How to Install Pop Up Sprinklers in Your Lawn

After years of wanting to be able to water the lawn at a press of a button, I have finally installed a Hydrosure rotary pop up watering system into my lawn.

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[ClaberUK]

Hello Stuart, This is a great video. But the key to this isn't about water pressure its about volume of water. The bar pressure will effect the coverage, but the higher the pressure the more water each sprinkler will demand, also high pressure can cause the water to mist rather than form droplets. Unless you want to use a pump and tank solution you can measure the flow rate and calculate the amount of sprinklers that can go a single run of pipe. The use of a timer will effect both the flow and pressure, so once the flow has been measured, our rule of thumb is to use only 2/3 of the measured flow, this will take into account the drop in supply. So for example if your flow is 15 lpm then you should only use 10 lpm worth of sprinklers. We would also consider keeping the different angles separate, due to the rotation arc, if the sprinklers are delivering 5 lpm (which would mean that you could only run 2 sprinklers on a line) and you have the sprinklers on for 2 minutes then a sprinkler at 90deg will deliver twice as much water to its area than those set a 180deg. We would also suggest that making certain that the sprinkler heads are well clear of the lawn, due to lawn mower damage. How did you attach the duel out let timer to the pump? All the best, Simon

[johnbrandon]

Good job that. After years of working in the gas industry I recommend you do an accurate “ as laid” drawing with measurements so you know where the pipes are in the future.

[bogsdolics]

Hi Stuart, I knew a couple in California that wanted to practice camping in there garden before camping for a weekend, so they set up the tent the wife asked will we put on the water proof cover no he said it's California it never rains, 4 in the morning the sprinklers came on and they got a wet rude awakening,
keep up the good work, G.

[matthewfarrell]

That turf cutter, holy hell what an amazing idea. So stealing that.

[xyz-ijk]

The best video for water sprinkler systems I’ve seen so far. Very complete guide regarding to what you should know before choosing to have an automatic watering system. It talks about sprinkler itself, how to dig the hole without damaging the lawn, most importantly the water pressure problem you’d have to face and the drainage of the water pipe for the winter time to not blow up the pipe when it freezes. Even talking about how many sprinklers should be installed in your lawn with a clear drawing to cover the entire garden. Really thorough and entertaining video to watch. Thanks

[andrewandlm]

Seeing the trial and errors are a great feature. All too often we get 'how to's' but no real understanding on how they got there.
Brilliant, pal 💪

[chrism]

Local landscaper wanted ten of thousands to install a sprinkler system. DIY kits like this will disrupt their industry.

[garulusglandarius]

Hey Stuart, love your patience and allowing time to do things properly as opposed to rushing just to get the job done at the cost of a lower quality job. Keep your videos coming please. Thanks again for an excellent (as always ) video 👍

[listdoludzie]

The process of putting the pile into the lawn was amazing. I spent a few hours digging a trench!!

[italianjob-vxhp]

Excellent. I would recommend to replace the sprinkler heads with MP rotators which are much less affected by wind and use less water.

[stunimbus]

You need to live stream the next time you mow the lawn - that's the only way to prove the lawn mower hasn't cut the tops off.

[normancoutts]

Well, each to his own, but after a lifetime of keeping stripy lawns I now cut only the edge strips and the paths. I leave the rest long for the bugs and the bees. Good to hear you are planning IBCs for rainwater retention. As always your videos are brilliant how to guides: best in class. All the best.

[EmptyGlass]

There's really no need for a lawn sprinkler system in the UK - we have plenty of rain all year round - but as always you did a great job installing it and explaining everything.

[samc]

So you're the reason why the weather on Saturday was gorgeous and then you upload this video and we have all the rain we've missed for the last 2 months 😂

[alexandrosanchez-slwv]

thank you, you made my day, I always wanted to do this work, but would never st art because of the digging, but you showed me an easy way, i never thought that it could be that easy. thanks a million.

[Vixinaful]

I know Im grown bc Im not only watching this but actually enjoying it. 😆

[willkeyworth]

hmmm...weather karma...the same thing happens to me...only when i decide to do an irrigation system after weeks of no rain...it rains. love your video, and you are cute with the sped up video and chaplin walk ha ha ha

[williechaffin]

Water early in the mornings. Never during a sunny day. Nice work, I like your system.

[bidders]

I've done this in my lawn using a double shower pump from a 1000L IBC tank that collects rainwater. I went all in with technology and added an electronic ball valve and smart switches to work with Amazon Alexa so I can have it set on timers or just ask to water the lawn when required.

[BTypeX]

I solved my lack of pressure problem by getting a Orbit setup with solenoid valves. I put 2 pop up springlers on each valve and there was plent of pressure to do the job. If you have low pressure and don't want to deal with a pump / rainbarrels to act as a reserviour. Increase the amount of zones you have and keep your sprinklers to a max of 2-3 per.