Anatomy
of an Automatic Sprinkler:
Planning
is Key
An efficeint
landscape irrigation system begins with a well thought out plan. Most lawns, ardens
and planted areas require specific watering treatments. Rain Bird has developed
a variety of watering solutions. A Rain Bird irrigation system is designed to
function in a series of zones or stations to best manage plant growth and water
conservation objectives.
Whether
your landscape is an intricate design of turf, trees, shrubs, flowers and plants,
or minimalistic in nature, Rain Bird offers the automatic sprinkler system components
you need for a beautiful and healthy landscape.
Controller:
the "brain" of the automatic sprinkler system.
It stores the watering schedule and turns the water on and off at designated time
for worry-free operation. Optional rain shut-off devices such as rain sensors
are available for additional water savings.
Valves:
the components that respond to directions from the controller.
When the valves are directed to open, water flows to the sprinklers. When they
are told to clse, the flow of water stops.
Sprinklers:
Rain Bird offers a full line of pop-up spray heads for small to medium sized turf
and landscape areas.
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An
automatic sprinkler system is made up of 3 main components: a controller; valves
and sprinklers. | The
controller is the system's brain.
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When
the controller reaches a programmed start time, it sends a signal to one of the
valves telling it to open. Each valve controls a group of sprinklers. Each group
is called a zone or station. | The
valve works like an automatic faucet. When it receives the command from the controller
it opens the flow of water. |
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When
the run time for the zone is done the controller tells the valve to close. The
valve closes, shutting off the flow of water to the sprinklers. | The
process is repeated for each group of sprinklers in the system. |
"Rain
Bird has the irrigation components you need for a completely automatic system."
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