On Tue 14 Apr 2009 06:32:41a, trailer told us...

I'm currently considering a lawn sprinkler system for my front (only)
yard. I would have this installed through a lawn sprinkler company.

Since I've never had a lawn sprinkler system, I was wondering about the
advantages/disadvantages of installing and using one.

Currently, I just use the regular type sprinklers (using hoses) to water
my yard. I would expect that an underground sprinkler system would
provide a better way of covering my yard.

Would a sprinkler system save me money and use less water? The quoted
cost for installed system is well above $2K from a respected company.

I live in northern Texas.

It's a good thing, no matter how simple or elaborate the system. When we
lived in NE Ohio we had a full yard system installed that included various
types of sprinkler heads for all the turf, specialized heads for shrubbery,
and drip irrigation for certain types of plants. The system was fully
automated, including a moisture sensor to determine whether whater was
needed, a rain sensor to prevent the system from firing up during rain, and
a 2nd separate water meter to avoid paying sewage charges for the water
used outside the house. As elaborate as this system was, it still saved us
money as well as providing the perfect watering solutioin for everything.
We actually usued a lot less water.

You can make it as simple as you want, watering only your grass, and
operated on a schedule by a timer. The company that installs it will know
how to layout the sprinkler heads for best efficiency and savings.


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