How to Install Pop Up Sprinklers in Your Lawn

After years of wanting to be able to water the lawn at a press of a button, I have finally installed a Hydrosure rotary pop up watering system into my lawn.
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[@ClaberUK]

Hello Stuart, This is a great video. But the key to this isn't about water pressure its about volume of water. The bar pressure will effect the coverage, but the higher the pressure the more water each sprinkler will demand, also high pressure can cause the water to mist rather than form droplets. Unless you want to use a pump and tank solution you can measure the flow rate and calculate the amount of sprinklers that can go a single run of pipe. The use of a timer will effect both the flow and pressure, so once the flow has been measured, our rule of thumb is to use only 2/3 of the measured flow, this will take into account the drop in supply. So for example if your flow is 15 lpm then you should only use 10 lpm worth of sprinklers. We would also consider keeping the different angles separate, due to the rotation arc, if the sprinklers are delivering 5 lpm (which would mean that you could only run 2 sprinklers on a line) and you have the sprinklers on for 2 minutes then a sprinkler at 90deg will deliver twice as much water to its area than those set a 180deg. We would also suggest that making certain that the sprinkler heads are well clear of the lawn, due to lawn mower damage. How did you attach the duel out let timer to the pump? All the best, Simon

[@Lrobert152]

This reply deserves more thumbs up!

[@jamieosh70]

+1 to this - I learned this from experience too. Going to trouble of having sprinklers like this, it really isn’t much extra effort to get something like a Rachio smart controller and some valves. I have 8 watering circuits the controller switches between, so easy to have 3 or 4 lawn circuits and others for borders.

[@mathismuller6033]

Exactly! We installed a system from Gardena almost two years ago. The sprinklers (t380) are designed in such a way that you can switch between 4 different nozzles that are integrated into the sprinkler head to account for the different rotation arcs. Also (and this is just my personal opinion) I would have gone with a better quality system e.g. from Rainbird or Gardena to ensure the availability of replacement parts and longevity. Mainly because most of the work and time goes into burying the system, which will be the same for most systems, so why not put in a system that will last long? I am especially concerned about the pipe fittings as they are only held on by friction and that tiny plastic piece. If one of them comes loose, it will be a nightmare to find the leak.

[@johnbrandon1658]

Good job that. After years of working in the gas industry I recommend you do an accurate “ as laid” drawing with measurements so you know where the pipes are in the future.

[@TheDylan6908]

Good point

[@andrewandlm]

Seeing the trial and errors are a great feature. All too often we get 'how to's' but no real understanding on how they got there. Brilliant, pal 💪

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@matthewfarrell317]

That turf cutter, holy hell what an amazing idea. So stealing that.

[@bogsdolics]

Hi Stuart, I knew a couple in California that wanted to practice camping in there garden before camping for a weekend , so they set up the tent the wife asked will we put on the water proof cover no he said it's California it never rains, 4 in the morning the sprinklers came on and they got a wet rude awakening, keep up the good work ,G.

[@user-7749xyz-ijk]

The best video for water sprinkler systems I’ve seen so far. Very complete guide regarding to what you should know before choosing to have an automatic watering system. It talks about sprinkler itself, how to dig the hole without damaging the lawn, most importantly the water pressure problem you’d have to face and the drainage of the water pipe for the winter time to not blow up the pipe when it freezes. Even talking about how many sprinklers should be installed in your lawn with a clear drawing to cover the entire garden. Really thorough and entertaining video to watch. Thanks

[@listdoludzie]

The process of putting the pile into the lawn was amazing. I spent a few hours digging a trench!!

[@rahmanhussain153]

Wahey this is the video i was waiting for! Thanks for keeping your promise and doing this one😊👍 Really great video and job - it's come out brilliantly! I'm looking to do mine next weekend, albeit without the pressure pump - fingers crossed it will work out! Would be great to see a follow up video once you've had it running for a few weeks (and the wind dies down!)

[@Vixinaful]

I know Im grown bc Im not only watching this but actually enjoying it. 😆

[@garulusglandarius6126]

Hey Stuart, love your patience and allowing time to do things properly as opposed to rushing just to get the job done at the cost of a lower quality job. Keep your videos coming please. Thanks again for an excellent (as always ) video 👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@vvalasek]

Great tips on how to install the line easily !! What a great technique and an elegant solution !!

