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Are sprinkler systems worth the money?
Posted on 8/10/21 at 7:39 pm
Posted on 8/10/21 at 7:39 pm
We are planning on building a new home in the next couple of years and I am debating whether or not I should get a sprinkler system installed.
At my current house I just move the sprinkler around and its annoying as shite.
Just wanted to get some opinions from people that have them. Thanks
EDIT: Also, if you do have a sprinkler system did you install while building house or add it to an existing house? any pros or cons to either?
At my current house I just move the sprinkler around and its annoying as shite.
Just wanted to get some opinions from people that have them. Thanks
EDIT: Also, if you do have a sprinkler system did you install while building house or add it to an existing house? any pros or cons to either?
This post was edited on 8/10/21 at 7:50 pm
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Posted on 8/10/21 at 7:42 pm to Bronson2017
Yes. Second house, second sprinkler system.
Posted on 8/10/21 at 7:42 pm to Bronson2017
You will be over budget and not willing to foot the bill for one yourself.
Are they worth it? In my opinion yes, but you are paying for convenience so you have to put your own price on it.
Are they worth it? In my opinion yes, but you are paying for convenience so you have to put your own price on it.
Posted on 8/10/21 at 7:46 pm to fightin tigers
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You will be over budget and not willing to foot the bill for one yourself.
Yep, my thoughts as well. It may be something I have installed years after the house itself is complete.
Posted on 8/10/21 at 7:47 pm to Bronson2017
Yes, and it’s an easy yes.
Posted on 8/10/21 at 7:51 pm to fightin tigers
love- hate relationship…..
When everything is working yes… when you are troubleshooting … a pain… everything is easy to fix… just digging or hiring a team…
I have a lot of stations with valves all over the place in the ground… my suggestion is to see if you can have a cluster of station valves in a spot and above ground… I have seen these in some places…sure would make trouble shooting and valve repair easier … I hate digging them up…btw my systems is 30 years old ( not much original equipment now other than pipe)
Have them put a rain switch on also…
Posted on 8/10/21 at 8:15 pm to Thecoz
We eventually made it to where we kept all the valve in the same box a short run away from the controller. Hiding them in the flowerbeds or at least a large enough box that didn't grow over in 2 weeks time.
If laying new sod the system pays for itself in less aggravation within the first month.
If laying new sod the system pays for itself in less aggravation within the first month.
Posted on 8/10/21 at 8:18 pm to Bronson2017
Are we talking about on the landscaping or the lawn? If lawn, what type of grass?
Landscaping, sure.
Lawn, no IMO. If it’s a really small lot, it may make sense, but in that case it’s easy to set out and move sprinklers. A large lawn, it’s gonna be problematic and won’t gain a whole lot.
Depending on where you live and how much rainfall you get, the sprinkler system is only really beneficial a few times a year. Sure it’s always nice to have, but not really necessary most of the time.
Landscaping, sure.
Lawn, no IMO. If it’s a really small lot, it may make sense, but in that case it’s easy to set out and move sprinklers. A large lawn, it’s gonna be problematic and won’t gain a whole lot.
Depending on where you live and how much rainfall you get, the sprinkler system is only really beneficial a few times a year. Sure it’s always nice to have, but not really necessary most of the time.
Posted on 8/10/21 at 8:21 pm to Bronson2017
Landscaping is important to sell a house especially anything over a starter home. Decent landscaping is difficult without a sprinkler system in the south.
I installed one myself, even hand dug most of the damn trench last year during Covid. Threw a bunch of sod down. Sprinkler systems are great and I’d consider a must have for any house over $450,000 these days.
I installed one myself, even hand dug most of the damn trench last year during Covid. Threw a bunch of sod down. Sprinkler systems are great and I’d consider a must have for any house over $450,000 these days.
Posted on 8/10/21 at 8:28 pm to Bronson2017
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At my current house I just move the sprinkler around and its annoying as shite.
Looks like you answered your own question.
Posted on 8/10/21 at 10:01 pm to Bronson2017
Well worth it. I would do it with the build. The rain switch is a good thing to have. Another advantage is being able to water overnight and while you are on vacation. And not setting a timer.
