Sprinkler system question?
Question:i'm planning to install a sprinkler system and i looked up websites for reference. why do i need to find out the water meter size and the water service line size? and where can i se it?
Answers:
Depending on the size of your sprinkler system and how many zones will be used at one time, you need to make sure your water supply is sized correctly. This includes pipe and meter size. Undersizing would not allow the system to push enough water out to properly use the system.
Your sprinker system is very complex , without proper meter size and water pressure your system will not work, This is a system where no short cuts can be taken
go to the water meter in the front yard and pull off the cover. You can see the size of the meter there. They are ususally the connections on these are usually 1"
Are you speaking of a fire sprinkler system? The rules for these are complex, and installation skills are needed. In some locations, it is not legal to install your own. Talk with your fire department.
Your water purveyor will have information on the meter size and the pressure available at the meter.
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