Choosing the Perfect Water Meter Size for Your Irrigation System: A Helpful Guide
Hey there, fellow garden enthusiasts! When it comes to picking the right water meter size for your irrigation system, there’s a bit of science, a dash of art, and a whole lot of fun involved. Sometimes we have to make these decisions during the quoting or planning stage, even before we know all the juicy details about the water pressures and flows available on your site. Let’s dive into the delightful nerdiness of water meter sizing!
Water Window: Timing is Everything
How many hours per day are you willing to play the watering game? We aim for our irrigation systems to sprinkle 35mm of water across your garden over seven days, with a maximum of eight hours per day (or night) of watering. Why eight hours? Because we like to ensure your plants get all the hydration they need, especially during the crucial plant and turf establishment period. Think of it as giving your garden a luxurious spa treatment!
General Calculations and Allowances: Let’s Geek Out
Here’s where we get into the nitty-gritty. Based on our extensive (and slightly obsessive) experience, we’ve got some nifty estimates for the flow rates through different water meter sizes. These help us achieve the perfect working pressure for spray irrigation systems:
20mm water meter: Delivers a cool 20 liters per minute (LPM)
25mm water meter: Pumps out a refreshing 55 LPM
32mm water meter: Streams a delightful 75 LPM
40mm water meter: Gushes an impressive 100 LPM
But wait, there’s more! Pressures and flows can vary from site to site, like the ever-changing plot twists in your favorite sci-fi novel. These figures are our go-to estimates for planning, but sometimes we need a little boost (pressure boosting, that is) to reach those perfect flows. And occasionally, we might get even more flow than we bargained for!
Water Meter Sizing vs. Irrigated Area: The Ultimate Showdown
When it comes to matching water meters to your garden’s size, we’ve got some handy guidelines. Think of this as the ultimate showdown between meter sizes and irrigated areas:
20mm water meter: Best for gardens up to 2194 square meters (small but mighty!)
25mm water meter: Great for areas up to 5280 square meters (mid-sized marvels)
32mm water meter: Perfect for spaces up to 7200 square meters (larger than life!)
40mm water meter: Ideal for areas up to 9920 square meters (go big or go home!)
Remember, these calculations are like a treasure map for preliminary planning and estimation. To find the true buried treasure (the actual water meter size requirement), a specific site evaluation is essential.
Need Help? Call the Irrigation Nerds!
If you’re scratching your head and wondering which water meter size is right for you, give us a shout! We love geeking out over irrigation systems and are here to ensure your garden gets the perfect amount of water. Let’s make your garden the envy of the neighborhood with a custom irrigation solution that’s as quirky and unique as you are.
Stay hydrated and happy gardening!
