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Do-it-yourself irrigation is becoming more and more feasible! In some parts of the country, homeowners install nearly 75% of all sprinkler systems.
Before shopping for your sprinkler system, you have a good deal of homework to do. Take a serious look at your yard, its needs, and your budget. Draw up a detailed plan of the lot. If you have any doubts or areas of confusion, think about ordering one of these small books. It's far better to uncover a mistake at the planning stage than to discover a major flaw after the system is installed.
Complete
instructions outline all the irrigation options available to homeowners,
from fully automated sprinkler systems for large yards to simple manual
drip systems for balcony plants. Maintenance and repair procedures are
also included to help readers keep their watering systems working
properly.
Included here: troubleshooting and problem solving, customizing designs
for an irrigation system, buying guides to components, and thorough,
well-diagrammed how-to instructions made clear by helpful color
photographs and detailed diagrams.
Drawing
from the experience of several irrigation designers, contractors, and
equipment manufacturers, this progressive, how-to reference takes you
through all the steps and subjects you'll need to master irrigation
design and is simple enough that novices can study it and become
comfortable with irrigation design and hydraulics. Additionally, this
book is in-depth enough to enable designers to meet federal metric
guidelines and communicate better with international contractors.
How
To Design And Build A Sprinkler System is for the intelligent homeowner
who wants to install a "real" sprinkler system, have the fun
and satisfaction of doing it themselves, and save a ton of money
compared to having a contractor do the same job. The book is also a
recommended read for someone taking bids and talking to contractors
about irrigation work.
This book was originally packaged as a
homeowner book. What we have found is that landscaping and irrigation
contractors, gardeners, public agencies and irrigation suppliers have
also been using this book as a basic primer to get new employees up to
speed on sprinkler systems.
The
only book any homeowner needs when considering an irrigation system for
a lawn, this complete handbook, written by a master plumber in clear,
non-technical language, addresses all types of irrigation systems--from
the simple to the high-tech--including overhead, surface, and
underground irrigation equipment. 50 illustrations & photos.
A very well
written, hardbound design manual covering all aspects of turf and
landscape irrigation. The preferred text at many colleges and
universities, it is a "must" for any irrigation professional's
library.
Scotts Sprinklers & Watering Systems is a complete and thoroughly "user friendly" guide to planning and installing landscape irrigation for the home. Profusely illustrated, this "how to manual covers every aspect of planning out a sprinkling system to be as cost efficient to install as it would be to operate. Included in the planning process are detailed materials and equipment comparisons as this superbly organized "how to" manual takes the homeowner and do-it-yourselfer through the planning and design process from beginning to end.
Take the mystery out of installing a watering system with this new edition of Sprinklers & Drip Systems.Visual guides and garden plans help you select, install, and maintain the right systemor systemsfor your landscaping needs. Color photos assist in identifying the correct components when shopping for a particular sprinkler or drip system. Youll save time, money, and conserve water by employing the books planning recommendations and installation instructions. Features n Excellent reference volume whether self-installing or hiring contractors n Visual guides take the guesswork out of selecting the right sprinkler and drip system components n Step-by-step photos and instructions for planning and installation, plus information on maintenance and repairs n Showcases five different gardens to illustrate how particular systems address special landscaping needs
Landscape Irrigation is designed to function as both a professional reference and a junior- to senior-level text for students of landscape architecture, landscape design, and turf management. It is also an excellent study guide for young professionals preparing to take the LARE. Emphasizing water-conserving irrigation design throughout, author Stephen Smith covers all the bases, providing in-depth coverage of:
Irrigation methods and components
Drawing techniques and presentation
Sprinkler and drip irrigation methods and hardware
