Installing Your Pop Up Lawn Sprinkler
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios

Defined Tag: Pop Up Lawn Sprinkler.

For those that are handy around the house, installing a pop up lawn sprinkler is a relatively easy job. Here's a few suggestions to help you install your own system.

When preparing to install a pop up lawn sprinkler system, the first thing you need to do is determine which of the many units on the market are right for your yard. Take into consideration the square footage that the system will need to cover. Compare this to the average diameter or circumference that each sprinkler head will be able to spread the flow of water. This will help you calculate how many heads should be a part of your pop up lawn sprinkler system.

Once you have an idea of how many heads are required, sketch out a rough drawing of how you plan on running the connection hoses and where each head will be placed. When you are happy with the layout, you can move on to the actual installation.

It is important to remember that each head in your pop up lawn sprinkler system should be buried so that the heads are at ground level, not at the height you normally maintain the lawn itself. You still want to be able to mow the lawn without damaging any of the showerheads. Since various models will contain heads of different heights, check the instructions for installation that come with your system. This will help you determine the correct depth for the trenches you will need to dig in order to install the system.

Once all the heads in your pop up lawn sprinkler are in place, check the settings for the spray pattern on each of the heads. With most systems, you will only have to do this the first time. The settings may vary from one head to the next, depending on the area to be covered.

Once your trenches are dug, make one last check. Activate the system and make sure each head is clearing the ground and is free of anything that might prevent the head from popping up when the system is activated. Nothing can be more maddening than spending a Saturday afternoon installing a pop up lawn sprinkler system only to find that it cannot function properly. In like manner, make sure each head disappears below your lawn line when you cut the flow of water. Once you are assured the heads are at the right height and all components are functioning properly, you can begin to cover in the trenches.

Installing your own pop up sprinkler system can be accomplished with little effort, and can make all the difference in the look of your property. By paying attention to detail as you purchase and install the system, you can be assured that each area of your lawn is receiving the proper amount of water year round.

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