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Welcome to LawnSprinklers.ca
Canada's Largest
Lawn Sprinkler Site
Your Irrigation Information Location!
Service - Fall Closings |
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makes up the cost of a Sprinkler System? |
An irrigation system is based on 4 segments:
Design, Plumbing, Parts and Labour. |
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| Design |
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Design is essential. We take readings of your water pressure (PSI) and your water flow rate (GPM – gallons per minute). We can determine how many heads we can put on 1 line or "ZONE" before we run out of water with these readings.
A properly designed system provides consistent, even moisture distribution while conserving water and meets the property's unique irrigation requirements, i.e., terrain elevations, sunny and shaded areas, the plant types and sizes, trees, fences and other present or future structures.
You can be confident that we'll install your system with care, accuracy and efficiency, and we won't skimp on the number of heads required |
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| Plumbing |
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Plumbing – “By the Book!”
Did you know that you are required by law to have any plumbing tied into your mainline performed by a licensed plumber, AND you MUST have a proper testable backflow prevention device installed?
A backflow prevention device allows water to flow one way only – out. If there was ever a break in the line, outside water, possibly contaminated by fertilizer or bacteria, could siphon back into your and everyone else who is on the main water line on your streets drinking water supply. |
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Are 4 Types Of Backflow Prevention Devices. |
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$ 180 + |
Pressure
Vacuum Breaker |
Acceptable? |
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Pressure
Vacuum Breaker. A pressure vacuum breaker (PVB) is similar
to an atmospheric vacuum breaker except that you only
need to install one of them and it is installed on the
mainline leading to the control valves. Like the AVB it
must also be installed above ground and it must be 6"
higher than the highest sprinkler head controlled by any
of the valves. In a sloped yard it would typically be
installed at the top of the slope, with a pipe running
up to it from the water source, and then back down to
the valves and sprinklers. |
YES |
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$ 225 + |
Double
Check Valve Assembly |
Acceptable? |
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The
Double Check Valve Assembly (DCVA) is essentially two
single check valves assembled within one body and furnished
with four test cocks and two shut-off valves. Double checks
are commonly used to protect against low to medium hazard
installations such as food processing equipment or lawn
sprinkler systems. They may be used under continuous pressure
and protect against both back siphoning and backpressure
conditions. |
YES |
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$ 290 + |
The
Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly (RPBA) |
Acceptable? |
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The
Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly (RPBA) incorporates
the use of two independently-acting spring-loaded check
valves separated by a spring-loaded differential pressure
relief valve, two resilient seated shutoff valves and
four properly located test cocks. During normal operation
the pressure between the two check valves, referred to
as the zone of reduced pressure, is maintained at a lower
pressure than the supply pressure. If either check valve
should leak, the relief valve is designed to open and
discharge water to the outside. |
Yes |
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$ 45 + |
Dual
Check - Not allowed for irrigation use |
Acceptable? |
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For
use at the drinking water supply service entrance or with
individual outlets. Designed for non-health hazard residential
water system containment and continuous pressure applications.
This device is used by some irrigation companies to cut
corners. |
NO |
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As
you can see there are different types and costs for a backflow
prevention device. The reputable companies will provide you
with the legal and proper device according to your needs.
We
Use Licensed Professional Plumbers.
Why? Two reasons, first it’s the law and second, the job
is done right.
All indoor plumbing service is performed by experienced licensed
plumbers who are fully insured and the work is guaranteed. It
costs a little more, but for the peace of mind that it’s
done right and you won’t have to worry about being fined
is worth it. We have recently had a plumbing inspector remark
on how well our plumbing job was done and that it was “BY
THE BOOK”. |
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Parts
There are many different brands of sprinkler parts available.
Some that you find in “hardware” type stores are
generally a lower quality that are made to sell for a low price
point. You may save a few dollars on a sprinkler head now, but
you most likely will have to replace that head several times
over the seasons, providing they are still being made and sold.
– We get calls to replace them quite a bit.
We
Carry All Of The Professional Brands.
Why? You want the best you can get. We want to install a product
we’re confident in. Let’s face it, we don’t
want to keep coming back to fix the same thing and you don’t
want to have a second rate system. When it performs right, we
both win. We also offer a warranty of up to five years on certain
products.
There are many components that makeup an irrigation system.
There is no one manufacturer that makes the best of everything.
The system components do not necessarily have to be made up
of one particular brand. It is advisable to use the best products
from an array of different manufactures. |
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Labour
Did you know that an average subdivision home uses about 600
feet of irrigation hose?
That’s a lot of digging! On some properties we are able
to use a machine to bury the majority of pipe; this depends
on the terrain, access to backyards, tree roots, and buried
telephone, hydro and cable wires. Others have to be completely
dug by hand. When we dig by hand, we carefully cut and lift
the sod, dig out the trench and set the dirt on plastic, bury
the pipe, replace the sod and tamp, water and re-seed where
necessary. Sound like a lot of work? – It is. A typical
system takes about 35 – 40 man hours to complete.
If
you find that someone has offered you a price too good to be
true, compare and see what corners are being cut before it is
too late.
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