[@btcharlee9727]

Hey Stuart, only recently came across your channel but really enjoying the content. You have a really good way of explaining things and the production of your videos is top notch. Keep up the good work mate, all the best.

[@samc12345]

So you're the reason why the weather on Saturday was gorgeous and then you upload this video and we have all the rain we've missed for the last 2 months 😂

[@italianjob-vx6hp]

Excellent. I would recommend to replace the sprinkler heads with MP rotators which are much less affected by wind and use less water.

[@alexandrosanchez-sl1wv]

thank you, you made my day, I always wanted to do this work, but would never st art because of the digging, but you showed me an easy way, i never thought that it could be that easy. thanks a million.

[@bidders77]

I've done this in my lawn using a double shower pump from a 1000L IBC tank that collects rainwater. I went all in with technology and added an electronic ball valve and smart switches to work with Amazon Alexa so I can have it set on timers or just ask to water the lawn when required.

[@craigsdifferentvideo]

Which electronic ball valves did you use? I'm doing something similar but my irrigation works on two timers one to stop the zone and one to start the pump...I'd like to get rid of the timer

[@bidders77]

@@craigsdifferentvideoonly just seen your question, i used one of these... seems to be holding up fine. G3/4" DN20 2 Wires Air Control Brass Motorized Electrical Ball V...

[@magichew]

@@bidders77 how many sprinklers do you have in line? What diameter pipe/hose are you running in the inlet and outlet?

[@WORCESTERTHATCH]

Just come across this Utuber. Find of the week, brilliant! looking forward to binge-watching vlogs 😀

[@puntoboy_gt]

I remember doing this job myself and I remember getting absolutely soaks as well. Exactly how I did mine, although I didn't use a pump as our mains pressure is high enough. I used the Claber system.

[@williechaffin387]

Water early in the mornings. Never during a sunny day. Nice work, I like your system.

[@naomipadilla4950]

Thanks for taking your time.

[@sta4339]

Thank you sir. The whole process was totally awesome!

[@garvielloken3929]

Quality!!! You solved another problem for me!

[@skulls2802]

Just found your channel and really enjoying the videos. I used to live in Perth, Australia and i had a business fitting pop up to new builds and some older properties. Part of the package when you buy a house there you get the front landscaped with pop ups. I was the guy that fitted them. Some houses had upto 12 stations and required a huge control box. I also used to install water bores for the larger properties. So satisfying when you run the test and you see all the stations pop up. I installed separate solenoids for each station ( area) this included drip feeds, bedding risers and the main pop ups. The ground was varied from soft sand that filled your trenches back up to hard limestone outcrops. I hade a small Subaru 4 x trencher that i pushed along that could cut to a depth of 300x150mm. So as i am back in the UK i am looking for a excuse to install, my own again. I used hard 15mm pvc pipe though.

[@unspeakable8.031]

I live in Perth too!

[@philtebble4390]

Great idea Stuart love the humour as well one of the best channels on KZbin 👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you Phil

[@Quaker521]

A very nice set up. Oh, and you were right, it was comical! 😂🤣👍

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@montyzumazoom1337]

Thats going to be a cracking lawn. Very interesting to watch.

[@namilukosikufele5960]

This video is so educative, really learnt a lot here

[@normancoutts]

Well, each to his own, but after a lifetime of keeping stripy lawns I now cut only the edge strips and the paths. I leave the rest long for the bugs and the bees. Good to hear you are planning IBCs for rainwater retention. As always your videos are brilliant how to guides: best in class. All the best.

[@patrickpowers5995]

Good but you will spread all the 'wrong' weeds to your neighbours, you will propagate a whole new sort of pest in the neighbourhood and of course you cannot sit in/on your own lawn.....

[@captainjaxx3728]

Excellent work Sir,,,, I’m thinking about installing a system around my back yard,,,,, you made that job look way to easy,,, the heat has been brutal here in Texas this summer,,, thank you for the knowledge you share!

