![]() But the Average Joe is connecting to his city’s water line.įrom the water source, the water travels to your valve box containing a manifold and several valves. This usually comes from the municipal water system, but for some people a well is used or even, in rare cases, pumps from some freshwater source like a river or lake. At the top you’ve got your main water line connection. Irrigation systems work in funnels well, reverse funnels is probably a better description. For those going the old fashioned way, pay close attention to what follows. We encourage you to give it a shot.įor those who are able to find success with the sprinkler design system, the rest of this post will be more about sprinkler theory and why things are done the way they are. Oh, and it’s totally, completely, 100% free! Yeah, it’s a pretty great tool and we’re quite proud of it. You also are able to print a detailed, customized guide for installing the sprinkler system, down to the placement of every pipe, every sprinkler head, and every nozzle. OSSD will even give you a comprehensive parts and estimated price list of all the supplies you’ll need. The computer will do the calculations and give you a plan for placing heads, valves, and zones in ideal locations. ![]() Once you’ve finished tracing and drawing (it usually takes about 30 minutes) the system will ask for the water flow information you collected in last week's blog and, bingo, you’re done. You’ll only need to measure one item of your yard, like the width of your driveway, for scale and the computer does the rest. Just upload a bird’s-eye picture of your property (which can usually be obtained online through Google Maps or similar programs) and then trace over it. ![]() ![]() The Orbit Sprinkler System Designer (OSSD) can make this step very simple. We’ve seen countless times how a small mistake-a bad measurement, a misplaced head, or forgetting a feature of your garden-can result in a bad plan (which, if not caught before installation, can cost hundreds of dollars in supplies and labor to replace). This tool allows you to create an online sketch of your property.Īs you’ll see, the process of planning a sprinkler system can be a worthwhile challenge. Our sprinkler design department is ready to partner with you ensure that the system design and property layout are the perfect match for your project.Before we start, we want to mention our amazing online sprinkler design tool: the Orbit Sprinkler System Designer. We help GC’s anticipate structural conflicts and take advantage of trade synergies before the planning stage has begun. We look at the property layout and make recommendations regarding underground piping needs. Additionally, we facilitate BIM coordination, and work with your coordinator to load our plans into the project model.Įven before a General Contractor hires all of the subcontractors, we help in property development. ![]() We excel in working with General Contractor provided blueprints on new projects, and welcome the challenge of designing retrofit jobs. Our designers take pride in creating a customized sprinkler system that meets all applicable fire codes and your budget. Certified in the latest water-based computer automated design software, our designers deliver professional plans. With one of the largest sprinkler design departments in central Florida, Piper Fire Protection is ready for all projects large or small. ![]()
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