Hello all,
I'm wanting to install a relatively cheap/inexpensive irrigation system for my grass runway, of which I have attached a photo of. The google map photo is old, as I have it completed as of now. I need all the help I can get, as this is my first foray into underground irrigation!
I'm not looking for any type of computerized/automated system right now, I plan on just having a on/off valve and no other electric valves at this time. I may go ahead and run the wiring when I dig my trench, but as of now I want to keep it all mechanical valves.
The line I'm tapping into has a PSI of right under 100. I know that's pretty high.
What sprinklers would be best for this setup? It's around 50ft wide and 1200 ft long. I honestly am not concerned if all of it is covered perfectly, just hopefully the majority of it. I'd prefer to install the line up the left side of the runway in the photo. Where I'm tapping into the main line is 250 feet from where runway is. I want to run PVC all the way, but what size do you recommend? Could I run the sprinklers directly off the 1200 ft pvc I am going to install in series, with the first 1/3 as a zone in line, second 1/3 (zone) in line, then turn on the last 1/3 (zone)
I spoke to the local Ewing store and they said they say it's possible by using 3 zones, but didn't specify how many sprinklers per zone or any details. As I said, I'd like to run the pipe and sprinklers up the left side of the runway and just have them set at 180 degrees, unless someone tells me otherwise.
Any help you can give is greatly appreciated!
EDIT*** I just realized that won't work. It would be impossible to run the sprinklers in series with the valves on because when the last zone was turned on, all sprinklers would be getting water.