Re: confused about sprinklers and psi
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- Subject: Re: confused about sprinklers and psi
- From: D*@cs.com
- Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 19:42:06 EDT
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In a message dated 4/3/01 5:14:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time, adopp@ptd.net
writes:
<< I run the patch water with well water from the hose. I do not know the psi
but have ordered a pressure guage, assuming there is enough to run 1, can I
run 2 of them at the same time or does the psi get divided between the 2? I
realize I can alternate them but I was just wondering how it worked. is there
an average psi for well pumps? Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks and good luck this year
Amy >>
HI AMY MOST HARDWARE STORES SELL A PRESSURE GAUGE THAT SCREWS ONTO YOUR
OUTSIDE FAUCET THERE ABOUT $10 TURN ON YOUR FAUCET AND CHECK THE PRESSURE.
NOW WITH THE GAUGE UNDER PRESSURE TURN ON A SINK FAUCET AND SEE HOW MUCH THE
PRESSURE DROPPED. NOW WITH THE SINK STILL RUNNING OPEN UP ANOTHER FAUCET.
THIS WILL GIVE YOU A GOOD IDEA HOW MUCH PRESSURE YOU WILL HAVE TO RUN 2
SPRINKLERS. I WOULD LIKE TO ADD THOUGH ALL OF MY WATERING LAST YEAR WAS OVER
HEAD SPRINKLERS. I THINK AS THE SUMMER WENT ON THIS STARTED TO TAKE A TOLL ON
MY PLANTS. THIS YEAR I WILL USE SOAKER HOSES AND MISTERS FOR COOLING PLANTS
ON HOT DAYS. BEST OF LUCK
DON EISENHAUR
DERRY NH
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