Learn how to plan your own lawn irrigation system with this comprehensive guide! In this video, I’ll take you step-by-step through the process of designing and preparing a DIY lawn irrigation setup, sharing all the tools, techniques, and calculations you need to get started. Whether you’re working with Hunter MP Rotators, Rain Bird, or Gardena systems, I’ll show you how to optimize for efficiency and precision.
Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ How I planned my irrigation system using the DVS Irrigation Planner tool. ✅ Calculating sprinkler placement, water flow, and coverage for optimal performance. ✅ Setting up zones and piping layouts to ensure balanced irrigation across your lawn. ✅ Tips for using tools like Gardena calculation software and Hunter's pressure-regulated housings. ✅ Analyzing sprinkler types, including MP Rotators, strip sprinklers for narrow areas, and more.
Using my personal Excel spreadsheet and practical adjustments, I demonstrate how to ensure your system is cost-effective, efficient, and tailored to your lawn size and shape. From understanding flow rates to avoiding dry spots, this video provides everything you need to plan like a pro.
CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Planning the Irrigation System 01:45 - DVS Irrigation Planner: Property Boundaries 05:26 - DVS Irrigation Planner: Automatic Calculation 06:42 - DVS Irrigation Planner: Manual Calculation 12:38 - Calculating Water Supply for Irrigation 15:12 - Calculating Water Consumption of Sprinklers 21:21 - Planning Irrigation Piping Layout 23:48 - Irrigation System Quotation Process 24:24 - Creating an Irrigation System Plan 24:58 - Ordering Irrigation System Components 25:30 - Summary of Irrigation Planning 25:52 - Next Steps for Irrigation Setup
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🎥 This video was originally produced in German for my main channel: https://youtube.com/commaik It was then translated into English using Heygen – with my own voice and lip-sync.
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