Irrigation Information

The installation process of a sprinkler system is one that has always acquired a number of common misconceptions. Many customers are surprised at how minimal the disruption of their property is upon completion. This is because Fisher Irrigation Systems prides itself on the cleanliness of our work ethics. Our installation crews devote a portion of each day on a site to a cleanup process that aides in the overall satisfaction of the customer. The process of having a sprinkler system installed at your residence can be broken down into three phases:

PHASE ONE: The first step of the installation process is completed inside of the house. During this phase, one of Fisher Irrigations certified plumbers will tap into the water feed for the house and establish a separate line for the irrigation system. This irrigation line is then moved to the outside of the building to be used as a starting point for phase two. Phase One is completed with the installation of the irrigation timer, which is generally placed in a location that is easily accessible by the homeowner and irrigation technicians, while being in an area that will not disrupt daily activities or be seen as an eyesore.

PHASE TWO: The second and final step of the installation process is completed outside, and is the majority of the operation. Prior to the start of this step it is the homeowners’ responsibility to make sure that all utilities have been properly marked to avoid unnecessary damages. Beginning at the point of connection established in phase one, this process is where the underground pipes and irrigation valves are installed. An underground pipe pulling machine is used to put these pipes in place by connecting the pipe to a blade that is lowered into the ground. This blade pulls the pipe with ease through the ground, leaving only a small slit on the surface. Once these pipes have been successfully placed underground, the machine then drives over the area to close the slit back up. The PVC pipe is generally installed at a depth of 10-12 inches, which assists in protecting the irrigation lines from routine maintenance and activities around your property.  More delicate areas such as flower beds are completed by hand in order to avoid any disruption of shrubs and flowers. After all of the PVC pipe has been successfully installed, the sprinkler heads are connected and broken up into sections by valves. These sprinklers are placed throughout the property to maximize the most efficient watering layouts that ensure every inch is properly covered.

PHASE THREE: Once all of the sprinklers have been installed, a final test is conducted to guarantee that every element is working perfectly. Once this final inspection is concluded and all adjustments have been made, the owner is notified and given a detailed walkthrough tutorial of their system. This tutorial allows the customer to learn firsthand how to operate the system, as well as program the most cost efficient watering cycles in their timer.