Heidi Robinson introduces some tools that will come in handy for this project: - Cordless drill -- for controller anchors, driving screws to secure controller.
- Pipe wrenches -- to tighten fittings
- Wire strippers -- for hooking control wire to valves and at controller
- Propane torch -- for heating the pipes to make fittings go in more smoothly
- Screwdriver -- for tightening the contacts on the controller wires
There are also some tools that are specialized for the poly fittings: - Poly-pipe cutter (figure A) -- for cutting pipe
- Nut driver (figure B) -- for putting saddle-Ts onto poly pipe, which is where the heads are actually connected to the poly pipe
- Core tool (figure C) -- to cut small circle out of the pipe inside saddle T to allow water into the fitting
- Crimping tool (figure D) -- to tighten stainless-steel clamps and keep the fittings connected
- Trenching shovel (figure E) -- narrower than regular shovel, for digging narrow trenches.
Installing a Sprinkler Head - Slide a saddle-T onto the poly pipe (figure F) and tighten down securely with a nut driver.
- Push down into the center of the saddle-T with the core tool and twist (figure G). A small hole will be cut from the pipe.
- Place barb fitting onto saddle-T and screw down tightly.
- Heat end of the "swing pipe" (the 1/2" pipe that attaches the sprinkler head to the saddle-T) using a propane torch. Be careful not to burn the pipe -- a few seconds with the torch is sufficient to heat up the pipe and cause it to expand slightly.
Safety tip: Be sure to wear gloves when you're working with a propane torch. - Push the swing pipe onto the barb as far as it will go (figure H).
- Set sprinkler head in place and backfill with dirt.
RESOURCES :
Cottage Water Systems: An Out-Of-The City Guide to Pumps, Plumbing, Water Purification, and Privies
Model: 096969220X
Author: Max Burns
Cottage Life Books
Handbook of Water Use and Conservation: Homes, Landscapes, Industries, Businesses, Farms
Model: 1931579075
Author: Amy Vickers
(2001)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
WaterPlow Press
Website: www.waterplowpress.com
GUESTS :
Chuck Coddington
Coddington Enterprise
6376 Fairview Road
Hixon, TN 37343
Phone: 423-847-9964
Home Irrigation Specialist
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