Parts of a Lawn Irrigation System

Classic Lawnscape designs, installs, services and repairs lawn irrigation systems in Blaine and throughout the surrounding areas. So we often have to explain these systems to our customers and give them a rundown of how they work. Here are a few definitions of the most common parts of lawn irrigation systems, how they work and why they are so important to well designed lawn irrigation systems.

Controllers and Timers

As their names suggest, the controllers and timers are what control the lawn irrigation system and tell it when to stop and start the water. The controller is the “brain” of the system, and it is what tells each part of the system what to do. The timers are what turn the water on and off for each zone of the lawn irrigation system. The controllers and timers will be programmed by the technician that installs the lawn irrigation systems.

Backflow Prevention Device

These devices are what keep lawn irrigation systems and their water lines and other parts from contamination. Installed on potable water lines, they protect against back-siphonage and back-pressure of polluted or contaminated water into the water supply line of the irrigation system. These devices are important to help protect against pollution and the associated health hazards.

Weather and Flow Sensor

These devices are what tell the timer if there has already been enough natural rain fall. The timer then knows not to start the water and possibly over-water your yard. Weather and flow sensors are important parts of lawn irrigation systems because they help decrease the chances that water will be wasted and your yard or landscaping will be over-watered and possibly suffer bad side effects as a result.

Water Filer

The water filter is what takes sediment and other contaminants out of the lawn irrigation system's water supply. This filter helps the system work better and more efficiently by keeping dirt and other debris from getting into the system and causing clogs, blockages and other problems. These problems, if left unchecked, could end up being expensive to repair in the long run.

These are only a few parts of most lawn irrigation systems. To learn even more, you should contact the professionals here at Classic Lawnscape.

If you would like more information on lawn irrigation systems in Blaine or any of the surrounding areas, call us at Classic Lawnscape at 763-780-7231, or you can contact us to get on our schedule for a Free Estimate.