How much area does a fire sprinkler head cover?
200 square feet
What is the coverage area of a sprinkler?
Sprinkler Head Distance and Spacing Requirements
| Hazard Level | Coverage (in sq ft) per Sprinkler Head | Maximum Allowed Distance Between Sprinkler Heads |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Hazard 1 & 2 (areas with a high concentration of flammable materials) | 90-130 sq ft per head (based on obstructions and flow calculationss) | 12 ft |
What is the difference between upright sprinkler and pendent sprinkler?
Standard spray, upright/pendent. Upright sprinklers are installed with deflectors above the sprinkler, while pendent sprinklers have deflectors below the sprinklers. Common industry practice is to use upright sprinklers in areas without finished ceilings and pendent sprinklers in areas with finished ceilings.
How many tree bubblers are in a zone?
Use at least 2 per tree (gives you redundancy if one fails). You can get an awful lot of bubblers on a zone.
How many solenoids are in a zone?
As with any standard irrigation controller, you can wire multiple solenoids/valves to the same zone output if you want. We support up to two solenoids per zone output, plus a master valve, for a total of three solenoids at any given time.
Is there a valve for every sprinkler zone?
An irrigation system is typically divided into several zones, each of which feeds sprinkler heads in a different area of the lawn or garden, and each zone is controlled by a valve that receives signals from a centrally located controller. Often the valves are located inside one or more in-ground valve boxes.
How many zones can a sprinkler valve control?
They can be 2-7 zone configurations. All irrigation zones get glued to it and and one pipe is the water source.
Can you run two sprinkler valves one zone?
Yes, it is often possible to run two valves at once. You must have a sufficient water supply for both valves to run at once. If the performance of the sprinklers suffers and you start seeing dry spots in the landscape, you obviously don’t have enough water.
Where is my sprinkler zone valve?
1) Start in the Most Likely Places
- Probe the soil. Determine the irrigation valve area, and sift through the soil in that specific section of your property.
- Look for valves box covers. If valve boxes were set over the valves when the system was installed, they are most probably just under the surface.
Why does my sprinkler system skip a zone?
If the pump is located more than a few feet from the water source, the inside valve disc pops up and down, skipping zones as the supply line fills with purging air.
Why is one sprinkler zone not working?
A lawn sprinkler system is usually divided into two or more zones that water independently of each other. Each zone consists of several sprinkler heads controlled by a valve that is electrically activated. If a single zone is not working, the problem is usually an electrical issue or a defective controller or solenoid.
How do you find a hidden sprinkler head?
Use a shovel to gently scrape the dirt from the area to find each buried head. Use a metal detector to find buried sprinkler heads. Many valves have metal parts you can locate by running the metal detector over the surface of the ground. Valves are located directly under sprinkler heads.
How do I find old irrigation lines?
Mark out the sprinkler heads on your lawn and make a copy of their pattern on paper. The lines must run between the heads and usually run in the same direction. There’s also a mainline running from your home to the first sprinkler head. Start near the sprinkler heads and dig, with a hand trowel, carefully.
How deep are lawn sprinkler lines?
Dig for Your Sprinkler System The trenches will be relatively shallow, usually 6 to 12 inches deep, depending on your area’s freeze cycles and frost severity. The trench must also be deep enough to allow the sprinklers to retract underground to prevent breakage from lawn machines.