A full, lush green lawn is a pleasant attraction to come home to. One effective way that you can ensure that your lawn is watered and cared for properly is by installing a sprinkler system. These systems are controlled by a central timer located on your property, typically inside your garage. In many cities and municipalities, the presence of anti-siphon valves is required for sprinkler systems. These fixtures prevent irrigation water from being accidentally siphoned back into the municipal water supply. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Ensure that the timing wires are connected to the solenoid on top of the anti-siphon valve. The wires are thin, similar to the size used in small-voltage wiring projects. The solenoid sits in the cylindrical barrel mounted on top of the anti-siphon valve. The wires should be protected from the elements by a barrel connector or other protective device.
2. Follow the wires back to the central timer. They should be connected into the wiring harness according to the manufacturer's instructions. Turn the power for the timer off.
3. Turn on the manual water shut off valve for the anti-siphon valve. In most irrigation setups, the manual valve is located directly behind the anti-siphon valve. It may be concealed in a below-ground fixture or container. Rotate the valve counter-clockwise to turn on the water supply to the anti-siphon valve.
4. Restore the power to the timer.
5. Look for the "Manual Start" or "Test" switch. Either of these buttons will enable you to turn on the anti-siphon valve for the sprinkler system and check that everything is functioning normally. Press the appropriate switch.
6. Set the timer for your system to water the lawn automatically according to the instructions from the manufacturer.
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