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koda99

Lawn Irrigation System

17 years ago

Hello - IÂm in the process of planning a lawn irrigation system (leaning towards Rainbird). As a result, I have a lot of questions.

Statistics:

- System will be supplied by a well

- Pressure tank has a 40/60 switch

- ¾ inch supplies yard faucets and future system

- Not sure of HP of well pump

- When yard faucet is wide-open the pressure tank maintains 50 PSI and pumps ~10 GPM

- Plan on installing a filter to catch sediment

- About 1 acre yard with zone runs of up to 400 feet

Questions:

1. With the ¾" supply line, above PSI and capacity, and installation of filter, do I have adequate pressure and volume to effectively run a system?

2. Not planning on digging below frost line, so will need to blow system out. Is there a quick release system that can be installed at the valves, so I can simply attach my air compressor to? Looking to make as easy as possible.

3. What am I missing and are there any other ideas I should consider?

Thanks for your Help!

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