Posted on 8/10/21 at 10:15 pm to Bronson2017
yes but make sure it has the ground moisture sensors so it doesnt water it unless the ground is dry
Posted on 8/10/21 at 10:31 pm to Bronson2017
Do it as soon as construction is finished. Have your gutters & downspouts installed and any drainage planned/installed. Make sure you have sleeves under all hardscape to run lines.
You're building a house. Don't be cheap on something that lets you enjoy the outdoor space of your new home. Have it set up for drip lines in beds and spray/rotors for sod. More zones are better until it becomes cost prohibitive.
You're building a house. Don't be cheap on something that lets you enjoy the outdoor space of your new home. Have it set up for drip lines in beds and spray/rotors for sod. More zones are better until it becomes cost prohibitive.
Posted on 8/11/21 at 12:01 am to LSUtigerME
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Lawn, no IMO. If it’s a really small lot, it may make sense, but in that case it’s easy to set out and move sprinklers. A large lawn, it’s gonna be problematic and won’t gain a whole lot.
I'm confused by this. My house has a full yard system and it's not small at all. First year in the house I tried to see how far I could stretch the water and my lawn turned yellow
Anyway, upped the frequency and turned it back green. Doing any of that manually with a hose would really suck.
This post was edited on 8/11/21 at 12:02 am
Posted on 8/11/21 at 6:03 am to LSUtigerME
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Lawn, no IMO. If it’s a really small lot, it may make sense, but in that case it’s easy to set out and move sprinklers. A large lawn, it’s gonna be problematic and won’t gain a whole lot.
Totally depends on where you live. When I lived in south LA, the idea of a sprinkler system was ludicrous. Never in 25 years had I seen grass die from lack of water.
Where I live now, the soil doesn't hold moisture and come July if you don't water 3 to 4 days a week, you have a completely brown lawn. I'm not hauling a hose and sprinkler around to various areas several days a week. First year I had a system, the controller got fried in a lightening strike and I figured it wasn't worth replacing since early in spring/summer we had no issues. My whole lawn almost died. Had to re-sod certain sections. The heat would kill patches within days of no water.
Posted on 8/11/21 at 6:30 am to Bronson2017
Yes. Best thing we ever did was install sprinkler system.
Posted on 8/11/21 at 7:09 am to ChenierauTigre
Alert ....
What gives you the impression that a sprinkler system is installed while building? The sprinkler system is installed when landscaping takes place and not before. If you don't go on site every day, to pick up the trash around the home during construction ...all they do is dump a load of topsoil and spread it out on top of the trash.
Existing home or not, the install is the exact same.
What gives you the impression that a sprinkler system is installed while building? The sprinkler system is installed when landscaping takes place and not before. If you don't go on site every day, to pick up the trash around the home during construction ...all they do is dump a load of topsoil and spread it out on top of the trash.
Existing home or not, the install is the exact same.
Posted on 8/11/21 at 7:19 am to Bronson2017
I have been happy with mine, but both houses I have owned already had them installed when purchased. Luckily I have not had major issues besides replacing a couple of valves. If installing one from scratch I would look at the valves that can be rebuilt such as a Hunter PGV valve. It is much easier to replace a diaphragm than having to cut out an old valve and replace it. Keep extra sprinkler heads and PVC fitting because you will inevitably have a leak and having parts on hand beats running to the hardware store. I would try to have all the valves in one box. I have two boxes, one which I had to pay about 350 for them to come out and find because the previous owners had covered it up with landscaping.
Posted on 8/11/21 at 7:48 am to Bronson2017
Yes. Get controller with wifi so can control it from anywhere.
Posted on 8/11/21 at 8:24 am to Bronson2017
in south LA....worhtless. I installed one years ago in my mother in laws house...we are living there now and the only thing that is used is the flowerbeds.
Rains pretty much every fricking day so whats the point of watering the yard. Hell most of the time too much water is an issue.
Rains pretty much every fricking day so whats the point of watering the yard. Hell most of the time too much water is an issue.
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