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Garden irrigation system: prices and useful information
To ensure a green lawn it is necessary to ensure the right amount of water; therefore we will analyze the variables that come into play in the design of a garden irrigation system, the prices and the main devices that compose it.
Garden irrigation system: prices and useful information
All gardening lovers know that flowers and plants are delicate beings, which require constant care and above all the right amount of water and light , essential elements for photosynthesis and the formation of buds, which in spring will blossom and color the flower beds and house in a colorful manner.
To ensure perfect health of the vegetation, irrigation of the garden is essential; hence the need to design a good plant , which keeps the lawn green and ensures hedges, ornamental trees and flower beds sufficient nourishment to face the hot summer months which, after spring flowering, can put their lives to the test.
To create a garden irrigation system, the prices of a quote include the following parts:
- The preliminary technical design phase , which will analyze the extension of the land, its water requirements and the way to combine practicality and good irrigation;
- The cost of the individual parts that make up individual components;
- The actual hours of manpower, which, depending on the size of the garden and the number of components involved, will grow at the same pace.
Garden irrigation system: price table
The following table shows the main elements that are used to create garden irrigation systems and the related costs.
| Garden irrigation system | from | to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard fixed or static sprinklers | 8 $ | 15 $ |
| Pipes of various diameters in packs of 150 or 300 meters | 40 $ | 130 $ |
| Fittings and manholes (each) | 30 $ | 35 $ |
| Solenoid valves (each) | 30 $ | 40 $ |
| Control unit for automation | 120 $ | 250 $ |
NOTE: the prices shown in the table may vary from region to region, as well as based on specific customer requests.
Garden irrigation system: prices based on components
The first factor that influences the prices of a garden irrigation system is constituted by the elements that constitute it; in particular we refer to basic components such as:
- Pipes, which must have an adequate diameter to ensure the right flow of water, as well as be made of materials resistant to cold, humidity and frost, especially if underground. Polyethylene is the most used: in fact it ensures sturdiness even from the bites of rodent animals;
- Fittings, which are used to connect the various meters of pipe and which can be of various diameters and shapes, adapting to any conformation of the terrain and type of system;
- Inspection pits, which allow you to check the operation of the garden irrigation and which convey all the various pipes towards the power source. Their positioning must be carefully studied, as well as their dimensions, in order to accommodate pipes and fittings in an optimal way.
- Sprinklers, of various types and suitable for both manual systems and those managed automatically.
If the garden irrigation system is then automated, additional elements will be needed such as:
- A control unit, which can be powered by battery or from the electricity network, which allows you to program the irrigation of the garden according to the days and hours set by the user and which has an on and off timer. The latest models can then be managed remotely via App for smartphones and domestic Wi-Fi, thus being able to remotely operate the irrigation of the domestic lawn;
- Safety solenoid valves, which control the flow of water and which, based on the parameters set, regulate it to ensure perfect water requirements. They can be battery and electric powered and adapt to any pipe diameter.
Garden irrigation system: prices and types of systems
The prices of a garden irrigation system then change according to its specific type.
Leaving aside the manual systems, i.e. those consisting of a rubber hose connected to the water intake and the irrigation gun, the most common garden irrigation system is the drip one, consisting of small micro-perforated pipes that irrigate at regular intervals. small droplets of water.
This constant but small flow of water is optimal to avoid waste and that the water stagnates in the ground, thus attracting mosquitoes and other insects. Typical of vegetable gardens and greenhouses, the system is also suitable for gardens and flower beds of any shape and extension, although for lawn irrigation it is better to opt for a more traditional system.
The cost of a drip irrigation system varies according to the meters of pipe needed, the fittings and the diameter of the holes.
Another very common garden irrigation system is the one that provides instead the traditional rain diffusers: in fact in very large green plots they are the optimal solution to ensure water to all portions of the lawn and to the plants.
The most popular sprinklers are of two types, namely:
- Static, i.e. fixed, with a variable angle ranging from 30 to 360 degrees and which does not change during the operation of the system. They are the cheapest and most used models, suitable for any surface and type of terrain;
- Dynamic, whose price is higher due to the mechanism that allows the head to move during its use. Here too the angles change, but it is the sprinkler itself that “sweeps” different angles, depending on its specific design and the mode set by the user. Being mobile, the head must be lubricated and maintained in efficiency through periodic maintenance.
The prices of a garden irrigation system then change depending on whether the system is of the type:
- Above ground, i.e. with pipes and sprinklers placed directly on the surface. Practical and quick to install, it is however a rather unsightly solution, which in the case of very elegant gardens does not guarantee comfort and elegance. Moreover, it is often made in manual mode, that is with taps to be opened and closed to allow the water to flow to the irrigation heads;
- Underground, which instead involves excavation work in the ground to lay the pipes, fittings and inspection wells inside. Invisible and weatherproof, they usually combine with so-called pop-up sprinklers. Whose head is raised only when the water pressure reaches them. Usually this system is automated, which will require the installation of a control unit and solenoid valves, which will program both the day and the start time of the irrigation itself.
How to make a garden irrigation system
A company specializing in garden irrigation system will first of all study the size of the soil, its conformation and the type of drainage it ensures: in fact, stagnation of water, as well as being expensive at an economic level, damages the plants and can give rise to molds and fungi, as well as weeds of various types.
Therefore, an accurate plan of the area to be irrigated will help to understand how to divide the garden into zones and how to distribute the water evenly.
Once this is done, we will proceed to calculate water parameters such as:
- The overall flow rate of the system, which takes into account the maximum number of active sprinklers and therefore must ensure the right pressure to make them all work;
- The so-called calibration, that is the maximum quantity of water that the irrigation network can withstand and the pressure to which it can be pushed;
Another preliminary assessment could concern test excavations, to correct any slopes and verify the flatness of the entire plot.
Once this is done, the company will proceed to connect the pipes and lay them underground or on the surface, depending on the customer’s needs.
After the installation of the system there will then be the possible connection to the automatic control unit, with the programming of the irrigation periods and hours, according to the seasons and the relative climates.
Finally, the system will be tested and checked for any drops in pressure, leaks and accumulations of water in specific areas of the ground.
How to replace a garden sprinkler
Over time, lawn irrigation systems can become damaged, especially if exposed on the surface; for this reason, carrying out periodic maintenance ensures the regulators their maximum resistance and durability.
However, if a sprinkler in the system were broken, a skilled technician would proceed as follows:
- It will close the central tap and drain the water present in the pipes, or it will empty only the section where the faulty sprinkler is located;
- It will dig around it, taking care to have the right depth, if it is buried;
- It will unscrew the sprinkler head or cut the portion of the hose to which it is connected, if there is no thread that allows it to be disconnected from the system;
- He will screw the new sprinkler or glue it with a special mastic to the polyethylene pipe, making sure that it grips correctly;
- He will re-bury the sprinkler and level the loose portion of the garden;
- He will test the system and verify the correct functioning of the new head.
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