[@TheDylan6908]

Goodness, if you follow what this gentleman did you will literally save thousands of dollars. At least that's the savings where I'm located in north east USA

[@edwinmcc]

Very good informative video . . I've got lot of tips from watching what you do . . Thank you . . Cheers from Melbourne . . :)

[@sharpsconsultancy2342]

impressive. Unfortunately I dont have the time, patience or funds needed to undertake this project so for now I will continue to use my fan sprinkler and sip on my coffee in between moving the sprinker a couple of times to reach all areas of my lawn. Love all of your uploads, thanks

[@SpartanMJO12]

The lines in the lawn are coming along well Stuart :)

[@ProperDIY]

They look Ok don't they

[@MrCow579]

This channel is not just informative, it's also super entertaining!

[@ProperDIY]

Happy to hear that!

[@brettwilletts]

Hope you do the video about installation of the timer soon, great videos. 👍

[@veliabasiyanik8210]

I have no intention of doing this project. But still watched until the end. No idea why. Great video! :)

[@user-qj5bb8fm1z]

Well done mate!

[@valborchardt3596]

Gosh, that pump made a huge difference….good job Stuart. Wish we could get that system here. Although with all the rain we’ve been having lately, it wouldnt be necessary to have. Take care as always

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@MS-yy2dh]

That looks very professional. I had a similar task, although in my case it was to irrigate a long hedge which was struggling to grow (my grass is left to look after itself) and I’m on a budget. I assume you checked to make sure the supply tap in the road was fully open. I also found that some makes of plastic hose connection can reduce flow more than others. Fore my application I used a drip pipe. It was supposed to handle the pressure drop. I was sceptical at first but in fact it does work reasonably well over about 200m length with a 5m rise.

[@BType13X2]

I solved my lack of pressure problem by getting a Orbit setup with solenoid valves. I put 2 pop up springlers on each valve and there was plent of pressure to do the job. If you have low pressure and don't want to deal with a pump / rainbarrels to act as a reserviour. Increase the amount of zones you have and keep your sprinklers to a max of 2-3 per.

[@outoftheburrough]

Future episodes include... 'the wife decided she wanted to dig a flower bed while I was out and cut straight through my sprinkler pipe'? 😁🤣 I'm surprised you didn't take advantage of running the rear 4 all in the edge of the flower bed

[@andyedwards6124]

Perfect timing! I've been looking at installing my own and have a similar situation where the top of the lawn is around 55 metres from the house, don't really want to spend £200 on a pump but I'm bored of watering by hand with poor pressure!

[@kanedNunable]

welcome to england, where spring has mainly been crap but the ground is dry as a bone. crazy. this is a cool looking system tho. very clever

[@DMUSA536]

Good tips for the “dry” run.

[@tonysilveri1247]

You are the best! Thank you

[@richardphillips3303]

Great video thanks for sharing and it will be interesting to see how durable those sprinklers are 👍😊

[@shaunadams2143]

Hi Stuart great video as always well explained with some very good ideas. Thanks for sharing kind regards Shaun ☺️ ps just watching the rain belting down in sunny Bournemouth !!

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks - yes, same here!

[@EmptyGlass99]

There's really no need for a lawn sprinkler system in the UK - we have plenty of rain all year round - but as always you did a great job installing it and explaining everything.

[@AccountantDoesDIY]

Great vid as usual Stuart. The laurels are taking well now! I also share the wind challenges of east anglia - it’s so darn flat in these parts that even a mildly breezy day can really channel up a fair bit of buffeting! The diagram took me back to gcse maths days with protractors and Venn diagrams (shudders…..)!

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks. Yes, always windy here!

[@andrewgray9663]

Well done. Just in time for this summer's hosepipe bans.

[@wideglide28811]

Good job a big help to me thank you

[@barneyrubble5633]

Now thats gonna be useful, thank you

[@ProperDIY]

No problem

[@scottterry4590]

Thanks for the content.

[@imranakhizer4669]

Great work.

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video, thanks 😊

[@deanchivers6396]

Another fantastic video.

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@markhoffman]

Great job

[@stunimbus1543]

You need to live stream the next time you mow the lawn - that's the only way to prove the lawn mower hasn't cut the tops off.

