Rotors:
Sprinkler heads used for larger areas, generally with 30-50 feet
radius
Sprays:
Stationary
sprinkler that emits a fine mist suitable for smaller turf areas
and landscape.
Valves:
Typically located in the yard, controls the flow of water to each
zone
Controller:
Generally located in garage, it provides the brains for your system.
All programming of duration, start times and frequency are done
at the controller.
Zone:
Area of turf or landscape covered by a specific set of sprinkler
heads
Backflow
Device:
Apparatus used to protect the drinking water from backflow contamination
Master
Valve:
Not used by
all installers, this valve is located near the water source
and prevents water pressure to the yard unless the system is
running.
Drip
Irrigation:
Low volume irrigation suited for landscape and hard to irrigate
areas
GPM: Gallons
per minute -- whether meter or well, a
system must be designed to match the water supply.
PSI:
Pounds per square inch -- measure of the water pressure
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