How to Install In-Ground Sprinklers – This Old House – YouTube

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Shopping for How to Install In-Ground Sprinklers: - 1-inch-diameter polyethylene pipe and assorted fittings, for delivering water to the system- 3/8-inch-diameter flexible pipe, connects polyethylene pipe to sprinkler spray heads- pop-up sprinkler spray heads, used to disperse water onto lawn- hose clamps,"] for securing fittings to hose- battery-powered timer, automatically turns sprinkler system on and off- 5-gallon bucket, used to determine how many gallons per minute of water comes from hose bib.- wire flags, for pinpointing sprinkler head placement

Tools for How to Install In-Ground Sprinklers: - pointed shovel, for digging trench for water-supply pipe- propane torch, used to heat pipe ends- pipe cutters, for cutting polyethylene pipe- crimping pliers, for crimping hose clamps onto pipe

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