Table of Contents

• The Ultimate Landscape Sprinkler System Design Tutorial
• Table of Contents
• Quick Primer on Sprinkler Systems
• Easy Tricks for Accurately Measuring Your Yard
• Measure Your Water Supply, City Slicker Method
• Measure Your Water Pressure Country Bumpkin Water - (No insult intended!)
• Measure Your Water Pressure Backwoods Water Method
• Select Sprinkler System Equipment and Collect Pressure Loss Data
• Irrigation Water Filtration & Filter Recommendations
• Typical Pressure Loss for Water Meters
• How to Select the Proper Backflow Preventer
• Sprinkler System Mainline Pipes
• How to Select Sprinkler System Pipe Size
• Determining Sprinkler Pipe Size Using a Pipe Sizing Chart
• What’s wrong with 1/2″ size pipe?
• Does Using a Smaller Pipe Increase Water Pressure?
• What Size Pipe for Sprinkler System Laterals?
• What Type of Valve to Use & What Size
• Irrigation Master Valves
• Slopes, Hills, and How They Impact Water Pressure
• How to Pick the Best Sprinkler Head or Bubbler
• Smart Controllers for Irrigation Systems
• General Information About Irrigation System Laterals
• Guide to Selecting the Best Sprinkler Riser
• Pressure Loss Adjustments
• Determining Landscape Sprinkler Locations
• Group Your Sprinklers into Zones
• Irrigation and Wind
• Finishing Your Sprinkler System Design