Anyone do irrigation systems?

[DSG03COBRA]

Thinking about putting a sprinkler system in at my new house. Just wondering if anyone here does this on the side, or knows someone that does....

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[03mineralg]

Just an FYI. Check your local water rates and see if there is a sewer charge based on the water you use. Out here in Manteno we pay a very high sewer charge for all water used, that includes what goes on the grass. I found that out after our first 450.00 bill. If i knew then what i know now i would not have put it in.

 

[DSG03COBRA]

Just an FYI. Check your local water rates and see if there is a sewer charge based on the water you use. Out here in Manteno we pay a very high sewer charge for all water used, that includes what goes on the grass. I found that out after our first 450.00 bill. If i knew then what i know now i would not have put it in.

I know I pay sewer charges even on the water used outside. If I need to water the lawn regardless, I thought an irrigation system was supposed to be more efficient and actually use less water than you normally would when using a hose and sprinkler.

Also, since I know I'll be watering a crapload with new sod, I know the irrigation system can save me a ton of time...

 

[95trippleblackconv]

meter

Some villages will put in a 2nd meter for your sprinkler system so you wont be billed for sewer
call and ask them about it

 

[DSG03COBRA]

Some villages will put in a 2nd meter for your sprinkler system so you wont be billed for sewer
call and ask them about it

I asked my builder if the village will do that, and they said no... I need to call the village anyway to see if they give any type of discount for new construction watering since they know you've gotta water the sod a crapload....

 

[03mineralg]

Most cities blow for giving any kind of breaks. Mine will not install a second meter nor do they give any breaks on watering new lawns. Regardless of a sprinkler or irrigation system it will be pretty expensive to keep a lawn green. I have 5 zones with about 30 heads and i try to water twice a week for 20 mins per zone. You can expect about a 300.00 bill out here. And that is really not watering enough in this heat. Look local for irrigation companies and get a good one. Mapping out head locations and even coverage is critical. If its not done right it will look like crap with uneven greening.

 

[95trippleblackconv]

Builder

I asked my builder if the village will do that, and they said no... I need to call the village anyway to see if they give any type of discount for new construction watering since they know you've gotta water the sod a crapload....

Ask the village the builder would not want anything to do with that.
Most of them are Ahole's

Most people I know have been paying about 4k to 5k for the system

 

[DSG03COBRA]

Ask the village the builder would not want anything to do with that.
Most of them are Ahole's

Most people I know have been paying about 4k to 5k for the system

I got a quote from a place for $3700, and that was using PVC piping instead of poly... That's for about a 1/4 acre lot and included all the heads, backvalves, valves, installation, etc.

 

[Bigturbonotch]

I got a quote from a place for $3700, and that was using PVC piping instead of poly... That's for about a 1/4 acre lot and included all the heads, backvalves, valves, installation, etc.

if you buy the supplies and map out exactly where you want each sprinker it might be cheaper just paying for labor, or hiring a money hungry college kid like me to dig the trenches for the piping.

 

[03mineralg]

I got a quote from a place for $3700, and that was using PVC piping instead of poly... That's for about a 1/4 acre lot and included all the heads, backvalves, valves, installation, etc.

Sounds about right. How many heads? I paid just over 3k for everything and i have just over 1/4 acre. You can base the price on the number of heads, 28 heads, rain sensor,good timer, 5 zones should run you 3k.

 

[DSG03COBRA]

Just called and it doesn't sound like there is any discount for new home ownership, nor do they allow multiple water meters.... :crying:

 

[03mineralg]

Just called and it doesn't sound like there is any discount for new home ownership, nor do they allow multiple water meters.... :crying:

Yup, sucks what it costs to keep a house looking nice. They want you to pay all that money in sewer charges for water your not even putting in the sewer. You think the city is going to give up on collecting all that extra cash.