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	Name:	Lifer -
	Subject:	Another consideration
	Date:	7/26/2010 1:11:48 PM

So far you have gotten great advice on sprinkler systems. There is a viable alternative that still offers all the benefits, but with less upfront costs, less maintenence, and greater flexibillity. Instead of inground sprinkler heads just install outdoor spigots at strategic locations around the yard and use hoses and sprinklers. It is a little more trouble to cover the entire yard maybe, but it works great without the issues of buried sprinkler heads. Especially using lake water that has more sediments that can wreck havoc on some 'heads'. You also have the option to use the hoses/spigots for other uses also.

Yards tend to change over time and a hose/sprinkler system is much more flexible. The upfront costs is much less because typically you will need much less trenching, therefore destroying less of the yard you are trying grow. You can also install a pressure tank that will maintain pressure without the pump running continuosly, thereby redcuing costs. The pumps are rated 'continuos duty' but why run continuosly if not needed. Most can also be hooked up either 110v or 220v. Take the 220v option, it will use less electricity in the long run. You may also be able to get by with smaller pump using this option. But it is better to have to much pump than too little.

One other thing. Make sure the foot/check valve is suspended off the lake bottom at LEAST 6 inches. Anchor the pipe to the bottom, but suspend the foot valve to avoid picking up excess sediment. Depending on where it is in the slough and water depth you may want to mark it with some type of bumper/float to avoid boats hitting it.

I hope this helps you to make an imformed decision.

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need to put in sprinkler system - laureleg - 7/26/2010 12:59:12 AM

need to put in sprinkler system - Mack - 7/26/2010 10:44:54 AM

need to put in sprinkler system - lakngulf - 7/26/2010 11:17:07 AM

need to put in sprinkler system - Ulysses E. McGill - 7/26/2010 11:25:57 AM

need to put in sprinkler system - Mack - 7/26/2010 2:19:39 PM

need to put in sprinkler system - lakngulf - 7/26/2010 2:26:47 PM

Another consideration - Lifer - 7/26/2010 1:11:48 PM

Also, I forgot. - Lifer - 7/26/2010 4:22:27 PM

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