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Tuesday, April 20th 2004, 2:17pm
why not water the sidewalk?
I dont understand why pro-installers install all those little spray heads trying to avoid spraying the sidewalks. I've never seen a dry walk when the heads are spraying by it. Why not just get it over with and put the big rotors in and be done with it. I checked locally and there's no code against it. Most watering is done in the very early morning, so it really doesnt bother anyone walking by. I just dont get it. The only reason I can think of is more heads means more plumbing, which means more zones, which means a bigger controller, which means......... MORE MONEY!!! By George, I think I've got!!! Any other thoughts??? [
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Tuesday, April 20th 2004, 6:01pm
Im sure intentions are good in using the proper design, trying to water just the grass. But as I mentioned before those spray heads almost always get the sidewalk wet anyway. It really doesnt matter though, because that water isn't wasted. It runs off of the sidewalk and onto the lawn. [] Another point to consider is that 3 or 4 large rotors could replace 15 to 20 spray heads and possibly eliminate the need for a zone or 2. Maybe the proper design should be reconsidered? After all, the proper way for a lady to ride a horse use to be side saddle... Just a thought...
] Another point to consider is that 3 or 4 large rotors could replace 15 to 20 spray heads and possibly eliminate the need for a zone or 2. Maybe the proper design should be reconsidered? After all, the proper way for a lady to ride a horse use to be side saddle... Just a thought... 
