MOBILE IRRIGATION PARTS

Automatic Timer For Yard Faucet This device allows you to turn the water on without worrying about forgetting to turn it off. There are many different faucet timers. Some are like egg timers with a dial that you set each time. Others are battery operated and hold a specific program, such as those used in yards with drip irrigation. There is a drawback to battery operated timers because the battery can go dead without you being aware of it and you can lose your program. Hose End Nozzle This basic hand-held nozzle allows you to turn your water on and off at the hose end rather than the faucet. This nozzle is good for spot watering around the yard or washing the car. It is a good tool because it allows you to water only where you want and not where you don't.

Hose End Sprinkler This sprinkler attaches to the end of your hose and allows you to water large or small areas in the landscape and lawn. You personally have to relocate it. Soaker Hoses Used to water specific areas in the landscape, such as; vegetable gardens, hedges, planted beds. Also can be used for areas needing temporary irrigation or where it just isn't feasible to bring irrigation out to an area. There are two types of soaker hoses most often used. One type is a flat hose that has small holes on one side and the water shoots up like a small sprinkler. The water hits an area of 4 to 6 feet in every direction. The length can be adjusted with 25 foot extensions, this makes it popular for shrubberies around the house or small vegetable beds. There is a disadvantage; the force of the water is weakened as it reaches the far end of the hose. The longer the hose is the less water comes out at the end because the water is not regulated by a nozzle. The second type of soaker hose also became very popular during the drought. This hose was made out recycled tires. Water dribbles out onto the ground rather than spraying. This will soak an area of 16 inches. This hose is ideal for temporary planting beds, vegetable beds or flower beds anywhere in the landscape where it is difficult to get an adequate supply of irrigation. This hose has basically the same principle as drip irrigation but it is easier to install.

DRIP IRRIGATION PARTS

Drip irrigation is designed to reduce the amount of water used in the landscape by watering the plant directly. The water travels through an emitter which lowers the water volume and sends the water to the plant through a tube. The water comes out at a rates ranging from 1-20 gallons per hour. A drip system is comprised of a variety of parts.

Emitters Their job is to determine how much water you will use per hour, ranging from 1/2 gallon up to 20 gls. per hr. Irrigation Filter This filters the water at the source to keep the system clean and allow you to clear out any debris. Even though all water is filtered debris occasionally gets into the system. Laser Soaker Line This tubing has little holes spaced apart every six or twelve inches that allow the water to come out. Recommended uses are for vegetable gardens, flower beds, or potted plants.

Low Pressure Pressure Regulator Prevents damage to the system from high water pressure, which can blow emitters off of the system. Overhead Sprayers Mini-nozzles used to water ground covers or annual color. Tubing Carries water from the emitter to the plant.

VALVES

The function of the valve is to turn the water on and off. Valves are found at the beginning of the system. Without them your irrigation system is inoperable. The valves control the water that runs throught the pipe out of the nozzle. The 3 types of valves we will talk about are the gate valve, the manual valve and the automatic valve. Valves can be either above ground or inground.

Automatic Valve Located after the gate valve. Allows you turn your water on automatically through the use of an irrigation clock. You don't need to be present. It frees up your time. Preferred for water management. Gate Valve This valve is located in between the main water valve and the irrigation valve. It allows you to shut the system off in case of an emergency. It also allows you to shut off the irrigation water in the yard while leaving all the other water on. Gate valves come in either brass or plastic.

Manual Valve Located after the gate valve. It allows you to manually operate our irrigation systems. You need to be present to operate it. Manual valves are either brass or plastic. Valve Box A box that is designed to surround your inground valves to keep out debris.

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