location of backflow preventer and valves
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I'm planning to put in a system for my house, andI'm very new to this whole thing. I have a few questions, hope someone can give me a few pointers.
There is already a well, not sure about the flow and pressure yet. The neighbor is using it for his house, until I build my house. I will put a 80+Gal pressure tank in the basement, and only use it for the lawn. House has it's own tap. The system will be relatively simple: 3 zones with 3-4 sprinkers each, 2 zones with drip pipe.
1) Back flow - is the Reduced Pressure type the best to use? Does it have to be so high above the higher sprinkler head? If not, I can put it in the basement, not far from the pressure tank. Or in the garage, as below.
2) I want to put the controller and valves in a box, mounted in the garage. Should I do that? Will there be a lot of water when testing and running it? I have not seen/heard of anyone do this, but having it in the garage makes it easier to work on.
Thanks for any input.