Hello,
I am a first time home owner who does not anything about sprinkler systems. I contacted a few local irrigators to bid on a sprinkler system for my house. They have bid with different specifications that I am trying to understand so that I can decide which bid to go with. Any help with the following questions will help a lot.
1. Is it better to go with 4" or 6" spray heads? My quess is 6" would be more expensive. What would be the long term impact of either one?
2. How often will I have to raise the sprinkler heads? What effort doest that involve?
3. Some are offering 1 " main line pvc pipe and 3/4" lateral pipe while others are offering 3/4" main line pvc pipe and 1/2" lateral pipe. Obviously smalleri diameter pipes cost less but which ones are better? How much is the price difference. I may be saving a few bucks by going with smaller pipes but in the long run will they be right ones to use?
4. Some want to use Toro 570 spray heads and shrub sprays while others want to use Hunter sprays. Which are better? Similar situation with Conbraco vs Irritrol valve and Hunter Pro C controller vs Rainbird esp controller. Is there a place where I can get any comments about people's experience with these or reviews about these brands?
Thanks in advance for your help.
I am a first time home owner who does not anything about sprinkler systems. I contacted a few local irrigators to bid on a sprinkler system for my house. They have bid with different specifications that I am trying to understand so that I can decide which bid to go with. Any help with the following questions will help a lot.
1. Is it better to go with 4" or 6" spray heads? My quess is 6" would be more expensive. What would be the long term impact of either one?
2. How often will I have to raise the sprinkler heads? What effort doest that involve?
3. Some are offering 1 " main line pvc pipe and 3/4" lateral pipe while others are offering 3/4" main line pvc pipe and 1/2" lateral pipe. Obviously smalleri diameter pipes cost less but which ones are better? How much is the price difference. I may be saving a few bucks by going with smaller pipes but in the long run will they be right ones to use?
4. Some want to use Toro 570 spray heads and shrub sprays while others want to use Hunter sprays. Which are better? Similar situation with Conbraco vs Irritrol valve and Hunter Pro C controller vs Rainbird esp controller. Is there a place where I can get any comments about people's experience with these or reviews about these brands?
Thanks in advance for your help.