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Why does my Rainbird sprinkler system come on when it is not programmed to do so?
Your Rainbird sprinkler system may come on when it's not programmed due to issues like a faulty timer, wiring problems, or sensor malfunctions. It's important to check these components to troubleshoot the problem.
Are any sprinklers equipped with rain guages so I don't water when it is already raining?
There are sprinklers that come equipped with rain guages so that they do not turn on when it is raining. Unfortunately, they only come equipped with in-ground sprinkler systems and these guages can add as much as hundreds of dollars to the cost of installing an in-ground sprinkler system. For above ground sprinkler systems (those that you have to attach to a hose) such a guage does not exist.
Why is my sprinkler system making a hammering noise while the water is running while the house does not and they share the incoming water line but the sprinkler system branches off through a valve?
Obviously, the branch-off for your sprinkler system has a bowwevel or some sort of virus like that.............so.......you should get that checked out.
What is a dry pipe sprinkler system?
This system is used in a non heated space. Parking garages, warehouses, carports and so on. The system has pressurized air in the pipeing from the sprinlker head to the water source. Water does not enter the system untell a sprinkler head is set off.
Which is the ONLY type of fire sprinkler system that is installed so that all sprinklers are open and spray water when the system activates?
A "deluge" system floods the entire system when sensors detect smoke or heat, and the sprinkler heads do not have individual valves, as would be found in most systems.
Should sprinkler system be placed in Kitchen and ICU?
Kitchen yes- ICU I don't think so?
Automatic fire sprinkler system?
An automatic sprinkler system is a system in which sprinkler heads are fixed in piping system were pipe is fully filled with water or air under pressure and, at a certain calibrated temperature, sensing elements in sprinkler head breaks and allows water flow. Other types of systems rely upon electrical sensors (smoke and heat sensors, or manual switches) to initiate the flow or to pressurize the pipe so that sprinkler heads activated by the heat will flow water. Somewhat more rare systems, for extremely high hazards such as rubber tire storage in a warehouse, may have sprinkler heads that are always "open", allowing the entire room to be flooded when the pipe is pressurized.
How can you tell if a sprinkler system is a dry system?
That is simple. Look for one or more air pumps at the sprinkler system riser. The pump(s) will have a gauge, also, in the line showing what the current air PSI may be at any given time. The gauge may be labeled on its face "Air" but it may not be so marked. A sprinkler contractor's test report to the customer will also show whether the whole system is an air system or if it has both air and "wet" systems present in the building.
Are there any new, more efficient sprinkler systems?
There are irrigation systems which evenly coat the place with less water but enough so you dont waste water soaking the ground unesscirarily. Plus, some states offer rebates for such an efficient system. Many public facilities have these automated and programmed to spray in the morning and night for less water evaporation.
What is a sprinkler manifold?
A sprinkler or "valve" manifold is the heart of a sprinkler system. The water source (hose faucet, sprinkler main line, etc.) feeds into the manifold and then the valves in the manifold redirect water to different watering areas. Its reason for being is that most water sources have insufficient pressure and flow to water all areas at the same time, so the manifold allows watering to be divided into smaller areas or "zones". A simple way to visualize a sprinkler manifold is as a small letter "m" in which the water source connects into the top of the "m" and then a valve in each of the legs opens and closes to allow water to flow to each zone. Valves in a sprinkler manifold may be controlled either manually or automatically using a sprinkler timer or "controller" which is the brains of an automatic sprinkler system.
Garden Sprinkler?
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What is the average gallons per hour of water used in a residential sprinkler system?
"The average sprinkler will use in excess of 240 gallons of water per hour" also refer to http://www.libertylake.org/water_conservation.htm for watering guide. As a useful gauge: A garden hose with no nozzle attached, will spew out as much as 350 gallons per hour. So 240 sounds about right for a sprinkler system, keeping in mind that it will vary with your local water pressure and type of sprinkler system that you have. If your system has a damaged sprinkler head, you might as well be running that garden hose full blast. My sprinkler system uses 1,000 gallons in a three hour time cycle. I have six or seven zones. I suspect some of my heads are busted, since that sounds about like "garden hose figures." (333 gallons per hour)
