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2. Water timer - Wikipedia

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   A water flow timer using a ball valve contains an electric motor with gears to stop or start the water flow by turning a perforated ball within the water flow line. The gearbox in a ball valve timer makes a rumbling sound when actuated. The solenoid type switching timers contain a solenoid that relieves pressure on a diaphragm in the water-flow ...

3. Sprinkler system timer - Wikipedia

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   A sprinkler system timer is an electrical device that is used to set an irrigation sprinkler system to come on automatically at a certain time. Irrigation timers first appeared in the early 1960s to control large-radius lawn sprinklers, which at the time usually contained their own electrically operated valve (most golf-course sprinklers still use this type of actuation).

4. Orbit Irrigation Products - Wikipedia

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   Underground irrigation is provided by the WaterMaster product line that includes sprinkler timers, valves, accessories, tools and sprinkler heads. The DripMaster line is designed for delicate drip-water applications in areas with special needs (e.g., gardens, flower beds, container plants, trees and ground cover).

5. Irrigation scheduling - Wikipedia

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   Irrigation scheduling is the process used by irrigation system managers to determine the correct frequency and duration of watering. The following factors may be taken into consideration: Precipitation rate of the irrigation equipment – how quickly the water is applied, often expressed in inches or mm per hour.

6. Irrigation sprinkler - Wikipedia

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   An impact sprinkler head in action Sprinklers spraying water to irrigate vine plants in a vineyard. An irrigation sprinkler (also known as a water sprinkler or simply a sprinkler) is a device used to irrigate (water) agricultural crops, lawns, landscapes, golf courses, and other areas. They are also used for cooling and for the control of ...

7. Drip irrigation - Wikipedia

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   Drip irrigation systems distribute water through a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters. Depending on how well designed, installed, maintained, and operated it is, a drip irrigation system can be more efficient than other types of irrigation systems, such as surface irrigation or sprinkler irrigation.