should I Water My Lawn With My Sprinkler System?
Australia has laws that limit overuse of lawn sprinkler systems in order to ensure water conservation and less water wasted in residential areas. If you are unaware of your specific watering days, you can consult with your local council via phone or check out their website to see what your watering days are. This makes it so you can set the days your automatic lawn sprinklers will run, what time, and for what duration, without worrying about a council fine or overwatering your lawn, too.
Keep in mind that watering days change at the start of the summer and winter periods, in line with the changing rates of rainfall and humidity of the seasons, so you may have to change the settings of your timer once these dates roll around.
