Need advice for sprinkler install

[Harini_sekar]

We have a 10*4 m2 lawn area at the back. my husband is trying to install irrigation so we can control the watering with automated tap timer so when we are out of town the grass doesn die. he has installed four rainbird 360 degree sprinkler and connected them to recycle water. it doesn open fully when all four are connected. when only two are connected it opens up fully. pressure seems to be issue. Is there any advice for this issue? We are newbies to diy so struggling a bit with this.We did a pressure check before the start of project and it seemed to be a perfect pressure. Also I suggested my husband that connecting with solenoids and the tap timer might improve the performance but he s not convinced saying solenoids is more for tap timer control  related how that will help with pressure.

[Harini_sekar]

Hi All,

Now as per some advices here we ran two separate lines connecting two sprinklers each and that seem to be working perfectly and solving our issue. Now my question is to make it automated can we connect it to a three way tap splitter and put an individual tap timer on each line so its easier to maintain. Initially was considering  getting the Holman 6 line automatic water distributor but saw the review for 6 line automatic water  splitter is not good .Also do I need to put a solenoid? what is the use of solenoid in such set ups. 

[redracer01]

Hello @Harini_sekar 

Perhaps you can use the Gardena multicontrol duo water computer. I'm guessing that if you do go away for a certain period of time you wish the unit to be able to turn itself on and off during the week. It is very flexible and is easy to program. I suggest speaking to the gardening specialist at your local Bunnings and see if this is applicable to your situation. I often recommend that if you wish the unit to last, I suggest making a small sun shade for it so that it does not cook in the open air. The more protection we give it the longer it will last. Please keep us updated to what you've decided to use.

Red

[Harini_sekar]

This product is for  only two lines. we have a veggie patch with separate line. That s why I thought of using a three way tap with individual tap timer. Do we hve similar product for three outlets?

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Harini_sekar,

I'm glad to hear you're making some progress.

The Orbit 12mm Yard Auto Water Tap Timer Kit would be suitable for running three separate sections independently. It is available through our Special Orders desks. You will also need to order an additional solenoid allowing it to operate the three sections instead of the two it is currently configured for.

Please let me know if you need further assistance or have questions.

Mitchell