[@samrix5793]

Was waiting for something like this to come out lol

[@tomsheehan589]

As soon as your Charlie Chaplin sequence began, I was quick to like and subscribe! 👍

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Great system. Hozelock do a really good inline booster pump. I use it to get hose pressure from water butts. Machine mart looks good too.

[@adeh503]

Cracking job 👍👍

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@magichew]

I got to where you were at 8:24 last year and stopped. Bought a cheap shower pump but it made no difference. All the gear is on the shelf in the garage still. This video is prompting me to give it another go.

[@mikeparker5186]

OK I am starting to get scared. So many times have you put out a video just after I have decided to do something. But this is crazy now. I spent tail end of last week researching pop up sprinklers and then you go and do it again 😀

[@pernilsson9493]

Very nice! This is something I’m very intrigued to do myself. The speed up Charlie Chaplin sequence had me pushing the subscribe button right away 😆

[@derbyshirebirdwatcher6054]

An interesting video. Will be keen to see your grey water setup, particularly since climate change is reducing our rainfall and we can expect regular hosepipe bans in the coming years.

[@douglasalexander4348]

If climate change is reducing rainfall, and it’s been raining buckets all this winter, then I guess according to you, there’s no climate change ?

[@robbristow]

As someone who lives on a household pump system (ie not on any mains supply) you will also need an automatic pressure switch for the pump if you are using the regulator that came with the irrigation kit. Your other option, if you do not require zone watering is to control the pump with and electrical relay.timer.

[@chrism9976]

Local landscaper wanted ten of thousands to install a sprinkler system. DIY kits like this will disrupt their industry.

[@simonmiddleton4977]

Proper job👍😃

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@Handles_AreStupid]

I was literally just about to ask about what you would do over winter with water in the pipe. I thought it would be smart to leave an end cap with a small hole to let out the water over time, but it's nice to know that has already been though of.

[@davidgregory1668]

Regarding the wind problem,maybe turn them on during the night when there is usually less wind,also the ground will stay moist for longer. Watch those pop ups when you mow.

[@channelvr1293]

well i'm sure you are glad you got them now.....europe is suffering from immense heat. Wish i installed my system... kept postponing it and now i'm F&é"ked

[@megatronskneecap]

I love how you upload it when there are two yellow warning thunderstorms - lol.

[@kevin2landscapes]

Great video as always, would you be able to do a follow up video to see how you are getting on with them as I would like to install some in my lawn myself. I am sure others would be interested to.

[@MikeF66]

I have just bought a kit like your one, what I noticed is that it says a radius on the information given it seems that they have radius confused with circumference. Basically they kick out water at a radius of 1.7m, circumference of 3.4m so I think your sprinklers would be better positioned as two central columns, at 360 spray. Saying that, I haven’t installed mine, haha, great vid.

[@cornwallkid100]

Great videos and even funny . 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@essexbarnworkshop8578]

one of those rare occasions where I was pleasantly surprised at the cost of the kit! I had guessed £400+ but to see it is under £150 was a surprise.

[@ProperDIY]

There you go - and I do like the pop ups - working well!

[@bethallen7384]

Hi Stuart, I enjoy your videos I agree about the wind problem here, tho, spraying up and out you’re losing a lot of water to the wind. Plus are you getting the bushes? Just nit picking :) Can’t wait for your next project.

[@spacemanwho]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you. What kind of hedges did you plant. Any updated videos on your garden you can link to. Thanks.

[@TheDylan6908]

I'm across the pond so this may not be an issue for you, BUT, over here you need to install a back flow preventer on a system like that to prevent water from those underground lines from entering the water supply to the home. That's another issue entirely. I figured it out but it wasn't so easy.

[@mikerobson3328]

if ya have my luck once its in or before (which I see happened) it will rain for a month lol :) great vids Stu best wishes from downunder great job on the installation to matey

[@ProperDIY]

Yes probably will now!

[@alexandrosanchez-sl1wv]

new, subscriber, thank youuuuuu

[@DrB187]

i've just stumbled upon your channel and ive been watched video after video really enjoying myself! ...you have a new sub sir! ....I feel you have missed a trick though with the sprinklers as they can go 360, you could have watered your flower beds aswell! ... keep up the good work!

