DIY lawn sprinkler system? Have you done it?

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Ladyborg Magnolia, TX(Zone 8b) Mar 28, 2006

We BADLY need a sprinkler system, I've known people who have done it themselves. Is it really do-able? Easy? I know we can rent a machine which digs the little "ditches" for the pipes to go in, and I would presume a plumber would have to be hired to do the actual tapping into the water line?

I would love to hear from people who have done this and if you can recommend any particular system of sprinklers that would be greatly appreciated as well!

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stownes Mansfield, TX(Zone 8a) Mar 28, 2006

Hope someone knowledgeable answers - I'm interested in doing the same thing.

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KatyMac So. Puget Sound, WA(Zone 8b) Mar 28, 2006

I've designed and installed two. It's a snap! There are great DIY instructions on several web sites, just google. I'm a senior with some disabilities and if I can do it anyone ought to be able to! LOL The one indispensible tool I discovered part way through the first one is a heavy hand pick. Goes right through sod, tuck the hose in the trench and put the sod back. This saved me hours and a sore back. Another trick I discovered if you have low water pressure is lay all the 1/2" hoses in circles/loops. That keeps the water pressure even... may use a bit more hose but avoids the water pressure weakening to a dribble at the end of the line.

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Ladyborg Magnolia, TX(Zone 8b) Mar 28, 2006

When you say "hose" is this a special sprinkler hose? I was thinking PVC piping was the way to go. Good tip for the water pressure though, I can imagine that tip would help!

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KatyMac So. Puget Sound, WA(Zone 8b) Mar 28, 2006

Yes, I mean the black PVC pipe. Since it's flexible I got in the habit of calling it a hose. "A rose by any other name" . LOL

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