Hoses and sprinklers are simple and cheap, but the sprinkler needs constant moving.
Another option is a semi-permanent DIY sprinkler system with or without aremote control.
Yet because the hoses run above ground, the system is easy to install and requires no trenching.
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A simple DIY sprinkler aboveground system can take at least two to four hours to install.
Kits are convenient, taking the guesswork out of compiling a shopping list.
Most kits come with installation instructions to help you get the job done.
They can be found online or at home improvement stores.
Safety Considerations
The sprinkler spikes may penetrateburied electrical, gas, communication, or other vital lines.
Call 811 or check online to have your local utility location service mark your property.
Also, check your local codes and municipal permitting office.
Sprinklers need overlap for full coverage.
Six sprinklers, all on the perimeter, will cover the lawn with sufficient overlap.
Turn the riser clockwise into the top of the sprinkler spike base by hand.
Do not use a wrench, as this will flatten threads on the other end of the riser.
Add the Sprinkler Body to the Spike Base
Wrap the riser threads with pipe tape.
Turn the sprinkler body clockwise onto the riser as far as it will comfortably go.
Turning too far may crack the sprinkler body or riser.
Repeat on the other side of the “Y” with the second 15-foot hose.
DIY Sprinkler System Maintenance
A semi-permanent sprinkler system is easier to maintain than an in-ground system.
The easiest irrigation system to install is a garden hose and an attached sprinkler.
Water at least two to three times a week for at least 20 minutes each time.
On hotter days or during heat waves, water more frequently.
How much does a lawn sprinkler system cost?Angi.
How many sprinkler heads will my system run at one time?City of Cocoa (FL).