[@ProperDIY]

Nice to have you on board. I did actually set them so they over sprayed onto the beds which worked quite well

[@latin105fm]

Would be good to see a follow up video on this. Where did you install the pump?

[@jw11432]

Crazy that your water pressure is so weak. I take for granted that my water pressure is like 80 psi at the tap and even through 100 ft of garden hose, it gives me great pressure. I learned something here though, I didn't know that's how those trenching tools worked, very cool!

[@ProOrNah]

What a brilliant video! I'm looking to do something like this but I was worried by the size of the trenches / digging so much into our heavy clay soil. However, this looks far more accessible. Two questions: A) Is the pump loud? I'd be looking for it to go off early morning and wouldn't want to wake the neighbours B) Can you have the pump fed from the rainwater, and then if that runs out, it can automatically swap over to the mains water feed? Thanks for your video!

[@waltright648]

Good idea to include a drain, and also to feed water to the center of the hose line to prevent large pressure differences. One note, some will want to aerate their lawn with spikes. It would be bad to accidentally puncture some of the hoses. Would it be practical to make the trench a little deeper?

[@TheDylan6908]

Excellent vid. We'll presented. Last year I installed the exact same set up. I didn't use a specific kit. I just put together my own combination of parts. I used a Melnor 4 port timer so, at most, two rotor heads were on one zone. Also I only have 2200 sf of lawn so pressure wasn't a problem. How do you coordinate the pump with your timer?? Do you have a separate timer for the pump??

[@ewalotko7980]

It is simpler to install solenoid valves, Divide pop up sprinkles into 2 for each solenoid valves, The pressure in this way will not drop

[@MrLegend139]

Great video, I did this to my front lawn in October. I can say I have the lushest grass on the street now 💁🏼‍♂️ The front is south facing so a nightmare in the summer to keep watering every night, I used 3 rainbird he van nozzles. Bit awkward when you have a curved triangle garden with a curve for the drive way you do get some overspray but as you say the wind can be a nightmare, and the rain bird ones I have are suppose to be ‘wind resistant’

[@ProperDIY]

Nice one! Not sure how Rainbird can think there's are wind resistant

[@Eire-]

Great job on this fair play,seen them when holidays in Spain. But what a waste of well needed resourceful water in the uk

[@oscarlozano9986]

If I had all those tools, I wouldn't need to watch a video!!!

[@mdstrobe]

The ease you have making that cut in the grass to bury the hose makes me feel like you don't need to water it

[@dantadman141]

You’re late! I had to watch a video about Keith’s cat to keep me company while the kids were at gymnastics!

[@ProperDIY]

Sorry Dan - I'll tell Keith that - he'll be happy!

[@ReneBroekhoven]

Great video. Are you not afraid of winter freezing with these rather shallow tubes? On what I read a depth of 60cm. is usually recommended.

[@alseveron6558]

Good and helpful video. Thank you. Can you suggest where can I buy just the hose fittings in the UK? (I already have the heads and the hose, which is regular garden hose. My heads have 3/4" female threads in the bottoms, same as Rain-Bird heads, etc).

[@masmainster]

Did all this years ago, used this system right up until the local governments banned their use in Australia due to drought at the time. My system degraded through lack of use over time, insects entering the line, joiner breaks, it's really not worth my time trying to resurrect the thing. I just use moveable sprinklers now.

[@toddy9141]

Don’t you need to go at least 8” deep mate, that way you’ll reduce the risk of the main line freezing and hitting the line with a aerator. Looks tidy though 👍🏻

[@cobravenum]

Nicely Done Sr., What is the specs on the pump. I am looking to do the same. I already have my layout of my sprinklers but looking for a pump to use on a Rain collecting system that i am looking to build here in the next month or so to help out with any long periods of no rain from the heavens. I am looking to have it on 3 separate zones since my lawn is large but if I can cut it down to 2 that would be great so that I can run them on a self timer early in the AM. Thanks again

[@SeeWildlife]

Those banana fence rails though.

[@peterstokes2519]

Hi Stuart, I've been thinking about doing this myself but running it off a rainwater harvesting tank. Did you ever get around to connecting it to your IBC tank? I'm trying to calculate how big a tank I require, I have around 400m2 to water. IBC tanks hold a 1000l, how quickly does your sprinkler system drain that?