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Easily design a sprinkler system with sprinkler lines, splines and heads. PlumbersStock is offering free sprinkler system designs. Just give us your dimensions and we'll get back to you with sprinkler design blueprints.
Lawn Belt is a sprinkler system you can design yourself … plus you’ll save a ton of money by not having to hire a sprinkler contractor to install the system for you.
Because Lawn Belt installs just below the surface and sprinkler heads are only buried 8″-10″ into a small hole, building permits are not usually required.
To get started designing your system, print out our grid sheet, grab a tape measure, a few wooden stakes and a roll of string.
Checking your Psi and Gpm
Before you start, you’ll want to check your Psi and GPM levels. A call to your water company will give you a good idea of how good your water coverage will be if a gauge is not available.
We do recommend using a pressure gauge (it easily attaches to your faucet) and a gallon bucket (For example if it takes 7 seconds to fill a gallon bucket then divided 60 by 7 .. or 8.6 GPM)
Measuring and drawing up your lawn
As you measure your area, draw the shape on your grid sheet as you go. If you prefer to walk your area out – just count the number of steps and multiply by about 2 and a half times.
Use the ledger as a guide to keep the sketch somewhat proportional. Even if you are within 5 feet of accuracy you’ll be fine.
Choosing the right sprinkler head
The size of your lawn will determine what type of sprinkler head you will want to choose. If you have a lawn area bigger than 20′ square you may want to consider using either our Water-Saver or Big-Lawn Kit which includes 3 rotors that spray out 20′ and are fully adjustable.
Sprinkler Pattern Example
If using a rotors (Big Lawn Kit) or a MP 2000 head (Water-Saver Kit), draw a 20′ radius or 40′ diameter and then arrange them so they overlap about 7-10 feet. For our regular sprayers or adjustable soft tops use a 8′ radius or 16′ diameter and overlap them 2-3 feet.
The spacing between the Rotors and MP2000’s should be about 25′ apart. For smaller lawn areas use a sprayer head with an 8′ radius or 16′ diameter. Space approximately 12-15 feet apart.
Mark the sprinkler head locations on your grid sheet. Its also a good idea to also spray away from streets, fences and house walls, Use 1/2 circle patterns for these areas.
Checking your design
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To verify what you have drawn, its a good idea to put stakes in the lawn to locate the sprinkler heads in your sketch. Just tie a 20′ string to each stake and walk around to check the coverage.
Lastly join sprinkler sprays in your sketch in groups of 3 – then measure the distance from the last sprinkler head back to your outdoor faucet.
“Lawnbelt is really amazing. I use a liquid fertilize my lawn with Lawnbelt too. I’ve attached a simple backflow valve and a bottle (about $8) directly to my outdoor faucet and voila, I’ve got a beautiful lawn, thanks to Lawnbelt….!”
Homeowner/Residential Systems Only
Providing you with professional advice and planning assistance direct from the industry’s leading manufacturer, this comprehensive sprinkler design service covers all the bases with a complete set of sprinkler system plans to help you install your Rain Bird irrigation system with confidence. Your computer drawn design package includes an itemized shopping list of everything you need to complete the project. And if you have a question before, during or after installation, call our Expert Advice hotline at 1-800-RAINBIRD.
Note: The Rain Bird Design Service is available in the US and Canada only. Additional fees may apply in certain states/provinces.
What You Provide To Rain Bird
Using this Design Service first involves gathering some important information about your water system and yard. Take a few simple measurements and record the information on the design request worksheet. The form will help you organize and record the information needed by the designers. You will be asked to indicate your water pressure, water meter size, and service line size. And you can use the graph paper in the form to prepare a sketch of your property.
What You Get Back
You will receive a detailed, computer-drawn plan specifying the location of irrigation system components such as valves, lines and sprinklers. Spray patterns for each sprinkler head are also identified for each lawn area. In addition, the design package provides you with a shopping list of supplies needed to complete your installation.
Option 1: Email Service (FREE)
Your system design will be delivered to you via email in Adobe® Acrobat (PDF) format within 15-30 business days.
Click here to get started.
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